Hi, welcome!

I’m glad you’re here.

First off, let me introduce myself. I’m Emily,  lover of books, snacks, running, and writing.

I started my blog, Go Do in 2017 to document a world record attempt to run 74 consecutive half marathons with the goal of raising money for the Canadian Cancer Society.

While this blog started as something just for me—a training log of sorts—it turned into a platform where I could share my many life experiences (not just fitness), in the hope that some sliver of wisdom I picked up across this crazy journey called life, could be helpful to you in some way.

I started running in 2008 to lose weight. When I first started, I could barely manage 10 minutes without stopping and gasping for air. I didn’t love the running itself back then, but I love how it made me feel and I loved the challenge so I kept at it!

Very slowly, I got better. I ran my first half marathon in 2010, first full marathon in 2012, and plunged head first into the world of ultramarathons in 2018 (never looking back). I’m a self-proclaimed road runner turned amateur trail runner, but man I love the outdoors. I love it so much, that I’ve maintained a run steak for almost 7 years now, running an average of 5 miles a day. 

In 2018, I launched the #RUN30 Consecutive Running Challenge to share some tidbits of advice I picked up with my own run streak. The information is very dated, but the printable calendar is still there,and who doesn’t love a good ol’ fashioned printable calendar!

I’m not an elite athlete or a professional writer, but I enjoy challenging myself, learning, growing, and sharing all the knowledge with you fine folks. I wrote a book called Find Your Stride that outlines a sustainable path to fitness and nutrition; a book that liberated me from the throes of eating disorder behavior, ad hoc workouts, and self-sabotage. That book is for me just as much as it is for you. 

While this blog started off as just fitness, you’ll find much more here: an archive of stories, ideas, and experiences in the realm of running, training, health/fitness, nutrition, philosophy, motivation, self growth, and meaning and fulfillment. 

The best way to connect with me is through Instagram or by email.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you’ll stick around 🙂

Em x