A runner’s tale: A small gesture in middle school leaves a lasting impression in adulthood

I consider myself a runner for most of my life.  My dream as a kid was to go to the Olympics for  running, just as the boys in my town wanted to make the NHL.   I played lots of soccer when I was a kid and the position I played was right midfield.  Why?  Because

Share

Our day filled with love: August 26, 2012

Andrew and I got married on a lake at my families cottage in Thunder Bay, On. August 2012.  It was a simple but beautiful day.  Our friends and family sharing in our small rustic cottage wedding was a moment in time I will never forget.  It was perfect.  My heart was overwhelmed with love for

Share

A new year a new overhaul

Ok, so I didn’t write much last year.  I didn’t disappear or give up running for that matter I just simply forgot to write.  After an exciting year of getting married and going on an amazing honeymoon it was time to revamp this website.  I had to decide if I wanted to continue or not. 

Share

Love those Salomon Video’s

Salomon has done it right with their high quality film making about trail running. I truly have enjoyed the series of short films such as Killian’s Quest and other team Salomon vids. This film is my favorite of 2011, simply a year in review for team Salomon with timely editing, epic trails, raw emotion, beautiful

Share

I’ve got you babe! Creating our own traditions

I have some exciting news!  My crewer/photographer/director/supporter/friend/confider/goofing around/lover/ adventurer/boyfriend has asked me to marry him.  He was suppose to ask me up in the Callaghan valley while we were cross country skiing before Christmas but due to rain and exhaustion on my part we never made it.  Instead I received a really nice surprise over

Share

Community

The upcoming municipal elections are here and voting ends on Saturday.  To tell you the truth I have never voted for any mayor and council in any city that I have lived in.  Why?  Well for one, since moving to BC I have moved around nine times in the last 7 and half years .

Share

The little video that could

So thanks to those who voted for Andrew’s video Set Free a trail running story as that propelled us into the finals of the Mountain Equipment coop sweet spot 2011 video contest.  After two weeks of waiting we found out that MEC picked our video to win the grand prize of 2000$ in MEC gift

Share

What to do after 100 mile training?

After an ultra like Leadville I usually take a few weeks off.  So far its been two months of not running.  I am trying to sort out my body by unwinding the torques and twists that have resulted from years of postural neglect as well as a previous whiplash injury in my early twenties. A

Share

“Better to die trying then live in regret” Leadville trail 100 2011

Ok, I don’t want to die but Andrew bought me a t-shirt for my efforts as he was super proud of me and that’s what it says.  I think ultra runners are crazy because this stuff hurts, some points we suffer other times we enjoy the beauty around us but then we always want to

Share

Inspiration from pre race leadville meeting

I had to write a quick note on today’s pre- race pep rally!  It was truly uplifting and encouraging to know that everyone is gunning for the 800 racers that will toe the line tomorrow.  Ken Chlouber the former race director spoke with high expectations on not to give up, not to quit and that

Share
1 2 3