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
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Are We Cooking Ourselves Sick?
Is cooking our food giving us cancer? The World Health Organization has already issued warnings about certain cooking methods. Research has shown high levels of cancer causing compounds that are produced in some of the ways we cook our food. READ MORE
The Kakabeka Falls Legion Half Marathon Demands Respect
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
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. 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
Heartfelt Advice To New Cancer Patients
This is my honest and heartfelt letter to anyone diagnosed with cancer. I was told I had cancer in the fall of October 2013. It devastated me. I found it tremendously hard to navigate my emotions, while trying to listen READ MORE
Marathon Training: Week Twelve
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
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
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 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
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
7 Tips for Permanent Weight Loss without Dieting
I lost 90 pounds by not dieting. Establishing healthy habits was the key to my success. These habits allow me to keep the weight off. Once I lost the weight, I never wanted it to come back. Here are just READ MORE
Running The Royal Recreation Trail in Guelph, Ontario
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
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
Runner’s Guide to Muscle Recovery – PART TWO
Muscle and body soreness are two questions that trainers are asked frequently. If you are just starting a run program or trying to improve your distance, pace and finishing time, you are going to have sore muscles. Pushing ourselves and READ MORE
Runner’s Guide to Muscle Recovery – PART ONE
Muscle and body soreness are questions that trainers face on a regular basis. Those just starting a run program and runners trying to improve their distance, pace and finishing times are going to have sore muscles. Pushing ourselves and moving READ MORE
Marathon Training: Week Four
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
Couch to 10 Miles: The Most Inspiring New Runners
I am so excited to introduce two runners to you. This father and daughter duo went from couch to 10 miles in 18 weeks. Their story is so tremendously inspiring. It was such a pleasure to help them along in READ MORE
Good Times at The Fire Fighters 10 Mile Road Race
On May 20, 2019, I ran the Fire Fighters 10 Mile Road Race in Thunder Bay, Ontario, along with my marathon training buddies, my husband and a whole bunch of friends. It was the perfect day to run a legendary READ MORE
Hiking – The Essential Beginner’s Guide
Hiking is a fantastic activity for physical and mental health. Most people can go for a walk in nature. But there are some things to consider before heading out into the forest. My husband and I were hiking on the READ MORE
Marathon Training: Week Two
May 14, 2019 is the end of week two of our 2019 Marathon Challenge Training. Anita, Stephanie and I, Tricia, are all training for our first marathon in October. The training is just getting under way. I will be blogging READ MORE