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June 2011, Page 2

New 50mi & 33km Distances Added to Fat Dog 100

The Fat Dog 100 is coming back bigger and better this upcoming July. The second-year event will be adding two new race distances to its already loaded itinary: a 33 kilometer event which will start in Skagit Provincial Park, and a 50 mile event which will start at Cayuse Flats in Manning Park. Both events will [...]

Test of Metal Organizers Ready for Another Successful Year

(From TOM Headquarters) – Both riders and race organizers are gearing up for the final week-long sprint to the start line of the 16th annual North Shore Credit Union Test of Metal.
“It’s all coming together well,” said Test of Metal race director Cliff Miller. “All the Test Pilots have their responsibilities dialed, the volunteers are [...]

Jul 9 – Gran Fondo Highwood Pass – Canadian Rockies

[ July 9, 2011; ] The inaugural Gran Fondo Highwood Pass is to be held this July 9th. Covering 155 km from Longview to Stoney Nakoda, the Gran Fondo Highwood Pass will be a unique opportunity to ride over Canada’s highest paved road and through some of the most spectacular scenery in the country.

Registration is open and spots still remain. [...]

My Evolution as a Minimalist Runner

This guest post is contributed by Curb Ivanic, a self professed “running nerd”, strength and conditioning coach, and the creator of Core Running, a system which develops good running technique and form and which helps runners avoid injuries and improve their performance. You can find more about Curb on his website, his blog or on twitter as @curbivanic.
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Minimalist running shoes and barefoot [...]

Vancouver’s Popular Grouse Grind Trail Finally Open

(From News 1130 Sources) Vancouver’s uper-popular Grouse Grind trail has finally opened today after a long winter season.
Crews have been working on the trail for months, improving some eroded areas, drainage, and installing some better steps.
The improvements to the trail have resulted in 60 fewer steps but have also increased its length by 21 meters. Despite [...]

Paula Findlay’s Madrid Race Report

Canada’s very own Paula Findlay has won the first two events of the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series, her second win coming just this past weekend in Madrid. The Edmonton native has won the first event of the season in Sydney in April.
Findlay came out of the swim in first place and held [...]

Women Dominate the Men in the Q’s Victoria Track Series Meet #3

Victoria, BC – The Q’s Victoria Track Series third meet of 2011 saw just 4 races due to the popularity of the Vancouver Canucks Stanley Cup final game number 2. 2 of the 4 races were dominated by women. Outright wins were recorded in the 1500m distance by University of Victoria Vike, Riley McQueen and [...]

New Mount Robson Trail Marathon to Celebrate BC Parks 100 Birthday

Brace yourself. The Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association, in partnership with BC Parks and Mountain Equipment Coop, will host the Celebrate BC Parks 100 Years Mount Robson Race on September 10th, 2011.
The event will take place within Mount Robson Provincial Park, the second oldest park in British Columbia’s park system, and site of some of the highest peaks within the Canadian [...]

GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Launches 2011 Charity Pledge Program

(Victoria, BC – June 2, 2011). The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon 2011 Times Colonist Charity Pledge Program (CPP) was officially launched today. This is the sixth year that the highly successful program has been adopted by the Marathon and 22 charities will be participating this year. Since 2006, $612,000 has been raised by the combined charities. The 2011 GoodLife [...]