[ September 13, 2009; ] When I ran through the Sparks Street Mall, the road was narrow yet people were running behind me and all these other people were lined up clapping for me. I was floating through the air and didn’t even feel a thing. I felt so great. That type of memory you can never take away.
— Terry [...]
The following request for volunteers courtesy of Laura Jones, the RUN THE NORTH SHORE volunteer co-ordinator:
It is that time of year…the days are getting a little shorter, the kids can’t wait for school to start (or is that the parents?!), and the salmon have started to leap right out of the water…must mean it is time [...]
We would like to extend our congratulations to the Fresh Air Fund Racers, a group of runners who recently completed the New York City half marathon and raised an astounding $80,000!
The money will go towards funding the Fresh Air Fund, a not-for-profit agency which provides free summer experiences to more than 1.7 million children from disadvantaged [...]
This September, 16-year-old Clinton Shard of Squamish, B.C. is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro as a part of a team of six people led by Crohn’s patient Rob Hill, who is the founder of the Intestinal Disease Education and Awareness Society, or I.D.E.A.S. Both of these adventurers have Crohn’s disease, and have overcome tremendous obstacles in order [...]
[ September 3, 2009; 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] This September, 16-year-old Clinton Shard of Squamish, B.C. is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro as a part of a team of six people led by Crohn’s patient Rob Hill, who is the founder of the Intestinal Disease Education and Awareness Society, or I.D.E.A.S. Both of these adventurers have Crohn’s disease, and have overcome tremendous obstacles in order [...]
From Pique Magazine -
Squamish adventure racer Jen Segger is doing something a little different to wrap up her summer, forgoing the usual organized races in favour of a unique quest to bike and run the length of Vancouver Island. Her quest will start at the lighthouse at Cape Scott, and will wrap up in Victoria [...]
New Westminster, BC – August 21, 2009. The Coast Mountain Sports Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race (MOMAR) is in full preparation mode for the final race of their 10th season, set to take place in Cumberland, BC, on September 26, 2009.
With 335 registered racers, it’s the largest turnout yet for a [...]
Originally published on Flotrack and published here with permission – © Copyright – 2009 – Christopher Kelsall
I remember watching Ryan Hall race the 2008 Beijing Olympic Marathon and thinking to myself that he seemed to be putting in a great effort and really just hanging on to the pace. He was not demonstrating that mystique [...]
Victoria runners Jeff Hunt and Bob have recently become the first people to run all four major coastal trails on Vancouver Island – the North Coast Trail, the West Coast Trail, the Juan de Fuca Trail and the Nootka Trail.
The pair completed their quest with the Nootka Trail, completing the 40km distance along the west [...]
[ August 29, 2009; ] The MUD is an event that gives everyone an opportunity to have fun at an adventure race. Whether you are an experienced racer or you are looking at your first competition, you will cross the finish line with a big smile and even bigger coating of mud.
Both teammates begin running at the start line. After [...]
© Copyright – 2009 – Christopher Kelsall
As the saying goes, nice guys finish last. Twenty-nine year old Scott Simpson is an athlete and physiotherapist, plying both trades in Victoria, British Columbia. Originally from Sackville, New Brunswick, Simpson is one of the nice guys in our sport, but sometimes he finishes first.
He is, at least on [...]
A reminder about this Friday’s 5000 metre race at Jack Wallace Memorial Track (Oak Bay)
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 [...]
For nearly a decade, elite racers have come here to cheat Death in one of the world’s toughest adventure races. The 125 km course begins and ends on a 4200 foot plateau, passes over three mountain summits and includes 17,000 feet of elevation change and a major river crossing at the spectacular Hell’s Gate canyon [...]
[ August 22, 2009; ] A Club Fat Ass event featuring trails in the back country with distances of 30 km ,18 km and 14 km (easy). More info at http://www.clubfatass.com/events/GoHome. 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 [...]
[ August 15, 2009; ] A Club Fat Ass night run featuring a 90-minute adventure that starts in twilight in a suburban neighborhood, then stimulates your senses with a trail run in the mist and inky blackness of the Capilano Canyon. A guided Group run at a gentle pace for the socially-inclined and first time night runner. A Competitive category [...]
[ July 31, 2009 10:00 pm to August 2, 2009 10:00 pm. ] Mondial du Vélo is proud to announce that preparations for the Nissan UCI Mountain Bike World Cup 2009, which will be held in Bromont on the 31st July, and 1st and 2nd of August, are well underway.
For more information please visit: http://www.mondialduvelo.com/
[ August 8, 2009; ]
Location:
Mt. Washington, Comox, BC
Start/Finish:
Mt. Washington Alpine Lodge
Course Description:
ASCENT RACE - A 3km run up to the top of Mt. Washington (1588m!) with 505m of elevation gain, for an amazing view of the Comox Valley and Strathcona Park.
Check In:
9:30-10:45 am (please don’t be late)
Distance:
Ascent Course – 3 km
Race Starts:
11:00 am
Course Closes:
12:30 pm
Directions:
Mt. Washington Info
Registration:
FOUR EASY WAYS TO [...]
[ August 2, 2009 4:00 pm to August 7, 2009 4:00 pm. ] Name of Event: RAW Britain 2009
Date and Time of Event: 2-7 August 2009
Location: Scotland
Website: http://britain.runacrosstheworld.com
Details: RAW Britain 2009, the former “The Marathon of Britain”, takes the challenge to the Scottish Highlands. Compete through some of the most majestic, remote and stunningly beautiful landscape you could dare imagine. RAW Britain has been redesigned to create a [...]
[ August 8, 2009; 5:00 pm; ] 50mi, 100mi Ultra. For more information visit http://www.stormytrailrace.ca .
