My (not-so-brief) history with CIM I had unfinished business at CIM (California International Marathon) - there's no doubt about it. I had raced it three times previously (2019, 2021 and 2022) and my expectations were always high - CIM was going to be my fast-girl marathon. Little did I know that it would take me … Continue reading 2024 California International Marathon
I was pumped when Danielle reached out to me this summer looking for coaching guidance building up for Javelina Jundred 100km. I could see that she already had a strong base and wealth of experience as an athlete, having previously completed Black Canyon 100km as well as several other ultras and road marathons. Her passion … Continue reading Athlete Guest Feature – Danielle Jones – Javelina Jundred 100km
I started working with Tyler in January to help him pursue a goal that was very exciting to me - Tyler was training for his very first marathon, the Calgary Marathon. If you know me, you know I LOVE the marathon distance. He had a very realistic goal, a bulletproof work ethic and, as I … Continue reading Athlete Guest Feature – Tyler Harms – Moose Mountain 42km
Grace and I started working together early in 2024 to help her prepare for the Finlayson Arm 50 miler; this would be her first 50 mile event and I was so happy she reached out to me, as Finlayson Arm is a race near and dear to my heart. Back when it offered a 100km … Continue reading Athlete Guest Feature – Grace Curley – Finlayson Arm 50 Miler
"Sometimes the fitness is there but it just doesn't come together on the day, that's why you just gotta keep taking a crack at it". These words came out of my friend and neighbor Ashley's mouth on a Sunday morning training run several weeks ago, and they stuck. I signed up for the Toronto Marathon … Continue reading Marathon Monday – Bonus Track
I just wrapped up my biggest training volume week since the summer and I feel fresh, rested and motivated. The mileage or intensity wasn't necessarily anything to write home about, but after a few months of lower mileage weeks (in the 30-50km range), it feels like an achievement to be back up to ~70km a … Continue reading Marathon Monday – Fun & Flexibility
This one time I went running 