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January 2012, Page 2

Orcas Island 50k Race Reports

Below are some race reports from the Orcas Island 50k trail ultra, held last weekend in Washington State:

Jen Segger -  I had forgotten how beautiful the Orcas trail network was and I HIGHLY recommend you get there and check it out. Miles of sweet, smooth, buttery single track and phenomenal views of the San Juan Islands [...]

FEAT Canada Returns With 9 All-New Adventure Speakers This Weekend

Fascinating Expedition & Adventure Talks (FEAT), Canada has invited nine local speakers from a range of adventure disciplines to talk on February 12, 2012 about their recent accomplishments and expeditions. FEAT employs a fast-paced, pecha kucha-style presentation format where each speaker has only seven minutes (no more, no less) to tell their story. Far removed [...]

2012 Pacific Road Runners “First Half” Half Marathon Race Preview

The 23rd “First Half” Half Marathon in Vancouver on February 12th, which additionally hosts the 2012 BC Half Marathon Championship and is the third race in the 2012 Timex BC Road Race Series, has attracted another very competitive field, featuring many of Western Canada’s top runners. Starting and finishing at the Roundhouse Community Centre, the [...]

Introducing Trail Running Canada’s Inaugural Digital Magazine

Trail Running Canada, a growing resource website for trail and ultra running in Canada, has just released its inaugural digital magazine. The digital magazine consists of both new content as well as some edited web content.
Download PDF: Trail Runner Winter 2012 Volume 1 (8MB)

Mar 11 – UBC Triathlon-Duathlon

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Event date: March 11, 2012

Website: http://rec.ubc.ca/events/triathlon/

As one of the first races of the year, this scenic race is excellent for beginners and veterans alike. We offer Olympic, Sprint, and Short distances (as well as a Duathlon) and feature an indoor pool start.

New this year is a free workshop series that covers topics such as nutrition, [...]

Feb 18 – Yeti Snowshoe Race (Whistler Athletic Park)

[ February 18, 2012; 11:00 am; ] All participants will go out on Black Tusk Explorer. If leaving from the Lodge stay left on this trial. When you come back towards start/finish area you go up and over “Top Of The World”. From there you will connect to “Wetland Wanderer” which will loop you back to the start line. For training purposes [...]

Feb 5 – Cedar 12K

[ February 5, 2012; 11:00 am; ] For more information visit http://vira.bc.ca/default.aspx?PageID=1002