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My personality change when I’m not running

Whether I’m training for anything in particular or not, I generally run or do some sort of cross-training nearly every […]

First PB since kids!

It’s true. I just posted my first Personal Best time in running since having my first baby over six years […]

Do you put in secret training?

I’m not sure where it originated, but on our university track team we used to use the term “secret demon […]

Every now and then, my “runner” shows through

Most of the time I go about my life thinking, feeling and acting like I’m a normal person, easily blending […]

Do you speak in miles or kilometres?

I recently realized that I have a first language when it comes to understanding running, and I’m very weak in […]

Dealing with doubts

I’m suddenly feeling insecure about my ability to reach my racing goal in four weeks (1:21 in the Scotiabank Toronto […]

My new running buddy

Since having kids, running has always represented my time to get away. It’s the only time no one can follow […]

Strange inspiration from the running greats

Every now and then in my running and training, I like to compare myself to elite athletes. I like to […]

Going public with my race goal

I want to see how fast I really can go if I train with one goal race in mind. So that’s what I’m doing, and I’m going to do something different this time: I’m giving myself a goal time and I’m going to tell people what it is.

Sharing my addiction

I love running. I know, it sounds so nerdy and cliche, but I really do.  And like most things that […]

Feeling the ‘Aloha’ spirit at a 5K race in Maui

When I travel, one of my favourite things to do is to jump into a local road race. It’s such a great way to experience being part of the local community.

Returning to Maui for a favourite run

I recently travelled back to Maui, Hawaii – a special place for me and my husband as we’ve visited and lived there for various lengths of time starting back in 1999. Each time, I run the same beautiful route.