iRun because I cannot say no to a second slice of chocolate cake – Emily Shandruk , Vancouver, BC

iRun to stay fit and release those running endorphins – Liliana Plava , Calgary, AB

iRun because I want to qualify for Boston and raise money for charities near and dear to my heart – Christine Gracel , Calgary, AB

iRun because it makes me feel good, allows me to spend time with my friends and gives me a feeling of accomplishment – Helen Kolodziejzyk , Calgary, AB

iRun but not enough – Michael Shaw , New Westminister, BC

iRun because I never thought I would be able to – Gary Morris , Winnipeg, MB

iRun to challenge myself, physically and mentally – Kathleen Keenan , Brampton, ON

iRun because people around me inspire me – Pina Bevilacqua , Caledon, ON

iRun therefore I am – Duncan Walsh , Nottingham, UK

iRun because I live – Georges Schneller , Laval, QC

iRun to be free and enjoy our beautiful country – Cheryl Carter , Clearwater , BC

iRun for overall wellbeing – Trish McCourt , Halifax, NS

iRun because it makes me a better person, a better wife, a better mother and a better friend – Nathalie Joncas-Caissie , St-Antoine, NB

iRun because it makes me feel powerful – Carlene Paquette , Carp, ON

iRun because pecan pie, french fries and beer are chasing me – Teresa Sterling , Ottawa , ON

iRun because it’s in me – Michael Foley , Stittsville, ON

iRun because it reminds me that I am capable of so much more than I have done – James Sauve , Ottawa, ON

iRun for me – Kiza Francis , Ottawa,ON

iRun to prove to myself I can – Lesley McGougan , Brampton, ON

iRun because all the ladies are chasing my sexy runner’s body – Chris Baker , Etobicoke, ON

iRun because I can and I’m grateful – Terry SanCartier , Gatineau, QC

iRun because when I run I feel most alive – Meghan Lynch , Ottawa, ON

iRun to unleash my inner athlete – Adelle Densham , Avonmore, ON

iRun because it cleans up my life, because I drink more water, sleep better and eat healthier foods – Robin McIntyre , Ottawa, ON

iRun because of the peace and strength it brings me – Michelle Jordan , Ottawa, ON

iRun because I need it to soothe the soul, keep me in shape and for overall wellbeing – Beth Neil , Lombardy, ON

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Take the iRun Nutrition Test

Rate your plate to see what your nutrition habits are now

This can help you see what you're doing right and where you need to make changes.

Read each statement carefully.
Give yourself 2 points if the statement describes what you do every day.
Give yourself 1 point if the statement describes what you do sometimes.
Give yourself 0 points if the statement never applies to you.

1. I eat a variety of foods from the different food groups at EVERY meal.
2. I drink at least 8 cups of fluids (water, juice, milk, soup, etc.) throughout my day and never lose more than 1% of my body weight in a training session.
3. I eat the most colourful vegetables and fruits.
4. I eat good sources of fiber such as whole grain products, fruit, vegetables and legumes at each meal.
5. I include low-fat sources of calcium and vitamin D such as milk or fortified soy beverages in most of my meals and snacks.
6. I have a protein rich food at least twice a day (cheese, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, legumes, soy protein, nuts/seeds).
7. I eat a plant protein at least once a day (legumes, nut butters, miso, tempeh, tofu, soy protein, nuts/seeds).
8. I have one green or leafy green vegetable and one orange/red vegetable or fruit EVERY DAY.
9. I use highly unsaturated liquid oils (canola oil, soy oil, olive oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, flax oil, hemp oil, pumpkin oil, walnut oil).
10. I make sure the foods I eat are safe (cold foods cold and hot foods hot).
11. Throughout the day I never go more than 3-4 hours without feeding my body.
12. I wait until I am hungry to eat.
13. At mealtimes I stop eating as soon as I feel full.
14. I always rehydrate and refuel within 1 hour of working out.

Total your score and see how your eating habits rate

SCORE RESULTS:

0 - 12 You need to make some changesthe sooner the better! For all those questions that you answered with a zero, the goal is to change those habits into at least a "1" with the ultimate goal of achieving a "2" status within the next year.

13 - 19 Not bad, but you could be making better choices.make a list of which ones you want to work on first and make some small changes one step at a time.

20 or over Wow! You have pretty good eating habits - keep up the good work!