Half Marathon Base Building Training Log #2.5

I had a nasty near-foot injury last week after making it 1/4 way through my training week. I debated pushing through but knew that it would only make things harder down the line. So, I got the much-needed rest that my body was asking for, and called the week a write-off. Let's take a look …

Half Marathon Base Building Training Log #1

Hiya, folks! Back at it again with an "it's been a while, let's start running!" entry. As you may have noticed in my last post, I'm returning to the training game after a years-too-long break. And as a disclaimer, this is mostly being written as something for me to look back at down the road. …

We’re Back, Baby! From a 3-Year Break to a Half Marathon, Hopefully

Hey! If you're reading this, and you aren't myself from the future, then it's probably been a long time since you've heard from me. I began this blog four years ago to document my training from basic 5k fun runs to the ultimate goal of a marathon. Things were going swimmingly - I ran a …

Race Report – Toronto Waterfront 10km

Yesterday was my 21st birthday! It was also the day that I ran my first 10km. The Toronto Waterfront 10km (often referred to as the Lululemon 10km, as Lululemon is the biggest and loudest sponsor)  is a pretty popular race in the Toronto region, with around 8000 runners and even more people complaining about closing …

Using My Upcoming Birthday as a Fundraiser Excuse

*Different than usual, non-running related post ahead!* I am turning 21 this month, and have decided that I want to take the year to challenge myself and see how much I can raise for a charity that is very close to my heart. I wrote a very lengthy post on the actual donation webpage so …

Deciding When Not to Show Up

I've mentioned in a past training log that I was reconsidering running a race I'd signed up for in the past. The race, a women's only 10km, was something that I was very excited for when I signed up. The women's only part really interested me, as well as a chocolate station mid-race, and a …

10km Training Log – Week 3

I've done some shuffling with my training schedule for my upcoming 10km. I was supposed to run 2, both within 2 weeks of each other, but I will now potentially only be running one. The reasons for this will likely be explained in more detail in a later post, but overall the reasons are; logistical …

Chatting with Arsenio – Running, Writing, & Depression

Hey folks! This past week I've gotten to chat with Arsenio Franklin, a recent marathon finisher who blogs about running, writing, and living with depression, among other anecdotes about life. In many communities of runners, there is (rightfully so) such a large focus on running that we forget to talk about the people inside of the …

Race Report! Mississauga Race Weekend’s Hazel 5km

Race information What?  Novo Nordisk® "Hazel" 5KM Run/Walk When? May 5th, 2018 How far?5km Where? Mississauga Goals You can read an in-depth description of my goals here, as well as my training for the race. Basically; Goal 1: Sub 30 minutes Goal 2: 28:xx -> Achieved! Goal 3: 26:xx   Splits KM1 – 5:30 KM2: 5:42 KM3: 5:41 KM4: …

Race Week Routine – 5km

My chance at redemption is finally here. Having only been running for one year, I have very few races under my (flip)belt. My first two were 5km races, and one of them was not timed (a color run, but as my first race, I still went all out and tried my best).  The first, being …