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Athletes With IMPACT

From pros to weekend warriors, our Athletes With IMPACT are guaranteed to inspire. No couch potatoes here.

Fighting for a Purpose

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...
Gratitude in Every Step

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...
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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...

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