Help Shailyn raise money

Royal Flush Distance: Half marathon

Hey there! I’m Shailyn and I live in Whitehorse, Yukon. I’m super stoked to be part of the Starfish Canada Royal Flush team because running and the environment are two of my biggest passions!

I’ve been running now for about six years. My first ever run was in 2016 when I was doing an ecological monitoring project at a remote camp in central Yukon. My co-worker convinced me to join her on a run one evening and I lasted about five minutes. Fast forward to 2021 and I’ve been working with a coach for the last year because I’m trying to tackle the Reckless Raven 50 Mile Ultra in June! 

I prefer trails over road, distance over speed, and I truly don’t think you’ll ever meet another runner who stops as much as I do during a run to take photos. I live in such a stunning part of Canada and I love sharing what I see and experience with others, in hopes that it might inspire people to act to protect our beautiful Canadian landscapes. 

The Starfish Canada holds a very special place in my heart. I’ve been helping for the last few years as a judge for their Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25 program and I am so happy to support an organization that inspires young Canadian environmentalist to take leadership roles in their community. 

Thank you so much for your support!