Inaugural Big Pirate Run- Swashbuckling fun!

Big Pirate RunIf we are social media friends, then you know that we had a Swashbuckling good time this past Sunday and the Big Fun Race Series first inaugural Big Pirate run at Gary point park.  Its no secret that I LOVE me a good costume and or fun run so this was a obvious choice, and not my first Big Fun race, you can read about last years Big Elf run here.

If you are looking for a fun affordable and inclusive fitness family event, then the Big Fun Race Series  events are perfect for you.  Open to all fitness levels the offer a wide range of options for all fitness levels.

The event included  1-3km Little Pirates run, and 5km, 10km, 15km, and 21.1km….so really something for everyone.

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Things Our Wedding Taught Me

thinToday celebrate our one year wedding anniversary.  In honour of this milestone you are cordially invited to a throwback of our very own small meaningful, affordable, backyard wedding. I am breaking it all down, including all the lessons it taught me along the way.

I can honestly say June 3, 2021 was one of the best days of my life. I’ve never laughed so big, smiled so hard, and cried so many happy tears.
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Halloween Family Fun- Richmond B.C.

Halloween Family FUnIt’s the time of year when creepy skeletons and ghoulish ghosts walk the streets  in search of a bone-tingling fun.    This year Richmond, B.C. has plenty of ghoulish  fun for children and families alike. Below are our top 5 highlights  to help you plan your Halloween Family Fun.  Continue reading

2021 Granville Island Turkey Trot- My Return to Racing

Return to racing

Photos By: RunVan

Monday October 11, 2021 was officially my return to racing.  I participated in the Granville Island Turkey Trot. This run has all my favorite “F” words….it’s a Family Friendly, Fun 10K run/walk hosted by RUNVAN.®

It’s a beautiful 10KM course that starts at Granville Island and loops over the Burrard Bridge to the north side Seawall before turning at Science World and heading back along the south side Seawall, finishing at Performance Works on Granville Island.

The last time I laced up my running shoes and toed the starting line with others for The Santa Run on November 28, 2019… Gosh, could it really have been that long ago?  Read on for my return to racing mindset.

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2019 BMO Half Marathon- Race Recap

2019 BMO half Marathon This past Sunday  I completed my 4th  BMO  half-marathon.  Voted Vancouver’s best, the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon is an extremely fast course.  From start to finish this race is top rate,  taking you through different neighborhoods on your journey to the Finish Line.

This year I had the honour of documenting my experience for #TeamOasis taking over @OasisCanada Instagram story.

Read on for more of this year’s race review including some exciting  personal highlights.

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