Team Running Free Alumni

Member Since: 2008

Occupation: Research Associate

Home: Ottawa

About Me: Born in Southwestern Ontario. I played team handball, baseball, volleyball, badminton, track & field, and bowling! Moved to Ottawa in 2000 and began my "outdoor" career - mountain biking, paddling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and adventure racing - all for the first time. In 2008 I did my first marathon - on snowshoes in Vermont. In 2009, I did my first ultramarathon - the Ultimate XC (58km) at Mt. Tremblant.

Sports: Adventure Racing, Mountain Biking, Snowshoe Racing, Cross-Country Skiing, Ultramarathons

Athletic Goals: Expedition-length Adventure Races; 100km+ Ultramarathons; 2010 Ultimate XC 3-day Race

My most catastrophic racing experience was: My first-ever bonk - during the 2007 Mad Trapper Snowshoe Series Championship (which was also the Canadian Championships). I had a huge lead in the series and nearly lost it after dropping about 15 spots during the race and finishing mid-pack. I ended up narrowly winning the championship despite a dismal finish in the final race.

My most memorable racing experience was: The challenge, scenery, and sheer vastness of the terrain in both Trans Rockies (Kootenays) and Raid the North Extreme (Prince Rupert/Haida Gwaii)

Favourite Racing Gear: Helly Hansen Lifa

Favourite Race: Trans Rockies Challenge

Favourite Race Food: Cold Pizza, 2-Bite Brownies, BBQ Pringles, Crispers