Category Archives: Race Reviews & Recaps

My first Boston Marathon!…that a Volcano in Russia almost foiled (VERY long post)

I still can’t believe this has even occurred (for many reasons, LOL). For real, it feels like yesterday I quit drinking, started training for the BMO Vancouver Marathon in December of 2015, and completed it on May 1, 2016 in 4:40:51. At the time, I couldn’t run even one kilometre at the pace needed forContinue reading “My first Boston Marathon!…that a Volcano in Russia almost foiled (VERY long post)”

The Rookie’s Guide to the Rupert 8K Road Race and 8 reasons to participate!

First and foremost, let’s get something straight – the term “race” can be intimidating for someone who isn’t super competitive, experienced or confident in the activity at hand. BUT, what many newer runners aren’t aware of is that “race day” is totally synonymous with “a fun, organized running event with high energy and community atmosphere.”Continue reading “The Rookie’s Guide to the Rupert 8K Road Race and 8 reasons to participate!”

Eugene Marathon & my first Boston qualifying time!

Wow. The Eugene Marathon 2022 was such an incredible event to take part in! Even though I had a great day and most people LOVE an event where they PR, this event kicked so much ass regardless of my personal result, truly. We drove to into Eugene on Friday after road tripping down from YVRContinue reading “Eugene Marathon & my first Boston qualifying time!”

Aramco Houston 1/2 Race Recap & Review!

The Aramco Houston Half, which is part of Chevron Houston Marathon weekend in January, is a race I was wanting to run for quite a few years. It is known for being very flat and fast and, not counting the World Majors, is one of the most hyped up races I’m familiar with in NorthContinue reading “Aramco Houston 1/2 Race Recap & Review!”

Jack & Jill’s Downhill Marathon event review and race recap!

I need to start by praising the organizers for the fantastic pre-race communication. Jack & Jill’s Downhill Marathon info emails started rolling in ten days before the race and I’d received five, including this exceeds-expectations weather update, by the Friday before! On Friday I drove to Terrace to fly to Vancouver, then on Saturday morningContinue reading “Jack & Jill’s Downhill Marathon event review and race recap!”