Let the Makeover Takeover!

TANIA JONES is one of Canada’s most accomplished marathon runners with top placings in over 15 major marathons. Tania was ranked third in Canada for the marathon in 2006, held the title of 2002 Canadian Champion – marathon and was a member of Canada’s 2001 World Track & Field Championship team in the marathon. Tania is a unique individual who manages to balance elite athletic achievement in tandem with a successful corporate career as a pharmaceutical regulatory affairs professional and motherhood.

When we asked, “Who needs a running makeover?” the response from iRunNation was overwhelming!  After pouring through hundreds of excellent stories from deserving and enthusiastic runners, we faced the difficult task of selecting three members of iRunNation to participate in our inaugural program.

While every running life is unique, I found recurring themes and messages in the stories and dreams of the iRunNation.  We are concerned about injuries, fitting it in our busy lives, and food.  We are a driven group with dreams of running faster or running longer or being role models for our children and our peers.  I believe that the iRun Makeover participants we have selected will bring these themes alive for readers.

I’m thrilled to introduce Chrystal Fuller, Aleksandra Spalvins and Brock Skywalker!  Follow their blogs to hear about their transformations in their own words.

Chrystal, Aleks, and Brock will need to navigate through life challenges including career changes, heavy work schedules, winter weather, and charitable commitments to achieve their dream goals in May.  One of these runners is a rookie, with less than 2 years of running under her belt, yet she is determined to chase the marathon dream.  We may have discovered a hidden talent in our most experienced but untapped runner as he rips up the indoor tracks of his hometown for the first time.  The self-described ‘Turtle’ in the group is a fighter ready to wrestle a sub-60 minute 10k to the ground!

Over the next three months, Chrystal, Aleks, and Brock will be given coaching, technology, gear & shoes, as well as nutrition counselling, to support them on the journey to find the true runner hidden within.

Chrystal, Brock and Aleks have only just started on their journey and will begin sharing their stories next week.  Follow their blogs to hear about their transformations in their own words.