You know spring is in the air when the local trail running scene begins to heat up. In fact two North Vancouver trail running groups are just beginning this week. Details below:
Mountain Madness spring trail clinics:
Saturday March 29, 8:30 a.m., meet at North Shore Athletics (NSA)
Friday alternative 9:30 a.m.
Goals: Tender Knee 12 km or Iron [...]
This guy’s just pumping them out! Another good interview by Chris Kelsall with Victoria resident and Ironman Canada champion Jasper Blake. Also be sure to check out Jasper’s blog – www.jasperblake.blogspot.com.
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I first met Jasper Blake when it was suggested I get him out to speak at a learn-to-run clinic. My contact said, “he is funny, [...]
Written by Terry Bell and published in The Province on Sunday, March 30, 2008.
A few months ago, the Langley-based Symmetrics Cycling team’s riders were celebrating a championship 2007 season and dreaming of riding in the Tour de France. Now the 13-man, all-Canadian team might have to fold if it can’t attract new sponsors.
The team, led [...]
An interview by Christopher Kelsall on Victoria running coach Paul O’Callaghan…
Irishman Paul O’Callaghan competed in six World Cross Country Championships, qualified for the Olympics and wore the green from 1982 to 2003 on the road, track and in cross country. As his website indicates, in 2006 he continued to run well, smashing the Irish Master’s [...]
Written by Robert Matas and published in Saturday’s Globe and Mail, March 28, 2008.
The rugged coastline of British Columbia is a deceptive lover. It can seduce you so easily with its supersized mountain cliffs, hungry bears slapping salmon out of the water, majestic eagles circling above and whales playfully breaching just metres away from your [...]
Written by Michael D. Reid for the Times Colonist and published Friday, March 28, 2008.
If you were thinking of doing the Times Colonist 10K, don’t worry if you’ve missed those running clinics. Trust me: You’ll find all the motivation you need at the multiplex without having to break a sweat. And why wouldn’t you want [...]
Written by Cleve Dheensaw and published in the the Times Colonist, Thursday, March 27, 2008.
If you want to attract a crowd around these parts, just host running or cycling events and put out the call. As annual events such as the TC 10K, Royal Victoria Marathon and Bastion Square Criterium amply attest, it’s guaranteed you [...]
[ September 4, 2008; 4:00 pm; ] Series Championship! 8km race & 4km “Litte Chop”
+ After-party and awards at the Rocky Mountain Flatbread Company.
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[ August 21, 2008; 4:00 pm; ] 7km paddle and optional orienteering run & 4.5km “Litte Chop”.
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[ August 7, 2008; 4:00 pm; ] 8km race and paddle clinic & 4.5km “Litte Chop”.
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[ July 24, 2008; 4:00 pm; ] Demo Day. 10km race & 4.5km “Litte Chop”.
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[ July 10, 2008; 4:00 pm; ] 7km paddle and optional orienteering run & 4.5km “Litte Chop”.
[ June 26, 2008; 4:00 pm; ] 8km race and paddle clinic. & 4.5km “Litte Chop”.
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[ June 12, 2008; 4:00 pm; ] Demo Day. 10km race. & 4.5km “Litte Chop”.
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[ May 29, 2008; 4:00 pm; ] 7km paddle and optional orienteering run & 4.5km “Litte Chop”.
Visit bigchop.ca
[ May 15, 2008; 4:00 pm; ] 8km race and paddle clinic & 4.5km “Litte Chop”.
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[ May 1, 2008; 4:00 pm; ] Opening night. 7km race. Demo Day.
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[ June 21, 2008; 4:00 pm; ] The Ride2Survive is a 400km, one day cycling trip from Kelowna, BC to Delta BC. We raise awareness and funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. 100% of the donations to the Ride2Survive go directly to the Canadian Cancer Society. Operations expenses for the ride are provided by the riders, volunteers and some businesses so kind [...]
[ April 6, 2008; 4:00 pm; ] Friendly West Coast hospitality, scenic roads and villages, finisher’s medals, pre-race pasta dinner and unique awards—all just 40 minutes by ferry from West Vancouver. Perfect preparation for a spring marathon, too. Come and experience all running has to offer at the Sunshine Coast [...]
[ September 14, 2008; 4:00 pm; ] The Subaru Sooke event will be staged in the charming setting of Sooke, a beautiful ocean-side community located in the western communities of Greater Victoria. The event promises to be a real “rural meets urban” feeling of one of BC’s fastest growing regions. The run course features a journey out on to Whiffen Spit where [...]
