The first registration deadline for the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon is just days away – on May 15. The 34th annual running of the Marathon takes place on Sunday, October 13. In addition to the Marathon there is a Half Marathon, 8K Road Race and the Thrifty Foods Kids Run.
All four races are capped: the [...]
Exciting news for trail running enthusiasts – Mountain Madness has taken over the Run the North Shore Series…
When the respective first and second place finishers of the 2012 BMO Vancouver Marathon spoke of competition Friday – at a lead-up event to 2013 edition of the Sunday race – they spoke of rivalries.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada’s Team In Training program is proudly celebrating its 25th Anniversary. It began in 1988 when Bruce Cleland assembled a team for the New York City Marathon to raise money in honour of his 3 year-old daughter, Georgia, who was going through treatment for leukemia. That year, 38 runners [...]
Great blog post from Authority Nutrition busting many of the myths we’ve been told about mainstream foods and on whether they are harmful or good for us. Are low fat foods the way to go? Which fats are good and which are bad, should we be eating lots of small meals throughout the day? Are [...]
Standing at the start line waiting for the start of the 25km Dirty Duo last Saturday, a thought crossed my mind ‘How the heck did I get here?’
Having been a road runner, a cyclist, and a sporadic triathlete for the last 13 years since arriving in Canada, I was about to experience my first ever trail [...]
Spartan Race, recognized as the world’s leading obstacle racing event, will return to the Lower Mainland on June 1st, at a new location, Mount Seymour. The Spartan Race is the fastest growing obstacle race in North America, and more than 500,000 participants are expected to race in over 60 Spartan races held across the Americas, [...]
Tabata intervals are being incorporated into fitness workouts around the world and everyone’s talking about them. However, is Tabata the magic solution for losing weight and getting fit?
For those of you who haven’t experienced a Tabata interval training program, it’s a four-minute interval workout consisting of 8 sets of alternating 20 seconds of high intensity [...]
The Snowshoe Grind is a great way to keep up your cardio this winter – and on Feb 9th you can go head-to-head with the fittest snow runners in Vancouver in the Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run! Great opportunity to test your fitness and then enjoy an apres-snowshoe beer at Altitudes Bistro.
Here’s more info on the [...]
Amy Golumbia, nutritionist and owner of JumpStart Nutrition Clinics, mother of twin girls and competitive trail runner started trail running in her home town of Canmore, Alberta in the Rocky Mountains. Some of her first races were 5Peaks events at the Canmore Nordic Centre and the Delta in Kananaskis Country. She has competed internationally for [...]
The Parade of Athletes starts at 6.45pm January 30th, and makes its way to Village Square for the Opening Ceremony.
Come and cheer on the Canadian team as they compete against the world’s best luge athletes. More than 150 athletes from 23 countries will be participating in men’s and women’s singles, doubles and team relay races [...]
(Victoria, BC – January 16, 2013). As the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon prepares to celebrate its 34th Annual event on Sunday October 13, 2013, we are pleased to announce that online registration is now open. There are four events to choose from: the Marathon (42.2km), Half Marathon (21.1km), 8K Road Race or the Thrifty Foods [...]
Gift #8 – Icebreaker long-sleeved sports top
All the way from New Zealand, Merino Wool is perfect for outdoor sports; running, snowshoeing, cycling. Merino is the perfect combination of traditional wool, synthetics and cotton which makes for a soft, non-itchy sports top which keeps you warm in the cold and cool in the heat, wicks away moisture [...]
This is our favourite gift #7 for athletes this Christmas. Essentially these are exactly the types of items we would want to find under our tree.
Stay tuned for more gift ideas
Gift Idea #7– MEC Coloured Turtle LED Lights
If there’s one gift that everyone should have, this is it. MEC’s Turtle LED Lights are perfect for walkers, bikers, runners, [...]
Gift Idea #5 – Foam Roller
Foam rollers are the ultimate athlete’s friend. They help relieve tight muscles and soothe aches and pains. They have also been known to help athletes overcome a number of nagging injuries such as IT Band Syndrome and Achilles Tendonitis. Best of all they’re affordable and can be found in almost [...]
This Christmas gift could save your life! Do you ever go out running, cycling or skiing by yourself? In an emergency, if you are unable to speak for yourself, the ID speaks for you! This could help speed up your treatment – and avoid being misdiagnosed or given the wrong treatment.
According to the Universal Medical ID website [...]
Gift Idea #2 – Garmin Forerunner 310XT
Garmin GPS watches rule .. and now you can take this one to the pool or the lake and track your swim. Great news for triathletes out there! The simple and easy to use device can track your speed, distance, calories, elevation and heart rate during both runs, bikes and now [...]
What’s on your Christmas wish list this year? Here are a few of our favourite things:
Love the Salomon Lab hydration pack for the longer trail runs:
Great fit - fully adjustable so that it really hugs the body
No waistband – twin link fastening system across the chest – feels like a vest, not a pack
Low profile – [...]
The Knee Knackerer is a classic trail run, and a ‘must do’ for any serious or wannabe ultra runner. The gruelling 30 mile course stretches from Horseshoe Bay all the way to Deep Cove, starting and finishing close to sea level with a high point of 1200 metres at Black Mountain. The highlights are the magnificent [...]
The news you’ve been waiting for – Sugoi has just announced their warehouse sale on Nove 23-25 at their Burnaby warehouse. Great opportunity to get some new sportswear!
