The University of British Columbia

Instructor:Christine Blanchette
Programs Taught at UBC REC:Half Marathon and Run Club

Qualifications:Christine started running in 1999 and in that same year she had ran her first marathon where she had qualified for the Boston Marathon. She has competed in many high profile running events including the Boston Marathon and she was also ranked second in Canada in the 50k distance. She is an age group medalist in local runs, yet among her most memorable accomplishments was winning in South Korea, including a half marathon which had a helicopter flying overhead, indicating her status as race leader and ultimate winner. Christine has for the past eight years been a respected running instructor at The University of British Columbia, for the city of Richmond and for the Vancouver Sun Run as a clinic coordinator.

Philosophy of Fitness:Christine believes in setting goals in order to achieve your ultimate goal.
Quote:’’Believe in yourself always even when sometimes others don’t believe in you.’’