Christine Blanchette

Christine Blanchette started running in 1999 and five months later she finished the Vancouver Marathon in a time that qualified her to run the iconic Boston Marathon. A year later Christine completed a 50-kilometer ultra marathon in Victoria, B.C., her second place finish allowed her to gain more confidence, while her passion for the sport grew.

As an avid high performance runner, who started the Run Club at the City of Richmond, just outside Vancouver, Christine has gone on to teach faculty and students at the University of British Columbia’s Athletics Department. There she has taught the Half Marathon Clinic for eight years and counting. This led her to host BC’s only Running, Fitness and Health Show on Shaw TV called, “Run With It”.

Christine is the creator, producer, and host of the show, which is now in its second season. Her interview subjects range from amateur and professional athletes, coaches and managers, to music celebrities and actors, the theme being fitness and health. “Run With It” calls on viewers to engage in physical fitness and promotes physical literacy, targeting all ages.

Known also for her health and fitness articles, Christine’s stories have been published in The Seattle Times, Huffington Post, Women’s National Post, The Vancouver Sun, and Canadian Running Magazine.

Connect with Christine… www.christineruns.com