All recovered from my ultra. First longish run this morning in Edmonton’s beautiful river valley. Helped Jen figure out the route for ‘Warm Hands, Warm Hearts’ - a race to support the unhoused with mittens and hats. Register! raceroster.com/events/2025/... #trailrunning #yeg #edmonton

Anti-EDI movement is gaining force in Canada. If you are in academia, please consider signing this open letter. Members of the parlimentary committee on Science and Research are using their position to push ideology rather than research. #canada #academia #edi #research #science #tricouncil #SSHRC

The Alberta President of the Canadian Bar Association has entered the chat… Calling out not only the preemptive use of the notwithstanding clause but also the limited debate as threats to the rule of law. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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I host a monthly night for dedicated, quiet creative work at Roam Cafe. It's free, cozy, and good people. Join us! #yeg #yegwriters

Jet lag is gone and a new writing plan is underway. Who doesn't get excited by first steps? Winter asks for pause and creativity, no? Cool darkness, wind calls Wet morning's yawning question What will you begin? #winter #mornings #haiku #starts

Forcing teachers back to work is NOT about AB children; it is about power, greed, and sloppy governance. If the AB Gov they really cared about children, they would support teachers' working conditions. Simple as that. #abgov #ata #alberta #albertateachers #teacherstrike #ableg #abpolitics

Many of us stand w/ teachers, staff, & students & support #PublicEducation. @janisirwin.bsky.social here talks about keeping up the pressure & showing up at the legislature this coming Thursday. Solidarity. ✊ #UCPfail #AbPoli #AbLeg #LetsGetLoud

Finished the #CappadociaMediumTrail ultra yesterday- 63k, 2000m gain. Challenging race, HOT, fun surprises (natural rock tunnels and scrambles). Views were incredible. Racing an international Solomon event was entirely different from homegrown ultras. 10/10 experience. #TrailRunning #ultramarathon

All registered for tomorrow’s CMT ultra in #Cappadocia . It was pretty surreal walking into race registration during the mosque’s call to prayer. Here we go!! #trailrunning #CappadociaUltraTrail #Turkey

Hiked to the top of Mount Nemrut to catch sunrise on the Gods. Only 4 days to race day and my legs are itching to go. The short climb to Nemrut was a beautiful comprise for taper week #Turkey #Türkiye #Nemrut #taper #Anatolia

Celebrating Iznik tiles and mosque domes in Istanbul. A rich and beautiful culture, but complicated political shadows. #istanbul #turkey #Türkiye #iznik #hagiasophia #bluemosque #takism

Just off the water from an amazing camping and kayaking trip off the coast of Kayakoy, Türkiye 🇹🇷. Gentle aquamarine was paired with 6 foot swells at times. Explored coastal caves. Unfortunately, bad weather made us pull out early. #Türkiye #Turkey #kayak #paddle #paddling #adventure #travel

Second training run in Turkey today (still suffering from jet lag) but got up into the hills for my first view of the Mediterranean. Hot AF. #trailrunning #Türkiye #Dalaman

Final dragonboat practice of the season! The boats and dock will be put away for winter this weekend. We did a sunset paddle and returned to our dock in the dark. We lit up the river valley though! #edbrc #yeg #dragonboating #paddle #dragonboat #northsaskatchewanriver #fall

This weekend brought to you by fall colours in Kananaskis. Final training push before paddling and running adventures in Turkey. #CanadianRockies #trailrunning #CanadianTrailRunning #Alberta #mountains #elevation

On This Day in History: September 19, 1893 New Zealand became the first self-governing country to grant all women the right to vote. It was a landmark in democratic history, decades ahead of most of the world. Great work, Kiwis!

Hey Canada! Hear me out. Try this on for size. The Jimmy Kimmel Show on CBC (or CTV, I'm not fussy)

September's Write Night is this week! All Edmonton creatives are welcome! #yeg #yegwriters #creativewriting #writingcommunity #writing #writenight #roamcafe

Castle Alpine Trail (CAT) offered up 2100m of gain over 26km. Super tough course but stunning scenery. Realized after the fact that I ran past a bear 😆. Happy to place 4th woman in the masters division. Felt really strong today and ran happy 😊 #TrailRunning #running #CanadianRockies #CrowsnestPass

Considering the heavy news week, it feels essential to share the interruption we had during dragonboat practice. Spreading smiles. #yeg #dragonboat #dragonboating #paddle #paddling #edmonton #edbrc

This is a beautiful read. A reminder that we are all human. With fears, a desire for connection, and longing to do the right thing (even if we don’t always know how). Today, more than ever, lean on kindness and empathy. #Alberta #measles #vaccines #antivax #yeg macleans.ca/longforms/co...

In solidarity with Canadian Authors & Illustrators Against Book Bans (CAIABB) we are sharing their recent peition “Tell the Alberta Government: No Book Bans”. The CCBC supports the freedom to read. Our statement on the Alberta Book Bans can be found on our website. Link: change.org/AB-book-ban

25k LSD before the heat with new shoes (ohh… fancy!). Decided to embrace our #prairies and check out the new north side bridge to the #TransCanadaTrail. #trailrunning #yeg #adidas #yegtrailrunner #trailrunner

🚀350 Canada and Sacred Earth have just co-launched a brand new campaign to demand a People’s Power Grid: an East-West Grid that provides affordable, reliable, renewable electricity to people from coast to coast to coast. Take action now at 350.org/ppg Watch Serena Mendizabal's video to learn more 👇

#Move! "Being consistently active is associated with around 30–40%risk reduction in all-cause mortality, while increasing PA is associated with 20–25%lower risk of all-cause mortality." Physical activity associations with all-cause mortality: bjsm.bmj.com/content/earl...

Chasing ridge lines in the Kootenay Plains. Crazy wind at the top but spectacular views. I’ve been up here in past years but forgot about the enormous colony of marmots. Fat, cute, and by all accounts, thriving. 14k and 1400m of gain. #trailrunning #canadianrockies #ridgeline #elevationtraining

Use this link to prebook your COVID 💉 in AB! Because there’s no way the UCP is going to tell you how to do it. And no word yet on cost. bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...

When a runner’s elevation training includes a scramble? Incredible 20k day to the “The Onion” in #Banff. We got right up to the glacier fields with epic views. Pretty sketchy on the way down in the pouring rain but we made it. I love our 🇨🇦 #rockies! #scramble #trailrun #trailrunning #hike #canada

Saturday was a rainy day on the #rockwall trail. Wet and cold, we decided to take an early exit 😢. Still ran 40km and got up to Tumbling Creek pass Helmet Falls. Learned some new wilderness tricks. Stunning scenery! #yegtrailrunners #mountainrunning #trailrunning #kootenay #canada #nationalpark

25k of hill repeats at Sun Ridge ski hill ✅ Wore the dog out ✅ Such a beautiful run day!! All the summer flowers are out 😊 #trailrunning #running #yeg #yegtrailrunner #elevationtraining #yegtrails

Write Night tonight at Roam Cafe - join us! www.eventbrite.ca/e/write-nigh...

Fantastic weekend at the #yvr #dragonboat festival. Over 200 teams from around the world. So proud of my mixed team. Here we are in the final race yesterday. #edbrc #yeg #dragonboating #paddle #paddling #concordpacificdragonboat youtu.be/wfdrXHQn3Zk?...

Recently completed paddling the 120km Bowron Circuit over 6 days. It was an exceptional experience. Highly recommend. 10/10 for scenery, park organization, and solitude. #bowron #paddling #canada #bcparks #canoe #kayak #canadianwilderness #adventure #backcountry #camping

It's that time of the month! Join me and a welcoming group for Write Night at Roam Cafe tomorrow! #yegwriters #yeg #yegwriting #roamcafe

This video is brilliant @lisab0923.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsVc...

I struggle with the challenge of gatekeeping vs protecting. The back side of Nordegg is less trekked and unfamiliar to most. There is so much to explore! But the beauty is that you’re unlikely to meet another soul. Respectfully on Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation. #alberta #hiking #rockies #canada

Ah, nothing like a spring hiking trip in the Canadian Rockies #hiking #canada #rockies #trailsisters

CBC is covering this trial like a reality television series, it’s the top story and 5 days of watching the most unscrupulous defence lawyers in Canada, has reinforced every stereotype that exists.

Small boat practice last night. Love feeling strong on the water! #paddle #dragonboat #dragonboating #yeg #edbrc #canadadragonboating

First water practice of the season! And it was a long paddle too (almost got to the high level bridge). After indoor workouts on an erg all winter, fresh air and water felt amazing even if the water was freezing. On the road to nationals… #edbrc #dragonboating #yeg #paddling #canadapaddling

"If you or any other Canadians are not happy living on Treaty lands, they are free to apply for citizenship elsewhere." Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation issues a scathing rebuke of Danielle Smith's talks on a national unity crisis.

I'm doing an independent study project this semester that's focused on submitter and editor perspectives on literary magazines. If you submit work to literary magazines and have a few minutes, I'd be so grateful if you would fill out my survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

April’s Write Night is coming up this Thursday. Join our friendly group to hammer out some words. #yeg #yegwriting #creative #writingcommunity www.eventbrite.ca/e/write-nigh...

Of course Jasper supports environmental protection! Economic stability is NOT (and should never be) at odds with fighting climate change. To think otherwise is short sighted, selfish and foolish. www.jasperlocal.com/2025/04/17/c...

Today’s “hill of a race” up and down Rabbit Ski Hill - how many loops can you do in 6 hrs? I managed 13 loops (better than last year’s 11). Proud of 2500m elevation gain! BEAUTIFUL day, fantastic community. Highly recommend. #yeg #yegtrailrunners #trailrunning #elevationtraining

You read that right - our full 2025 festival schedule is now live on our website! The magpies are officially flocking to YEG, and we are so excited to celebrate our 20th anniversary all month long with poetry lovers across the city. 🎉🎂💙💛

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Hill repeats? Nah, mountain repeats… Twice up Mount Solomon today for a total of 23k and 1300m of gain. Beautiful day but pretty sloppy conditions. #yegtrailrunners #canadianrockies #trailrunning #elevationtraining