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She can teach her students a valuable first-hand lesson for the start of the new school year – hard work pays off, and sometimes in more ways than expected.

At age 29, Jessica Therrien had been smoking for 10 years, was not physically active and never dreamed she could complete a 5 km run. 

At 55 years old, Louise Wagar of Chilliwack, British Columbia always thought of herself as someone who would smoke her entire life.

At 55 years old, Louise Wagar of Chilliwack, British Columbia always thought of herself as someone who would smoke her entire life. 

Chelsea Gumbley had been smoking for 13 years, was overweight and was desperately trying to make healthier choices.

Jason Summers had been smoking a pack a day for 27 years.

Brenda Sparks’ new status read: “30 days smoke-free”.

Ryan Denenny was addicted to smoking and would smoke 14 cigarettes per day.

Saskatoon 56-year-old Ed Hobman was looking for a new challenge when he came across the Run to Quit program on the Running Room’s website. “I was looking for something different and it motivated me. I didn’t think I’d like it but it’s a lot of fun challenging yourself,” says the Saskatoon man. Ed tried to […]

Saskatoon Sandra Wiebe says she feels like Wonder Woman since quitting smoking May 1, 2017 and completing a 5 kilometre run. The 40-year-old Saskatoon woman attributes her success to the Run to Quit program. This quit smoking program guides participants through a gentle and progressive 10-week walking or running program hosted by the Running Room […]