Author Archives: Tanis Smith - Runner
2023 Race Recap: Sulphur Springs, Arizona, Speedgoat
Catching up… It’s about that time that I put pen to paper again. My last blog post came after QMT 50k last year in Quebec where I wrote about how crazy that race was and how I’d never do a … Continue reading
QMT 50k Recap
And just like that it has been 10 days since QMT. This race was by far the hardest race/thing I have ever done. Here’s a bit of a recap of the build, the course and how the race unfolded. TRAINING … Continue reading
Refridgee-8er Race Recap
And just like that we’re back! Back to road racing for the first time since 2020 (Jan/Feb). This was the first race of the year in Ontario known for its winter conditions, and it did not dissapoint with -15 degrees … Continue reading
2020/21 Recap: Coming Back to Life
Somehow, somewhere, I forgot to breathe… It has been a while since my last blog and I don’t really know why. At some point in the chaos that has been the COVID-19 pandemic I lost myself; stuck somewhere between wishing … Continue reading
2019: Tribulations and Triumphs
With the start of a new year it’s time to reflect on last year. It’s been a while since my last blog and I’m looking forward to writing more consistently this year. I treasure the mindfulness that comes with writing … Continue reading
Season’s Wrap Up
Hey, it’s me. I know long time right? It’s about that time for a long overdue post-season wrap up. Last blog post I just came off a huge PB in the 3000m in Ottawa and was chasing my goal of … Continue reading
The day I stopped saying “I can’t…”
Hey guys! Sorry I haven’t typed a blog in a while but since I’m on a 6 hour train ride back home today I guess today is a good time! As I approached the fall leading into physiotherapy school (at … Continue reading
Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone
Wow! September is only a few days away – where did the summer go! I’ve been wicked busy this summer filling my time with meaningful experiences.
Authenticity
What a great weekend! Josh and I went away to Blue Mountain (Collingwood) for a few days while I raced the North Face Summit 700 Challenge. Blue Mountain is so beautiful and only a few hours away so why … Continue reading
The Fallacy of Memory
Every Thursday, as I lace up my pink Skechers Go Ultra road2’s to hit another day’s mileage, I also download my favourite podcast to plug in to during my run – Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist history. This season (season 3) Gladwell … Continue reading
Tanis Bolton - Road Racer 