About
Welcome to Running with Rhyno – the digital haven where a passion for running, a commitment to plant-based living, and a love for nurturing a healthy mind and body lifestyle come together. I’m Crystal, your guide on this exciting journey through the scenic landscapes of western Canada where every step is a celebration of life, health, and adventure.
Featured
Dry Run Diaries: The best in non-alcoholic beers in 2024
Are you sober curious? Tackling in Dry January? Or just
Project 24
Project 2024: Best of the best in 2024
Project 24 is complete! To be honest, I didn’t see myself traversing any ridges or mountain peaks after my mom’s unexpected death in March. It just threw my whole world in a tailspin. Grief is funny like that. But all is good, and I found myself chasing down the 24
Training
Grotto Mountain: I came for the climb, I stayed for the ridge
There’s nothing like standing on a ridge and looking back at the switchbacks and scree that brought me here. After too many flat-ish trail days, my body has been craving some serious vert. I set my sights on Grotto Mountain. Two years ago, Grotto Mountain was my first climb of
Plant eats
Easy tofu bagels
Move over, Greek yogurt. Did you know you could make bagels out of tofu? If you are looking for new options for a high-protein breakfast that’s both delicious and vegan-friendly, tofu bagels will hit the spot. I’ve been cooking with and enjoying tofu now for more than 30 years (call
Travel
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Prim Point Lighthouse
Did you know Nova Scotia is home to the largest number of lighthouses of any province in Canada? I’ve always liked lighthouses — their connection to the past, the way they symbolize hope, and honestly, there’s just something mysterious and cool about them. While Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse, along the south
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Ropes, mud, and solitude: My descent into Amethyst Cove
What drew me to the Amethyst Cove trail was the dramatic descent from the cliff to the beach. It involved using a series of ropes to safely navigate the steep 500 foot-drop. So if you are not comfortable scrambling down a cliffside, this is not the trail for you. The
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Visiting Maud Lewis replica house in rural Nova Scotia
I was driving down the Hwy 1 near Digby when I spotted the sign for the memorial site for Maud Lewis, Nova Scotia’s beloved folk artist. I tucked the information in the back of my head because I had plans that day. I vowed to visit the site on my
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Adventuring at Lake O’Hara
I’ve never been one to pass up a long run in a stunning location, especially one that’s on many bucket lists worldwide so I jumped at Barb’s invitation to run at Lake O’Hara in Yoho National Park in British Columbia. Lake O’Hara is known for its collection of exquisite lakes,