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Overcoming challenges to succeed. People, places and stories that inspire.

Winter Fat Biking – A Fat-astic Way to Stay Fit in Snow

Winter Fat Biking – A Fat-astic Way to Stay Fit in Snow

Posted on January 14, 2021January 14, 2021

Winter fat biking is a fantastic way to stay fit when the snow blankets the ground. Cycling is a fun cross-training activity for running and other sports. The cardio workout and leg strength you gain from biking will help to READ MORE

An Inspiring Interview with an Amazing Ultra Runner

An Inspiring Interview with an Amazing Ultra Runner

Posted on October 29, 2020December 1, 2020

Ultra Running is a sport that involves running very long distances. The standard definition is anything more than 26.2 miles (a marathon). However, the shortest distance for most ultramarathons is 50 kilometers, which is a little over 31 miles. And READ MORE

Favorite Running Quotes and Mantras to Inspire your Best Run

Favorite Running Quotes and Mantras to Inspire your Best Run

Posted on October 21, 2020December 1, 2020

Running can sometimes be a struggle, especially when you are tired and sore towards the end of a long run or race. It is during these hard times that many runners fall back on their favorite quotes and mantras to READ MORE

40 Healthy Living Quotes to Inspire You to Live Your Healthiest Life

40 Healthy Living Quotes to Inspire You to Live Your Healthiest Life

Posted on September 4, 2020December 1, 2020

Quotes are short excerpts that can pack an inspirational punch.  Some literary gems can even spark and motivate positive changes in our lives.  Let these 40 remarkable quotes inspire you to live your healthiest life. Do You Love Quotes too? READ MORE

How My Workout Journey Transformed My Life

How My Workout Journey Transformed My Life

Posted on April 7, 2020December 1, 2020

Disabilities, whether physical, learning or otherwise, are just hurdles in life. With determination and perseverance, you can improve your health and well being through being more active and eating healthy foods. I’d like you to meet Jimmy I first met READ MORE

Why These Famous People Walk

Why These Famous People Walk

Posted on January 14, 2020December 1, 2020

I have been posting, blogging, tweeting and pinning about walking a lot. I do this because I truly care about your health and happiness. Why don’t most people walk regularly, I wonder? I am just an average person who reads READ MORE

Turn Dreams into Reality with Goals Not Resolutions

Turn Dreams into Reality with Goals Not Resolutions

Posted on December 31, 2019December 1, 2020

I am not a fan of New Year’s resolutions.  They are just ideas and promises.  Just dreams.  Only about 8% of people who start the year with resolutions actually follow through and keep them.  NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: a promise to READ MORE

Running Our First Marathon: Twin Cities

Running Our First Marathon: Twin Cities

Posted on October 18, 2019December 1, 2020

After training for over 5 months, Stephanie, Anita and Tricia (that’s me) ran their first marathon.  They chose the Twin Cities Marathon for the beauty of the course and the reputation of the spectators.  It did not disappoint.  It is READ MORE

First Marathon Pre-Race Thoughts

First Marathon Pre-Race Thoughts

Posted on October 2, 2019December 1, 2020

Our first marathon is 3 days away.  Eek!  The Struggle Buster Trio of Stephanie, Anita and Tricia (that’s me) have trained for over 20 weeks to prepare for the Twin Cities Marathon.  With the race fast approaching, excitement and nervousness READ MORE

Marathon Training: Week 19

Marathon Training: Week 19

Posted on September 12, 2019December 1, 2020

Training for our first marathon has peaked at Week 19, which had us running 20 miles yet again. The training so far has been a whirlwind of fun, laughter, friendship, pain and mental struggle. The Struggle Buster Trio of Stephanie, READ MORE

The Kakabeka Falls Legion Half Marathon Demands Respect

The Kakabeka Falls Legion Half Marathon Demands Respect

Posted on August 22, 2019December 1, 2020

Oh those hills!  The Kakabeka Falls Legion Half Marathon has several steep hills that cause a runner’s mind to fill with doubt and dread weeks before the race.  The tallest hill reaches over 980 feet evoking sleepless anxiety the night READ MORE

Marathon Training: Week 15

Marathon Training: Week 15

Posted on August 13, 2019December 1, 2020

It is hard to believe that there are only 9 weeks left to race day.  Stephanie, Anita and Tricia (that’s me) are now up into the high numbers for long run mileage.  We are now running at least a half READ MORE

Anita Wants To Run A Marathon

Anita Wants To Run A Marathon

Posted on August 6, 2019December 1, 2020

Anita wants to run a marathon.  She is a busy woman, working 50 – 60 hours per week managing a local grocery store and taking care of her family.  While her children are now adults, Anita is far from an READ MORE

Marathon Training: Week Twelve

Marathon Training: Week Twelve

Posted on July 24, 2019December 1, 2020

In preparing for our first 18-mile run, doubt and anxiety filled my head. This trio of first-time-wannabe-marathoners, consisting of Anita, Stephanie and myself, continue to train for our first marathon. We are now at Week 12. Running these new longer READ MORE

The Most Famous Runner You Never Heard About

The Most Famous Runner You Never Heard About

Posted on July 16, 2019December 1, 2020

Jim has run over 100 marathons and about 80 half marathons to date. He is working on completing 100 half marathons by April 2020. Jim is also the race director of the Kakabeka Falls Legion Half Marathon and 8 KM READ MORE

Marathon Training: Week Ten

Marathon Training: Week Ten

Posted on July 12, 2019December 1, 2020

The 2019 Marathon Challenge Week Ten is done. I am finding it hard to believe that the Struggle Buster Trio, comprising of Anita, Stephanie and I, have progressed this far. We are now into the very heart of the long READ MORE

The Black Fly Half Marathon is Off The Grid Fun

The Black Fly Half Marathon is Off The Grid Fun

Posted on July 8, 2019December 1, 2020

The Black Fly Half Marathon is a great race that few have heard about. The race course follows a scenic route nestled in the hills of Wawa, Ontario, Canada. The route is both challenging and beautiful. It is a peaceful READ MORE

Marathon Training: Week Nine

Marathon Training: Week Nine

Posted on July 4, 2019December 1, 2020

Oh my goodness! Is it Week Nine of our 2019 marathon training challenge already? Time sure flies. My apologies for not blogging about our adventures sooner, but there has been so much other stuff to blog about lately too. I READ MORE

Running The Royal Recreation Trail in Guelph, Ontario

Running The Royal Recreation Trail in Guelph, Ontario

Posted on June 19, 2019December 1, 2020

I discovered this little gem of a trail to run in Guelph on a recent trip to Southern Ontario. The Royal Recreation Trail North is such a beautiful trail to run that I thought it worthy to tell you about. READ MORE

Voyage North Run Is Worth The Climb

Voyage North Run Is Worth The Climb

Posted on June 13, 2019December 1, 2020

June 2019 saw the second running of the Voyage North 5 K & 10 K Race in Grand Marais, Minnesota. My husband and I ran it last year during the inaugural run. Both runs were fabulous. Who doesn’t love free READ MORE

Marathon Training:  Week Four

Marathon Training: Week Four

Posted on May 28, 2019December 1, 2020

The Struggle Buster Trio are progressing well in these early weeks of marathon training. Week Four marks one fifth of the way through our training plan. The weekly mileage will now be steadily increasing. This week saw us running 12 READ MORE

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