Many thanks to Tom for this….

This is the first year that 5 Peaks and Salomon have offered a series of clinics. Salomon Flight Crew clinics, “run” by Tom Craik and Duncan Coo, have been designed specifically for the first three races of the 2010 5 Peaks Trail Race Series. Specifically, those races are at Golden Ears on April 24th, Simon Fraser University on June 12th, and Mount Seymour on July 24th.

Each race is associated with a five session module which occurs over the preceding weeks for each race. Each module includes:

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Registration for 2010 5 Peaks trail running series is now open. There are 7 races scheduled this year in British Columbia:

• Apr 24 – Golden Ears
• Jun 12 – Simon Fraser University
• Jul 10 – Sun Peaks Resort
• Jul 24 – Mount Seymour
• Aug 14 – Location TBA
• Aug 24 – Whistler Blackcomb
• Sep 25 – Buntzen Lake

Registration for all events is now open and early bird rate will remain in effect until April 1st. To register visit www.5peaks.com.

A number of running retreats are being offered this year throughout BC. All are great options for runners looking to take the next step. Check these out…

Strength
 &
 Technique
 Running
 Camp

• When: February 5 to 7
• Location: Victoria
• Organizer/Coachs: Noa Deutsch & Scott Simpson
• Cost: $250
• Features: Personal video analysis (including CD and Dartfish analysis), 4 coached running sessions, 1 strength & conditioning session, 3 education workshops and more
• For more information click here

Tofino Running Retreat

• When: February 26 to 27
• Location: Middle Beach Lodge, Tofino
• Organizer/Coaches: Frontrunners
• Cost: $375 incl. GST (Single Occupancy) and $325 incl. GST (Double Occupancy)
• Features: 2 nights accomodations at Middle Beach Lodge, all meals, 3 guided runs, 1 core/stretching class, 3hr surf lesson or spa treatment/gallery tour, technical run session, t-shirt and $40 gift bag
• For more information registration is available at Frontrunners in Langford (250) 391-7373 or online at www.raceonline.ca

Endurance Trail & Mountain Running Camp with Ray Zahab & Jen Segger

• When: July 15th to 18th
• Location: Garibaldi Executive Suites, Squamish
• Organizers/Coaches: Ray Zahab & Jen Segger
• Cost: varys from $850 to $1400 per person
• Features: 3 nights of accommodations, 4 days of run coaching, 4 days of sport specific strength training, core development and classes and a take home goody bag
• For more information click here.

This relaxed and fun winter race is happening this weekend on the North Shore. Organized by Mountain Madness, the 12, 19 & 24 kilometer trail run meanders through the trails of the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve and includes both technical and non-technical trails and some steep descents. Although it’s too late to register by mail or online, it is possible to sign up 30 minutes before your race start time. For more information visit http://www.mountainmadness.ca/phantom.php.

From Sarah Sead’s Race Report – “The rain didn’t scare 169 racers and 50 volunteers away from the 5th annual Perseverance Trail Run in Cumberland on Sunday.”

Results now posted here for both 3K and 10K distances. .

SUN-25 – Hallow’s Eve 1/2 Marathon and 10KM – North Vancouver – From the start at the base of Lynn Creek, you’ll be challenged with some of the most gruesome trails that Vancouver’s North Shore has to offer. But remember, your suffering will not be in vain: you be helping to raise funds for the North Shore Special Olympics! Click here for more information.

SUN-25 – Perseverance Trail Run – Cumberland – Be prepared for pristine single track, winding cross-country trails and twisting forest paths.  You can be sure there will be a few ups and downs in this years race. Click here for more information.