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Yep, did it! My highest mileage week. You may be surprised by this but 135 km (not miles!) is in fact the most I’ve run in one week, ever. It included a 36 km long run, and felt GREAT! This is definitely the best baby-come-back yet! And it’s only the beginning!I’ve succeeded in the past w/ low mileage and high …

Join us for the first race of the new series in Brantford, Jan 1st.We have a 10 km race that I am running (ok I’m putting it out here…I’d love to run a 35:30, which would get me into the Vancouver Sun Run).We have a 5 km race that my husband (fyi in his words, he is “not a runner”) …

The weather has been so springy lately! Really great for running, that’s for sure!I finished a week with 126 km (that included a 34 km long run). I took Thursday off (only biked) because I felt a twinge in my left hip but all is well! In fact, I feel better than ever. Hoping to log about 135 km this …

I love these articles. Will definitely be following McMahan at the Olympic Trials in January! A 2:35 marathon in 2008, a baby in 2009, and a 2:31 in 2011! Go, McMahan!

Read about our successful media launch for the Brantford Tournament of Races.

Back in 2008 when I had 2 kids, I blogged about a “typical day”. Seth was 8 months old and Micah was almost 2 years old. Here are the links:Typical Day I/IITypical Day II/IINow that I have three kids and am at a higher training level, life is a bit different. People often ask me, “How do you do it?”. …

The whole family (decked out in orange) and I geared up and headed out the door at 8 am for the Casablanca 8 km race in Grimsby. It started out a bit chilly. Kids were in winter coats but they came off mid-morning. What a great day. Beautiful weather. There was quite a strong head-wind and my time was 28:48 …

13th Tim Hortons Casablanca Classic 8k & Cold Stone 3k In Support of Wounded Warriors.Wear a poppy and remember our veterans and support our troops!!! I’ve decided to run this race tomorrow (well, I really decided a few weeks ago). Sadly, this race will not be the same for many due to the sudden passing of Jerry Friesen (last week), …

I guess one can expect that a 3 yr old needs his turn to run part of a 20 km run!

Yes. A picture is worth a thousand words.