RLAG Ambassador Leaders Team

You know what I love even more than reaching a finish line I've trained for? It's helping others reach theirs. If you ever need encouragement, please reach out. I’m @carriejobradley on Instagram if you want to connect there as well.
I ran my first marathon 24 years ago and have been chasing goals ever since. I've also been coaching for several years, and it's the best.
I’m so honored to return for my second year on the RLAG leaders team.
I’ve run for many reasons over the years, but one of the things I will always love most about running like a girl is that it connects us. There’s just something special about that bond.
This year in addition to being a part of this amazing community I'm looking forward to training for my first Ironman 70.3 triathlon and some off-road triathlons as well.

I have been part of the RLAG family for quite a few years now. I’ve never considered myself an athlete just someone who enjoys doing things. In 2010, I took my casual road running to the next level; I did my first of 3 half marathons that year mixed in with some shorter distance trail racing. By 2016, I completed my first 50km trail race (Frosty, Manning Park, BC) and was living on cloud 9 with endorphins to last a lifetime. Running brought me confidence I never had, it brought me a sense of purpose, it gifted me friends that I call my family and it provided me the ability to support, encourage and volunteer. This last part is actually my favorite part. As a child I was a competitive swimmer. With a solid running background I decided to try triathlons. Since 2015, I’ve done a handful of sprint, Olympic and a few half iron distances. My biggest ultra running accomplishment happened in 2019. After running several 50km races, the 3 day Golden, BC stage race which included a 60km distance on day 2, I decided to go for the 50 Miler! Not only did I go for the 50 Miler but the world famous Squamish 50/50. I’m the proud owner of a blue hat! I love being in the mountains where my mind clears and I’m enveloped with peace. Very excited to be back again with the RLAG family on whatever crazy adventures await in 2020. #willrunforicecream

Hi! I'm Lani,
...but out on the trail I’m known as ‘Larry’ — a dirtbag name I earned during my 2017 thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail.
I’m a mile-crushing, summit-seeking, ultra trail runner and long-distance backpacker. I love the community, the simplicity and the grounded feeling I get from being in nature. Mountains ignite my imagination, challenge me, and help me feel empowered. I am involved in my local trail running community and have placed among the top women in races ranging from marathons to 100K distances.
When I’m not on the trail I’m in Los Angeles, where I use my outdoor experiences to motivate and inspire others in my work as a school counselor and yoga teacher.

I’m Laura.  I’ve been a RLAG ambassador since 2017!  Back then I was coming off my first 50k and heading into an exciting season, confirming I wasn’t a one and done! RLAG has given me friends all over the world. It was a highlight to run with fellow ambassadors in Australia while on exchange.
I am a mom to two wonderful and active kiddos. I love that I can be their role model on living their own best life.
I am the founder of a forest school program. Connecting the littlest of explorers to the wonders that nature can teach us.
Now running has taken a back burner but all the lessons and the feelings that I’ve gotten from running are not lost!  I still love to move outdoors whether on skis, snowshoes, in boots or on bikes. 
Now I spend most of my summer at bmx tracks proving you don’t have to be fast to have fun. Known for my smile or my speed. I love that I get to participate alongside my children in a sport we all love.
I love to share…be brave enough to suck at something new!  You don’t have to be an expert to participate in life. 
And seek joy! There is so much joy in life, sometimes you need to seek it out in the small moment.
To me RLAG is about living a life with passion! 

Hey I’m Rhi and this is my 5th year on the RLAG team 😍🥳 I’m about to turn 40 (next week 🤓) and I’m from the Gold Coast, Australia. I’m an ultra runner and the trails are my happy place 🥰 I’m a mother to a Perthes Warrior who is my mini me and my inspiration #matchymatchyforlife

2020 was a crazy year for everyone, but for me personally it was my toughest year health-wise. I had 4 surgeries, the last one in November was pretty major and I’m still recovering from it. Though I still managed 3x 50km (1x DNF) and 1x 68km race in between the hospital visits so not too bad considering 🤷🏻‍♀️ in Australia we’ve definitely been less affected and impacted by Covid and my thoughts are with everyone still trying to get used to this new “normal”.

I’ve got some big races planned for 2021 (if Covid and my health don’t derail them 🤞) but I’m looking forward to continuing to represent RLAG down under 🇦🇺💙

A girl, born with a congenital heart defect, open heart surgery to repair as a child, regular cardiologist visits to this day, always reminded to never over-exert but off the charts for not only a heart patient, but for a healthy athlete! Running gives me life! Fitness leader for the past 20 years, inspiring, motivating empowering is why I'm here on this earth. I started running 12 years ago, starting with a couple 26.2 mile full marathons in Winnipeg. From there I started running half marathons and have completed over 50 to date. I have been on the RLAG team since 2016. In November I traveled to Costa Rica to take part in a RLAG adventure and wellness retreat!
My super power definitely is my ability to inspire motivate and empower through walking the talk. Taking care of me and living my life fearlessly.

Hi! My name is Sharon and I am a huge advocate of diversity through all sports, helping a community to grow and support each other through unity. I love to run, hike, yoga and not to forget my passion for Powerlifting. I will always have a love for running, and I am proud to be a Clinic Leader for SportMedBC.

I’m really excited to continue my journey as a ambassador for RLAG, I’ve seen the community grow and the pleasure to spread the word and run some of the races in 2022 providing the support from all the people I encountered. As we move into a new year, I hope to see the community flourish even more and will certainly be looking forward to in person events.

Famous words from C.S.Lewis: "You are never too old to set another goal, or dream a new dream!"

My name is Shawna and I am from Kenora, a small town located in Northwestern ON.
I work as a family/criminal law clerk, have 2 children, Hunter (19) and Jaydyn (17) and our rescue dog, Summit.
I am an outdoor enthusiast, in my spare time you will always find me outdoors on some sort of adventure. Being outdoors, out in nature, deep within the woods or in the mountains is where I put my chaos to rest and find my inner peace. I enjoy trail/road running, mountain biking, cycling, hiking, snowshoeing, downhill and xc skiing. I am also a member of the Canadian Ski Patrol and volunteer my time at our local ski hill.
I am actively involved with my community and take pleasure in organizing and leading The Lakerun, a weekly Saturday morning run along our harbuorfront as well as a weekly trail running group, Lake of the Woods (LOTW) Adventure Group where I organize weekly adventures which include trail running meet ups, xc skiing, snowshoeing and hiking.
I'm very excited to be back as an Ambassador with RLAG and look forward to sharing in everyone's adventures near and far.

My name is Willa and I am a 35 year old adventure seeker, former stunt performer, and competitive gymnast/ cheerleader. I recently graduated from nursing school and I am the proud mum to the sweetest 5 year old kid, Toby, as well as two fur kids Kona the min pin and Digger dog the ultra dog (blue heeler/ border collie mix). I live in a small town called Agassiz, BC. I was a late bloomer to running. I grew up as a competitive gymnast and cheerleader, so running was always used as a form of punishment or conditioning. It was not something I particularly enjoyed. All this changed when my best friend passed away from Leukemia. I signed up and ran my first marathon in his memory and from then I was hooked!
Since then I have completed numerous races ranging in distance from 5 km to 200+ km. I managed to be one of only 22 women who finished Fat Dog 120 mile race in 2015. It was the most amazing feeling to finish that race and to this day it is one of greatest achievements. When I am not running, I am heavily involved in educational advancement and leadership. I recently graduated from university with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. I hold executive membership with multiple student nursing groups which aim to inspire leadership and social justice. I also facilitate workshops on sexualized violence prevention on campus for peers and faculty alike. My plans for this upcoming year include passing my NCLEX RN (nursing licensing exam), tackling the RLAG Be Fearless Marathon, the Broken Goat 50 km, Squamish 50/50, and the Golden Ultra. I am also hoping to do a through run of the Sunshine Coast Trail and the Hudson's Bay Company Heritage Trail. I am also eager to reconnect with my family and friends after a long 4 years in nursing school, and to begin the next chapter of my life as a Registered Nurse. I am so grateful to be a part of RLAG and embrace the amazing community that its founders have created and inspired. I cannot wait to see all we can accomplish together as a team!