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Emily Rudow

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Freezing My Eggs at 36 and My Experience at Olive Fertility The real cost of egg freezing, the process, and how I saved money as a self-employed Canadian.

February 26, 2026March 2, 202626 minute readby emilyrudow

What 10 Years of Blogging Taught Me From a writer who’s been at it for a decade, with only mediocre results

January 28, 2026January 28, 202619 minute readby emilyrudow

I Gave Up Meat for 60 Days. Did My Performance in the Gym Suffer? What the science says and what my body experienced

January 5, 2026January 5, 202615 minute readby emilyrudow

The Comeback: From Chronic Pain to 108 Kilometres What the Black Spur Ultra taught me about suffering and shared joy

September 6, 2025September 7, 202518 minute readby emilyrudow

Naked Nutrition Sparkling Energy Drink Review

August 20, 20253 minute readby emilyrudow

The Importance of Micro-moments in Sustainable Fitness

August 3, 20252 minute readby emilyrudow

How to Read More and Read Well

May 18, 2025May 18, 202514 minute readby emilyrudow

The Joys of Being an Amateur Again

May 14, 20252 minute readby emilyrudow

Taking Ownership of Your Healing Because sometimes, we have no other choice

March 11, 202512 minute readby emilyrudow

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200 Mile Training | Week 5 Recap ↟ᨒ I’m still dea 200 Mile Training | Week 5 Recap ↟ᨒ I’m still dealing with some CRPS symptoms but they’ve gotten significantly better (thankfully). The goal this week was to increase volume without irritating symptoms too much, and avoid pushing when I shouldn’t be (which is always harder in practice). I like to think I’m getting a little better at navigating early warning signs, but sometimes symptoms show after-the-fact, and feel out of my control (which sucks). This week, my coach and I were spacing out our runs/not pushing for back-to-back days. We included a bit of light hiking in the mix, and built additional load with walking. My first 50k training race is in 3.5 weeks and I’m not feeling ready at all lol, but we’ll see how the next few weeks go! One of the highlights of the week was poppin' in to @tacofinolovesyou after a relaxing trail run in one of my favourite places ever (Squamish) to pound back a few of their insane yam tacos🤤🌮 5 weeks down, 15 more to go 🤙🏼 #200miletraining #trailrunninglife #trailrunner #ultrarunners #tacofino
200 Mile Training | Week 4 Recap ↟ᨒ Good news! Af 200 Mile Training | Week 4 Recap ↟ᨒ Good news! After taking a week off running, my symptoms began to resolve and I was back at it (conservatively) on Friday! My flare was very triggering mentally and brought back all the horrible memories from 2024. But instead of defaulting to full-blown anxiety, I accepted where I was at, was honest with my coach, and turned my focus to recovery mode. CRPS can be triggered by stress, so reassuring myself that I’m safe, and trying to stay as calm as possible, is essential for recovery. My girlfriend surprised me with an overnight trip to the Scandinave Spa on Monday, which was perfect timing. I took a few days off work to relax and recharge in beautiful Whistler. Light walking in the trails, a nice dinner out, and a slow morning with coffee in bed & a fireplace roarin' brought my anxiety from a 10 to a 3, and with each passing day, my symptoms began to dissolve. I’d bet money that most of us runners get mild anxiety when we feel a niggle or a few days of mild pain —injury cycles are literally the worst and don’t just affect our sport, but our entire lives. Fitness for many of us is a tool that’s often vital for our mental health. While this may not necessarily apply to you, what I’m finding helpful to reduce stress and improve my chances of bouncing back quick, is developing my own ““flare kit” comprised of: • A calming playlist, eucalyptus candle, epsom salts, and a luke-warm bath • Booking a foot massage • Deep breathing multiple times a day • Gentle walks without my phone • Cozy, comfy clothes and a mint tea • Re-reading journal entries that remind myself that I’ve been here before, but will get out of it • Strength training / doing what I can physically • Immersing myself in nature: walking or forest bathing A big roadblock like this so early in my training is scary as hell, but I know from experience that rarely does training of this caliber go smoothly. I know what to do next time this happens because I've been here before, and am beyond grateful to have bounced back so quickly🤞🏼 #200miles #ultratraining #runninglife #trailrunning #ultramarathon
200 Mile Training | Week 3 Recap ↟ᨒ The hardest p 200 Mile Training | Week 3 Recap ↟ᨒ The hardest part of any build is learning to scale back or stop if the load proves to be too much. Last week, I had my first CRPS flare in many months, triggered by a speed workout. Burning, tingling, muscle soreness, temperature and colour changes in my feet are all telltale signs that my nervous system is in overdrive. I reluctantly tried to push through for a few days, but ultimately decided to pull back and stop altogether until my feet return to normal. Maybe that means running tomorrow, the next day, or maybe a week from now—a CRPS flare is hard to predict. 
Until then, I’ll be enjoying light walks, strength training, and doing some mobility/stretching/foam rollin’, and most importantly, keeping stress as low as possible. #200miles #ultratraining #runninglife #trailrunning #ultramarathon
What 10 Years of Blogging Taught Me👩🏼‍💻 I’ve read What 10 Years of Blogging Taught Me👩🏼‍💻 I’ve read many blogging success stories, but what I haven’t stumbled across are people like me, who’ve been at it for quite some time, with only mediocre results. Despite this, writing is something I always return to. It’s the most difficult practice in my life, but the most necessary one. Here are a few lessons I’ve learned over the last decade of creating something from nothing and keeping at it even when the world doesn’t seem to care all that much: 1) Keep shouting into the void Even when sharing your work feels terrifying, pointless, or met with indifference, your unique experiences and voice matters. You can make a real difference in someone else’s life and that’s worth shouting for. 2) Write for one person When you write to genuinely help one person instead of chasing attention, your work becomes more authentic, meaningful, and far easier to show up for. 3) Pieces you’re most proud of might be met with crickets Some of my fave pieces bombed and my most cringe pieces performed best. Write what interests you despite the stats, otherwise, it’s gonna suck. 4) You don’t need to be pigeonholed to one niche Let curiosity be your guide. Whether that fits neatly into a niche or not, who cares? 5) Trying to make a living from your art, may destroy your love for it The hard truth is that writing may never support me financially. The only thing I can do is be generous with what I give away, and like any other hobby, try my best to make time for it. 6) Stop comparing and consuming, and start creating. The times in my life when I stopped creating were the same times I was consuming far more than I was producing. Always create more than you consume. 7) Learn to love the work of others Instead of feeling jealous of great work, I’ve learned to love it, share it, and build on it with attribution because creating is a communal act and giving back has enhanced my creative practice in unimaginable ways. 8) Just go for it The main ethos of my blog Go Do is simple: turn ideas into action. Ideas are a commodity in today’s world, but consistent action will always be a rare asset. Full post is up on the blog (link in bio)
I’ve been running over 16 years now and sadly, get I’ve been running over 16 years now and sadly, getting my ass out the door hasn’t gotten much easier. Sure, I’ve developed a habit and built some endurance, but I still have many days where I just don’t feel like it. Week 2 into my Tahoe training, I was feeling the resistance more than ever despite a very manageable load. Winter training has always been a struggle for me. The grey skies, rainy and cold weather make me want to roll up in a burrito blanket, eat snacks, and watch terrible TV. But if I give into those temptations, there wouldn’t be a shot in hell I’d complete a 200 mile race. So, to increase my chances of crossing that finish line, I gotta get my bum out the door more often than not. Here’s a few strategies that have helped—and if you’re feeling the strong pull of skipping a training day—might help you too! 1. Stay off social media New research shows that social media may induce mental fatigue, affecting athletic performance.† Whenever I log onto SM and experience dopamine overload, I procrastinate starting my workout. I can’t endure the boredom of a long run. Staying off keeps the stimulus low, so I can more easily endure the sustained training effort. 2. Accountability Billie is a high energy gal and needs a ton of exercise in a day to keep her happy and healthy. She’s joined me on all my runs so far—we’re in this together! If you don’t have a dog, find an exercise pal, join a run group / fitness community that can help you stay accountable too. 3. Remember the first 10 mins are gonna suck The first 10 mins are always the hardest so I try to keep that effort as easy as possible. Instead of feeling overwhelmed about the entire workout, I just focus on getting through the first 10 mins. Once that’s done, things are likely going to go much smoother. 4. Temptation bundling This is a strategy where you combine something you don’t want to do with something enjoyable. Find a good audiobook or killer playlist that you only allow yourself listening to when working out. Find ways to reward yourself intra-workout to keep you at it longer like a sweet treat between sets or watching the Flix on a cardio machine. Continued in comments...
200 Mile Training | Week 1 Recap ↟ᨒ I’ve been off 200 Mile Training | Week 1 Recap ↟ᨒ I’ve been off running for almost 3 weeks so was v eager to dive into formalized training, but not too eager to overdo it and find myself in a very horrible situation again (circa 2024)… My focus for my first week back was easing in, learning some new runner-specific strength exercises to incorporate into my routine, and getting familiar with my coaching program. Some highlights from the week included catching the sunrise at Tunnel Bluffs, sharing some miles and great convos with my good pal @sarahkorp, and enjoying a chill trail walk with my girlfriend. The nerves ain’t too bad yet since Tahoe is still several months away, but I anticipate they'll start creeping in as we move closer to race day. What is my training going to look like over the next 4+ months? No idea, but that's the fun of it! We’ll be finding out together so stay tuned 👀 #ultratraining #ultramarathon #200miles #trailrunning #trailrun
With the egg freezing process finally behind me, I With the egg freezing process finally behind me, I’m excited to kick off my first week of training for the Tahoe 200-miler coming up in June—my biggest race since Fat Dog back in 2023. After FD, I I had my sights on a 200 distance, driven in part by challenging myself, but mostly driven by my curiosity to traverse unfamiliar terrain—for the love of adventuring into the unknown. That goal, was sadly shattered (at least temporarily) after a year of what seemed like never-ending injuries: stress fractures, plantar fasciitis, and a chronic pain condition…my future of running was bleak. But here I am! Almost 3 years later, back at it again! I don’t have any time goals for Tahoe. My aim is to feel prepared when I get to the start line so I can enjoy as many pain-free miles as possible and to finish as strong as I can! For this race, I’m going to be following a structured training plan and working with the amazing coaching team at @pacificpinerunningco, which I’m soo stoked about. I’ll be sharing my training over the next 20 weeks with ya’ll—not just the miles clocked, but also the mental stuff, the nutrition, and all the boredom workouts I'm gonna have to do 😂. Training in the winter months ain't my fave time of year, but that's just the way it's gotta be for a June race. At least winters here aren't so bad (especially when you get to see sunrises like these in January😍➡️) Let's dooo this🤘🏼 @destinationtrailraces #200miles #tahoe200 #ultratraining #trailrunner #ultrarunning
My favourite time to eat Tacofino is….(and this it My favourite time to eat Tacofino is….(and this it a big plot twist)….all the time! You can now eat more tacos and get rewarded with……more tacos (with Tacofino’s loyalty program🌮)! This month only, loyalty members earn 3x the points on Monday - Wednesday. Become a @tacofinolovesyou VIP 🤩(link in bio) #tacofino #tacosarelife #runtotacos #tacofinoambassador #foodlover
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