Finding Joy in the Journey: A Half Marathon Story

Half Marathon StoryI haven’t always been a runner; it wasn’t until I ran my first half marathon that I really fell in love with running. Something about the challenge and the feeling of accomplishment keeps me coming back for more. Recently, I completed my seventeenth half marathon, and while I didn’t set a personal best time, I felt more successful than ever before. Why?  I am sharing this below. Continue reading

2019 Vancouver Scotiabank Half Marathon Race Review

2019 #ScotiahalfLast Sunday I participated in my second Scotiabank Half Marathon.  The course includes running past beaches, over the Burrard  Street bridge to finishing in Vancouver’s beautiful Stanley Park.  Read on for my Scotia Half race review, including personal highlights…and low-lights.

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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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2018 Boundary Bay Half Marathon- Race Review

La2018 Boundary Bay Race reviewst Sunday Adrian and I participated in our first Try Events Boundary Bay Half Marathon.   We chose this run over the RUNVAN.®  Fall  Classic because of the location,  we  wanted  to try something new.

In addition to the location, we chose this run because THERE ARE NO HILLS.  After this summer’s extended European vacation our training time was compressed so we wanted to make it easier on ourselves.

Read on for my likes and dislikes.

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2018 BMO Half Marathon- Race Recap

2018 BMO half Race RecapYesterday  I completed my 3rd 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.  Chinatown to  Yaletown, to the beautiful West End.  You experience historic landmarks, breathtaking views, vibrant communities, and my personal favorite, thousands of spectators cheering you towards the  finish line!

Read on for this years race review and personal highlight.

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