A Race Report from Canada’s Largest Open Water Swim: Kelowna’s Across the Lake Swim
The following report is comes courtesy of Trainharder’s official interior reporter Dirk “IKE” Handke. Thanks again as aways Dirk! ========== What is the ACROSS THE LAKE SWIM all about ? 2010 was the 62nd year of this longest continuously running open water swim event in BC, which got started 1949 as part of the KELOWNA REGATTA. With 450 registered swimmers,... Read More
Victoria Track Series – Tarrant, Phillips take Canadian Records
VICTORIA, BC – Maurice Tarrant of Victoria and Herb Phillips from Vancouver competed in the 5th meet of the 2010 Q’s Victoria Track Series each racing the mile. Both broke the Canadian record. Tarrant ran a time of 7:14.7, bettering the 80 – 89 record of 7:16.9. Phillips ran 5:48.6 for the Canadian 70 – 79 age-group record. Read More Read More
The Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run – A Race Report from BC UltraRunner Gary Robbins
By Gary Robbins I wasn’t supposed to be on the starting line of Western States 2010, yet I knew months in advance that I’d somehow find myself there. I am a stern believer in fate, destiny, and serendipitous moments, almost to a flaw really. I could tell you stories of how I ended in in New Zealand for New Years Millennium based upon a case of strawberries, or how I... Read More
Test of Metal and Pendrel Give Back to the Kids
[From the Test of Metal website] SQUAMISH—Test of Metal Inc. and 2010 women’s champion, Catharine Pendrel, have teamed up to help some of Squamish’s up-and-coming mountain bikers in their efforts to get to the Mountain Bike National Championships in Canmore, Alberta on July 17-18. Read More Read More
Greenwood smashes Knee Knacker Women’s Course Record and newcomer Campbell takes Men’s title
West Vancouver, British Columbia – Saturday, July 10th marked the twenty-second annual running of the Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run (a.k.a. “Knee Knacker”). Good weather greeted the runners and volunteers on this occasion with clear skies in the morning and warm temperatures throughout the day. Course conditions were excellent, with minimal snow in the high country... Read More
GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Registration Numbers up 24% as Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaches
Registration numbers for the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon are up by 24% compared to this time last year. To date over 5,500 registrations have been received for all four events – the Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K Road Race and the Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon – 1,100 more than 2009. With the ‘early bird’ deadline just two days away – on July 15 – this number... Read More
Cummins Shines at Victoria International Track Classic
© Copyright – 2010 – Christopher Kelsall Even though Diane Cummins’s 800m performance at the Victoria International Track Classic was electric, no one can blame her for being a little conflicted. Cummins won the 800m event, a race she chose to compete in despite her concentrating on the 1500m distance. Not only did she win but she also ran the fastest time in Canada... Read More
2010 Knee Knacker Press Release
For Immediate Release West Vancouver, British Columbia – The second Saturday of July is coming up, and that can only mean one thing for a growing number of enthusiastic long-distance trail runners – time for the Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run (the “Knee Knacker”). The race traverses the trails of West and North Vancouver, and the twenty-second edition takes place... Read More
Bust a Gut at Mt. Douglas this Weekend
The Gutbuster Trail Running Series returns to Victoria this Sunday morning with both 6km and 11km courses laid out at Mt Douglas Park. Both races begin at 10am with registration open on site until half an hour before the race start. If you are registered already for the event or are still considering doing so we recommend you visit the Running, Rocks and Rock blog for a comprehensive... Read More
New Mark’s Daily Apple iPhone App
Mark’s Daily Apple, the popular forum and blog dedicated to exploring the Primal Blueprint, now has its own iPhone application. The app contains Mark’s Daily Apple blog posts, YouTube videos, Twitter tweets and a geo-tagged “ChatWall” feature which allows users to communicate with other users in their area. Read More Read More
A Collection of Race Reports from the Past Few Weeks
Following is a listing of recent race reports from a number of different events around BC: Read More Read More
5 Peaks/CFA Run Leader Opportunity
From Club Fat Ass – On July 11, 5 Peaks and Club Fat Ass will continue their tradition to offer 5 Peaks course orientation runs for the 5 Peaks Seymour race held later in July. We need 1 or 2 more leaders for next weekend and I’m writing to ask if you are interested. The perks, for each orientation run led, include a free entry to both a) one 5 Peaks race of your... Read More
2010 Scorched Sole Ultra Race Report, Results & Lots of Photos!
Written by Dirk “IKE” Handke special to Trainharder.com - What is the SCORCHED SOLE 50M 50K 25K Ultra / Trail Run? 2010 was the 5th year of this event, being held every year at the MYRA-BELLEVUE Provincial Park, just above the Mission area of Kelowna, BC. Like every year, the event was organized by Shirlee Ross, Dan Crockett, Tammy Craig and a bunch of dedicated... Read More
Harry Jerome Track Classic July 5th in Vancouver
From the Vancouver Province - You look at the list of meet record holders for Monday night’s Harry Jerome International track classic and it reads like a Who’s Who in the sport. Read More Read More
Happy Canada Day!
The trainharder team is taking a few days off and will be back at July 5th. Until then enjoy the weekend! Read More
It’s just wrong to be on a Mountain bike for 174 km! A TransPortugal 2010 Photo Essay
The Trans-Portugal is an epic 9 day, 1150 kilometer mountain bike stage race through the countryside of Portugal. It is a unique event in that riders are on their own: no aid stations or course markings, the only aid comes from a handlebar-mounted GPS device which guides racers along a pre-determined course each day. Stages range is distance between 95-162 kilometers with a total... Read More
Man Breaks Record, Climbs Grind 14 Times in 1 Day
From the Georgia Straight – written by Charlie Smith ============== Vancouver real-estate agent Sebastian Albrecht has accomplished something never done by another human being. He climbed the legendary Grouse Grind a record 14 times in a single day on June 28, raising several thousand dollars for local women’s shelters. Read More Read More
Victoria Track Series Meet Number 4 Report
Weather is one of the most talked about subjects in this city, wind, rain, heat and wind again. Saturday June 26th was another windy night at the Jack Wallace Memorial Track at Oak Bay High School. Despite the coolness, there was a decent-sized crowd gathered on the infield as well many people on or around the bleachers, add to that athletes and volunteers and we have atmosphere.... Read More
The Yaletown Grand Prix is Coming to Town July 1st
www.yaletowngrandprix.com Top Pros to Compete in 2010 Union Securities Yaletown Grand Prix European-based Canadians Svein Tuft and Christian Meier Coming to Yaletown The Union Securities Yaletown Grand Prix is pleased to announce that two of Canada’s top pro riders, Svein Tuft and Christian Meier, will be coming home to compete against the best of BC this July 1st in Vancouver’s... Read More
BC Woman Wins Legendary Western States 100 Miler
For the first time ever a Canadian woman, specifically a woman from Vernon, British Columbia, has won the 100-mile Western States Endurance Run. Tracy Garneau, who is 41 years of age won the event in 19 hours 1 minute and 55 seconds, beating out a very competitive women’s field. Read More Read More
