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Brenna Alexandra

@iambthiessen

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🇨🇦 @lululemon Ambassador
@runcalgary Ambassador

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How do I relive the weekend again? @lululemon seawheeze weekend was unforgettable! Hype, vibes and the coolest people!!
Yesterday’s race was damn hard, but the views, cheer stations, high fives and people made it! No spotify needed (first road race with no music ever!)
First power up sign and my phone fell out of my pocket (I think I powered up too hard) so had to run back a few metres to retrieve it BECAUSE THE RACE VLOG MUST GO ON 🙃
What carried me through to get that sub 90 minutes? A lot of positive self talk, a lot of visualization and a lot of telling myself if @robwatson26.2 passes me I’m going to ask him to slow down. 🙃🤣 OH, and @tashawodak cheering on her athletes along the seawall and taking whatever she said to her athlete behind me and imagining she was talking to me 🤣
Met so many incredible people this weekend from @lululemon at lunches and evening mingles, my heart is so full and my suitcase is so full. Thank you. Thank you.
@lululemon this is my unofficial application to be part of the official pace team next year.
1:29:45 Half Marathon.
A PB on home turf. Thanks mom for driving me to every race, every time I come home. ❤️
As always, fun FIRST and goal time second! Leeets gooo baaaaabbbby taken in Vancouver, British Columbia by @iambthiessen

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Servus @calgarymarathon … where do I even begin?
It’s truly hard to fathom what happened on Sunday and the outcome far exceeded my expectations.
There were multiple times during the race I had to remind myself to dig deep and that I worked too hard to give up now.
I think one of the challenging things about racing is that you pour so much time and energy into training, knowing that on race day things still might not come together because of factors outside your control.
A couple days before the marathon I felt like I was getting sick (as I usually get a cold before), so I was taking ColdFx and immunity shots. The day before the race, the arch of my left foot and my calf were sore and I was texting Tyson (physio) asking what I should do. And let’s be honest, almost every long run I did I almost always had to stop for a washroom break so I fully expected that during the marathon too.
To be honest, I kinda regretted telling people my goal was 3:12 because it felt like it was such a stretch. I genuinely thought my training and fitness aligned more with a 3:15 finish.
I had to constantly replace the thought of “what if it all goes wrong?” with “what if it all goes right?” It’s a phrase I often use to support others, but not one I use enough for myself.
But on Sunday… things came together.
Of course, my training played a huge role: the early morning runs, hill sprints, speed work, adequate fuelling and consistency. But what truly kept me going was the energy from everyone out there.
Knowing I’d see friends at different points along the course, running through the epic cheer stations, high-fiving fellow runners on the out and backs (one of my most FAVOURITE parts of the Calgary Marathon), seeing the signs, the support, the kids cheering, the “power up” signs… all of it truly carried me to the finish line in 3:09:31!!!!
Finishing as the 8th female overall in such a big marathon is something I never imagined for myself.
Calgary is SOOOO SOOOO SOOO special!!! This community means so much to me. Thank you!!
Boston and Chicago here I come !!!! taken in Calgary, Alberta by @iambthiessen

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Thinking about what to race in 2027?! Here are some of the road races I’ve done throughout the years!!
Which ones are you thinking about? by @iambthiessen

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Sunday in Banff!!
First stop: @lululemon to meet up with @ali.mcpher lululemon Banff run ambassador, who is so kind, sweet, & a dang fast runner, and the lululemon Banff team!!
Second stop: @mountainfolkcoffeeco
Third stop: hiiiiike!!

Currently the trail run event next Sunday Oct 18th is SOLD OUT, but put yourself on the waitlist 😊❤️ by @iambthiessen

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Such a wonderful evening celebrating @iambthiessen & @michyla as they officially became ambassadors for @lululemon on 17th!

Can’t imagine two people better suited for this role. You both mean so much to this community.

Looking forward to watching you
soar ✨ by @iambthiessen

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Thanksgiving is around the corner!! Don’t know what to make? Head on over to @mycnf to get some holiday inspiration with their delicious recipes like the fibre loaded shepherds pie!
I was told this is one of my best recipes I’ve made!!

#communitynaturalfoods #thanksgivingdinner taken in Calgary, Alberta by @iambthiessen

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Hungry? 🍔 Check your inbox. Something tasty is waiting for our Ambassador Night guests.
📍 @rosiesburgers Beltline 8th Street
@lululemon @rosiesburgers @michyla @iambthiessen
‼️Valid only for October 9 2026

#explore #fyp #reels #lululemon #lululemonambassador by @iambthiessen

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We're back with another episode of Brenna Runs Calgary!

This time, @iambthiessen is checking out Body Art Run Club - started by fellow Run Calgary Ambassador @hip_bean !

Disclaimer: tattoos not required to join ☺️ by @iambthiessen

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Thanksgiving is around the corner so I checked out @mycnf to prepare!!

#communitynaturalfoodscalgary #thanksgiving #mealprep taken in Calgary, Alberta by @iambthiessen

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September- I keep coming back to the word gratitude. Because I am so grateful for all these adventures and for my body allowing me to do cool shit…even when it’s hard or I am scared… hiking a mountain and biking long distance will hopefully get easier 🤣 RIGHT?!
I think I’ve seen more of the Alberta mountains in the last month than I ever have these last 7 years and I am just so grateful. by @iambthiessen

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An unforgettable weekend!
Feeling so fortunate to tag along for this trip!! 2 nights in one of the most beautiful places. Mental pictures taken throughout.
Note to self: only bring 2 pairs of clothes because I will just re-wear the same shirt, pants and jacket. Annnd okay, I most definitely don’t need ANY make up (even if I brought the most minimal item’s)… BUT IF I DID I WAS PREPARED taken in Lake O'Hara by @iambthiessen

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