Training Coordinator

Serving role since January 2025

Past Board Role(s):
Training Coordinator - January 2019 to January 2025

How Long Have You Been With PRC? 

Since January 2015, I’d moved to Paradise the fall, and as I returned from a running injury, I was looking for group motivation and support. 

What Made You Start Running? 

In April 2011, I had gained a lot of weight following knee surgery, and moved to a new workplace that was close to Quidi Vidi, had co-workers who were runners and more importantly the building had showers. I started one day, enjoyed it, and just went from there. 

What is your best/worst run?

My best run is a tie. First, the Mews 8K in 2018, where everything just clicked, and I ran as well I ever have, passed a lot of good runners who I’d never beaten before, running 8K in under 32 minutes. The other would be the Toronto Waterfront Marathon in 2018. I crushed my time goal, I felt great the whole way, met some great people, and best of all, we had a big crowd of PRC members so the support the whole weekend was extremely motivating. 

My worst running memory (mainly because the one people assume I have little memory of), is the Hypo Half in 2017. It was minus 30 with the wind chill, winds were gusting up to 80kph, it was terrible. I was coming down with a cold, and it was my first long distance race after a knee surgery. Absolutely just bonked on energy and was completely miserable the last 5K. Wanted to walk off the course into a warm car. To top it off, ended up with pneumonia. 

Favorite running shoe?

I use a variety of shoes these days, but I've been enjoying all the shoes in the Saucony Endorphin series. 

How do you track your runs?

I’ve used a Garmin watch and Garmin Connect since July of 2011. It’s the official record of my “running career”. Currently using a Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire watch. 

Do you have a current running goal?

My primary goal lately has been helping others reach their goals. Seeing someone achieve a running goal, knowing you may have made a little contribution to that is an amazing feeling. 

Best training tip you can provide/received?

You need to cross-train. I love running, but running injuries are more likely when it’s the only activity you do, so force yourself a couple times a week to some work strengthening your hips and core, or get for a swim, work those supporting muscles.