Why on earth am I here? I had honestly forgotten the answer. It was cold, it was rainy, and I was about to run through slick mud… traversing slippery obstacles and going under a “dunk wall” in what was definitely going to be very cold water. This being my first race of the year, IContinue reading “Seattle Spartan – Back in Brown”
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It’s Ok That it’s Not Ok.
It’s ok to for things to not be ok. It’s also ok to not be ok that things are not ok. Performance wise, I had a terrible race weekend. I did get to run with some of the best in the sport, and spend time with some of my favourite people, doing what I loveContinue reading “It’s Ok That it’s Not Ok.”
Sun Peaks UltraBeast 2015
Nothing like being on the tail end of a flu and the starting line of an UltraBeast. With the Spartan World Championship coming up in Tahoe next weekend and after having taken a few sick days with zero training, I thought getting back to normal with a long run in the mountains would doContinue reading “Sun Peaks UltraBeast 2015”
The Red Deer Hurricane Heat, Super and Sprint
Who knew that packing for one weekend could be so involved? Three events, two kiddos, one kid’s race and a special Hurricane Heat pack list will certainly do that. The Hurricane Heat For those of you who don’t know, the addition of the Hurricane Heat started in 2011 when Hurricane Irene threatened the cancellation ofContinue reading “The Red Deer Hurricane Heat, Super and Sprint”
The Ottawa Super and UltraBeast
I was really hoping to get a double win this weekend in Ottawa: the Super and the UltraBeast. The Super started out up the side of the mountain on single track. Jostling for position was tricky and it ended up being a nice warm up. The obstacles and course were awesome with some funContinue reading “The Ottawa Super and UltraBeast”
The Vancouver Spartan Sprint
There are many good things about a hometown race. First off, you know the terrain… so you can fly on in. Second, people know you and cheer using your name. Some people: some people yell “Go Ellie” but whatever… good enough. Third, you just might have a babysitter and be able to race yourContinue reading “The Vancouver Spartan Sprint “
Not Doing Burpees is Awesome
After racing pretty hard yesterday, I wasn’t sure how things would go today. I got ahead of Claude, Spartan World Champion x2 and Olympic biathlete, on the first climb by running as much as I could – and by narrowly escaping a heart attack. Good start. She took back the lead heading down the otherContinue reading “Not Doing Burpees is Awesome”
Another “No Excuses” Mom
To check out the full article on Women’s Health Magazine, just click the photo. I don’t know if your Facebook feed has been swallowed up with this new “no excuses” mom photo, but mine certainly has. Those are nice abs Abby. And I get where you’re coming from Maria. You’re trying to encourage more moms to take controlContinue reading “Another “No Excuses” Mom”
Need inspiration, watch this video – and never hit the snooze again
Nike outdid themselves with this one. It’s old but it’s awesome and I felt it needed a reposting before people attack their 2015 goals.
The Dallas Beast Team Race: don’t mess with Texas
I ran the first year of the Whistler Tough Mudder… the one where we ran in knee deep snow and had to swim through slush. I ran the Spartan World Championship… the race that notoriously takes athletes to their knees with cramps. And I never really got cold. I’m from Northern Alberta for goodness sake.Continue reading “The Dallas Beast Team Race: don’t mess with Texas”
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