The ‘Vancouver Island Quest’ kicks off on Monday August 24th, 2009 when ultra-endurance athlete Jen Segger will be biking and running the entire length of Vancouver Island non-stop to raise awareness for Impossible2Possible. Over 750km’s in distance, this epic adventure will begin on the northern point of Vancouver Island, Cape Scott, and finish in Victoria [...]
From the New York Times – A few years ago, researchers at the National Institute of Health and Nutrition in Japan put rats through a series of swim tests with surprising results. They had one group of rodents paddle in a small pool for six hours, this long workout broken into two sessions of three [...]
From Wired Magazine – On June 6, 2008, Veronica Noone attached a small sensor to her running shoes and headed out the door. She pressed start on her iPod and began keeping track of every step she took. It wasn’t a long run—just 1.67 miles in 18 minutes and 36 seconds, but it was the [...]
Friday, August 14th, 2009
Open Race – 6:30pm sharp
Elite Women – TBA dependent on number of participants
Elite Men – TBA dependent on number of participants
Events: 5000m (12½ – 400m laps)
Registration: 10$
You can register at www.raceonline.ca or at the event from 6:00pm to 6:15pm.
Location: Jack Wallace Memorial Track
If you have questions or comments about this event [...]
Are you going to be in New York in August? The Fresh Air Fund is still looking for runners and sponsors to join their Fresh Air Fund-Racers team for the NYC Half-Marathon on August 16th. This is a great way to participate in NYC’s premier summer road race while helping Fresh Air Fund children.
Last summer’s [...]
Lifesport Westcoast Vancouver Sprint Triathlon
Heather Hollman – The First Half Ironman Experience – Well, here I am, sitting on my couch and sipping on my hot almond milk, recovering from one of the most intense weekends of my life…
Runninggunner – Lifesport Westcoast Vancouver Sprint Triathlon – Sunday was my first race of the season and [...]
From Tuesday’s Globe and Mail -
Except for a few angry drivers, the first day of the Burrard Bridge bike lane experiment – with one traffic lane designated for bicycles – had a smooth start yesterday.
Mayor Gregor Robertson, who pushed for the three-month trial, said people were willing to make the change.
The traffic moved slowly for [...]
[ September 26, 2009 to September 27, 2009. ] The Whistler Spirit Run & Festival is a two-day cross-country and trail running event that takes place at Whistler Olympic Park and features something for everyone.
Come out and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Callaghan Valley and know that your participation is helping to build healthier communities right here in British Columbia.
2009 Event Details
Registration fees:
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The following race report from Gary Robbins recounts his experience racing in the legendary Western States Endurance Run, which is 100 miles of off-road torture through California’s backcountry. Gary is one of Canada’s premier endurance runners and gives an entertaining account of his adventure.
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Here it is, finally, my 2009 Tour De France race report…err, umm, [...]
July 11 – Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run, North Vancouver
July 12 – Vancouver International Half Iron, Vancouver
Elite Half
LIVE Splits | Men | Women
Half Iron
Overall | Women | Men | Relays | Divisions
Sprint
Overall | Women | Men | Relays | Divisions
July 12 – Desert Half Iron Triathlon, Osooyoos
Professional Men | Professional Women
Overall Results | Women | Men | Age Groups
Relay Teams
[ December 19, 2009; ] A Club Fat Ass group trail run (15M) of the Lake Padden & Galbraith Mountain trail systems. Amazing views of Mt. Baker and the San Juan Islands. More info at http://www.clubfatass.com/events/GalbraithMountain. Free for members of Club Fat Ass. Annual membership includes a cool technical club shirt, access to a wide variety of club runs and [...]
[ December 13, 2009; ] A Club Fat Ass trail run to celebrate the pure satisfaction of being in good shape during a busy and dark month. A tune-up for the the Vancouver New Years Day Fat Ass 50 run. 99% trail, 100% fun. Out and back course on the last ¼ of the Baden Powell Trail with 3 distances: [...]
[ November 28, 2009; ] A Club Fat Ass event featuring a fun, hilly, rocky run through the trails of lower and upper Seymour Mountain. One or two loops of approximately 27 kilometers. Prepare for all the Christmas indulgence. More info at http://www.clubfatass.com/events/mm. Free for members of Club Fat Ass. Annual membership includes a cool technical club shirt, access to [...]
[ November 14, 2009; ] A Club Fat Ass Event featuring a challenging, beautiful 20K trail loop. A mix of steep ascents and descents, technical terrain and fast, rolling groomed trails with approximately 2500m of vertical change. Run against others, yourself or the clock. Fun Mandatory! More info at http://www.clubfatass.com/events/godeep. Free for members of Club Fat Ass. Annual membership includes [...]
[ October 24, 2009; ] A Club Fat Ass run featuring an “easy” flat 100miler along the beautiful seawall of Vancouver. More info at http://www.clubfatass.com/events/seawall100. Free for members of Club Fat Ass. Annual membership includes a cool technical club shirt, access to a wide variety of club runs and speaker events, contests, a vibrant online community, new friends and loads [...]
[ October 17, 2009; ] A Club Fat Ass fun run on winding trails and back roads of lower Seymour Mountain. 20km distance. Enjoy the fall atmosphere in a temperate rain forest. More info: http://www.clubfatass.com/events/GetOffTheCouch. Free for members of Club Fat Ass. Annual membership includes a cool technical club shirt, access to a wide variety of club runs and speaker [...]
[ September 20, 2009; ] A Club Fat Ass run featuring rolling urban trails. 10k, 25k, 50k. More info at http://www.clubfatass.com/events/muthasnature. Free for members of Club Fat Ass. Annual membership includes a cool technical club shirt, access to a wide variety of club runs and speaker events, contests, a vibrant online community, new friends and loads of fun. Join here: [...]
[ September 26, 2009 to September 27, 2009. ] A Club Fat Ass Event featuring a trail 100 miler in beautiful Manning Park. Very runnable terrain, remote trails and stunning views. More info: http://www.clubfatass.com/events/whipsaw100. Free for members of Club Fat Ass. Annual membership includes a cool technical club shirt, access to a wide variety of club runs and speaker events, contests, a vibrant online [...]
[ September 13, 2009; ] A Club Fat Ass event featuring a mind-numbing running interval session on a fairly big mountain. Officially held twice a year. Wide dirt and gravel access road. No traffic. 15k per lap. Approximately 1 kilometer (3,300′) of elevation change per lap. More info: http://www.clubfatass.com/events/fallmhm. Free for members of Club Fat Ass. Annual membership includes a [...]
[ September 5, 2009; ] A Club Fat Ass event featuring lovely trails in old growth forests on the Sunshine Coast. 20k and 26k option. More info at http://www.clubfatass.com/events/SunshineInSeptember. Free for members of Club Fat Ass. Annual membership includes a cool technical club shirt, access to a wide variety of club runs and speaker events, contests, a vibrant online community, [...]
