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Sarah | trail runner | 50km ultra for 2026

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• A mom trying to inspire others
• Do it as you are NOW! Don’t wait for x,y,z first
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Make sure your life is full of “I can’t believe I did that” instead of “I wish I did that” It’s been almost 10 years since I’ve ran over 25km

I’ve become a mom
Had 3 kids
Got married
Lost who I was
Moved across the country
Fell in love with nature
Started to find myself
And found trail running

Having my family surprise me at the finish line line was the cherry on top of this accomplishment 😭🥰🎉

Whatever stage of life you’re in
This is a reminder to keep going!

You just never know where your next passion will lead!

[trail running, ultra training, family, mom of 3, running, inspiration] taken in Hornby Island by @compassrosetrailrunning

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7 months ago

RVM 2026 PHOTO RECAP

Well when Oct 3rd rolled around and I checked to see if I could still register for RVM and to my surprise I could I took it as a sign of “I should go for it” so I did!! I’m thankful for my ultra training as without that I would have been a goner. I kept it controlled, steady and like I have more to give.

The goal of this race was to see how I felt running without stopping, the hips hurt. But overall I’m happy with how things turned out. I didn’t get shin splints which was a huge worry going into it (guess those stretches are paying off).

And again I’m just so incredibly thankful for my family, their patience and understanding every time I have a new goal is always met with understand and support and I’m just so incredibly grateful.

Thank you @runvictoriamarathon for a great event!! I’ll see ya again next year for my 2nd annual once a year road race🤙 taken in Victoria, British Columbia by @compassrosetrailrunning

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4 days ago

Well last Saturday I decided running a marathon this weekend would be a good idea, I’m excited althoughhhh last week Sarah and this weekend Sarah might not be on the same page 😅😅 … but regardless im going to go out and have a fun time. My one and only goal is to finish with my body in tact (no shin splints.. and I’d say hip pain but that’s already here to say hi 🫠) 🤞🤞🤙

If you see me tomorrow and want some glitter I’ll be carrying some in my pack ;) !!

[# marathon, running, road race, Vancouver island]

#leagueofgarmin taken in Vancouver Island by @compassrosetrailrunning

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8 days ago

Laced up the ol @altrarunning road shoes on Sunday for my first road run in quite some time. As someone who was dealing with shin splints for over a year anytime I ran on the road I’ve avoided it like the plague. Butttttttttt because I trained so much for my ultra, and the day went differently than planned I felt like I was being called to do something else…

Any guesses what I’m about to tackle!? ⬇️⬇️ taken in Vancouver Island by @compassrosetrailrunning

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11 days ago

We set out to accomplish a 50km ultramarathon for the first time, and that we did!

[# ultramarathon, Finlayson arm, running, siblings]

My family has been with me through it all. They have supported me, encouraged me, trained with me, and kept me going even on the days I doubted if I could. I wouldn’t have been able to train as much as I did without their patience and understanding. My kiddos asked me every time I went out for a run “is this the big one”🥹. They have waited hours while I ran though the trails to be there to support me in one way or another. I’m so thankful for such a supportive husband who encourages me to set these crazy goals and then see them through. I love you all so much and can’t even put into words how much your support truly means to me.

Walking to the group campsite where the start line was!!

Finlayson arm, brother and sister duo tackling the trails!

Bro doing bro things

Aid station #3!!!! Our turn around point for the 50km! Steve and I with my kiddos!

Woooo freaking wooo hoo!! Marathon down!!! Only 13km to go in this 50km ultramarathon… yes you do the math on that one ;)

My first trail marathon done!!

Steve and I on the way back towards that round mound on the back left .. aka Mt. Finlayson

50k wooo hoo!!!! Isn’t this what we signed up for, why do we still have 5km to go 😂

I leave him alone (I mean I was ahead a few seconds) and turn around to find he’s sitting down 😂😂. Get up bro we still gotta werkkkk! Haha but really, super glad there were bushes and you didn’t fall down the mountain 😘

We made it!!! The day didn’t go to plan (see the end pictures) but we put one foot in front of the other, kept plugging away at the day and finished the day together!!! Im so proud of my brother and I for accomplishing this goal!! Love you bro, if there’s anyone I knew could finish this with minimal training I knew it’d be you! You’re an inspiration and so glad we got to experience this together!!

🥹🥹🥹 finish line hugs! We freaking did it! Ultramarathon done!

Let me tell ya, to have a friend surprise you at the finish line of the big scary goal you’ve been training for for 20 + weeks might be a better feeling than finish taken in Victoria, British Columbia by @compassrosetrailrunning

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14 days ago

The moment we crossed the finish line!! 14 hours and 51 beautiful, hard, and incredible minutes after we crossed the start line.

The day didn’t go as planned, but does it ever during ultramarathons? … I’ll get into that in another post.

Thank you @coastline.endurance for another great event, stellar aid stations, and a course that leaves you begging for more elevation 😂.. jokes.. and of course a huge huge thanks to all the amazing volunteers!

[# ultramarathon, Vancouver island, siblings, finny50, Finlayson arm, running] taken in Vancouver Island by @compassrosetrailrunning

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18 days ago

If you're not dancing in the mountains, are you even LIVING??
💃😜

📍Powell River, BC by @compassrosetrailrunning

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25 days ago

Hugs with my bro after crossing the finish line with just minutes to spare! So proud of you for your perseverance and great attitude while being out there bro!! Not many people would be able to pull off what you did!!

So what one we signing up for next? 😉

[# ultramarathon, siblings, run, Vancouver island] taken in Vancouver Island by @compassrosetrailrunning

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a month ago

One night my brother and I were joking he should come do this insane thing I signed up for. Flash forward to today, it’s all becoming real. So excited for this wild journey and to get to share this experience with him!

[# trail running, ultramarathon, siblings, vancouver island] taken in Vancouver Island by @compassrosetrailrunning

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a month ago

Be weird out there.
Find others to be weird with.

[# trail running, mountains, ultramarathon, training, hiking]

Thanks @stephkov.adventures for the soundtrack and video! taken in Vancouver Island by @compassrosetrailrunning

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2 months ago

Well this was my last big long run for this training. And man oh man did I pick a tough course I’m seeing. I now understand why everyone I’ve talked to says “it’s not that runnable” 😂.

The day was hot, the views were awesome, it was a hard day but so thankful to have a friend come down and power through with me. There were highs and lows but overall im glad I could keep going and I didn’t quit. My body held up, my feet were fine and the recovery was great!

Need to dial in clothes for the day of and listen to my eating schedule but overall happy with a great day of hiking and running!

@coastline.endurance you don’t make em easy!! But it’s going to be awesome!

[# trail running, ultramarathon, ultra training, Vancouver island, long run, training block] taken in Vancouver Island by @compassrosetrailrunning

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2 months ago

If you’re just starting your running journey, remember it doesn’t happen overnight. Start slow, start small, and build from there. Hills have always been a struggle (and they still are) but it’s incredible feeling the difference from 17 weeks ago to now. I use a @wildseads 20 week training program and I’m so glad I took the leap and started it. You got this, one foot in front of the other!!

[# trail running, ultramarathon, mountain run, training program, Vancouver island] taken in Vancouver Island by @compassrosetrailrunning

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