Category Archives: mental skills advice

2016 Fall Recap

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

Better late than never! Since there is just so much to recap i’ll try to keep the little overachiever in me in check and try not to drag on and on about every detail of the summer/fall season.

Posted in Birthday, Canadian Running Series, CRS Zoo Run, Down Time, heel pain, injury recovery, long-run, marathon, mental skills advice, Mizuno Sunset Series, plantar fasciitis, RBC Race for the Kids, running, Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront, Uncategorized, Vacation, Wedding, Wild Bruce Chase | 1 Comment

Spring season

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

“Obstacles are those frightening things that become visible when we take our eyes off our goals.” Did I ever feel that this season. My biggest struggle has been finding out how to get myself back “on” mentally. But, I’m getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Chilly Half, Engagement, mental skills advice, Mississauga Race Weekend, Montreal Banque du Scotia, nutrition, race recap, Race Roster Spring Run Off, Refridgee-Eighter, training | 1 Comment

Post-Injury & Brantford Classic 10k

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

So the last month has had its ups and downs. On the plus side, I was so so happy to be training again, but the problem was pacing myself. I was doing a good job not running too much but … Continue reading →

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First Big Article & Around the Bay Thoughts

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

BIG excitement this week! I found my article that I wrote for HoneyMaxx on their website and it makes me so excited to see my hard work up there for the world to see! If you haven’t seen it yet, … Continue reading →

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Recovery and staying sane

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

Here it is, week 4 of no running and trying to stay sane. A few weeks back I injured myself at work lifting too heavy of a weight and pulled my groin. Bit of a frustrating injury.  I thought it … Continue reading →

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