It's been a couple of weeks since I completed the RRCA run coaching certification and announced it on IG. I have had some time to think about what I want to do with it so here we are! I've now updated this website and I'm excited to get started with my first few athletes who …
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Race Report: Multisport Canada Rose City Sprint Triathlon
So. Much. Fun. That pretty much sums up my first triathlon. Background I signed up for a triathlon relay 2 years ago without knowing anything about the sport. I wasn't even a runner yet back then but I was really drawn to the idea of participating in a triathlon and thought a relay was a …
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Said no runner ever…
In no particular order...Let's stretchLet's do one more hill!I love port-a-potties!I'm not going to throw this cup on the side of the road like all these other savages on this courseI wish these races would start earlier because I love waking up at 3am to eat my pre-race breakfastI sleep like a baby the night …
20k run: no big deal
I wasn't able to run with the RunNinjas this morning because of a work event. Since I was already downtown, I wanted to run the Martin Goodman Trail by the lake in the afternoon. I was lucky that Lisa, Parm, Dave, and Vincent decided to join me. When the people at the work event asked …
What is my why
I love reading the signs during a race. They provide a good distraction. Most signs are funny and makes me smile. Apparently, smiling makes you run faster. It's true. Here are some of my favourite signs: Toenails are overrated Pain is temporary, Instagram is forever Seems like a lot of work for a free banana …
Running is the answer to all of life’s questions
Well, maybe not all of life's questions but at least these 20. 😂😂😂 What are you doing tonight? I'm running What are you doing tomorrow? I'm running What are you doing this weekend? Surprise... I'm running What are you doing on vacation? Running. It's called a runcation. What do you do for fun? I run …
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Why I stopped drinking
Here's another way running has changed my life. When grocery stores started selling alcohol last year, my wine consumption significantly increased because it was so convenient to pick up a bottle (or two or three) during my weekly grocery trips. The wine section at my local Loblaws is conveniently and prominently located in the middle …
Runner Problems vs Real Problems
Runners have some very unique problems. Just for fun, I attempt to compare and contrast runner problems vs real problems to put things into perspective. ---------------------------------------------------- Runner problem: I haven't run in 3 days, I'm so out of shape. Real problem: I haven't run since highschool, I'm so out of shape. ---------------------------------------------------- Runner problem: My …
Race Report: Toronto Triathlon Festival
It was a cold and rainy day. We arrived really early so I was basically standing in the rain for 4.5 hours before my turn to run. I wore my waterproof trail shoes but my socks still got so wet that I was able to wring them out. Good thing I brought an extra pair …
Cherry blossom runchat
Yesterday was a 12k recovery run. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom. More people are joining us now that the weather is nice. There is no excuse. I mostly ran with Dave today and circled back after 1 loop to pick up Lisa for our 2nd loop. Tracey ended up running the 2nd loop …
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