As a proud Ottawa native and Ironman, I could not be more excited that Ottawa got its own Ironman! This city is an incredible place to train and race, so I’ve put together a guide to help you get the most out of your experience—whether you’re racing, spectating, or just visiting. Be sure to check… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Ironman Ottawa
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My Top 10 Books of 2024: Recommendations & Ratings
At the start of this year, I set a modest reading goal of 24 books – 2 per month seemed reasonable! I ended up smashing that goal with 46 (not that the number matters, but it gives you an idea of how filtered this top 10 list is!). So, here are my top 10 favourites—categorised,… Continue reading My Top 10 Books of 2024: Recommendations & Ratings
How to Wake Up Early: 10 Tricks for Mastering the 5AM Productive Routine!
So you wanna become a morning person. Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution, or just something you’ve been eyeing for a while, I got you! I used to label anything before 7AM as ‘adventure time.’ That meant that any wake-up in the 4s, 5s, or 6s was strictly reserved for catching early flights or getting… Continue reading How to Wake Up Early: 10 Tricks for Mastering the 5AM Productive Routine!
Global Hot Chocolate Rankings
There is a WILD phenomenon out there that drives me absolutely nuts: coffee shops having (apparently) no idea how to make a hot chocolate. More often than not, you order a hot chocolate and you get a cup of warm milk with a dusting of cocoa powder on top. I genuinely have no idea how… Continue reading Global Hot Chocolate Rankings
My All-Time Top 5 Favourite Hikes Worldwide
Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to explore some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes our planet has to offer. Here are my top 5 favourite hikes that hold a very special place in my heart. Half Dome, Yosemite The number one spot is firmly held by a heavyweight: Half Dome. This is an iconic… Continue reading My All-Time Top 5 Favourite Hikes Worldwide
Ironman Lake Placid Recap
I recently did my first Ironman, and I’m now here to tell you aaaaalll about it! The best word to describe my day is MAGICAL 🙂 I truly had the best (and worst) time out there. Massive thank-you to the volunteers and spectators, who brought such amazing energy that carried me through a few downswings;… Continue reading Ironman Lake Placid Recap