With the launch of the iRun digital issue, we introduced Canada to the iRun and New Balance Run Your Way campaign: in which four runners across the country would be recognized by their peers for the generosity they show in their community. These runners would not only receive head to toe New Balance gear, but be featured in a video campaign and in the autumn print issue of iRun magazine.
Lisa Sun received six separate nominations. “She brings a positive light to the sport,” explained Bridget King. Maryanne Jeganathan said, “There have been so many events that I have been privileged to enter because of encouragement from Lisa. She’s an inspiration to me and she is my running heroine!”
BETTER TO GIVE THAN RECEIVE: Lisa Sun, on the run, brandishing her famous smile.
In five years, We Run North York has become one of Canada’s largest run clubs and Lisa Sun works tirelessly to promote the health and wellbeing of her running peers. “Lisa inspires me to continue running,” said Jean-Marie Chan Kin. “Thanks to her, I signed up for the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon with the goal of running sub-five hours to qualify for the Two Oceans Marathon (56 km race) in South Africa. Lisa’s organizing this trip, and I’m excited to return to training with this challenging goal.”
Every community has that one team leader who brings out the best in their crew. Lisa exemplifies how running is a solo endeavour, yet also a community sport. We still have three slots open for our iRun and New Balance Run Your Way mission. Tell us who inspires you to Run Your Way, and let’s join New Balance in giving these runners the round of applause they deserve.
To nominate a runner you love, email Ben Kaplan at ben@iRun.ca. Let’s celebrate our heroes.
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Great write up on Lisa Sun and certainly well-deserved recognition.