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MOMAR Cumberland Voted Best Adventure Race in Western Canada
The Atmosphere Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race (MOMAR), Cumberland edition, was recently voted ‘Best Adventure Race in Western Canada’ by Get Out There Magazine for the fourth consecutive year. Read More
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A Guide to Marathon Running [INFOGRAPHIC]
This infographic highlights common training injuries and how to avoid them, a complete half marathon training schedule along with upcoming 2012 races. Read More
Support Needed to Complete The High: A Film About the Toughest Ultra on Earth
The High is a film in development about the toughest race on earth, the world’s highest ultra, and a race 222 kilometers in distance which traverses the Indian Himalayas. The race includes some of the toughest terrain in the world, and what likely brands it as the toughest race in the world are the incredible highs in which runners achieve on the course. Read More
Q&A with 5 Peaks Adventures Ltd. Owner and National Director Kathryn Stanton
Trainharder.com recently spoke with 5 Peaks Adventures Ltd. owner and National Director Kathryn Stanton. 5 Peaks Adventures Ltd. puts on the popular 5 Peaks Trail Running Series across Canada, including 5 races scheduled in BC for 2012. In addition the company has also recently acquired The Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series and is organizing the company’s first 50 mile ultra and relay. Read More
Gary Robbin’s 215km East Coast Trail Speed Record
In August 2010 North Vancouver’s Gary Robbins set a non-stop speed record for the 215km long East Coast Trail. Here’s the official video from Erik Nachtrieb of 1iOpen Productions. Read More
Two Awesome 2012 Running Retreats In Tofino, BC
One of the things on our bucket list is to participate in a running retreat. An ideal running retreat offers good food, accommodation, professional advice and guidance, and most of all the ability to run a lot in a beautiful environment free of distractions. Read More
Fastest Sprinter & Milers Club – New Initiatives for 2012 Frontrunners Island Race Series
The 2012 Frontrunners Island Race Series is set to begin with the Harriers Pioneer 8k on January 8th. Although this year’s series will feature the usual 8 road running events at two week intervals throughout southern Vancouver Island, two new initiatives have been introduced which will add an extra element of excitement to the series. Read More
Test of Metal Mountain Bike Race Expected to Sell Out in 20 Minutes – Registration Opens Jan 1 @ 6pm
From Test of Metal Race Headquarters- Race director Cliff Miller reminded participants this week that registration for the 2012 North Shore Credit Union Test of Metal will begin at 6 p.m. January 1, 2012. Read More
VIMFF: 7 Minute FEAT Athlete Presentations Now Available Online
November’s FEAT (Fascinating Expedition & Adventure Talks) talk featured nine short presentations by notable athletes and videos of each talk can now be viewed below or online here. Read More
2012 Yeti Snowshoe Series to Include All-New Whistler Race Feb 18th
Big changes are afoot with The Yeti Canadian Snowshoe Series. After 10 years and more than 50 races across British Columbia, The Yeti is partnering with 5 Peaks Adventures, the largest trail running company in Canada, for the 2012 calendar year. Read More
7/11 (Seven Questions in 11 Minutes) with Ultra Runner Adam Campbell
Hi Adam. Congratulations on your recent 3rd place finish at the The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships. The field was stacked and you managed to run well and overcome your stomach issues. You’ve had quite a year, including setting a new Canadian trail running record at the Canadian 50 mile trail championships, and placing 2nd at the prestigious 100k CCC (Courmayeur Champex Chamonix) race in the European Alps. Read More
New Local Website Features Original Interviews with Running Athletes
For years Victoria’s Christopher Kelsall has interviewed and profiled national and international running athletes and coaches. These include interviews with some big names such as Jonathon Brown, Gary Reed, Scott Jurek, Diane Cummins, Simon Bairu, Reid Coolsaet, Amby Burfoot, Jonathon Wyatt, Hilary Stellingwerff, Jessica Zelinka, and dozens more. Read More
ALL.I.CAN
If you’re into skiing, good film-making and terrific music then check out this short video clip by JP Auclair from ALL.I.CAN. Love it. JP Auclair Street Segment (from All.I.Can.) from Sherpas Cinema on Vimeo. Read More
Vancouver Gunner Shaw 10K this Weekend
Photo credit: Bill Chang If you missed the Gunner Shaw in Victoria two weeks ago then here’s your chance to make that up with the 28th Annual Gunner Shaw Memorial Cross Country in Vancouver on Saturday December 3rd. Read More
The Sugoi Sale According to Twitter
View the story “The Sugoi Sale According to Twitter” on Storify] Read More
6 Great Holiday Gift Ideas for People Who Like to TrainHarder
Are you having trouble finding the perfect gift for the athlete on your Christmas list? Below are a 6 ideas, and if you have any other ideas please share them with us in the comment section below. Read More
2011 Canadian National Endurance Conference Dec 9-11 in Vancouver
An outstanding panel of speakers will discuss contemporary endurance training theory and practice from a range of perspectives. This conference aims to analyze and debate various endurance training systems, programs and approaches to help coaches better understand how to plan and develop successful endurance performances. Click on the flyer below for more information and to register. Read More
How Antibiotics Make You Fat, Compression Garments Science & More: Trainharder’s Recent Favorite Links
Following is a collection of some of our recent favorite links to news, blog posts and race reports. The New York City Marathon course record was recently broken by an astounding 2:37 by Kenya’s Geoffrey Mutai. This continues a trend of record-setting marathons at big marathons in Boston, London, Berlin and Frankfurt. Read More
Standup4Greatbear Film Screening – 400km of Standup Paddleboarding for the Great Bear Rainforest
Norm Hann, who standup paddleboarded along a proposed north coast BC oil tanker route, will be screening his Standup4Greatbear film at Granville Island’s Ecomarine Kayak in Vancouver on November 25th, 2011 at 7:00PM. Read More
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