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Victoria Marathon Race Report
Here’s a really interesting a blogpost from Barefoot Josh on the recent Victoria marathon. Josh, as the title of his blog suggests, believes in running barefoot. As he explains in an interview, ‘we...
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Santas take on the world!
It’s that time again! Christmas is just around the corner – only 30 shopping days to go – and Santas around the world are out there running for great causes! Santa Jogs, Dashes and Shuffles are an...
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Qualifying for Boston at the Seattle marathon – Sheryl Preston
Sheryl, ex national rowing team, now coaches full-time at UBC. She recently discovered the joys of jumping through mud puddles on our North Shore mountains when she took up trail running. Having...
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5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Trail Running
Trail running can be a great way to add variety to your workout routine, get away from cars and crowds of people, and see nature. If you’re considering adding a trail run to your calendar or taking...
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It’s All in the Hips – tips for runners
Foot strike, the darling of minimalism, is overrated. Good form starts with the pelvis and the glutes. Love this recent article by Jonathan Beverly in the Running Times. For years, we’ve all been...
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An epic marathon – Paris 2014
Sitting with my legs up on the couch, nursing a few tight ham and calf muscles, and glancing at that black toenail which is just about to fall off, all the good memories of an epic marathon come...
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Miwok 100km
With a good number of 50kms under her belt, Lisa signed up for the lottery for the Miwok 100km not really thinking she would get in. However, as luck would have it, she did and then the training...
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The Spirit of Chamonix
Gemma Carter reports from the Mont Blanc Marathon and Skyrunning World championships … I was star struck. Here I was standing in front of Kilian Jornet as he gestured to sign my hand for good luck for...
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Hardrock 100: local runner, Adam Campbell Survives Lightning to Take 3rd place
The same weekend that we were toughing it out at the Knee Knacker, the world’s top ultra runners were gathering in Colorado to take on a race which makes the KK look like a stroll in the park. The 100...
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Summercamp for adults .. TransRockies 2014!
If you’re like me and can’t ever imagine running 100 miles in one day but can sort of imagine running 120 miles over six days, then maybe the TransRockies is for you. Advertised as a ‘summercamp for...
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Gorge 100k to join the Montrail Ultra Cup in 2015
Oregon’s Gorge 100km (organized by Rainshadow Running) will join the prestigious Montrail Ultra Cup in 2015, a six-race series finishing with the Western States 100. The top two (2) female and top two...
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Team Canada takes 4th place in Rockyman Brazil
Local legend, Gary Robbins, was tasked with the idea of putting together a team for Canada for this year’s Rockyman Brazil, which was held in one of Brazil’s most iconic cities, Rio de Janeiro. This...
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What’s on your Santa list this Christmas?
Looking for the perfect gift for your training partner, wife, girlfriend? Or wondering what to put on your Santa list? Over the next couple of weeks, look out for posts on tips and suggestions for...
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Great gift ideas for runners – Recovery Sandals
This is the gift that every runner needs, but he doesn’t know he needs! PR Soles are recovery sandals made specifically for runners. How do they work? According to the website : The unique raised...
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Must-haves for trail runners – still shopping for Christmas?
Still looking for ideas for last minute presents for your favourite running buddies or partners? Now here are a couple of essential gifts which should appear in every runner’s Christmas stocking .. I...
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Boston 2015
I checked the Boston forecast for 10 days leading up to the race, hoping that it would change .. the weatherman never gets it right .. right? Right! On this occasion, it was spot on! April 20th,...
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Zion 50K- My first Ultra – by Jane Creed
Two weeks on and I am still feeling the buzz of completing my first ultra, the Zion 50K, so when Katie asked me to write a short blog post I figured it would be a great opportunity to reflect on why...
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The Craziest Ultras in the World
Here’s our pick of some of the craziest ultras in the world. Looking for the ultimate challenge? Check these out .. BadWater 135 – USA This extreme race covers 217km non-stop from Death Valley to Mt...
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Ironman Canada 2015
July 26th marked the 3rd Whistler Ironman Canada, and nature played a cruel trick on the 1900 or so participants. After almost taking the heat and sunshine for granted this hot summer, athletes woke...
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The Highs and Lows of Running .. a personal experience (Ian MacNairn)
The North Face ultrarunner, Ian MacNairn trained for six months to prepare for the 2015 Canadian National 100 Mile Championship at the Sinister 7 Ultramarathon. On race day he felt mentally and...
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