Luck

I’m one of those people who believes in luck.  Although it’s always been more of a “if you believe you’re lucky then you will be” kind of belief, I believe in it nonetheless.  Have positive, good intentions, and positive, good things will occur. While this might not be a scientifically proven theory, it’s worked out… Read More Luck

Fast and Female: the importance of positive role models and the powerful impacts of sport

I can never really remember a time that I wasn’t involved in some sort of athletic activity. I grew up on a street full of kids and it seemed like we were always outside playing. There was a big park a few blocks from my house and I have great memories of skating and tobogganing… Read More Fast and Female: the importance of positive role models and the powerful impacts of sport

Europe 2014 Part 2: Heusden, 9:33, and a change of plans.

Fact: I am terrible at posting post-race updates in a timely matter. Case in point: It’s been almost three weeks over a month


 since I raced in Heusden, Belgium and ran a new PB. I usually start writing a post on the flight home from wherever I’ve been competing, with the events of the race fresh in… Read More Europe 2014 Part 2: Heusden, 9:33, and a change of plans.

Europe 2014 Part 1: Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, and Chocolate Milk!

This summer marks my sixth trip to Europe in the past seven years, and my fifth for international racing. Over the years I’ve gotten better at adjusting to the time change, knowing how much (and how hard) to run the first few days, and what to expect as far as food, transportation and accommodations in… Read More Europe 2014 Part 1: Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, and Chocolate Milk!

Canadian Nationals Recap – surviving the heat, the power of mental strength, and a quick trip to Montreal!

Another Canadian Championship has come and gone. Even with this year being a little different in that it wasn’t a true selection trials for a national team, there was no shortage of exciting events and great performances. I love track and field because it brings such a wide variety of people together. We all do… Read More Canadian Nationals Recap – surviving the heat, the power of mental strength, and a quick trip to Montreal!

Victoria Life

It’s nationals week! I’m excited to be back in Moncton and am looking forward to racing Saturday afternoon, catching up with friends, and watching Canada’s best track and field athletes compete. I will be racing at 2:30 ADT.  A live feed, results, and any other information you could possibly want can be found here: Trackie.ca and here: Moncton2014.… Read More Victoria Life