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 →

How I became a runner

I'm throwing it way back this Thursday - to when I first became a runner. I love to run, train, and race, and sometimes it seems like that’s all I do, but it’s not always been that way. As a kid, other than racing to the park with my friends, I did not run. It’s... Continue Reading →

I’m just running

Over the past few weeks, I’ve looked at photos of myself on my runs and I think, I look so happy. Running is making me happy. It may be cold, but the sun is shining fierce, the sky is crystal blue, and I am glad to be out there moving. Breathing. Smiling. I ran a... Continue Reading →

3M Half Marathon Race Weekend: Part 1

The 3M Half Marathon in Austin, Texas has been on my race bucket list ever since I met my friend Debbi. She’s a long-time Austin local and my surrogate Texas MeeMaw. The race boasts a fast, flat course and great views of Austin, although the weather can be unpredictable in mid-January. Last fall, we decided that... Continue Reading →

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