In my head, I can run a lot longer and a lot faster than I actually can. I call it “small dog syndrome”. What do I mean? I used to own a little Yorkie named Wilson and he would attack other dogs that were 10 x his size. It didn’t matter. In his head, he… Read More…
Minimal gear and trail runners – inspiring or reckless?
WHYYYY. That is how I feel about the fact that fall is coming. Where did summer go? If I had my way, I would be roasting marshmallows, running on beaches and wearing sundresses all year round. Thankfully, fall is a beautiful race season and I am looking forward to tackling some great races this month:… Read More…
Gadgets and the Trail Runner
Hello there! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend and are ready to tackle another week. I, for one, am kicking back and relaxing with my family today to celebrate the Canadian holiday – Family Day. I had a fabulous weekend full of snowboarding, long runs and a delicious lunch date at Thrive foods… Read More…
Is there too much emphasis on ultra-distances in trail running media?
Raise your hand if you are a competitive runner. I have been known to be photographed running with those horrid “knife hands” (you know the ones…) and wear a look of intense focus and an alarmingly fierce expression when racing. Unfortunately, when it comes to race distances, I am just as competitive but it stops being with… Read More…