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75 Hard Day 60

My 75 Hard Day 60 Update: Discipline, setbacks, and the final 15 days

By: Crystal
On: March 1, 2026
Abve gin and tonic mocktail review

Dry Run Diaries: Abve Gin and Tonic Mocktail Review

By: Crystal
On: March 1, 2026
Grotto Canyon

Grotto Canyon: Looking ridiculous and loving it

By: Crystal
On: February 19, 2026

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.

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Abve gin and tonic mocktail review

Dry Run Diaries: Abve Gin and Tonic Mocktail Review

By: Crystal
On: March 1, 2026

“When it comes to uncompromising ingredients, quality and taste our

Project 24

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Project 2024: Best of the best in 2024

By: Crystal
On: December 18, 2024
In: Project 24, Running

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

Mount Quirk

By: Crystal
On: November 4, 2024

Little Ware to Mount Ware

By: Crystal
On: October 29, 2024

Guinn’s Peak: Wind & Snow

By: Crystal
On: October 21, 2024

Training

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Grotto Mountain

Grotto Mountain: I came for the climb, I stayed for the ridge

By: Crystal
On: May 14, 2025

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

imposter syndrome in running

Battling Imposter Syndrome in running

By: Crystal
On: April 30, 2025
100-mile fuelling

100-mile fuelling: What I eat on my long runs

By: Crystal
On: April 23, 2025
ultra training

Staying grounded in my 100-mile ultra training (despite Strava)

By: Crystal
On: April 17, 2025

Plant eats

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Dill Pickle Dense Bean Salad

Dill Pickle Dense Bean Salad

By: Crystal
On: February 8, 2026

I’ve been saving my dill pickle juice to use for a simple dressing. This Dill Pickle Dense Bean Salad is inspired by my love of dill pickles. It’s so easy to make and it’s packed full of healthy stuff. It’s also one of those salads you make when you want

cake box hack

Two-ingredient vegan brownies (cake mix hack)

By: Crystal
On: October 10, 2025
Tofu bagels

Easy tofu bagels

By: Crystal
On: January 14, 2025
Padmanadi

Padmanadi Vegan Buffet: A Must-Try in Calgary

By: Crystal
On: December 16, 2024

Travel

  • Fort Walsh: Where history stands guard

    Fort Walsh was the headquarters of the North West Mounted Police from 1878 to 1882. The fort played a key role in imposing Canadian law, and implementing Canada’s Indian policy, and supervising the Lakota who fled to Canada after the Battle of the Little Bighorn, according to Parks Canada. I

  • misadventure in saskatchewan

    Just me, the cows, and a muddy misadventure

    It was one of those rare moments when you can finally exhale after a potentially dangerous situations that was 100% without question, your own damn fault. In the end, you pat yourself on the back, not just because you made it to safety, but you stumbled away with a somewhat

  • A day in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan

    Without hesitation, I turned into the southwestern Saskatchewan Visitor Reception after crossing the border from Alberta. It was late in the day but I was hoping some friendly Saskies or Saskatchewanians would offer some tips about the area and suggest some sightseeing. I was in luck. They pointed me down

  • 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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Goodreads

Top Posts & Pages

My 75 Hard Day 60 Update: Discipline, setbacks, and the final 15 days
Why I dropped to the Sinister 50-miler and what's next on my 2025 race calendar
7 Commandments of Meeting Runners on the Trails
Adding rucking to the trail running mix
Transforming my Instant Pot into an Air Fryer
Dry Run Diaries: Tool Shed Brewing's Zero People Skills
Jokes for your weekend
When an injury puts running on hold, who am I? Good question.
Calgary Tower 802 Challenge
Ropes, mud, and solitude: My descent into Amethyst Cove

Pretty photos

75 Hard: Day 60 ✅ Finish line is in sight. Can’t wait to cross it. Link in bio. #getoutside #75hard #poweredbyplants #trails #mountains
75 Hard: Day 55 ✅ Having so much fun that time is flying by in this challenge. #getoutside #75hard #runner #75hardchallenge
75 Hard: Day 50. ✅ Getting outside earlier this week was a challenge. Still at it. #getoutside #trails #75hard #75hardchallenge #runner
Homemade Granola #getoutside #poweredbyplants #vegan #diy #runner
Anklebiter Ridge 🏔️#getoutside #project26 #mountains #runner #75hard
Grotto Canyon 🧊#getoutside #kananakis #poweredbyplants #runner #mountains

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