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Last year I had a goal of running @runvictoriamarathon for a bucket list check, one half marathon to say that I did it.

When I began looking for training groups, I couldn’t find anywhere that I felt safe to be a real beginner. To be slow, and run without pressure not to be. So I created @oceansideslowrunclub and my life changed.

I found true JOY in running. I found lifelong friends. I found community that deeply cares for one another.

And that one bucket list race turned into 7 races in 12 months.

I am eternally thankful for everything running has given me, but most of all I am thankful for the people it has brought into my life.

Happy Thanksgiving, and happy Medal Monday! Each of these medals represents so many things to be thankful for, because it is so much more than a run. 🤍

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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

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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

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Devil’s Ladder 50k!!

Super fun race and even more fun training block. See you next year @devilsladder

chip 6:52:20

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Yuppp… that’s some sweat 😂😅

It’s ok, I worked hard, and I earned this sweat!! I might’ve been embarrassed about this kinda thing a few months ago… but today… today I’m proud of how far I’ve come and my accomplishments so far during this training!

20 min warm up 161 m elevation gained
35 min uphill run 390 m elevation gained
20 min cool down 108m elevation gained

Then I caught up with my friend and started a new workout and ran back down!

@precisionfandh maybe a sweat test would be beneficial in the future 🤩

[# trail running, ultramarathon, Vancouver island, it’s not pee I swear, hill workout, moms who run, running shorts]

But really though, anyone want to send me some black shorts 😂😂 @arroathletics @newbalancerunning @patagonia_trailrunning @salomonrunning

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one of the best times I’ve had at a race! 🏃‍♂️💨

Another big thank you to @devilsladder for having me and providing such a great weekend for all of the runners 🤠🤘

Are you a solo runner or always run with a buddy?

#running #devilsladder #vancouverisland #cumberland #britishcolumbia

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Thanks @derek.kaufman @devilsladder I’ll sweep again, I’m sure. 🧹 💨

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Devils Ladder 50km 4th edition

It’s been a tough year both mentally and physically and a couple months ago I wasn’t sure what this season would look like and if I’d even be running. But I’m glad to say the biking did something and that perseverance + patients pays off.

A huge thank you to @foveo.run for putting on a top notch event and to all the volunteer who gave their time, energy and encouragement out on the course. Grateful to be running, proud of the effort and looking forward to the next start line …

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Devil's Ladder Ultra photos are now live. 🤘

I had a blast chasing runners around this rugged and vast course in the Cumberland community forest last weekend. Stoked to have hit Upper Queso for the 50km runners, with some break in the clouds too. As well as some of the Trent River Canyon trail, but legs were definitely feeling it after this shoot!

So much emotion and scenery on show. This race is a great one.

Link to gallery via my website in bio. 😊

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This past weekend we SMASHED the @devilsladder DIRTY 30K! 😈

And boy was it dirty! 👏

A cool day for the Devils Ladder (historically very hot) made for a great day in the Cumberland Forest. 🌲

Flowy trails, technical downhills and those relentlessly steady uphills were made manageable with good energy, my running buddy Robbie, and some fireball at the aid stations. 🔥

Thank you @devilsladder and @foveo.run for making the day possible! Y’all are SO GOOD at what you do. 🤘

Should we do the 50K next year? 👀

#DevilsLadder #Dirty30 #FoveoRun #Foveo #Cumberland

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An amazing race as always @foveo.run 🤩

This was our fourth year back for the Devil’s Ladder race and we are never disappointed. This year Justin tackled the 30km distance solo after the threat of shin splints made me dial it back to the 15km distance.

I am so proud of him! Like jump up and down screaming as he came across the finish line kinda proud cause he blew this expected finish time right out of the water 🤯He has mastered the art of patience and self discipline - hanging back at the start knowing he will warm up and pick up the pace as he gets going. Lessons I am slowly learning 😂

It took a lot is shushing my ego and swallowing my pride to swap from the 30km to the 15km at bib pickup but I am so glad I did. I really enjoyed being out there, finishing with a smile, no injuries, and no real post race soreness. All around just the best date getaway weekend! And excellent signs I’m ready to get back into training 🥳

Next up? The @lululemon Seawheeze Half Marathon!! My first time doing this race since pre-Covid! And the most epic, much needed, girls weekend away 🥹

#trailrunning #runhappy #vancouverislandtrailrunning #seawheeze #getoutside

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Over the last two weekends I have been part of two amazing trail races. @coastmtntrail and their Alpenglow100 and @devilsladder. First….Congratulations to everyone that participated and well done!!! Today I’d like to say a special shout out to these 4 special people!!
Each of them have a different story but they all accomplish something big this past couple weeks and I’m very proud of them!! Congratulations @candicetutte @dan_bourget @jabinpostal and @eastofwest_

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