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What happened when I went for a run through my childhood neighbourhood

Going for a run in her childhood neighbourhood, one writer explored how her experiences as a kid led her to where she is in life today.

The power of a partner

On race morning, one strong partner stepped in just when runners needed it the most.

How to start your own running club

Susan has just kicked off a new running club. Follow along as she learns the ropes of spearheading her own run group.

A mindful run along Niagara Falls

Running along Niagara Falls, Susan reflected on an entirely new running experience.

I took part in a mom-versus-daughters relay and the outcome was impressive

With spring just around the corner, Susan took a first attempt at a different style of racing and was pleasantly surprised.

Running an obstacle race through snowball fights and snowbanks, I felt like a kid again

This was a day that my daughter would talk about for days to come, saying it was the best day of her life and she wanted to do the whole day over again.

Umm… what’s a vision board and why is it the next most powerful running tool?

There’s perhaps no better way to focus on your goals than by literally laying them out before your eyes.

Taking to the toboggan hill for winter training

In winter, getting out for the run can become dull. When the motivation seems to drop, Susan suggests getting out for a tobogganing session.

How Mindy Kaling is curing my winter running slump

Did you know Mindy Kaling was a runner? In the pages of her book, she details her relationship with running and it may just re-energize you to get out the door.

Starting a neighbourhood run club

In 2016, Susan set out to run 12 races in 12 races and she succeeded. Now, she looks back and the past year and asks herself: what’s next?

Trimming the tree with medals and memories

After a year of running 12 races in 12 months, Susan celebrates by trimming her tree with her hard-earned medals.

I ran to the home from A Christmas Story for my grand finale of 2016

At the start of 2016, Susan set a goal: run 12 races in 12 months. In the last weeks of the year, she wrapped up her goal with a run to the iconic house in the classic holiday movie A Christmas Story.