When “YES” Changes Everything
In the middle of the Atlantic, 1,080 nautical miles from the nearest land, Kyle Wills, 34, will turn up Morgan Wallen and look out...
New Zealand’s Tongariro Alpine Crossing
My husband and I were staying at an Airbnb in Taupō, New Zealand, when our host asked if we planned to hike the Tongariro...
10 Canadian Bucket List Hikes Everyone Should Experience
Canada is a country built for big hikes. From the storm-battered coastlines of Newfoundland to the alpine ridges of the Canadian Rockies and the...
Small Wins Whole World
After running two marathons, Caroline Drury, 46, decided to up the ante and tackle one of the most gruelling endurance challenges around. This November,...
Engineering a New Path
Imagine giving up your job as an engineer to chase the world’s most extreme physical challenges as a professional athlete. Well, that’s exactly what...
Fighting for a Purpose
While striving to become an elite triathlete, Jen Millar ran cross country for Queen’s University. Talented and tenacious, she also raced on behalf of...
Marathons Worth Travelling For
There is no denying that a change of scenery—whether that be in striking architecture or awe-inspiring landscapes—can motivate you to put kilometres on pavement.If...
Gratitude in Every Step
Crossing the finish line in front of the historic B.C. parliament building in Victoria, Mike Shaw was flooded with gratitude.He’d just run the half-marathon...
Climbing the Marathon Ladder
Justin Kent attributes the pandemic as the impetus to his transition to marathon running. A middle-distance runner from school-age, when lock-down happened in 2020...
Overcoming Trauma
In November 2022, Amy Mawson was badly rear-ended, resulting in severe whiplash, a lower back injury, and a vestibular concussion. She experienced nausea, dizziness,...





















