In this episode, I sat down with one of my very own nutrition and running clients Bridget, who shared her running journey and story of over 20 completed marathons! But, despite having so many years of running and race experience, Bridget still had plenty of potential for learning more about fueling properly for her running needs as a vegetarian, and incorporating more strength work into her program so she could feel better than ever while running. Listen to her story and prepare to be inspired by what you can accomplish too!

Here's more about Bridget!

When I was a kid hiking breath-taking mountains with my Dad, he taught me that “nothing worthwhile is easy”. He never ran but he inspires my running to this day. I ran my first race in 1986 loved it and thereafter flirted with running for about twenty years, enjoying it, but never quite believing I could run more than a half-marathon. Finally, a high school friend Lisa inspired me to run the Paris marathon with her in the spring of 2005. After that affirming run, I’ve been fortunate enough to run at least one marathon a year (except for 2021), experiencing many joyful adventures in beautiful parts of the world, and running the Comrades ultra-marathon back-to back. My Dad’s running advice was: “Do your best and have fun” and that perfectly captures the spirit of running for me. 

I’ve benefited greatly from running and I’m very motivated to share my love of running with others. In 2012 some friends and I started the Point Douglas fund-raising fun-run; the focus of which is camaraderie and the joy of running. 100% of the profits go to valuable local community centers. The captivating route starts and ends in the beautiful Michaëlle Jean Park and crisscrosses the Red River passing by historical points of interest, including the childhood home of Sir William Stephenson (Intrepid), and Barber House (one of Winnipeg’s earliest buildings). 

I’m a firm believer that the camaraderie between runners essentially makes it a team sport. I’m very grateful to the running community, race volunteers and spectators.

“Long may we run” and continue to enjoy the fantastic gift of running.

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