With RVM week finally here, we know many will be experiencing some race anxiety. And if you've never strapped on a bib before, or you’re racing at a new distance, then you're swimming (running?) in unchartered waters. But fear not! The Island Miles gang is here to talk race preparation and execution to help get you race day ready.

The Rundown - upcoming races and events:

October 19 – CEEVACS Cowichan Autumn Classic - https://www.ceevacs.com/cowichan-autumn-classic/

October 19 – Edge to Edge half/10K in Ucluelet - https://www.edgetoedgemarathon.com

October 25 – Qualicum Bay 11K/26K - https://www.islandtrailseries.ca/

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Chris Sundby grew up on Vancouver Island and now lives and works in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, working with Jacob’s Well, an organization that provides support to the most vulnerable members of that community. Chris is back on the island, and beginning September 15, is taking on the insane challenge of running from the southern tip of the island all the way up to Cape Scott at the northern end to raise money and awareness for Jacob’s Well. It’s roughly 800 kilometres, and he’s giving himself just 15 days to accomplish it! This was an unplanned bonus episode, because we just had to talk to him before he headed out. Good luck, Chris!!!!

You can follow Chris’ journey on Instagram: jacobswellyvr/ or chrissundbyruns

Track him on Garmin! https://share.garmin.com/sundbyruns

Donate here: https://www.jacobswell.ca/chrisruns

The Island Miles Podcast wants to hear from YOU! Got a topic idea? Know someone doing something cool that should be celebrated? Email us: islandmilespodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram: @islandmilespodcast

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