My running journey began in 2021, when I started training for my first 5K. That led to a 10K run, and eventually my first half marathon in 2023. Then, in 2024, I discovered Canada Army Run. As my younger brother is in the military, I set CAR as being my half marathon goal for 2025.
I am not running the half marathon alone. I am running with our aunt, my future sister-in-law (whose brother is also in the Canadian military), and my future sister-in-law’s best friend. To top it all off, we have the honour of my brother being one of the military personnel at the finish line!
Receiving these dog tags means a lot to me. Although we have received them for different reasons, my brother and I will both have a set to connect and remember each other with on days when we miss seeing one another! They will not only remind me of my brother, but also are a reminder of all the sacrifices Canadian military families have made – in the past, present, and future!
(The picture is myself and my future sister-in-law.)