tobermory
Team Running Free Alumni
Member Since: 2008
Occupation: Producer
Home: Etobicoke
About Me: A cantankerous yet gregarious woman of contradiction, who was probably a sailor in a past life. I'm a producer at a commercial photography studio (Westside Studio) and I've been there for the last 10+ years. It can be pretty stressful but I love it. I'm married to another triathlete (Gary) and it was watching him compete in his first Ironman that inspired me to get into the sport of triathlon.
Sports: Triathlon, Running and outwitting the squirrels in our garden.
Athletic Goals: 2013 Goals 1) Break 1:30 in a half marathon 2) Run a sub 3:20 at Boston 3) Do 13 races in 2013
My most catastrophic racing experience was: Boston. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. That was the title of my race report. It was the best of times for all of the reasons listed below. It was the worst of times because I struggled for the full 26.2 miles. I knew going into the race that it was going to be a tough day. I had had nothing but problems in the 2 weeks leading up to the race; cramping, stomach issues, sluggish legs. I chalk that up to peaking too early. I was so freaked out about running Boston that I started training 20 weeks out instead of my usual 17 weeks. To top it off, it was HOT and we had just experienced one of the coldest winters in a while so I had done A LOT of training in freezing cold temperatures. I get to Boston and it's 20 celsius at the start of the race. Nothing I can do at that point but try to keep cool. There was a lot of walking and dumping water on my head (bad idea!) as I watched my hopes of running a sub 3:30 marathon fly out the window. I took in fluid and food as much as I could to try and keep my energy up but I couldn't. I had to dig really deep to get to that finish line. The only thing that kept me going was knowing that Gary was waiting for me at the finish line.
My most memorable racing experience was: It's a tie between Ironman Lake Placid and Boston for very different reasons. Ironman was a perfect day, I was so happy to be out there racing. My family and my husband's family as well as a TON of our friends came to watch so I saw them many times throughout the course of the day which was great. It kept me smiling. The highlight of that day was seeing my husband waiting in the finishing chute to give me my finishers medal. Boston 2013. Absolutely perfectly executed race from start to finish. I smiled the entire time and came away with a new PB.
Favourite Racing Gear: Mizuno shoes, Compressport compression socks, Zoot clothing, injinji socks
Favourite Race: Ironman Lake Placid & Boston
Favourite Race Food: Cliff Bars, Margarita Cliff shot bloks, Chocolate Raspberry Roctane, Just plain & chocolate mint Gu & GU brew recovery
Race: Mississauga Marathon Date: Sunday May 6th, 2012 Where: Mississauga, ON Web site: www.mississaugamarathon.com I woke up at 4:30 am
Race: Good Friday 10 Miler Date: Friday April 6th, 2012 Where: Burlington, ON website: www.burlingtonrunners.com I have to admit, I
Race: Around the Bay – 30 km Date: Sunday March 25th, 2012 Location: Hamilton, ON Website: www.aroundthebayroadrace.com It had been
Race: Chilly Half Marathon, Burlington, ON Date: Sunday March 4th, 2012 Distance: 21.1km Website: www.vrpro.com Ok ok, I’ll admit it.
Date: Sunday November 27th, 2011 Race: MCC Chilly Willy, Mississauga, ON Distance: 15km & 8km Website: http://mississaugacanoeclub.com/test/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Chilly_Willly_2011_8km_and_15km_registration_form.pdf The breeze coming
I have gone through more types of goggles than I care to admit. Having a small face means that I
Race: Toronto Women’s 8km & 5km Distance: 8km Date: Saturday October 29th, 2011 Website: www.towomensruns.com I signed up for this
Race: Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon / Half Marathon Distance: 21.1km Date: Sunday October 16th, 2011 Website: www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com Mojo as defined
Race: Korean Peace Run 10km Date: Saturday October 1st, 2011 Location: Sunnybrook Park, Toronto Website: https://sites.google.com/site/torontokcca/events/marathon I hadn’t planned
Race: Toronto Women’s 10km Date: Saturday August 27th, 2011 Location: Sunnybrook Park, Toronto, ON Website: www.towomensruns.com Busting A Gut at
Event: Cobourg Sprint Duathlon: 5km run, 20km bike, 2.5km run – Recharge With Milk Triathlon Series. Date: Sunday August
Date: July 16th, 2011 Race: 5 Peaks, Rattlesnake Point Sport Course. Website: www.5Peaks.com Last Saturday was
Race: Woodstock Sprint Triathlon Date: Saturday June 11th, 2011 Distance: 500m swim, 20km bike, 4km run website: www.msctriathlon.com This was
Bread & Honey 15k Where: Streestville, Mississauga When: June 5th, 2011 Website: www.breadandhoneyrace.com Good Things Come in Threes And since
Race: Toronto Women’s Half Marathon & 5km Date: Sunday May 29th, 2011 Location: Sunnybrook Park, Toronto Website: www.towomensruns.com Expect The
Race: Desjardins General Insurance 10km Date: Saturday May 14th, 2011, 6:30 pm Where: Mississauga, ON Website: www.mississaugamarathon.com The alternate title
Race: Good Friday 10 Miler Date: Friday April 22, 2011 Website: www.burlingtonrunners.com The Easter Miracle The Good Friday 10
Harry’s Spring Run Off Date: Saturday April 2nd, 2011 Location: High Park, Toronto, ON Website: www.canadarunningseries.com Much Like A Fine
Race: Chilly Half Marathon Date: March 6th, 2011 Location: Burlington, ON So this year, I’ve decided that in honour of
Date: Sept 26th, 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Race: Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon – 26.2 miles Website: www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com I went in
