Heleen de Necker

Team Running Free Markham

Member Since: 2026

Occupation: Lawyer by trade, runner and mom by choice

Home: Sudbury, ON

About Me: I grew up in a running family. Running has always been the answer to anything. Born in South Africa, lived in Australia for 6 years and has been calling Canada home the past 11 years. I really just love running and would really rather run than drive anywhere!

Sports: Run, trails or road. Longer distances is my favourite

Athletic Goals: Running more trails. Hopefully completing 50mile . I’m also running the Boston, Cape Town, Berlin and New York Marathon in 2026. And the beautiful Squamish 50k in B.C.

My most catastrophic racing experience was: Forgetting my Scratch Labs and only realizing it the morning of the New York City Marathon. Luckily someone left an unopened bottle of Gatorade next to the clothing bins and I could fill my handheld with liquid carbs!

My most memorable racing experience was: It will always be right on Hereford left on Boylston at the Boston Marathon. It is just pure magic.

Favourite Racing Gear: Brooks for shoes, especially the Hyperion 2 Lululemon shorts

Favourite Race: New York City Marathon

Favourite Race Food: Bonk Breaker Apple energy chews GU chocolate gel Scratch Labs Pineapple drink