Christopher Kelsall’s interview of trainharder.com’s very own Running Diva
Marilyn Arsenault (Mar) is a transplanted easterner by way of the provinces of Ontario and Quebec (collective gasp) who now lives in and loves the west coast, specifically Victoria, BC on Vancouver Island.
Mar is a Soprano who studied at McGill University and l’Université de Montréal in Montreal, [...]
Here’s another great article by the New York Time’s Gina Kolata. Published February 28, 2008.
MIKE PERRY, a 31-year-old rower, trained by himself in Ann Arbor, Mich., for six years while his wife attended medical school. Now he is a member of the United States rowing team and hopes to be selected in a couple of [...]
The Yukon Ultra was recently held this month in the Yukon Territory. It was the coldest official running race ever recorded. Unsurprisingly the field of athletes in different races of 26, 100 and 300 miles was decimated in the Arctic wilderness. Charlie Norton was one of the lucky ones. Here’s his story… (written by Charlie [...]
February 2008 – Run For One Planet co-founders, actor Matt Hill and National speaker Stephanie Tait, prepare to embark on an 11,000 mile (17,700 kms) run across North America for one year, determined to inspire environmental action starting May 4, 2008.
Actor Matt Hill has worked with legends such as Jackie Chan in ‘Shanghai Nights’ and [...]
[ July 19, 2008; 11:00 pm; ] The ALS Adventure Challenge is your chance to tackle a new adventure while raising funds for people suffering from ALS, a devastating neurological illness.The ALS Adventure Challenge is designed to guide people of all ages and fitness levels to complete a 17km adventure race (run, bike, kayak). We’ll provide you with a training program and [...]
[ June 8, 2008; 10:00 pm; ] The ALS Adventure Challenge is your chance to tackle a new adventure while raising funds for people suffering from ALS, a devastating neurological illness.The ALS Adventure Challenge is designed to guide people of all ages and fitness levels to complete a 20km adventure race (run, bike, kayak). We’ll provide you with a training program and offer [...]
[ August 23, 2008; 10:00 pm; ] For race information, please visit www.lostlakerun.org/
LifeSport Coaching announced today that 2006 Ironman Canada Champion and Victoria resident Jasper Blake has confirmed that he will defend his title at the 2nd annual Subaru Shawnigan Lake International Half & Sprint Triathlon on May 25th, 2008. The race will serve as the Men’s Championship for the Subaru West Coast Triathlon Series and [...]
[ March 2, 2008; 10:00 pm; ] This is a small, muddy, mucky trail race that’s lots of fun. Plus, if you enter early it’s
only $5 (cheapest race around).
Find out more info at http://raceweb.ca/events/home/27
Written by ANAHAD O’CONNOR and published February 26, 2008 in the New York Times
THE FACTS
Stretching — long promoted as a way to prevent injury, to reduce soreness and to speed post-exercise recovery — may not fulfill its promise. Over the years, scientists have found [...]
[ May 25, 2008; 10:00 pm; ] The Rotary Club of West Vancouver is hosting its 3rd annual Seawalk
Run, an opportunity to partcipate in West Vancouver’s most popualar
athletic event, 10k or 5k run/walk. Not only is this an opportunity
for your clubs to participate in the team challenge and come away as
the fastest team in the 2008 Run, but [...]
Written by Tom Berridge and published February 23 in Burnaby Now
Burnaby Mountain has been approved as a possible site for a cross-country mountain bike festival this summer. The non-profit West Coast Racing cycling club has been granted permission to hold a fat-wheel festival at the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area July 13. Parks commissioners approved [...]
By Jonah Keri
Posted on ESPN Page 2
While you were still sleeping, Scott Jurek ran 30 miles, up a trail that climbs 3,600 feet. While you shuffled to the kitchen for Cheerios, Jurek spent two hours strength training, working his entire upper and lower body. He’s not done yet. A core routine follows, as Jurek works [...]
An entertaining article written by Kelly McManus of the North Shore Outlook, February 20, 2008
I have no idea. I have absolutely no idea how badly it’s going to hurt. That’s why Thursday Feb. 14, I have the brilliant idea to try the Yeti Snowshoe race on Grouse Mountain, the third seasonal race in a [...]
Posted on Athletics Canada – Wednesday, February 20, 2008
OTTAWA – Athletics Canada is pleased to announce today that a joint venture has been established with the ING Ottawa Marathon and the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, both key players in the road race community. The pilot project’s objective is to enter a team at the International [...]
[ August 9, 2008; 11:00 am; ] Check out thier website at www.stormytrailrace.ca
[ June 7, 2008; 11:00 am; ] For more information, go to www.scorchedsole.com
[ May 3, 2008; 6:00 am; ] The race attracts some of the most elite ultramarathoners in Canada and the United States. It is an excellent qualifier for 100 Mile events such as Western States, Leadville, Angeles Crest or Wasatch Front. The course is accurately measured with a Jones Counter and certified splits are available every 10 kilometres. You will not find [...]
[ April 5, 2008; 7:30 am; ] **2008 Diezs Vista 50k race results**
Three race reports have also been written by Carlos, Gary and Todd:
Report and video from Carlos
Race Report from Todd Nowack
Race Report from Gary Robbins
Terrain includes 50km of mostly good trail, some hills, some flat, some mud, some rocks. Start and finish at Sasamat Lake. Marked with flagging and flour. Approx. [...]
[ September 21, 2008; 5:00 pm; ] How does it work? Both partners start at the same time, one running and one biking. The first obstacle [...]
