Greetings from the corner of the world that thinks it’s winter. Almost overnight, I have gone from wearing tank tops to shivering in a coat. I have moved my training indoors due to thunderstorms this week and I am itching to get back outside! Instead of dwelling on the summer that was too short, I… Read More…
Caffeine and Runners
It’s been one of those ‘blink and you’ve missed it’ weeks. It may be because I have been busily tackling my list of goals for September already, including getting in my first squash session of the year as well as going to my first Muay Thai lesson ever! It is a busy week that is… Read More…
Trail Running Q&A
Good morning! I am a tad sleepy this morning but it doesn’t even matter. Last night, I went and saw Les Miserables which is my favourite musical of ALL TIME. I am a bit of a Francophile so seeing the show live made me lose my mind a little. (And also explains why this post… Read More…
Albion Hills 5 Peaks Race Report/ New Balance Fresh Foam 980 Trail Review
Happy Friday! I am in the midst of a delicious carb-load in prep for my marathon this weekend. It has been so much fun to be out at the other stages this week, cheering on my other team mates as they race their stages. I am looking forward to leaving everything out on the course this… Read More…
The Week Before The Marathon
Well hello friends. Now THIS was a beautiful weekend! The weather was perfect for racing which is exactly what I did! I was at the Albion Hills Conservation area for the 5 Peaks race. I will do a full recap on Friday along with a shoe review of the new New Balance trail shoe! … Read More…
Janji – Run for Another
This week feels crazy short thanks to a Canadian holiday on Monday. I hit the ground running at the office this week and am playing catch up after about 6 days off. An hour into getting back into the office, I was making a presentation to senior management. I still feel as if I am… Read More…
Race Report: 5 Peaks Rattlesnake Course
Hey guys. Guess what I’m not doing this weekend? Racing! Instead, I will be spending some time in Hamilton with some of my best friends from university, sneaking in a long run and spending some time on the open water learning how to kayak. Last weekend, I had a fabulous race at the Rattle Snake… Read More…
How to Make a Training Plan (And Stick With It)
Welcome to Monday! It was a weekend jam packed with running for me. I did the Creemore Vertical Challenge 25KM on Saturday morning (recap will be on the blog on Friday). It was a fantastic course and although it was a training run for me, I was excited to finish first female. Sunday, I spent… Read More…
RunWaterloo Classic 10 KM Review
Happy Friday!! It’s going to be another super busy weekend planned. Two races including my first triathlon, one run event in Toronto and a concert all rolled into two days. You always know it was a perfect weekend when you are exhausted on Monday morning… I apologize in advance – my instagram will be buzzing!… Read More…
Yankee Springs/SKECHERS GOrun Ultra Review
Happy Friday! Hope everyone is excited for a rad weekend. I have a busy one as usual including getting the next couple months of programing from my personal trainer, checking out the new aquarium in Toronto, riding the course for my upcoming triathlon and of course, racing the RunWaterloo Classic. I am on #TeamDave and… Read More…
