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Fueled by movement!
@runcrswest Community team 🇨🇦

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Say yes to run
Say yes to race
Say yes to possibilities
Say yes to pace
Say yes to friends and family
Say yes to my community
Say yes to myself
You didn’t have to step up but you said yes.
#chooseTOrun

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2026 TCS TORONTO WATERFRONT HALF MARATHON
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The thirteen weeks of training leading up to this week were some of the most challenging times this year. Between work-related stress, grieving the passing of an old friend, and a touch of burnout, training for this race at times felt like a chore. There were moments when I questioned what—and who—I was really doing all of this for. Yet even with all of that weighing on me, I was always instantly reminded of why I do this.

I do this because I am now able to.
I do this because it brings me joy.
I do all of this because it brings me closer to the people I love.

I came into this race with a goal time in mind, but about three-quarters of the way into the race, I got very tired and sort of gave up. I was at peace with how everything was, and I realized it was okay if I did not meet my goal. Either way, my performance in this race would be better than how I did in my first half marathon in May. This time, however, feels more special because it’s my first time at home, here in Toronto. I get to race at home, be supported by familiar faces, and I get to do it side by side with one of my best friends, who has literally been beside me, training with me, even through my preparation for my first-ever half marathon in May. In the end, I may not have achieved my goal time, but I still crossed the finish line with a smile on my face, very content with how everything turned out.

And really, I am just happy to be here❤️

(see part 2)

📸 12&20: @dudeytsang

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Happy #MedalMonday to all who celebrate 🏅

This one hits a bit different. I had the absolute privilege of being a @runcrs ambassador which has truly been an amazing experience. Getting to know the other ambassadors over the past few months has been great. From talking to them at the photoshoots and events to hearing them speak about why they run at panels, I'm blown away that I even get to be amongst them. Forever grateful for this journey 🙏🏿

A week after running the Chicago marathon and a long year of training, I knew trying to run hard wouldn't be smart. Figured pacing would let me run and enjoy the race rather than feeling like I was on the brink of death 😅 I will say, not being in red corral gave me a different view of the race. Being in the middle of the pack was a good time! The goal was to pace under 2:15, delivered @vignilee a 2:10:35 PB. Solid job all around!

With that, my 2026 racing season is wrapped. Huge thank you to everyone for all the love this year. Special thanks to @asicscanada and @towaterfront42k for the support. Time for 2 weeks off running, capped with a much needed week long vacation on a beach. The work continues in November 🫶🏿

#TorontoMarathon #Running #Runner #Motivation

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And just like that, we’ve somehow made it to marathon 2.0!!! 😳

This training block went by so fast, and was filled with so many incredible opportunities that I never thought would be possible. First, a huge thank you to @runcrs & @towaterfront42k for supporting me every step of the way and bringing me back for year 2 as a community team member! Getting so involved with the community this year has allowed me to reconnect with my purpose, and has me feeling very excited for the future 🫶🏻

Second, another huge thank you to the team @asicscanada for the ongoing support and all of the incredible gear I received this year! My feet are happy, and I look super cool 😎

Thank you as well to @organikahealth @nespresso.ca @shokzcanada for making my training block the best it possibly could be!

Friends, tomorrow’s a really big day! Feel free to track me if you wish? And for all of you racing tomorrow, let’s go cross that finish line feeling proud 🏅

#towaterfront42k #torontowaterfrontmarathon #raceday #torontorunning #marathon

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Sights and smiles at the @towaterfront42k race expo Day 1

#toWaterfront42k #RaceExpo #ChooseToRun #RunTO #RaceWeekend

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shopping with @lelezitis at the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon expo!

Come down today until 6pm to grab your official race merchandise and the limited edition @emilymayrose gear!

Which one is your favourite?

#tcstorontowaterfrontmarathon

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Playing the messenger role on the @towaterfront42k expo floor

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Good shoes, great choices😍👟 @lelezitis

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✨PACING 55 MIN AT THE UA EASTSIDE 10k !!!✨ it was so awesome to watch so many people achieve their goals and smash PBs today. Loved running with yall!! Thanks to everyone who came up after the race too!! You said thanks to me but YOU DID THAT!! 🌟

It was my first time pacing a race but I had THE BEST TIME so I have a feeling this will be the first of many.. if you need a hype girl, SHE’S HERE 👋

Thanks for an awesome race and the opportunity to pace @runcrswest @underarmourca 🤙

Shoutout to my fellow pacers too, the best crew!!!

#UAEastside10k #pacer #runningcommunity #runningmotivation #run

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We’re bringing the west coast out east for marathon weekend thanks to @flairairlines ✈️🌎💨

We can’t wait for west community team members Leticia & Amir to join us here in Toronto on race weekend this fall.

Check out why Amir and Leticia love running - very important reminders as we get closer and closer to the big day! 💚

Thanks for joining us and give them a warm Toronto welcome if you see them on race weekend!

#towaterfront42k #chooseTOrun #torontorunning #westgoeseast #flairairlines

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Experience more energy to move body and mind with lightweight bounce and propulsion in the SONICBLAST™ 2 shoe.

👀 Available September 15

#SONICBLAST2

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A little UA Eastside 10K dumpy to start the week off right! 🙂‍↕️

#UAEastside10K #VancouverRunners #RunVancouver

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