For running people are surprised to find out that wearing tutus to races is a thing. And it’s a fun thing! I think it steams from run Disney events in particular the Princess half marathon that they hold each year. It’s woman’s themed, but not women’s only, where you are encouraged to dress up as... Continue Reading →
Pumpkin Pacer 5k Hantsport: Race Recap
Good things about fall races, It’s not too hot, they start later in the day, fall foliage and you can wear a costume even if it’s not an official thing. Loves it! Last year I made a chace the ace running outfit for the YMCA Trick or Treat Trot in Bridgewater since they said there... Continue Reading →
30 Ways to Support Your Runner
Runners... we can seem to be a nutty bunch, but if you have one so you already know that. You also know that running can be a big part of our life but you might not know the things that you can do to support your runner. Whether you have a serious runner, a racing... Continue Reading →
Point-Counterpoint: Race Day Cheer Squad
Race day cheerleaders should you bring them? I read a race recap post recently from Better LIVIN whom I follow and that sort of inspired this post. It sounded like she had a bit of a rough time with her cheerers that race and once or twice honey hasn't been totally over the moon excited... Continue Reading →
How Getting Hit with a 1/4 Scale RC Car and 7 Stitches Finally Led to Me Racing
Life is funny sometimes. A bad thing turns into a great thing, a great thing turns out to totally derail you or a nothing thing turns out to totally change your life. Two years ago, I got hit with a 1/4 scale gas powered RC car, got 7 stitches in my foot (the first in... Continue Reading →
Small Charity vs Big and Shiny for Profit Runs
So running is a thing now, a REALLY, REALLY big thing. In fact in our small city (or really big town depending on your local), Halifax and surrounding areas, population 300 000, creating a race can be a decent paying job! But then there are really, truly charitable and good cause runs. But wait for... Continue Reading →