So I had this grand idea that it would be fun to see how many trails we could run in 24 hours.
Somehow along the way I grabbed a couple friends who had a lapse of judgment and we headed out to Riding Mountain National Park to see how many we could finish in ten hours.
It was a ton of fun and will do it again.
Join me as I attempt my first 10km trail race ever, weeks after experiencing historic flooding. As part of my own fight-the-couch lifestyle journey, I signed up for the Flying Acorn 10k trail race, and I’ll take you through the highs and lows of this gruelling 10k and the training, or lack thereof, that led up to it.
Explore the uncharted territories of Bryce Canyon National Park as we delve into the hidden gems that most people don’t see. From the majestic vistas to the serene landscapes, we’ll take you on a journey to discover the secrets that lie beyond the beaten path.
Join us as we venture into the unknown and uncover the unique experiences that await the adventurous traveller at Bryce Canyon National Park, all while embracing the spirit of fighting the couch.
Watch how a hamstring injury impacted my preparation for the Manitoba Marathon. See the journey from a 7k trail race to the finish line.
Running through a hamstring injury presents unique challenges for any athlete. This video documents the progression from a setback during a 7k trail race to the moments leading up to my race day performance. Whether you are dealing with your own training hurdles or preparing for distance running events, this look at my path to the starting line offers a realistic view of the recovery process.
We cover the travel logistics, the campsite preparation, and the final atmosphere at the stadium. My goal with this video is to show the reality of managing physical limitations while pursuing a large race finish line. Seeing the Manitoba Marathon from this perspective highlights the persistence required when training doesn’t go exactly as planned.
Join me for the Groovy Granite trail race. I am taking on this 7k trail run to test my limits and share my experience of the journey to race day.
This video documents my journey through the Groovy Granite event, from the initial race preparation to the final moments crossing the finish line. Whether you are a seasoned runner or looking for motivation to sign up for your first trail race, this footage captures the genuine highs and challenges of tackling a technical course.
Can I train for a 50k race in two years? This is how I’m starting the first race that I have done in 25 years, and with a shift in mindset, I plan to finish a 50km trail race in two years. This video documents the first step of my long-term 50k race training plan with my work to run the 5km at the Manitoba Snowshoe Run in Dauphin, Manitoba, and Northgate Trails.
Follow my endurance running journey as I prepare for the Manitoba snowshoe run.
So what happens when you decide to do something crazy… lol.
I started this journey to run a 50km trail race because I originally thought I should run a 100km trail race. Then I said… maybe we need to taper our expectations a little bit, so the 50km was decided on. Still long enough that its waaay more than I can currently do, but a goal that I can realistically achieve, so long as my body holds up.
So this is the beginning of the journey.
In truth, it’s really not easy. I wish I could spend all day focusing on everything that comes with being a full-time athlete, but we need to work to eat, so we do that first and try to get our workouts in when we can.
One of the first races that we signed up for, yes, Carma joined me on this race, her first race ever, was the Canmore Sunset Run. We loved it! It was such an adventure, the weather was terrible, but the race was awesome, and we enjoyed it a lot.
Somewhere in the fall of 2025, I had a crazy idea. I was doing some workouts and running on the treadmill, watching YouTube, and began to watch some ultramarathons…
That’s a bad idea; it gives you ideas and makes you think you should do something crazy.
A few months later, Fight The Couch was born. Call it a journey, a pursuit, or simply a midlife crisis. The goal is to run a 50km trail race over the next two years. Not because it’s easy, or that it makes sense, but running was a big part of my youth, and I want to know if I can do it again.
Welcome to the journey 🙂
