2019 Vancouver Eastside 10km – Race Recap

Vancouver Eastside Race recapThis was my second year participating in the Canadian Running Series  Vancouver Eastside 10km  The last time I participated was back in 2015 when I was  secretly 14 or 15 weeks pregnant.  I stopped to use every loo on the course,and a 1:22 finish. This year was my year for redemption, and redemption I got!  Read on for my race recap.

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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 Tough Mudder Whistler- Race Review

If you follow me on social media you know this that last Saturday I completed, Tough Mudder Classic in Whistler with my Great Little Box CoworkersThis event includes 16+ KM of mountain terrain with 20-25 obstacles including elements of mud, water, ice and electricity.

Read on for  my 2019 Whistler Classic Tough Mudder race recap and personal highlights.

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My First Triathlon- 2019 North Shore Triathlon Race Recap

I have been contemplated and putting off attempting my first sprint triathlon for over 3 years.  Then I got pregnant so that provided a few years to hide behind excuses.  I had many doubts and fears that I could actually do it.  The transitions terrified me, and the whole concept of it really pushed me out of my comfort zone.  This year all the procrastination and excuses ended.

Read on for my experience participating in the North Shore Sprint Triathlon.

Besides teaching indoor- cycling class, my biking consists of rolling through Steveston on my cruiser bike.  Swimming – well, my swimming as of lately consist of a lot of splashing, sliding and wave pool bobbing.

So why, was the finish line of my first sprint triathlon such a glorious place to reach??  Was it because I had swam 444M, biked 17.6KM and ran 5km??  Or was it because I had overcame my doubts and fears and forged ahead to complete what at times seemed like an impossibility? I think you know the answer. And, the best part: You can do it too.

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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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