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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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,...
The Trail Blazer and Advocate
Anita Cardinal has reached the lowest point of her race. Gamely, she's made it through half of the Grizzly Ultra Marathon's 50-kilometre race, but...
Standing Out
When Greg Stewart stepped into the shotput circle at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, he was throwing not just for himself, but for anyone...





















