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Vancouver Yoga for Cyclists – Classes Start May 9th
Yoga isn’t just for your bendy buddy and Buddha wannabes. In fact, taking a single weekly yoga class or doing 15 minutes of yoga poses after every bike ride will make you a stronger, faster cyclist. Yoga is the single best cross-training tool. Read More
Sunday’s BMO Vancouver Marathon to Attract 15,000 Runners
History will be made on Sunday, May 6th at the 41st running of the BMO Vancouver Marathon with races selling out at the capped limit of 5,000 marathon and 10,000 half-marathon runners. Runners from nearly 50 countries will be part of the inaugural launch of the re-designed point-to-point courses. Read More
15% Discount Offered for Spartan Race Vancouver – Sign Up Now
The 2nd annual Spartan Race returns to Vancouver May 12th and a 15% special discount is being offered if you sign up now. Read More
UBC Exercise Physiology Study Seeking Male and Female Cyclists/Triathletes
An MSc student at the University of British Columbia is conducting an exercise phsyiology study investigating sex based differences in how breathing effects cycling performance. In order to facilitate this research both male and female cyclists and triathletes are needed to participate in the study. Read More
Red Bull Divide & Conquer to Test Competitors’ Mettle on Vancouver’s North Shore
Red Bull Divide and Conquer, a multi discipline endurance race on Vancouver’s breathtaking North Shore, will test the competitors’ mettle on the mountains, rivers, and shores of Canada’s unparalleled West Coast on June 16, 2012. Read More
Inaugural MEC Victoria Lochside Legwarmer 7k takes place Sunday, April 22, 2012
Be part of MEC Victoria’s first running event at the Lochside Legwarmer 7k Run and the Lochside Monsters 1k Kids’ Race. Held on the beautiful Lochside Trail, this 7k out-and-back race will be the perfect way to start your running season. Registration is only $15. Read More
The Spartan Race Returns to North Vancouver on May 12th, 2012
Popularized by the Discovery Channel’s Eco-Challenge, Adventure/Obstacle Racing is now one of the fastest growing sports in Canada and around the world – and this one is taking place in your backyard. The Spartan Race, now in its second year is back in North Vancouver on May 12th and offers something for everyone Read More
Kamloops Dirty Feet Trail Race Report, Photos & Results
21k Winners On March 25 the first race of the Dirty Feet Trail Race Series took place in Kamloops, BC under sunny and blue skies. Participants had the option of running in either the 5K, 10K or 21K, and as always Trainharder has its top reporter, Dirk TIGER Handke, on the scene to document the festivities. There are a few locations where you can see photos from the races, on the official website here, and on Dirk’s Facebook page here. Dirk has also prepared a race video...
TREKSeries – New Trail Runing Series in the East Kootenays
We have a new trail running series in British Columbia and it is in the East Kootenays. The new series, called “Trail Races of the East Kootenays”, or TREKSeries, is comprised of 5 trail races, each already individually established. The races take place from June to September, and range from a fast paced 10km to a grueling 25km mountain scramble. Read More
Inaugural Surrey International World Music Marathon Adds Relay Category
SURREY, B.C. The Surrey International Marathon Society is pleased to announce the addition of the Relay Race category to its list of events for the inaugural Surrey International World Music Marathon taking place Sept 28 – 30, 2012. The new Relay Race will offer registrations for two-person teams running the Half Marathon and four-person teams running the Full Marathon. Read More
5 of 9 FEAT Canada 2.0 Videos Now Online
The second FEAT Canada Talk were held February 12, 2012 in North Vancouver during the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. The event featured nine speakers: Hayley Shephard, Michael Schratter, Anders Ourom, Shawn Leclair, Ryan Leech, Ryan Pogue, Mandy-Rae Krack, Ryley Breiddal, and JD Hare. Read More
Sports Nutrition Workshop, March 29 in Vancouver
Curb Ivanic, the strength and run coach behind the popular Core Running brand, will be hosting a sports nutrition workshop in Vancouver on Thursday, March 29th. Read More
Chuckanut 50k Preview – The Most Competitive 50k Trail Race Yet?
This Saturday’s upcoming Chuckanut 50k trail race in Bellingham, Washington, is likely to be the year’s most competitive trail 50k in North America. The record number of 700 participants will feature some very fast runners, including a number of notable Canadians, including Adam Campbell, Ellie Greenwood, Jason Loutitt, Oliver Utting, Melanie Bos, Shane Ruljancic, and Ryne Melcher. The resume’s of each of these runners is impressive, but can Canada’s running contingent compete...
The Perfect Runner: Documentary on CBC
Have you read the book Born to Run yet? If not get on it, and while you’re at it make sure you catch this documentary, scheduled to air on CBC’ TV’s The Nature of Things on Thursday, March 15 @ 8pm. Read More
Bazan Bay 5k Race Reports and Video
Race Reports: Malindi Elmore - I am particularly lucky because my delightful parent-in-laws live only a mile or two away from the start line so I get to run along the ocean whenever we visit… Running Tough - Bazan Bay is the last race in my of Island Race Series calendar this year and also 3rd in as many weeks. This distance is always painful as it is so intense since the entire effort is well under the lactate threshold… West Coast Runner - I have a love/hate...
Annual Vancouver Bike Show and Outdoor Adventure Show Rides into Vancouver This Weekend
The annual Vancouver Bike Show and Outdoor Adventure Show takes place this weekend at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Saturday and Sunday March 3 and 4, 2012. Read More
Hong Kong Racing – A Race Report from BC Athlete Jen Segger
We would like to share with you a race report by BC athlete Jen Segger from the recent Vibram Hong Kong 100 Ultra Trail Race. Jen finished 3rd overall. The 100km course starts in Pak Tam Chung on the Sai Kung Peninsula and covers some of the most beautiful scenery in Hong Kong, including remote and unspoilt beaches, ancient forests, nature trails, reservoirs and steep hills. Read More
Introducing the all new Squamish 50 – A Q&A with Race Co-Director Gary Robbins
Trainharder recently interviewed Race C0-Director Gary Robbins about the all new Squamish 50, the latest incarnation of the classic Stormy Trail Race. Read More
Orcas Island 50k Race Reports
Below are some race reports from the Orcas Island 50k trail ultra, held last weekend in Washington State: Read More
