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I was the only woman to don the Santa beard at my fun run and I’m proud of it

I ran a Santa race with a full beard and I’m proud of it.

I’ve done the inevitable: I signed up for a gym membership

With winter approaching, Susan has resigned herself to getting that good old gym membership. While she has committed, she isn’t sure how she feels about it.

My husband is the secret to what keeps me running

Getting towards the end of her 2016 goal of running a race every month, Susan admits that her husband is the secret to keeping her running.

Running in my hometown, I spotted old friends in the crowd

In the crisp and sunny Thanksgiving morning of October 10, I donned running pants instead of my usual Thanksgiving wardrobe […]

Running with the herd at Oasis Zoo Run

For her kids’ primer before their school cross-country meet, Susan took them on a race through the Toronto Zoo.

When the simple act of running is enough on its own

When Susan evaluated how her running is going, she realized that getting out there and giving an honest effort is enough on its own.

Sprinting through the airport, I was glad to be a runner

There are practical reasons why it pays to be a runner. There are some times when the ability to run fast comes […]

In becoming a runner, I realize that I’m also pushing my kids to their limits

When Susan signed up to run 12 races in 2016, she didn’t realize that the challenge would also make her a better parent.

My race was going horribly wrong. Then I met the inspirational stranger who turned it all around

In the middle of her goal to run 12 races in 12 months, Susan has finally experienced one of those races that leave you nearly in tears….

Figuring out the physical difficulties in running

Susan started running this year with a goal to race every month. Lately though, she hit a slump. She walks us through how she dealt with it.

Out on the trail, I managed to abandon my worries

A few weeks ago, Susan was worrying about what would happen during her first-ever trail race but when absorbing the gorgeous scenery, the fear fell away.

I’m facing my running fears

Halfway through her goal of running 12 races in 12 months, Susan has fell into a little bit of a running rut. But, she’s confronting her fears to get through it.