post oct 2 ’25
post beyond binary oct 2 ’25

Why I Consider Myself an Anti-Colonialist

Truth and Reconciliation reflections: pre-colonial values, the landback movement, and what human survival requires.

post sep 3 ’25
post essay sep 3 ’25

Remembering Jonah Berger

Remembering the most inspiring athlete to ever be a part of the Raincity Athletics community.

post aug 31 ’25
post workouts aug 31 ’25

#RaincityJonah: Our Newest Benchmark Workout

The annual Labour Day benchmark honoring Jonah, with three levels representing his fitness journey.

post aug 24 ’25
post raincity aug 24 ’25

Jonah's Story, and the First Annual #RaincityJonah

How a 12 year old battling a brain tumor became the most inspiring RAthlete to walk through Raincity's doors.

post nov 28 ’20
post events nov 28 ’20

Shaving My Beard for Movember (Send Help)

5 workouts in 5 hours, a section of beard gone after each, for the men dying way too young.

post jun 7 ’20
post projects jun 7 ’20

Join Me on the BCFFSA Board

An open call to help build a governing body committed to true equality in sport.

post may 21 ’20
post raincity may 21 ’20

Ask the Frontline: A Raincity EMS Town Hall

Supporting frontline workers by actually asking them: a re-opening town hall with EMS RAthletes.

post sep 2 ’19
post essay sep 2 ’19

Community Is Bigger Than Any One Gym

12 years of CrossFit history and why the community was never tied to a single brand or set of walls.

post aug 4 ’19
post essay aug 4 ’19

What #PRIDE Means to Me

Privilege, being comfortable in your own skin, and strutting to Todrick at Raincity's Pride fundraiser.

post oct 30 ’18
post events oct 30 ’18

Wrapping Up 15 Seasons of the FFL

Season 15 from the sidelines with #mythorknee, and the systems that made the league consistent region to region.

post aug 19 ’18
post projects aug 19 ’18

14 Seasons In: Taking the FFL to Victoria

Terrified and excited on the ferry to Taranis: proving the league model works outside Vancouver.

post jun 12 ’18
post projects jun 12 ’18

The Best Part of Owning Things Is Picking the People

Taco night with the FFL ambassadors and why every affiliate deserves a seat at the table.

post may 24 ’18
post events may 24 ’18

Season 11: Something I'm Truly Proud Of

150 athletes, the smoothest season yet, and eyes on Victoria, Kelowna, Calgary and Toronto.

post oct 26 ’17
post events oct 26 ’17

Thank You: The Best CanAff League Season Yet

Season 8 gratitude, from photographers to volunteers, and a tease of what became the FFL.

post sep 25 ’17
post raincity sep 25 ’17

Raincity Rides with Joce

Joce was the first member of Raincity Athletics outside friends and family. Four years on she was teaching at Ride Cycle Club, and we covered half the class for any member who dropped in.

post nov 4 ’16
post travel nov 4 ’16

The People of Hoi An

Men, Lady, the tailors, and a fermented death drink: why holidays off the beaten path are about people.

post nov 19 ’15
post essay nov 19 ’15

Before CrossFit, I Wanted to Be a Teacher

School kids at Raincity and what a strong female role model does to a kid's idea of fitness.

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