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  • Barcelona,
    1992
  • Tokyo,
    1991
  • Stuttgart,
    1993

Lisa Harvey

road, track, masters
Lisa lives in Calgary with her husband and has two children.

About Lisa

Lisa is one of the most successful 10,000m athletes in Canadian history. In 1991, she won the silver medal at the Pan American Games in Cuba and competed at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

In 2022, Lisa was inducted into the University of Calgary's Hall of Fame for her national performances on the track and cross country teams. She competed for Canada at the World Cross Country Championships 8 times and the IAAF World Track and Field Championships 3 times.

Lisa has enjoyed coaching athletes of all abilities with M2M since 2020.

Lisa speaks:
  • English and
  • French

Qualifications

  • BPE, University of Calgary
  • BEd, University of Calgary

My Coaching Philosophy

Being patient and positive. There will be hills and valleys when starting a new training program. I hope to motivate people starting from all levels to achieve their goals with manageable steps. It is important to look at the ‘big picture’ and plan how to fit running into your life.

I encourage open communication, try to avoid injuries, and keep training fun.

  • 1992 Barcelona Olympics - 10k
  • 10 x Calgary Mother's Day 10K Champion
  • 7 x St. John's Tely Ten Mile Champion
  • 8 x World Cross Country Championships Participant
  • 1991 Pan American Games Silver Medallist - 10k
  • 1991 Tokyo World Championships - 31st - 10k
  • 2001 Francophone Games Silver Medallist - 10k
  • 3k
    00:09:04
    Ottawa National Track Champs, 1991
  • 5k
    00:15:51
    Victoria Track Classic, 2001
  • 10k
    00:32:40
    Coquitlam National Track Champs, 1993
  • Half Marathon
    01:14:26
    Vancouver Half Marathon, 2002
  • Marathon
    02:48:47
    Toronto Waterfront Marathon, 2007

Qualifications

  • BPE, University of Calgary
  • BEd, University of Calgary

I've become a stronger runner

In the 2 years I’ve been working with Lisa I’ve become a much stronger runner. Lisa’s extensive experience and knowledge ensure that I always feel prepared when I arrive at the start line. The workouts she gives me are challenging but fun and she’s always so positive.

Interview

  • Favourite race type and why?

    My favorite race distance is the 10k on the roads and track. I love the training for the distance and the fitness it has given me to run a fast 5k or Half Marathon. Lacing up your shoes and striving for your goals alongside fellow runners is so energizing and motivating at any race distance.

  • Favourite quote?

    “The start line is sweet…the finish line is sweeter”

  • Favourite workout?

    8 X 1km at goal 10k pace