Meet The Team | RUN LIKE A GIRL

Empowering peoples lives & perspectives by creating opportunities for personal growth.

The journey for Run Like A Girl Adventures Inc. began in 2012. A community was created as a way to reach and help inspire our friends and family to get out and try new things! Sharing our passion for the outdoors organically lead RLAG to where it is today! Here at Run Like a Girl Adventure’s Inc. we believe in inspiring others to live life with passion. We initially started as a small Facebook page before officially launching as a business in December 2013. This is when RLAG grew into a movement, reaching the lives of people internationally.

We are a global community of people who are choosing to live life to the fullest, through overcoming challenges, pushing our limits and encouraging others to do the same. We have grown together as a community and we are redefining what it means to run like a girl.

Our Core Values: Community, Passion & Perseverance, Compassion, Celebration, Diversity, Quality, Integrity & Trust.

Courtney McQueen

OWNER, DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER

Run Like A Girl Adventures was founded in 2012. Courtney McQueen, one of the Co-Founders and current Owner and Director is an Ultra Marathon Runner, Mom of 2, Published Co-Author, Co-Founder of Be Aware - Her Guide to Getting Outside, Co-Owner of Heads or Trails Events, Event Director, Artist, Traveller, Certified Outdoor Guide, Travel Agent, devoted outdoor enthusiast with 18 years of experience in the running and mountain community. She ran her first Marathon when she was 21 and first Ultra Marathon at 23. She has travelled, studied, raced and volunteered in 14 countries.

"I believe that with my passion to create and huge passion to encourage other people I am doing what I was meant to do. My two worlds of sport and art have blended together in a beautiful way that is changing other peoples lives.” Listen and follow along as she shares stories of growth, fitness, running, what it's like to be a mom and female in business and inspiring journeys from many other women in the community."

My Running Journey

My name is Courtney. I have been running “long distance” since I was 19. It all started when I was out for one of my thirty minute jogs as part of my soccer training… I realized, after what seemed like the usual thirty minutes, I had actually looped around, back to my house, making it a two hour run. I must have zoned out and my body just did, what I believe, it was meant to do. Ever since that summer day in 2008, my short runs became long runs. I shortly after I ran a road half marathon at the age of 19... and from there my distance has only grown… I ran my first road marathon when I was 20. After returning home from some traveling I was introduced to trail running… the road had lost it's excitement. I signed up and ran my first 50k when I was 24. It was the hardest thing I had ever done and as soon as I crossed the finish line I knew I needed to go farther. When I heard that Gary Robins was planning to have a 50/50 the following year (where you run 50miles day 1 and 50kms day 2) I instantly decided I was going to do that. Since my first 50k, at the age of 24, I have expanded my distances to 250+km races. Traveling around the world completing multi day stage races of 7 days, 100km races, many 50 milers and more. Pushing myself to extremes that most others find hard to understand is what I strive for. I am and will forever be fascinated by my ability to see no limits.
Trails have given something to me that roads never did, steep never ending hills, rocks, roots, mud and bigger leg muscles! My goal is to inspire other people with what I do. Change lives and make a difference: indent the world in some way.

Running Accomplishments

June 2009 – Scotia Bank Vancouver Half Marathon
August 2009 – Delta Half Marathon
May 2010 – BMO Vancouver Marathon
August 2010 – Delta Half Marathon
October 2010 – Victoria Half Marathon
November 2011 – Seattle Half Marathon
March 2012 – Dirty Feet Trail Race 10k
June 2012 – Whistler Tough Mudder
September 2012 – Seattle Tough Mudder
March 2013 – Shamrock’n Race Half Marathon
August 2013 – Yukon Trail River Half Marathon
August 2013 – Arcteryx Squamish Ultra Trail Race 50km
September 2013 – Radiant Run 5k
October 2013 – Grand Canyon Rim to Rim
October 2013 – Cultus Lake Around the Lake Giv’er Take 30km
November 2013 – Boundary Bay 10k
November 2013 – Bellingham Trail Marathon 42km
February 2014 – Costal Challenge Costa Rica 250km race, 6 days
March 2014 – CMTS Cap Crusher 13km
May 2014 – CMTS Survival of the Fittest – 18km
June 2014 – Whistler Tough Mudder
July 2014 – Knee Knacker 50km
August 2014 – Squamish 50/50 (130km)
September 2014 – CMTS Sky Pilot – 22km
March 2015 – CMTS Cap Crusher 13km
March 2015 – Gorge Waterfalls 100km
May 2015– CMTS Survival of the Fittest 18km
July 2015 – CMTS Buckin’ Hell 50km
August 2015 – Squamish 50/50 (130kms)
October 2015 – Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim (100 kms)
February 2016 – Run Ridge Run 25km
June 11 2016 – Van100 – 100kms
July 23 2016 – CMTS Buckin’ Hell 50km
September 2-10 – Goretex Transalpine Run 250km, 7 days
May 10 2018 Orcas Island Trail Marathon

April 20, 2019 - Sinister Night Run, Arizona 54km: 6th place female

August 10-11, 2019 - Fatdog 70mile: 8th female

July 2024 - 60km Rockwall Trail

November 1, 2024 - Loop The Vedder 21km

Life and Stuff

I am a momma of 2! I am doing the impossible, I am following my dreams, teaching my babies to do the same while making all the snacks, heading to every activity and everything in between. When I am not making snacks or playing outside you can find me running with my stroller, training, lifting weights at the gym, working on climbing mountains while carrying a little human, playing at the river beaches we live near, riding bikes and creating... always creating.

I am a strong believer in following your heart and living through your passions which is how I live my life. It's simple for me, I love to help and encourage others to do the same. I have the most amazing work, it’s the greatest feeling to be constantly surrounded by others who share the same passions as I do!

Dayna Egyed

Retired Co-Founder

Keri Bowzaylo

EXPERIENCE LEAD GUIDE & EDUCATOR

Interpretive Hiking/Snowshoe Guide, RLAG Experience Leader, Race Director, Personal/Pilates Trainer, Running Coach, Badass Mom, Multi-Sport Athlete, Ultra Runner, Adventure Enthusiast

Where you'll see her:
Alberta Experiences, and teaching Outdoor Council of Canada Courses across Canada

Brooke Jesus

BC Event Director

Brooke Jesus is a competitive triathlete, coach, and community leader based in the South Okanagan. She is the captain of Team Canada’s age-group triathlon team and thrives on pushing her limits—whether racing, running, or exploring new trails. As President of the Desert Valley Running Club, Brooke creates supportive and inspiring experiences for athletes of all levels.

Through her coaching business, Paced by Brooke, and her multi-day running and wellness retreats, she helps participants challenge themselves, build confidence, and connect with others—creating experiences that are active, immersive, and unforgettable.

“I love showing others that strength, confidence, and wellness are for everyone, and that every journey, big or small, can be unforgettable.”

Where you'll see her:
BC RLAG Events

Diana Walters

BC Events Volunteer Coordinator

Certified Personal Trainer
Registered Holistic Nutritionist
Soon to be - OCC Certified Hiking & Trail Running Leader
Runner, Weight Lifter, Hiker
Grew up skiing (snow & water), boarding (snow & water), swimming, boating, camping
World Traveler (as much as time and money allow)
Will try almost anything once, it's how we find new adventures and things we love!

Where you'll see her:
BC RLAG Events

Pam Vanhanen

BC Course Manager

Pam Vanhanen is an adventurous and driven outdoor enthusiast with a passion for trail running, backpacking, paddleboarding, and weightlifting. A true “weekend warrior,” always seeking new challenges and experiences, with a strong commitment to personal growth and exploration. Experienced in multi-day backcountry trips, including backpacking the Rockwall Trail in Kootenay National Park, and trail running events ranging from 5km to 65km.

She holds certifications in Wilderness First Aid and as an OCC Hiking & Trail Running Leader, combining a passion for the outdoors with a focus on safety, leadership, and fun.

Where you'll see her:
BC RLAG Events

Sawna Guadarrama

RLAG Experience Leader, Multi-Sport Athlete, Ultra runner,

Sawna has been a part of the RLAG team for 4 years. You can find her running the mountains of LA and and all over California in her spare time as well as rock climbing and planking just about anywhere. Her best bud is her furry sidekick, Juniper.
Where you'll see her:
Peru, Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica, Squamish

Kate Arnold

Kate has been a part of the RLAG team for many years. You can find her getting up to just about every sport in her backyard mountains of Palmer Alaska!

Where you'll see her:
Alaska, Costa Rica, Peru

Guide, RLAG Experience Leader, Ultra Runner, Personal Trainer, Owner of Alaska Sun Dog Guiding.

Ally Johnson

RLAG Experience Leader

Dr. of Clinical Nutrition, OCC Certified Hiking & Trail Running Leader, Guiness world record holder, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Olympic Athlete, Ski Coach, Ironman Coach, Event Director, Outdoor enthusiast.

Where you'll see her:
British Columbia, Alberta

Zarah Hoffer

RLAG Experience Leader

Traveler, OCC Certified Hiking & Trail Running Leader, Adventurer, Holistic Nutritionist & Coach, Ultra Runner

Where you'll see her:
British Columbia, Alberta

Erin Klatt

RLAG Experience Leader

OCC Field Leader, Winter Travel & Overnight Leader, Hiking & Trail Running Leader, Project Wild, Project Below Zero and Project Wet Leader, Forest Bathing Guide, Outdoor Educator, Ultra Runner, Photographer, Adventure Enthusiast.

Where you'll see her:
Alberta

Ally Anderson

RLAG Experience Leader

OCC Certified Hiking & Trail Running Leader, Group Fitness Instructor, Runner, Mountain Biker, Momma, Adventure Enthusiast.

Where you'll see her:
British Columbia

Ember Harper

RLAG Experience Leader

OCC Certified Hiking & Trail Running Leader, Owner of Caribou Adventure Media, Event Director, Momma, Outdoor Enthusiast.

Where you'll see her:
British Columbia

Rhiannon Mulhearn

RLAG Experience Leader

OCC Certified Hiking & Trail Running Leader, Traveler, Ultra Runner, Mom, Mountain Biker, Adventurer, Outdoor Enthusiast, Backpacker.

Where you'll see her:
England

Carrie Bradley

RLAG Experience Leader & Plucky Podcast Host

OCC Certified Hiking & Trail Running Leader, Journalism & Mass Communications Degree, RMT, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Yoga Teacher, Health Coach, Triathlete, Ultra Runner, Mountain Biker, Momma, Served in the Military.

Where you'll see her:
British Columbia