Living in Ottawa, Canada Army Run is my favorite race to train for. I usually participate in the Half Marathon or the Commander’s Challenge. The Army Run 10K was the last time I ran the Army Run in person before COVID cancelled all in-person races across Canada. I thought about doing the Army Run virtual […]
I’m writing in response to your invitation to present my “Dog Tag Story” and what the Army Run means to me. I have participated in all the Army Runs since their inception in 2008, including the two virtual races (2020 and 2021). My husband, Ben, and I had signed up for the 2020 Army Run […]
I spent 10 years in the army, and exercise was part of the daily routine, but everything changed when I left the army. I got used to life. Years went by and I finally woke up and didn’t like what I saw in the mirror, so exercise and healthy eating habits became part of my […]
After being part of a military high school several years ago in my native Colombia, I am now a proud Canadian happy to support Canada’s Army Run for the second time. The medal gives me a sense of commitment and belonging!
Proud to be running with my son Olivier to honour the sacrifices of my husband Patrick Vachon, a Canadian Army veteran.
