I have been trying for the last year or two to figure out what I want to be and find passion in what I do. I completed the Academic Writing course at Royal Roads University (RRU) a year ago in June but realized during the course that spending hours writing academic papers wasn't for me. … Continue reading My First Toastmasters Meeting
The beginning of August I was asked by team 'Running For Canada' if I was interested in being their 12th runner for their Hood to Coast Relay team. I was and I am very happy I was able to help them out. By asking they gave me the opportunity of a new experience and to … Continue reading Hood to Coast Relay Recap
On Saturday, August 12 I ran my first SeaWheeze Half Marathon. I registered for this run back in November and it is a race that sells out within minutes. I had heard great things about it and wanted to experience it for myself. I went to Vancouver by myself but I was far from alone. … Continue reading SeaWheeze Weekend Recap
July. What an amazing month of firsts, sunshine, friends, adventure and moving forward. Where to start? First I will begin with clearing up two questions I have been asked and one that friends have been asked to try and get details. The first question is "Will I be getting a car?" The answer is no. … Continue reading July. Ahhh-mazing!
Well, June has come and gone and it was full of successes that have brought out my strengths mentally and physically while discovering more about myself. This is an update to share with you the foundation blocks I built. The first weekend in June I headed to Whistler with some girlfriends to run in the inaugural 30km Lost Lake Challenge race. The morning of, my … Continue reading A Month of Foundation Building
I have been given various bits of advice over the last few months and they have all fit into this puzzle to get me to where I am today. I have valued everything that people have shared with me and done to support me. As my way of giving back, I want to share with … Continue reading Building My New Foundation
Most people when they buy something new there is a feeling of excitement and an improved mood that comes along with it. It could be as simple as a new toothbrush, a new shirt for a night out or for a runner, a new pair of sneakers. Regardless, I think most of you know the … Continue reading New Motivation
New blog post up! Finding and Losing Some of Me. #ontheblog #love #running #training
We all have a story as a runner. What is yours?
The first seven months of 2016 had some amazing moments for me and they were: Being a run leader for the Frontrunners Marathon clinic that went from January -May 2016. I met some amazing runners and made new friends. I enjoyed being part of the running community. I ran the VIRA series and tied with … Continue reading 2016 Highs and Lows. 2017 Moving Foward.
