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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,...
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Inspiring Fit Fella

He’s gone for a swim. A long walk is already in the bank. And when he finishes his mid-morning—and freshly picked—grapefruit, he may work...
Heart of Gold

Heart of Gold

Simon Keith remembers exactly when and where everything changed. Harbouring no emotional expectations, he had travelled to Wales in 2011 to visit the gravesite of...
Paddling Against Adversity

Paddling Against Adversity

Paralympian Erica Scarff is no stranger to adversity and when many would have thrown in the towel, she continues to paddle forward. At 12, Scarff...
Living Deliberately

Living Deliberately

In the relentless -40C, Kevin Crowe heaves one booted foot in front of the other across Yukon’s snow-packed boreal forest biome. Behind him, he...
Closing the Loop While Looking Ahead

Closing the Loop While Looking Ahead

Crossing the finish line of the gruelling Hardrock 100 while holding her daughter Pepper wasn’t just about a comeback for ultrarunner Stephanie Case—it was...
Turning confidence into a Superpower

Turning Confidence into a Superpower

On January 1, 2019, Sandra Mikulic took her first steps toward a new goal: running or walking five kilometres a day, every day. She...
The Multiple Marathon Challenge

The Multiple Marathon Challenge

With the best of intentions, Mike Hanson and Dave Morin concocted an outrageous challenge. The Calgary runners have announced plans to complete 10 marathons in...
Hugh

Strength Beyond Limits

At the age of 77, Hugh Hamilton is a force of nature with the drive and resilience of a 20-year-old. A member of the...
DonnaJean Wilde

The Power of the Plank

When DonnaJean Wilde first attempted a plank for a fun family challenge back in 2013, she had no way of knowing a decade later,...

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