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BTGYYZ: The Running Community takes Toronto

I am beyond grateful to have had the chance to represent the On R/O/C crew at Bridge the Gap (BTG) in Toronto this year. The whirlwind weekend of events kicked off with Escape to Toronto, a 150km relay run from Niagara Falls to Toronto.

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My Complete List of Winter Running Gear (2021)

Winters in Montreal are harsh, with lots of snow and temperatures that drop below -40°C (that’s -40°F) at times with the wind-chill. Thankfully, with the proper gear it is possible to run through these kinds of conditions comfortably so you can focus on your workout. I’ve listed here my go-to pieces for winter different conditions.

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Weekend in Toronto

My husband and I spent the weekend in Toronto to visit our friend who was in from LA. We walked, ate, and laughed. Here are some photos I took along the way.

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Ultra-Marathon Training in the Yukon

While training for my first ultra marathon (55km), I was fortunate enough to spend 2 weeks in Yukon, Canada. My trip overlapped with some of the biggest weeks of training in my program, and I hit the trails with all the energy I had.

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Unplanned Recovery Week

Some weeks we train to increase mileage, build speed, improve strength, and push through physical barriers. Some weeks we train just to feel grounded.

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