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Three thousand athletes are currently milling around Penticton this week, intent on tapering, and carbo-loading in preparation for one of the most gruelling events in the world, which will take place this Sunday, August 26th. Almost all of them signed up for the Subaru Ironman Canada a year in advance (places [...]
Born and raised in Canmore, Alberta, Rosanna Crawford was cross-country skiing by the time she was walking. At 10 she started doing biathlons and fell in love with the sport, fascinated by the combination of shooting and skiing. At 14, Rosanna was competing in national championships and at 16 she was on the national team. [...]
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[ August 18, 2012; ] The Spartan Race is a fun, obstacle run which tests strength and endurance. The race combines a 5km run with obstacles such as a mud crawl, wall jumps, balance beams, fire jumps and javelin throwing. The course will challenge athletes and push them to their limits.
For more information:
canwestmarketing@spartanrace.com
www.spartanrace.com
[ August 18, 2012 to August 19, 2012. ] For more information visit http://www.mountainmadness.ca/fatdog.php#six
Race Details
When:
Saturday August 18 to Sunday August 19, 2012
Why:
Stunning alpine views, meadows of wild flowers, good mix of technical and non-technical trails, point to point, challenging profile, sumptuous aid stations, great organization, enthusiastic volunteers, and a lake at the end for soaking. SERIOUSLY SCENIC.
Distances:
120 miles, 70 mile, 50 mile, 30 mile (new), 18 mile and 6 relay [...]
[ August 11, 2012; ] event information
date: Saturday, August 11th, 2012
start location: Vancouver Convention Centre
finish location: Vancouver Convention Centre (what can we say, we love this place!)
entry fee: $128 CAD, taxes included
For more information visit http://www.seawheeze.com/
[ August 12, 2012; ] For more information visit http://www.dirtyfeet.ca/
[ August 11, 2012; ] This is the evolution of the Stormy trail running legacy. It’s a new take on an old classic with over 50% of the course on trails that have never been used in an ultra before. We’ve been huge fans and advocates of the historic Stormy trail race since its inception ten full years ago, yet [...]
[ August 12, 2012; ] Go to www.triseries.ca for more information.
[ August 18, 2012; ] http://testofmetal.com/pages/jabr.php
