Wow. I am sure I will say this every year for many years to come, but this has been the biggest year in running for me in terms of performance, experiences and learning. WHAT A YEAR. I raced a lot this year and won’t mention every thing I did because we have lives to live,… Read More…
Race Report: RAID THE HAMMER 2015
We are halfway through the week and halfway through November and I am completely at the end of my racing season for 2015. I am beyond excited because I have always had it stopped for me due to injury. This is the first time that I have made a concerted decision to stop, take R&R… Read More…
Fuelling with Protein for Endurance Events
Hey there! Fall is in full swing and this is always the busiest time of year for me at work. It is such a good thing that I decided to take an early off season or I would never see anyone ever. This past weekend, I headed to Toronto to pace the incredible Athletarian on… Read More…
Wilderness Traverse Race Report
It’s been 2 weeks since I headed up to Parry Sound for my final 24 hour event of the year and I figure it is high time to do a race report. Wilderness Traverse was held October 3-4 in North Muskoka District Ontario, Canada. As usual, I was racing with the boys of Team Ripkin. Wilderness Traverse is… Read More…
Goals for June 2015
Well good morning, friends. We are almost at the halfway point of the year which is nuts to think about. I had a good weekend at the Heartlake 5 Peaks race which was an absolute scorcher! I also had a birthday so I filled the weekend with a number of birthday celebrations as well. Last… Read More…
The Equinox Traverse Recap: A Newbie Report
Well, I have had a bit of time to recover and reboot from the race and I think my head is finally clear enough for a recap! I had no idea what toll a 48 hour race would have on my body and I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I bounced back. I had… Read More…
Goals for May 2015
How are we in May already? I am not going to lie, I am thrilled. I love the spring weather and wearing shorts and a tshirt to do my training and racing. This past week, I was a lot lighter on training to make sure I am fully recovered from Boston to ensure I am… Read More…
Goal Setting for November
Well hello friends. I hope you are well rested and ready to tackle the week with the extra hour you had this weekend. I spent some time checking out a new restaurant in Kitchener called Pure. I had the Chic P Zen bowl with Angela and Nina. Sunday, I headed to Hamilton to cheer… Read More…
Goal Setting for August
Hi friends! Happy holiday Monday to my Canadian readers! I got in late last night from Michigan – I spent a sun-soaked day running trails and lounging by the lake before heading home in the evening so I am posting this a little later than normal. I did my first adventure race this weekend in… Read More…
Goals for July
Well this post is a little late. I would say I cared but I don’t. I really don’t. We are in the midst of a Canadian long weekend and I am in full out vacation mode. I went camping this past weekend and I had a wonderful weekend with friends full of sunsets, long trails… Read More…
