Registration begins tomorrow (January 1st) for two popular 2009 BC races. These events tend to sell out very quickly so it is best to register as soon as possible….
Mind Over Mountain Adventure Races (MOMAR) – there are two MOMARs scheduled for 2009, May 23rd in Squamish and September 26th in Cumberland. MOMAR events are very [...]
Christopher Kelsall’s latest interview is with World Mountain Running Champion Jonathan Wyatt. Originally posted on the Flotrack website , Chris has given Trainharder.com permission to post his material (to check out Chris’s other interviews with athletes visit his blog ). Thanks Chris!
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Some things that exist in this universe we accept and expect just [...]
Getting the modivation to exercise, smack in-between Christmas and New Years, can be challenging. But there are ways in which we can be active without beging active. In other words, forget that interval workout and try going for a hike instead. For more ideas, Mark Sisson, who blogs about fitness and nutrition on his blog, [...]
From the Globe and Mail – Eight snowmobilers, many believed to be family men from Sparwood, B.C., were trapped in an avalanche in the Flathead Valley near Fernie, B.C., yesterday, and are feared dead.
Three others were rescued, Fernie RCMP confirmed last night. A spokeswoman for the Interior Health Authority confirms there have been some fatalities… [...]
Once again January 1st will begin with a bang with polar bear swims scheduled in both Vancouver and Victoria. Here are the details:
Vancouver’s Polar Bear Swim will take place January 1st at English Bay. Participation is free, but registration is required. Registration is from 12:30 – 2:30pm in front of the English Bay Bathhouse.
Victoria’s Polar [...]
New York Times fitness writer Gina Kolata writes about exercise and colds is her latest article….
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YOU have what seems to be a really bad cold. You are coughing and sneezing, and it is hard to breathe. Should you work out? And if you do, should you push yourself as hard as ever or take it [...]
Registration for the 11th season of the 5 Peaks trail running series officially opened two days ago, on December 24th. The BC race series includes 5 events:
Golden Ears – May 9th
Location TBA – June 13th
Mount Seymour – July 25th
Whistler – August 22nd
Buntzen Lake – September 19th
All event details, including announcements on race dates, venues, rates [...]
The TR crew would like to wish you all the happiest of holidays and a very Merry Christmas…
Its Christmas Eve! There’s still time for shopping for that runner on your list! Jesse Squire of The Final Sprint website has published the second installment of his 101 top books relating to running and track. Each listed title includes a short description of the book, ideal for helping us pick the perfect volume [...]
BC adventure racer Lina Augatis, who has recently completed the IGWA adventure race in the Guadeloupe Islands, has now posted a race report from the 6 day event. Following is a short preview from her report, to read it in its entirety please visit her blog .
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"IGWA a 6 day stage ecologically focused adventure race [...]
Well known BC adventure racer and certified coach Jenn Segger is offering a 16 week training program for each of the two 2009 Mind Over Mountain Adventure Races (May 23rd in Squamish and Sept 26th in Cumberland). The programs costs $399 and includes a detailed sport specific training program, a monthly strength training program, a [...]
Results and writeup from yesterday’s Club Fat Ass Galbraith Mountain Tour…
“What an amazing day to run in the snow with a great group of new and old friends. Even with the weather threatening to turn us all into popsicles seven Fat ass’s braved the cold ( -11c ) to come out and enjoy an incredible [...]
NEW YEARS DAY WIGGIN WITH THE YETI! 1:30pm Start
Come out and join us on New Years Day to start the year and the snowshoe season off right. get rid of that hangover by getting out onto the mountain and breathing in that great mountain air! Don’t forget the theme, Wiggin with the Yeti. grab your [...]
Have a runner on your gift list? Check out this new book, "100 Miles to Destiny" by Willis McCarthy. Set during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, the story follows a group of men who persevere to complete the Western States Trail. Despite being a work of fiction, the novel reads much like [...]
Results from last weekend’s Stewart Mountain 10-mile Cross Country race are now posted on the Prairie Inn Harriers website here . Almost 200 participants toed the line on this cold, clear day, with Jason Terauchi-Loutitt first among men and Nicole Akeroyd first among women.
From the Squamish Chief and written by Neil Judson…
Test of Metal Inc. president Cliff Miller announced plans to have the 67-km Test of Metal mountain bike route deemed the TOM Sports Park in an effort to ensure the race course’s survival Tuesday (Dec. 9). “People who mountain bike in Squamish know that our trail system [...]
From EndurancePlanet.com …
Some people might argue that stubbornness is a character flaw but it’s not if you’re an endurance athlete. Ask Gary Robbins of North Vancouver, British Columbia. The 32-year-old adventure racer took his never-say-die attitude into his first 100-mile ultramarathon this past year and set a new course record. Today on Endurance Planet we [...]
Short Program: 15 weeks, Jan. 7, 2009 through to April 15, 2009
Drop-in: on any of the above dates
Wednesday evenings at 6pm, Brockton Oval, Stanley Park
This clinic is for all runners who wish to improve their running fitness level and performance. Should already be comfortable running 20-25 [...]
Results and an event report from Saturday’s Pure Satisfaction Club Fat Ass run are now posted – http://www.clubfatass.com/events/puresatisfaction/results/2008.
A memorial service for Dave Reed will be held the afternoon of Monday, December 15th — 1pm at the Scandinavian Centre in Burnaby. The address is 6540 Thomas St. (near Highway #1 and Kensington).
All are welcome to attend. RSVP to Nancy Tinari (nancy_tinari@yahoo.com ).
A tribute to Dave and his running career has been written [...]
