Welcome back to another instalment of #Canada150 recipes. Today we’re talking about the traditional Québécois pea soup! Okay, this soup is old. And by old, I mean old. How old? Well the roots of the Quebec pea soup can be traced back to cargo carried by Champlain. French explorer Samuel de Champlain, the founder of the New France …
Pizza balls. Pizza pull apart bread. Pizza in a skillet. Either way, pizza pizza pizza! The perfect game day snack or just a fun way to make your next pizza. Fun fact, I used to work at a pizza joint making pizzas for a couple years during university! I could make a medium pepperoni pizza …
Heading to Montréal? Want to get some runs in while you’re there? Well here’s a guide that covers some of the best spots on where to run in Montréal! *This guide is also great for walking if you want to see the city by foot. Where To Run in Montreal Before we get started, I want …
Something that I go through once a year is the urge to chop off all my hair. It’s always in the way when I’m working out and sweating and it can be such a pain to detangle if it’s a windy run. But every time I chop off my hair, I immediately regret it! I …
Curious about Canada’s capital? Planning a trip out to Ottawa? Well here’s my quickie guide of places to stay, go, eat, and of course, run in Ottawa! Where to STAY in Ottawa I personally stayed at an AirBnB for this visit (if you use my affiliate link and we each get $40!). The place I stayed at was …
Tuesday, I read a post by Kaella called When You Don’t Recognize Yourself In The Mirror. She talked about how she doesn’t even recognize myself anymore, gained twenty pounds this year, and is not comfortable in her own skin. When I read that, it really struck a chord with me. Over the last two years, I’ve put on over 20 …
Race season has started! It seems like every weekend someone somewhere is racing and having loads of fun racing. However, as fun as everything looks, FOMO seems to be seeping into runners’ lives. Races that have a lottery, races like SeaWheeze and runDisney that sell out in seconds, and races that have deals a year ahead …
Do you have a runner in your life? Do you have friends that want to support you but are not sure where to start? Here’s a quick article you can read or send to someone as a hint! (Ahem, my awesome boyfriend… if you’re reading this then hint hint hint haha) Wanna support me as …
It’s that time of the year again! The panic of “omg what do I get her/him” is settling in and you’re starting to lose it as they go “oh anything is fine!” Or if you want to send this to a loved one as a hint… I am sharing my under $20 stocking stuffers for …
A month ago, I was eyeing a Polar watch online and when presented with the chance to test out a Polar M400 watch to review, I jumped on the chance! I am currently using the Garmin Forerunner 610 but it’s been 5 years and I’m starting to itch for a brand new shiny GPS watch! …
Here’s a lovely photo for a Garmin Forerunner 610. I’ve had mine running for over 4 years now and it has been a trooper that’s for sure. If you’ve looked at my past photos of my runs, you can see there’s a littttttle chip on the top because a couple months ago, I dropped in …
Have you ever want to just toss everything into the oven and just call it a day? Well this lemon herb shrimp and broccoli foil bake is made just for you! Y’all know how much I love my one pots, one sheet pans, and just overall quick and easy meal preps because life gets busy! … Continue reading »
Road trips can be stressful and going on it by yourself can be a bit boring. So what do you do? You go with your partner and hope that by the end of the trip, you’re still a couple! When you’re going on a road trip with a significant other, I feel that it is … Continue reading »
Monday – REST Tuesday – REST Wednesday – 5K Thursday – REST Friday – 7.4K STRENGTHENING HOME PRACTICE Saturday – REST Sunday – 12K STRENGTHENING So now that Ragnar Trail Relay‘s over, I’m starting to get back into the groove of things. It’s currently 11:30PM as I’m typing this and I just finished my long run … Continue reading »
Did I not feel enough soreness to last a lifetime during my last Ragnar? Well, apparently not because I went back for more! Check out my race report for Ragnar Trail Cottage Country! Before I start, I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Sport Chek who sponsored this race for the #ChekSquad … Continue reading »
This one pot beef tomato basil spinach pasta is just what you need when you’re busy and need a fast meal prep! Then throw together a side of strawberry and cashew salad the morning of and you’ve got yourself a delicious well balanced lunch on the go! You know I’m all about one pot pasta … Continue reading »
How did summer fly by so quickly?! I can’t believe we are in September already! To kick off the end of summer, my partner and I took a road trip to Montreal from Toronto to spend the long weekend eating our way through the city. Below is how my partner H and I spent the … Continue reading »
Yup, I’m packing my bags shortly after unpacking them from Montreal. This weekend I’ll be off to Hardwood Ski and Bike out in Barrie Ontario for Ragnar Trail! Come see what I’m packing with me for this overnight trail relay with my 7 teammates! Disclaimer: My race entry was covered by Sport Chek and they also … Continue reading »
Some days you need a fast lunch so here’s a Bento Box Lunch made with Wild Rice Salad and Fruit that can be pretty much made while you’re in the shower! There are some days where I will have nothing prepped and I’m stuck choosing between spending time making food or taking a shower and walking … Continue reading »
Not sure what to do on your trip in Jamaica other than lay on their beautiful beaches? Rafting down Martha Brae River should definitely be added to your list! Thank you to the Jamaica Tourist Board for hosting our stay in Jamaica. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands … Continue reading »
This Oven Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach, and Cheese Stuffed Steak with Glazed Carrots is so quick and easy to make and it only takes one pan! It is the perfect meal prep or last minute dinner that is fast and barely uses any dishes! After Soulcycle a couple Tuesdays ago with CLIFBar (check out my … Continue reading »