Over the last few months, I have been involved with a lot of events and activities involving running. Instructing the half marathon clinic at the Running Room this winter was an absolute blast! I loved being around such a dedicated, hardworking group of runners. Throughout the winter we battled sleet, snow, wind and some 40 below days and not once did I see anyone’s spirit break. We even had one of our last long runs along the Chilly Half Marathon course (the race that the majority of the runners were aiming towards) supported by Eload. Everyone had a chance to test out their great sports drink and gels prior to race day!
Lauren & Duncan helping out at one of the Eload aid stations on our last long run on the Chilly race course
We received a nice dump of snow the night before the Chilly Half making the roads slick for race morning. Despite the tough conditions there were plenty of great performances had by all. My sister Stephanie was among the runners who completed their very first half marathon.
Stef and I...cold, tired and happy!
Once my run clinic was over I set my sights on a new goal: fundraising for my Ride to Conquer Cancer! With help from some great sponsors I hosted a 5K fun run at the Oakville Running Room to raise money for this year’s Ride to Conquer Cancer. I decided to host the run at the end of April in hopes that the weather would cooperate but unfortunately we woke up to cold, windy, snowy weather. Despite Mother Nature’s cold spell there were plenty of runners that turned out for the event.
Myself, Lauren and Christina at our fundraising table before the crowds gathered
And then the runners arrived!
Thanks to our generous sponsors we were able to provide pre and post run refreshments. I’d like to extend a huge thank you to Starbucks for a generous supply of coffee, Fortinos for the fresh fruit and to Longos for cases of water to keep everyone well hydrated!
Thank you also to those who donated prizes for the runners: Eload, Racer Sportif, Race Day Custom, Paradiso Restaurant, Chorizo Fresh Mex, and The Proactive Athlete! Your support of this run for a great cause was greatly appreciated!
After the run was complete, the refreshments enjoyed and the prizes handed out a final tally of the day’s fundraising revealed that in just a couple of short hours we were ale to raise over $1500 for The Ride to Conquer Cancer! Thank you to everyone who participated and donated!
