Author Archives: Tanis Smith - Road Racer
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
VLOG: Hamilton Trail Adventures
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
Tanis Bolton - Road Racer 