by Gillian Goerzen | Aug 25, 2024 | Body Positive, Fitness, Inspiration
The seed was planted two years ago. I’d completed my 10k marathon swim (which in itself was it’s own journey), and I remember thinking, huh, that wasn’t impossible…I wonder if I could swim further?! Could I complete an ultra swim? With body...
by Gillian Goerzen | Aug 30, 2022 | Body Positive, Fitness
I was a runner for over 20 years. Between my own running and coaching others, my world revolved around running. I loved it. But in the last few years, my body had stopped loving it. I had chronic back pain. Then there was the pandemic. And I pivoted, hard (just like...
by Gillian Goerzen | Feb 23, 2021 | Inspiration
When I joined my friend Dee in November for a hike and dip in Departure Bay, I had no idea it would be anything more than just something fun to do with my friend. Little did I know it would become the start of a really empowering ritual that has been a godsend to me...
by Gillian Goerzen | Dec 1, 2020 | Healthy Living
A couple of weeks ago, inspired by my friend Dee, I jumped in the ocean and did my very first cold water swim. Outside of the odd January 1st Polar Bear swim, I don’t typically swim in the outdoors between about October and May. Because…it’s cold! As...
by Gillian Goerzen | Jun 11, 2019 | Body Positive, Inspiration
Shed the weight (of body shaming) and feel truly free this summer! I hear from clients all the time that they’ll “never wear shorts” or “never swim in public” because they’re too nervous about being seen (read: judged) for their...
