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Mar 26

The sun sets on another season for our family @skibigwhite and while we’re already looking forward to next year I’m excited about my spring race schedule! Looking forward to having some fun on the roads and putting these ski legs to good use.

Feb 20

Yesterday fits neatly into the “learn” category of marathons at the Seville Marathon. Wheels came off early on (26 Km) and it was not going to be the day I had hoped for.

What was my best “build” on paper, resulted in my most disappointing outcome on race day. Thankfully I have been around sport long enough to know that after the initial sting of the disappointment, the most important thing is to move on positively. We will also take the time to analyze the “whys” - this is what makes sport and performance so addictive.

If things went perfectly every time, what would we learn about ourselves and the sport in the process?

It often comes back to understanding our core values - what makes us tick as athletes and people - to get us back on course again.

Of course, it’s human nature to feel we have “let people down”, but I know my people have my back through thick and thin and they signed onto the ride with me! I owe them my gratitude always. Big thanks to @grahamthehood who is the best coach, support and partner, and who flew around the world for 3 days to be with me on race day; and to my parents who love and care for our kids while we are gone. My team is loyal: Longtime coach and advisor, @mikevantighem who always offers sage advice; Physio Greg @wavephysio of 20+ years coming always fitting me in and sharing ideas; Chris at @okanaganpeakperformance helping me stay strong in the weight room with great stories; @jo_brown1 for meeting me for all the ridiculous winter runs and treadmill workouts, and finally @coffeyrunner and his beautiful family joining me in Spain for this adventure. And to all the folks I have the privilege to coach - you all inspire me with how you navigate the ups and downs of pursuing your own goals and I try to tell myself the same things I would tell you in these situations!

Onward!

#winorlearn #runner #marathon

Feb 16

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Jan 28

37 km of work today up and down and up and down and up and down…Sounds a bit like my mood during a marathon build 😂

My legs started to sting near the end and the hills seemed to get bigger...37 underpasses in one workout is no joke.

Focussed on finishing nice and strong, always working on the mental game under fatigue; imaging my final kick to the line because you never know when you need to pull out all the stops.

23 days to go til the big dance…Spain here I come 💃

Just wait til you see my moves 😜

PS @grahamthehood got to ride @saraslattery’s 9 year olds bike so who worked harder?

#sevillemarathon #saucony #endorphinelite #kinetyx

Jan 19

When Ryan Hall rode by me about 15 Km into a never ending uphill grind, with a headwind in the pelting rain, I admit I wasn’t listening to the most positive inner dialogue. As he shouted out my name, I immediately thought of the title of his book “Run the Mile you are in”, and it was what I needed to help refocus and accept that it’s not always awesome, but you break it into chunks and focus on the moment. I stopped worrying about how far I still had to go - of course I would cover the rest of the course as fast as I could, even if my toes were numb from the puddles and my quads were cold. Because that’s what we do when we race - we show up, we grind when we have to, and we do our best on the day. I did come out with a win but was hoping to pop a PB soon in the half! Keeps me coming back for more!

Ps check out my 💨 shoes @sauconycanada @saucony dropping to a store near you! Saucony Endorphin Elites!

Dec 22

Big dream = big work.

Living north of the 49th parallel may not always be easy, but does help narrow one’s focus. If you want to get it done, you find a way. Is it 35 km on a treadmill? Or 35 km in -30C and snow? I know what I choose! 😝

Who else is dreaming big and putting in the work? I find it super motivating to know I am not alone!!!

Todays workout caps off 176 km of work in last week with 123 Km on @gozwift and the rest as “time on feet” baring the elements. Enjoying ALL the podcasts these days! (Recommendations are welcome!).

Dec 16

When winter hits full force in mid fall and you have a mid (real) winter marathon you find some good tunes, get a second Treadmill for your fav training buddy (@jo_brown1) and embrace the grind.

Another day, another 30k.

If I learned anything from my triathlon days, it would be the effectiveness of indoor training on @gozwift for both the trainer and treadmill. There is nowhere to hide and if you meet your workout goals in either pace or watts, you will eventually reap the rewards. Just might sweat a bit along the day, but who doesn’t like that feeling anyways???

Dec 15

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Nov 29

Treadmill party. Hot, sweaty, loud treadmill party at my house this am. Get the work done, get fit - thanks @gozwiftrun and @truefitnesstech and of course the amazing @jo_brown1 who joins me for these crazy days!

Oct 26

My build to @towaterfront42k was rocky and fragmented with a late start, some niggles and COVID in the middle of my big training block. I didn't have any remarkable workouts and I was off some of my usual paces for my key sessions. We modified on the fly and changed course a few times, often deviating from the plan.

But we always trusted that in the grand scheme, I had done enough over both this build and my life as an athlete, to have a strong race if I let my mind and body accept, and not force, fitness.

Instead of feeling limited by our modified training block, we were excited to experiment with a new approach - one that maybe was not "paper perfect" but was still good enough for me to feel confident and prepared to race to the best of my ability on the day.

My main objective for the race was to achieve a "feeling" more than a time goal. I had struggled in the Boston Marathon to stay focussed so I really wanted to be in a good spot mentally and physically. I was chasing the feeling of body engagement and mindfulness, and wanted to revel in the enjoyment of the pursuit.

I loved running the streets of Toronto and had great company with those in my pack. I relished the feelings of gratitude and joy in being able to do what I do, surrounded by a great team in my home country.

Lesson learned: things don't have to go perfectly to turn out well in the end!

Other lesson learned...wait, that's for the future 😉

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Oct 17

First marathon in Canada in the books! My second fastest ever (2:25.14) on pace for a PB til I hit the proverbial marathon wall….you know how they say the race really starts at 35 km!! Grateful for the opportunity to race at home at the @towaterfront42k - the 6ix put on a show show today!

I found a big pack to run with and loved the banter in the group through 25 km until the race started to get real. @coffeyrunner was the best and most energetic pacer ever - I have big plans for us Kevin;)

So many people to thank - @alnbrookes and his @runcrs crew and volunteers for putting on the first TSC Toronto Marathon since 2019. Thanks so my great sponsors @saucony @kinetyx and @zwift for the support.

And of course as always to my dream team @grahamthehood and family for holding down the fort for my training! It was fun to have Charlie on course today ringing his cow bell.

Boy this marathon biz is addictive. I can hardly walk tonight but already ready to sign up for the next one!

Sep 30

September 30 is Orange Shirt Day, a day intended to raise awareness of residential schools in Canada and remind us all that Every Child Matters. The significance of the colour orange comes from the experience of Phyllis Jack Webstad, a Northern Secwpemc (Shuswap) woman from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation (Canoe Creek Indian Band) who vividly remembers being stripped of her new orange shirt, along with all her other clothing, when she started school at the St. Joseph Mission Residential School.

September 30 also marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a day to honour the children who never returned home and the Survivors of residential schools, along with their families and communities. It's vital that we take the time to publicly commemorate the painful and traumatic history of residential schools in our country and the ongoing legacy of colonialism.

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