COVID 19: WE KNOW activity boosts the immune system and helps us all feel better.
Soooo many people are out walking and running right now because it's something we can do out in the fresh air with physical distancing. But “running” is not so easy and everybody wants to do too much too fast too soon.
Are you a Beginning Runner?
Is this you?
I have never run before
I used to run but I have not been running in 3 months or longer
I started to run but already it hurts — I have a nagging discomfort
complete with my weekly video tips, program and coaching advice: START NOW — It's FREE! I want to help and I know you can do it!
Walk — Run — Triathlon — Personal — Group —
Corporate — 5K — 10K — Half Marathon — Full Marathon
It's my passion to help people off couches, accomplishing things they never thought were possible. I've been coaching for 30 years — people of all ages, shapes and sizes. The key is not to do too much too fast too soon. Recently named SportBC's 2019 Female Coach of the Year, I am perhaps best known as one of Canada's National Team Coaches preparing athletes for competition at the highest level… and as SportMedBC's InTraining Coach, preparing thousands of people to complete the Vancouver Sun Run. I also have the privilege of coaching up-and-coming young athletes as the middle-distance running coach at Ocean Athletics in my hometown of White Rock BC.
For a look at the kind of specialized advice you could expect with Personal Coaching, have a look at my Vid Tips as SportMedBC's RunWalk Coach, Google YouTubeSportMedBCLynnKanuka for plenty of examples of what you can look forward to!
Call me for details on personal online coaching. I'll get you off that couch and comfortably prepare you for anything from 5K to 10K to marathon, with cross training, motivation and lifestyle tips in between. After an initial consultation ($100), training programs start at $50/month. $100/month for weekly static programming; $300/month for a personalized program which includes weekly coaching advice and personal feedback, with cross-training, motivation and lifestyle tips. Need in-person coaching? A personal workout is $100.
National Team Coach: World Cross Country/NACAC/ World Student Games/World Championships
I have enjoyed returning to the world of high performance as one of Canada's National Team Event Coaches. It's a joy for me to share my international experience with Canada's Best.
It's a privilege to coach Natasha Wodak, Canadian Record Holder 10K
Olympian
Pan Am Games Champion
10,000m Can Record Holder 31:41.59
Half Marathon Personal Best 1:09:39 (Houston 2019)
Join my blog HERE and stay motivated: I'll share my stories and you can share yours. Together we'll be active and take the demands of the day in stride.
Olympic Bronze LA '84
World Championships Bronze Norway '89
Commonwealth Gold Scotland '86
Canadian Recordholder 10K on the roads (31:44 — 1989)
Former Canadian Recordholder 1500m, 3000m, 5000m
Olympic, BC and Saskatchewan Halls of Fame
YWCA Woman of Distinction Award
SportBC Coach of the Year 2019
I am perhaps best known for my Bronze medal performance at the LA Olympic Games in 1984, when all eyes were on the American sweetheart Mary Decker, who collided with a little South African girl named Zola Budd. The American never finished the race, and I snuck in there to take the Bronze medal. I've held every Canadian record for middle distance from 1000m to 10K on the roads and have held the 10K road record since 1985.
I've enjoyed off-shoots of my running career in my professional life as a business owner, television analyst, motivational speaker, personal, corporate and athletics trainer/coach. I've been excited to apply my expertise in Performance Athletics as both Provincial and National Team Coach, headed towards Tokyo 2021.
My passion for over 30 years has been to inspire people of all ages and ability levels through physical fitness; to take steps toward better health, achieve personal goals, and be active and happy. Proudest accomplishment: No contest! 4 wonderful children!
My days as a serious athlete are long past, but I'll always be a runner. I love its simplicity. I'd love to help you discover how easy running can be: Walk/Nordic Walk — Jog — Run — Triathlon. I know you can do it.
Join my blog HERE and stay motivated: I'll share my stories and you can share yours. Together we'll be active and take the demands of the day in stride.
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COVID 19: WE KNOW activity boosts the immune system and helps us all feel better.
Soooo many people are out walking and running right now because it's something we can do out in the fresh air with physical distancing. But “running” is not so easy and everybody wants to do too much too fast too soon.
Is this you?
I have never run before
I used to run but I have not been running in 3 months or longer
I started to run but already it hurts — I have a nagging discomfort
Then make a start TODAY with this beginning WalkRun Program, complete with my weekly video tips, program and coaching advice: Just click on the button below and START NOW — It's FREE! I want to help and I know you can do it!
VIDEO: The almighty explosive pushups before my first Breakfast Club meeting as an RYU Connector: "Respect Your Universe" — Performance Apparel — Awaken your spirit and feed your soul — Respecting your athletic journey as far and as fast as you choose to go
I'm pleased to provide programming, expertise and motivation. Call or email me for details on your next possible Corporate Challenge Event — From 5K to the Marathon — from the Grand Fondo to the LA Triathlon and beyond. Sport is Life. Let's prepare for success and the team building experience will be beyond expectation!
Team Build by challenging your Corporate Team outside the workplace. I'll help you choose and prepare your corporate team for a Walk, Run, Cycle or Tri Event from start to finish. There's no better feeling than to set a physical goal together, accomplish that goal, and have a blast along the way! Call me to get started now.
Join my blog HERE and stay motivated: I'll share my stories and you can share yours. Together we'll be active and take the demands of the day in stride.
directions_run WalkRun101-LearnToRun: a Free Beginning Runner's Program — 10 weeks to 5K and beyond!
Make a start TODAY with this beginning WalkRun Program, complete with my weekly video tips, program and coaching advice: just click on the button below and START NOW — It's FREE! I want to help and I know you can do it!
Join my blog HERE and stay motivated: I'll share my stories and you can share yours. Together we'll be active and take the demands of the day in stride.
I've enjoyed off-shoots of my running career in my professional life as a business owner, television analyst, motivational speaker, personal, corporate and athletics trainer/coach.
Personal Coach — programs, coaching, video tips — all ability levels
Coach — Canadian Team — PanAm, NACAC, World Cross, World Student Games 2014-present
SportMedBC and ISPARC's RunWalk Coach — preparing thousands to RunWalk 5K-marathon — Leader Training, individual, corporate and group coaching including programs, coaching advice, webinars and presentations
Elite Athlete Program Coordinator — Vancouver International Marathon
Motivational Speaker — Corporate/Community Events: “Sport is Life”
Athletics Television Commentator/Announcer — ESPN,CTV, online platforms and local broadcasts including Olympic Games, National & Local Events
Co-Founder everyWOMAN Events — inspiring through activity
Corporate Coach CEO Events — the ultimate in Executive Team Building
Middle Distance Coach — Ocean Athletics Track Club Surrey, BC
Peninsula Runners Retail Store — former owner/operator
directions_run WalkRun101-LearnToRun: a Free Beginning Runner's Program — 10 weeks to 5K and beyond!
Make a start TODAY with this beginning WalkRun Program, complete with my weekly video tips, program and coaching advice: just click on the button below and START NOW — It's FREE! I want to help and I know you can do it!
Join my blog HERE and stay motivated: I'll share my stories and you can share yours. Together we'll be active and take the demands of the day in stride.
Utilizing a running action to stay afloat in deep water
I've had every injury in the book. As an Olympic runner, having to take 6-8 weeks off is not good news. I tried everything to keep my fitness. Swimming and cycling kept me strong and fit, but not specific to running. I became a pioneer in the evolution of deep water running: If your technique is correct, it is like a strength training workout specific to the way you run. Simultaneously the water has a massage effect while you become stronger and recover from impact.
Deep Water Running workshops, training programs and coaching advice are available. Let's go for a run — in the water!
directions_run WalkRun101-LearnToRun: a Free Beginning Runner's Program — 10 weeks to 5K and beyond!
Make a start TODAY with this beginning WalkRun Program, complete with my weekly video tips, program and coaching advice: just click on the button below and START NOW — It's FREE! I want to help and I know you can do it!
Join my blog HERE and stay motivated: I'll share my stories and you can share yours. Together we'll be active and take the demands of the day in stride.
The parallels between being successful in life and what it takes to be a high performance athlete are huge. Believing in yourself. Commitment. Preparation. Training. Striving to be the best you can be.
I enjoy sharing my Olympic, business and life experiences, tailoring my presentations to motivate all ages and walks of life, from elementary school assemblies to corporate dinners. Contact me to book your event now.
directions_run WalkRun101-LearnToRun: a Free Beginning Runner's Program — 10 weeks to 5K and beyond!
Make a start TODAY with this beginning WalkRun Program, complete with my weekly video tips, program and coaching advice: just click on the button below and START NOW — It's FREE! I want to help and I know you can do it!
Join my blog HERE and stay motivated: I'll share my stories and you can share yours. Together we'll be active and take the demands of the day in stride.
Nordic Walking originated in Finland as a way to stay fit in summer for cross country skiing in winter. It's a fantastic way to enhance your walking experience, engaging the upper body and core, burning more calories, improving posture, and upping the "fun" meter — I love it! As a certified Urban Poling instructor, call me for demos, workshops, to purchase Urban Poles or for your own personal training program.
directions_run WalkRun101-LearnToRun: a Free Beginning Runner's Program — 10 weeks to 5K and beyond!
Make a start TODAY with this beginning WalkRun Program, complete with my weekly video tips, program and coaching advice: just click on the button below and START NOW — It's FREE! I want to help and I know you can do it!
Join my blog HERE and stay motivated: I'll share my stories and you can share yours. Together we'll be active and take the demands of the day in stride.
