07/13/2026
I don’t usually post here about my running because I’m definitely not the person to give you running advice. 😊 (Although I know some amazing people who can!)
This weekend, I completed a trail race that challenged me in more ways than one.
Going into it, I shifted my mindset. Instead of focusing on “racing,” I simply wanted to complete the course within the allotted time. It wasn’t about competing with anyone else. It was a personal challenge between me and the trail.
The week before, I caught a nasty bug that left me nauseous, feverish, and running to the bathroom regularly. There was a point where I wasn’t sure I’d even make it to the start line.
As a nutritionist, I did what I encourage my clients to do every day. I listened to my body and gave it what it needed. Recovery came first, and then I focused on preparing my body for the challenge ahead.
Race day was hard. The course was gnarly, the climbs were relentless, and there were moments I questioned myself. But I never questioned my fueling. I fueled with real food, followed my plan, and crossed that finish line feeling strong, energized, and grateful.
The best part wasn’t the finish line, though.
It was seeing my husband and kids cheering me on at the aid stations, and having my husband and daughter run the final two kilometres beside me. I love the example this sets for my kids, that challenging yourself, caring for your body, and persevering through hard things is always worth it.
The whole experience reminded me of something I talk about often.
We don’t practice healthy habits because life is easy. We practice them so they’re there when life gets hard.
Whether it’s recovering from illness, navigating perimenopause, managing a busy season of life, or taking on a challenge that feels bigger than you, the small choices you make every day matter.
I don’t train to hold onto a finish line. I train to live.
I train in the gym, nourish my body, and care for my health because I’m practicing the strength, resilience, mobility, and health I want to carry with me for decades to come.