[ December 1, 2007; 6:00 pm; ] Welcome to the 24th annual running of this classic Vancouver cross country race. The Gunner Shaw is known for its challenging, traditional-style cross-country course and for its post-race food and company.
A race in the BC Athletics Lower Mainland Cross Country Series
2006 Race Results – [...]
[ December 16, 2007; 6:00 pm; ]
The Cause: All proceeds go to Victoria Cool Aid Society -
The date: Sunday December 16th.
The Location: Beaver Lake – Lower Parking Lot
The time: 10AM
Registration: AM
Distances: 1k kids, 10k run/walk, 5k run/walk & 3k run/walk
Visit http://www.ntcrunwalk.blogspot.com/ for more info
Gary Reed, Victoria, BC – Single Outstanding Performance of the Year – Cal D. Bricker Memorial TrophyGary Reed is the recipient of the Cal D. Bricker Memorial Trophy for his outstanding performance at the World Championships. As a relative [...]
[ March 8, 2008; 6:00 pm; ] Series finale and national championships
http://www.theyeti.ca/raceschedule.asp?page=cypress
[ February 16, 2008; 6:00 pm; ] http://www.theyeti.ca/raceschedule.asp?page=grouse
[ February 2, 2008; 6:00 pm; ] http://www.theyeti.ca/raceschedule.asp?page=seymour
[ January 19, 2008; 6:00 pm; ] http://www.theyeti.ca/raceschedule.asp?page=mtwashington
From runnersweb.com
Athletics Canada announced today the final qualifying standards for the 2008 Olympic Games which will be held in Beijing, China. The 2008 qualifying period begins on April 1 and concludes with the Canadian Championships on July 6. The 2008 Canadian Championships will serve as the trials for the Olympic Games.
“The selection system we are [...]
You have probably noticed a lot of white on the surrounding mountains this week. The snow is finally here! Here’s an update on the 5 main Lower Mainland ski hills.
Grouse Mountain opened last Tuesday, Nov 27. Call the snow phone line at 604-984-0661 for further info.
Cypress Mountain might open two weeks ahead of schedule, this [...]
by Matt Fitzgerald
For Active.com
Every marathon runner dreads “hitting the wall,” or being overwhelmed by fatigue before the finish line is within reach, forcing you to slow way down or even stop. Different things cause this in different runners and most runners assume they know what hitting the wall is.
Muscles run out of glycogen–their favorite fuel–and [...]
By Neil L. Cook, BS, MS, Med
Marathons are the “ultimate” goal for many runners. But there’s a core group of runners that believe the marathon isn’t long enough; not enough of a challenge. They feel the need to go longer, sometimes A LOT LONGER! These are different runners, not your average 10 K weekend racer. [...]
A few tips from Anton Krupicka:
First, I honestly believe every single runner is an ongoing experiment of one. What has seemed to work for me, may not-in fact, probably won’t-work the same way for someone else.
Run more! Whenever people ask me for training advice, I feel somewhat frustrated because I like to think that running [...]
If there is one thing every runner dreads for its devastating potential to reduces winners to also rans and silver medals to bronze, it’s cramp. So everybody has their favourite cramp theory and their favoured remedy but lets consider some facts first.
Cramp is more common in males than in females.
Cramp is associated both with the [...]
Mark Sutcliffe, The Ottawa Citizen
Published: Sunday, November 25, 2007
Simon Whitfield seems like a mild-mannered guy. During an interview while visiting Ottawa this week, he answered questions enthusiastically and candidly. He smiled a lot. His face brightened when he talked about his four-month-old daughter. He was funny and self-deprecating.
But you didn’t see Simon Whitfield while he [...]
The 23rd Annual Harriers Gunner Shaw Memorial Cross Country Classic is being run tomorrow Saturday, November 24, 2007 and it starts at 1:00 p.m. SHARP!
Bob Reid (Gunner Shaw Race Director) had this to say about his race this year….
“This Saturday, Gunner Shaw could be the biggest XC race in Canadaian history.
Maybe 500 on the line. [...]
Published Wednesday, November 21, 2007 in the National Post.
Every instructor and personal trainer seems to have jumped on the exercise-ball bandwagon, but new research on the popular fitness tool is revealing mixed results
Are exercises done on a fitness ball superior to those done without? According to most fitness instructors and personal trainers, the answer is [...]
A message from Brian Tasaka
This is a reminder that the Pushing the Limits multimedia slideshow takes place this Wednesday in Vancouver and on Sunday in Victoria. You MUST reserve your seat as seating is VERY LIMITED and we’re almost SOLD OUT. Please email info@mindovermountain.com and specify how many seats and for which night you would [...]
The popular Grouse Grind trail in North Vancouver will remain closed until spring due to low temperatures and snowfalls on its upper sections.
From the Globe and Mail, published November 19, 2007
It’s no way to get rich, says kayak champion Adam van Koeverden, but Canadian athletes will soon receive cash rewards for winning medals at the Olympic Games. Athletes will receive up to $20,000 per medal from the Canadian Olympic Committee at the Games, with $15,000 going to [...]
[ September 19, 2008 2:00 pm to September 21, 2008 2:00 pm. ] Mark your calendars! Preparation for the 2008 West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium is already underway. September 19, 20 & 21 at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend, WA we will celebrate our 25th Anniversary.
“For 24 years the West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium has been THE paddling event to attend west of the Rockies. No [...]
