Category Archives: Mississauga Race Weekend

Mississauga 10k Recap

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

Life stress. It’s an important factor in racing performance that is often overlooked. Since December I have been working on my application for physiotherapy school which included having to retake a course because mine didn’t “count.” After a few stressful … Continue reading →

Posted in advice, daily life, flagstaff, floating, mental skills advice, Mississauga Race Weekend, race recap | 2 Comments

Must Be Something in the Paris Water

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Tanis Smith - Road Racer

This season has been 99% ups and only 1% down. I’ve been training and racing at a new level which we runners like to call a “breakthrough” season. Spring Season Recap- The Numbers: Refrigeeeighter 8miler – Raced in 4-5inches of … Continue reading →

Posted in Achilles 5k, advice, Around the Bay, Brantford Classic, Canadian Running Series, Chilly Half, GRE, long-run, mental skills advice, Mississauga Race Weekend, Montreal Banque du Scotia, race recap, Race Roster Spring Run Off, Refridgee-Eighter, Strength training, Uncategorized | Leave a 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