Amanda Pereira

Team Running Free Alumni

Member Since: 2011

Occupation: Registered Practical Nurse

Home: Milton

About Me: I am married to my running inspiration, John. He is without doubt my rock and the love of my life. We have two beautiful daughters, Brittany(18) and Lydia(13) who are our cheerleaders at all of our races. I started running for weight loss, but along the way discovered that I love to run.

Sports: Running

Athletic Goals: Around the Bay 30km, First Full Marathon at Road2Hope, Niagara Subaru Try-a-Tri

My most memorable racing experience was: Completing my first half marathon! Completing my first marathon with my husband and friends in Montreal.

Favourite Racing Gear: CW-X Insulator Stabilyx Tights, Mizuno BreathThermo Stretch shirt, Mizuno Wave Rider 13, Newton Lady Isaac, Sugoi Firewall 220 Zip. My favorite piece of equipement that I must have on any of my runs is my Garmin watch.

Favourite Race: Road2Hope, Santa Jingle

Favourite Race Food: Pre-race: toasted bagel with peanut butter. Training and races: Gu gels-jet blackberry, Powerbar blasts are my new favorite treat.