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Running for Rape Prevention

March 9, 2019 by Donloree Leave a Comment
Glaciarium El Calafate

Running away from reality for weeks on end is something I think everyone should do now and again. Some people call this vacation; I call it keeping my sanity. Now my style of vacationing is not for everyone. I like to run around and explore things, climb mountains, walk for 20 kilometers one day in […]

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Sucker For Punishment

January 30, 2019 by Donloree 1 Comment

Earlier this winter, while attempting to be sporty I fell hard on the ice in a dark corner of the river valley. Lying on the ice underneath Edmonton’s newest attempt at upgrading our city, I stared up at the funicular, wondering if I was going to pass out or throw up from the pain and […]

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If I Hold Your Hand, It Doesn’t Mean I Love You

August 10, 2018 by Donloree 2 Comments

Or even like you all that much. Even if I do show you my pink, lacy underwear. Again. Bearded Physio Man – “You really have to stop holding my hand.” Donloree – “I know. It isn’t because I like you. I don’t trust you.” Bearded Physio Man – “How about you help by just holding […]

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All You Own Is The Effort

July 26, 2018 by Donloree Leave a Comment

In the continuing saga of, Donloree Tries to Become A Runner, I decided to go a different route with the professional help. The one thing that is clear with all of this is my need for professional help. After graduating from physio, I continued to hurt while running and even hiking. I have continued to do […]

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I Thought I Might Need New Friends {Havasu Adventures}

June 8, 2018 by Donloree 3 Comments
Havasu falls, Grand Canyon

A few months ago, while the subarctic was still in its annual deep freeze, a conversation about running down to Havasu Falls started up with some of the Speedsters. Don’t ask me how, but I was included in the crazy adventure planning. For a few months I just let the conversation swirl, after all, there […]

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What Girl Doesn’t Want To Walk Like Quasimodo?

May 7, 2018 by Donloree 2 Comments

After having to cancel last week’s physio appointment due to strategic planning sessions at work, I wasn’t very motivated to show up for today’s appointment. Seeing how I am able to clip in and bike 30+ km in a day and even go for a 10 km hike after biking to and from work which is […]

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Flipping The Seasonal Switch {Subarctic Musings}

May 5, 2018 by Donloree Leave a Comment
Scott Bikes

The days may be long, but the years are short. Somehow the seasonal switch got flipped up here in the subarctic. Just last month I was plugging in my little red jeep and trying to not die in the -20 degree weather. 45 degrees and 3 weeks later, we officially have spring. Every single winter, […]

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My Career As A Showgirl Is Over

April 19, 2018 by Donloree 2 Comments
Edmonton River Valley

Or, more accurately, never got started. Hearing that you are most likely not going to be a showgirl while a man is shoving needles into your hips and you’re trying not to scream is not what most women do on a Wednesday afternoon. Apparently I am not most women. I went back to the Bearded […]

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Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄 I hope your quaranti Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄
I hope your quarantine Christmas was as fabulous and cozy as mine was! 
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#choosehappiness #highheelstohiking #quarantinechristmas #loveyourpeople
I love sunset walks. We are experiencing SUCH nice I love sunset walks. We are experiencing SUCH nice temperatures up here this week. It is hard NOT to spend time outside when its this lovely. 
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#highheelstohiking #projectwinterlove #yegrivervalley #liveyouradventure #thisishappiness
My daily dose of sanity. My daily dose of sanity.
Stumbled across these beauties on our way to Wells Stumbled across these beauties on our way to Wells Gray this morning. And of course I had to peel my shoes off and wade up to my shorts just to get close to them. 
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So it appears I have found the brightest shorts an So it appears I have found the brightest shorts and shoes known to womankind ... 
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Exploring your own backyard isn’t a bad way to s Exploring your own backyard isn’t a bad way to spend your summer holidays. I’m pretty lucky to live in such a beautiful country ... if you have to be stuck somewhere, Canada is a wonderful place to be stuck! 
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Summertime and the living is easy ... • • • Summertime and the living is easy ... 
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Welcome to summer in Alberta. I love the prairie s Welcome to summer in Alberta. I love the prairie skies, they rarely disappoint. #roadtrip #yeg #yyc #prairieskies #alberta
I’m snatching up the quiet, small, and happy mom I’m snatching up the quiet, small, and happy moments wherever I find them. The morning cycle commute into the office was exceptionally beautiful and humid today! Covered in mud from the giant puddles in the river valley after days and days of rain is a great way to start your work day! 
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Spring makes my heart sing. ... ... ... #thisishap Spring makes my heart sing. ... ... ... #thisishappiness #highheelstohiking #yegrivervalley #yeg #yegspring #afterworkwalk #justbecause #thelittlethings
Sunsets are always worth it. I don’t think I’v Sunsets are always worth it. I don’t think I’ve ever regretted watching day wave goodbye as the night rolls in. Tonight’s showing was rather spectacular. #yegrivervalley #sunsetphotography #thisishappiness #sunset #savorthemoment
Summer is here!! We have the two seasons up here - Summer is here!! We have the two seasons up here - frozen tundra and hot. Hot arrived today and since the sun was out in full force, I decided to take a picture of it. Oh and I love my bikes, just in case you didn’t know.
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Happy Easter! Spring is coming and making me jump Happy Easter! Spring is coming and making me jump for joy. The brown will soon welcome green and the snow will be gone ... which means, BIKING SEASON! #thisishappines #highheelstohiking #yegrivervalley #springiscoming #happyeaster
Working reduced hours is going to make my pants ti Working reduced hours is going to make my pants tight. Let’s call this my pre-run fuel. Carb loading at its finest ... #quarantinelife #selfisolation #thisishappiness #runyeg #yummy #runlife
So running alone is good for social distancing ... So running alone is good for social distancing ... but what happens when I fall on my head and knock myself out? Then what?! My new goals in life now include avoiding concussion protocol and not dying from Corona virus. The bar is a little low up here in the subarctic! #socialdistancing #thisismylife #happylife #runyeg #runhappy #highheelstohiking #yegrivervalley
Let the social distancing begin! 🤣 #covid_19 #s Let the social distancing begin! 🤣
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I love how flowers, and the man who brings them, b I love how flowers, and the man who brings them, brighten my day. Happiness isn’t hard to find these days and it makes me smile in ginormous ways. #thisishappiness #lillies #happinessbegetshappiness #gratefulheart
The Flying Canoe is a rather fun and magical event The Flying Canoe is a rather fun and magical event. Not only are people sliding canoes down a ski hill, sawing logs, and axe throwing in a weird, icy triathlon, the river valley turns magical. It’s worth the layers, head out and enjoy! 
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Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of a pai Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of a painting ... and when you do, just enjoy!  #nzsouthisland #liveyouradventure #thisishappiness #highheelstohiking #akaroa
A great walk on a beach, what more could a girl wa A great walk on a beach, what more could a girl want? Hiking and beach all rolled into one! #trampingnz #tramping #highheelstohiking #liveyouradventure #newzealand #thisishappiness #nzadventure #nzsouthisland #abeltasmannationalpark #greatwalk #abeltasman
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