Past and Current Writing Projects
Print Magazines
Pittsfield Snowshoe Marathon
Upcoming in the February 2009 issue of Vermont Sports, Sara tells you everything you need to know about this challenging race, and why you might want to add it to your "must do" list.
In the Sept/Oct issue of Canadian Running, Derrick explains how to get started trail running, and offers practical advice and tips. On newstands now.
Derrick's practical advice for finding enjoyment in taking your workout into the the great outdoors, for Complete Health's Summer 2008 Issue.
Sara and Derrick each have articles in the May/June 2008 issue of Canadian Running. Sara writes about half-marathong training, and Derrick about a favourite trail run.
Sara wrote this introduction to trail running article for the September/October 2007 issue of Her Sports + Fitness Magazine.
Derrick and Sara wrote this piece about our three-day fastpack of the La Cloche Silhouette Trail (Killarney Provincial Park, Ontario). It appeared in the Summer/Fall 2007 issue of Ottawa Outdoors Magazine.
This is the story of our unusual honeymoon, published in the January, 2006 issue of Trail Runner Magazine.
Online Magazines
Derrick recounts a "training camp" weekend in the Lake Placid area for Breathe Magazine.
Sara and Derrick set up the scene for Breathe readers of Derrick's tackling of the Rock and Ice Ultra in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
Derrick tells the rest of the Rock and Ice story at Breathe, with details of how it unfolded on the trail for three days.
Sara reviews the Mountain Top Inn and Resort, near Killington, Vermont, for Snowshoe Magazine Online.
Derrick's account of the 2008 BHP Billiton Rock and Ice K-Rock Ultra, for Snowshoe Magazine Online.
Book Review: Snowshoe Country - Reviewed by Sara
CW-X Sports Bra and Briefs - Reviewed by Sara
Wigwam Socks - Reviewed by Derrick
Adventure Medical Kits - Reviewed by Derrick
CW-X Conditioning Wear - Reviewed by Derrick
Five Fingers and Injinji - Reviewed by Derrick
SteriPEN Adventurer - Reviewed by Derrick
Petzl Headlamps - Reviewed by Derrick
La Sportiva Fireblade Trail Running Shoe - Reviewed by Derrick
Outdoor Research Clothing and Accessories - Reviewed by Sara and Derrick
Derrick and Sara contribute to an ongoing athlete’s blog on Snowshoe Magazine Online.
2007/2008 Season Entries
Mar 18, 2008 - Rock and Ice Ultra, by Derrick
The Rock and Ice Ultra takes place in Yellowknife, NWT in Canada’s north beginning March 22, 2008. As soon as I heard about Rock and Ice, I knew that it was the type of event that .... (click to read full blog)
Mar 26, 2008 - Pittsfield Snowshoe Marathon Race Recap, by Sara
Last weekend, we headed to Vermont for the Pittsfield Snowshoe Marathon. Pittsfield is located a few miles north of Killington, in southern Vermont. We were excited about this race, having.... (click to read full blog)
Feb 27, 2008 - Sibe the Scribe, by Meela
Two years ago, we gave our Siberian husky, Meela, a very important job. She was to be the mascot and honorary race director for the inaugural Snow Dawg Snowshoe Race.... (click to read full blog)
Feb 3, 2008 - Lost Dawg Snowshoe Ultra, by Derrick
What? You haven’t heard of the Lost Dawg Snowshoe Ultra? Well, I guess there’s a good reason for that. The field was small, with only two participants in this inaugural event - Jesse our Alaskan.... (click to read full blog)
January 15, 2008 - Seven Days Without Snowshoe Running Makes One Weak?, by Derrick
It wasn’t too long ago that I was happily stating I had done almost every run since mid November wearing snowshoes. Amazing how things can change in a week. Warm weather, plus a whack of.... (click to read full blog)
December 20, 2007 - Twinkle, Twinkle, by Sara
Like many people, I find late-fall/early-winter the most challenging time of the year to get out the door for my runs. After a summer of warmth and long hours of daylight, suddenly we’re cast.... (click to read full blog)
December 13, 2007 - Preaching to the Choir, by Derrick
I find myself very giddy with all the snow we have gotten so far this year. Our first snowfall was almost a month ago and I have done pretty much every run since then on snowshoes! I have already run... (click to read full blog)
November 23, 2007 - Hurtin' in the Yurt, by Sara
We had our first winter storm in Southern Ontario yesterday, though unfortunately most of it came in the form of ice pellets. Still, some fluffy snow on top has made everything frosted with... (click to read full blog)
November 6, 2007 - Snowshoe Runner or Trail Runner?, by Derrick
I was asked the other day whether I think of myself as a trailrunner who also does snowshoe races or a snowshoe racer who also runs trail races. That got me thinking. Obviously there... (click to read full blog)
2006/2007 Season Entries
April 4, 2007 - Hanging up the Snowshoes, by Sara
There are still a few stubborn snowbanks lingering along north-facing overhangs, but around them, the grass is starting to green from the spring rains, and the memories of winter are all... (click to read full blog)
January 26, 2007 - Mendon Ponds Winterfest Snowshoe Race, by Sara
Snowshoe racing has begun! Genuine winter weather has finally blown in, and with it, the chance to get out there and work WITH the season (think scampering along snowy wooded trails, winter... (click to read full blog)
January 10, 2006 - Hey! Turn Down the Heat!, by Sara
Last Friday we were excited to find our new Dion racing snowshoes waiting for us in the mail. With the snowshoe racing season upon us, we had been anxiously awaiting these Vermont... (click to read full blog)
December 10, 2006 - In Search of Snow, by Derrick
Many would think that living in Canada, by mid-November we would be up to our armpits in snow, however since global warming has reared its ugly head, this is not the case. We have been... (click to read full blog)
October 25, 2006 - Big News for North American Snowshoe Racing, by Sara
The 2006/07 snowshoe season is fast approaching, and with it, some exciting news…Canada now has a National Snowshoe Championship! This a joint venture between the Mad Trapper... (click to read full blog)
2005/2006 Season Entries
March 30, 2006 - U.S. Snowshoe Championships, by Sara
The 2006 U.S. Snowshoe Championships were a fun way for us to cap off our snowshoe racing season this year, and also celebrate Derrick’s 40th birthday. Derrick was sick for over a week leading up to the race, but he felt well enough to go, so we loaded up... (click to read full blog)
March 15, 2006 - A Real Winter....Next Year, by Sara
Snowshoe season is nearing an end. We’ve wrapped up our racing, except for the U.S. Snowshoe Championships, which are next weekend in Vermont. The latter half of 2005 was injury-plagued for Derrick and me, but we are progressing back to racing shape - good timing... (click to read full blog)
January 24, 2006 - A Relaxing Night Away and a Trail Adventure, by Sara
This past weekend we traveled to Schroon Lake, New York for the Hoffman Notch Wilderness Challenge 10km snowshoe race. We arrived on Friday night, and were made to feel right at home as... (click to read full blog)
January 12, 2006 - March of the Snowshoers, by Sara
If I were granted the wish to snap my fingers and be one place on the planet to go for a snowshoe run, it would be Antarctica. Who knows, maybe someday? In the meantime, we have family who are going there next week, and we’re excited to hear all the details of their... (click to read full blog)
December 19, 2005 - Snow Day Hill Workout, by Sara
Last Friday was one of those rare, oh so perfectly timed SNOW DAYS!!!!!!!!!! Our landscape was dumped with a foot of snow overnight from the biggest storm of the year, so far. As it tapered off and the sun came out, out too came the snowshoes. I drove up to the... (click here to read full blog)
December 11, 2005 - Early Season Snowshoe Runs, by Derrick
In my last blog, I included some preseason training tips that were designed to help get you ready for the snowshoe running season. By now, many of you have already had your first few runs in snowshoes or will have shortly. To follow up on preseason training, I thought it might... (click to read full blog)
November 26, 2005 - Preseason Training, by Derrick
Snowshoe running is a very forgiving winter activity on your body. However, at the start of each season, many snowshoe runners tend to overdo it a little for the first few runs. This can leave you feeling a little stiff and sore, but also can increase the risk of injuries. Many of the... (click to read full blog)
November 22, 2005 - Dog Days of Winter, by Sara
To say we are a family of dog lovers is an understatement. We have five dogs, and take pride in them having a fun, healthy, and loving life with us. Dogs fit perfectly into our running lifestyle, plus we often bikejor and dogsled with them. Our two Alaskan Huskies... (click to read full blog)
November 17, 2005 - Desperate for a Snowshoe Fix!, by Derrick
It seems like it’s been so long since we had our last ‘real’ snowshoe run. Looking in my training log, it dates back to late March. Since then we have made do with some great trail runs, but there’s just nothing... (click to read full blog)
November 14, 2005 - Plans for a New Snowshoe Race, by Sara
Yesterday, Derrick and I organized a running race in the nearby town of Sydenham, just north of Kingston, Ontario. It was a five-kilometer race along the shores of beautiful Sydenham Lake, with most... (click to read full blog)