I have lost 160lbs, here is my story….. Back in 2003 I took a good look at myself in the mirror after not being able to fit in a roller coaster ride. I was so embarrassed that I could not fit and was told I was not able to ride. I knew I gained some weight but one could say …
I LOVE MY MUFF!
Have you ever been caught out on a run or hike and… UH-OH… nature calls! Is being caught with nothing but leaves getting annoying? Carrying toilet paper and tissue can become a nuisance especially if its raining and not to mention its not very nice to the environment! Ladies and Gents fear not! We present to you a environmentally friendly …
Refreshing Avocado Smoothie
There is nothing more refreshing than an avocado smoothie. They are simple. flavourful and healthy. Avocados are a great source of healthy fats, vitamins and minerals! Here is my recpipe for an avocado smoothie I became addicted to in Costa Rica! Ingredients: 1 tbsp of honey 1 tsp of spirulina powder 1 full avocado 1 cup of ice 2 cups …
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
I really like avocado. I also really like chocolate. How about a chocolate, avocado healthy mousse? How could you go wrong! This recipe is gluten free, vegan and paleo friendly… and best of all, it’s delicious! Ingredients: 1/3 cup honey 2 avocados 4 oz dark chocolate (I like 70%) 1/3 cup organic cocoa powder 1 tbsp organic cocoa nibs (mince …
Connie’s Story: Senior Citizenship? Bring it on.
Through Run Like A Girl we have met many inspiring people. This is Connie, although we have never met her in person, we feel as though we know her so well! She continues to inspire us and the people around her with her spirit and determination at the age of 62! Here is her story! My name is Connie Ross …
Chakra Cleanses the Soul
It has been a few days since our Run Like A Girl adventure camp ended, and I have had some time to reflect back on it. I am not the same person that arrived at Chakra on November 9th. I was lucky enough to share a week with 16 amazing people, 13 of which I had never met. For months …
Life is a Journey
When I first met Jan, I was instantly attracted to her potent positive energy and her always present smile. We were at the Coastal Challenge, a 6 day stage race in Costa Rica, which if you have followed us for awhile, I am sure you already know a bit about. After the first day of the race I remember sitting with …
Fight Like A Girl 2014
One of the biggest goals with Run Like A Girl has been to be able to give back to the community, and raise money for various organizations and charities. So far we have been able to donate to various organizations with the help of our amazing community! We donated 10,000$ to the Boston Marathon bombings, 3500$ to breast cancer last …
Squamish 50/50 2014
Last year I ran the Squamish 50km race as my first Ultramarathon. The next day I had heard, from a little bird, that Gary and Jeff, the Squamish 50 race directors, were planning a Squamish 50/50 race, the 50 mile course on Saturday and the 50km course on the Sunday, for 2014. Yep, that was it decision was made, I …
Mind Over Mileage: Pentiction Challenge
The question I think I have been asked the most since I started running and cycling is: Will you ever do an Ironman? My reaction was always no. It was a major fear for me to be in open water with so many people fighting to the finish line. It wasn’t until Penticton challenge came that I found myself constantly …