Author Archives: Tanis Smith - Road Racer

2019: Tribulations and Triumphs

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

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 →

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Season’s Wrap Up

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

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 →

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The day I stopped saying “I can’t…”

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

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 →

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Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

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.

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Authenticity

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

  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 →

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The Fallacy of Memory

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

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 →

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VLOG: Hamilton Trail Adventures

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

Hey everyone! Thanks for tuning in! I’m feeling much better since my last post with the help of some awesome trail runs. It’s about time for another video blog! Check out today’s adventure on one of the many trails in … Continue reading →

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Climbing out of the dark hole

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

I just wanted to write about my experience. Partly for others, partly for myself if I find myself in that unfortunate place again. Over the last few weeks I’ve been quiet, and for good reason. I’ve been trying to climb … Continue reading →

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Debuts all around!

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

Looks like some of you were right! It was in fact the 10,000m on the track where I made my debut in last weekend! I’m not quite sure exactly where the idea came from, but as I created my racing … Continue reading →

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The Art of Pacing

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

How fast should I aim for? Always the big question before a race. We don’t want to go out too hard and die but, we also don’t want to go out too slow and have more left to give at … Continue reading →

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