Madison Merner

Running 50km for Athina's Ride

Hey everyone!

My name’s Madi, and I’m currently training for my first 50km ultramarathon this October in Whistler, BC. If you're curious about the event itself, I’ve linked the race website below.

Since getting into running, I’ve found the trails to be a fun challenge and a great way to stay connected to the outdoors, so I figured I’d put that to use for something important.

Let me tell you about Athina’s Ride.

This fundraiser was started by one of my best friends, Athina, and her mom, after Athina was diagnosed with a rare condition called Desmoid Fibromatosis when she was just 15. That was five years ago, and since then, Athina’s Ride has been raising money for the Desmoid Tumour Foundation of Canada to support research and increase awareness. 

Athina and I share a love for getting outside and exploring, and this run felt like a meaningful way to support her and this cause. 

While Athina’s Ride originally started as a cycling fundraiser, I’ll be using this page to track my running progress as I train for the ultramarathon and raise funds. Every donation helps, and even just sharing this page would mean a lot.

Thanks for being a part of this journey!

Link to race website: https://www.bcathletics.org/Whistler50RelayUltra/