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Oct 2019

MENTALLY TOUGH: RACE REPORT GOODLIFE VICTORIA HALF MARATHON

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In this past week’s “If We Were Riding” newsletter, Kelly O’Mara and Sara Gross debated whether physical training or mental

Jul 2019

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This is shorter than usual, for obvious reasons, but I think it’s important to acknowledge the learnings that come from

Jul 2019

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Yesterday’s race was a win on many levels, but also an opportunity to highlight areas that need work. In short-course

Jul 2019

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Click HERE to view the original letter in PDF. July 2, 2018 Re: Crystal Pool and Wellness Centre Project

Jun 2019

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For me, the hardest part of this race was getting to the start line. It’s been 4 years since I’ve

May 2019

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The past week has been a whirlwind of emotion. It’s been nearly four years since I’ve toed the start line

Mar 2019

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Being a trained actor has its advantages on the run. That’s the best explanation that I have for it anyway.

Nov 2018

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Re: Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre Dear Ms. Alto, Ms. Collins, Mr. Dubow, Ms. Helps, Mr. Isitt, Mr. Loveday, Ms.

Mar 2017

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I’m a big fan of compression gear, so when SKINS offered to let me try their new running tights, I

Mar 2017

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Swimming, more than running or biking, is a technique sport. Huge thanks to Kylie Acford and Clint Lien from Mercury