Throwback Race Report: Calgary Half Marathon

This Sunday, May 26, I'm returning to the Calgary Half Marathon to pace the 2:20 continuous group. I first ran this race in 2014 as my second half marathon. It was a great race and I've learned a lot since then - read more about my race experience below! In June 2014, I ran my second... Continue Reading →

Getting ready to pace the Calgary Half Marathon

This upcoming Sunday, I’m pacing a race for the first time – the Calgary Half Marathon here in my hometown. Around this time last year, a friend of mine paced the Flying Pig Half Marathon in Cincinnati, Ohio. She sent a photo of herself mid-race to our group of friends. She looked so joyful, proudly... Continue Reading →

Tips for running your first half marathon

It’s gonna be May – oh wait, it IS May. We’re heading into peak spring racing season. Cities all around the world are ramping up to host their annual marathon weekends. In Calgary, we’re a few weeks away from Calgary Marathon race weekend. I’m volunteering as a pacer for the first time, leading the 2:20... Continue Reading →

Volunteering at races

This past weekend was the Last Chance Half Marathon in Calgary. Its namesake is quite literal – it marks half marathoners’ final opportunity to race before winter officially settles in and it becomes too dark, cold and icy. (Their next chance is at the Hypothermic Half Marathon in February, which I have no desire to... Continue Reading →

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