Photo by Jay Klassen via solanaleigh.com There were several great races this month, including the home-town favorite North Shore Knee Knackering Trail Race. And what a race it was this year! Not only was it the 25th Knee Knacker, but it came down to a sprint-finish with some very impressive times, and almost a new […]
A Week with the BC Bike Race by Teresa Edgar
Teresa on the bluff before the first Enduro stage in Cumberland, BC. Photo courtesy of Todd Weselake –Raven Eye Photo Last week I posted an interview with Kris Sneddon who won the Men’s open division of the recent BC Bike Race. This week I came across an awesome article that goes into great detail […]
Surfing in Tofino with Samba Days
As a Samba Days Sambassador, I recently had the chance to go to Tofino and do some surfing. I went with my friend Jeremy and to add a level of adventure to the trip, we decided to cycle instead of drive. While I commute to work by bike, I wouldn’t call myself a ‘cyclist’ and […]
Trail Running Run-Down: May 2013
Photo by Ruth and Dave in the Outdoor Vancouver Flickr Pool The trail running season kicked into high-gear in May with 8 races taking place, including the first in the 5 Peaks series, the ever-popular Iron Knee, and the brand new Buckin’ Hell. I was at 5 Peaks Golden Ears and Buckin’ Hell and they […]
Race Reports – 5 Peaks, Golden Ears & Buckin’ Hell
Last weekend, on May 11, the trail running season really kicked off with the first 5 Peaks event of the year; Golden Ears. I was really looking forward to putting on the trail shoes after finishing the Vancouver Marathon.
#RunVan Update – To BQ or Not to BQ
Last Sunday I was fortunate to get to the start line of the BMO Vancouver Marathon feeling healthy and ready to try and get a BQ (Boston Qualifier), by running a time of sub-3:05. My previous best marathon time was 3:16 at the 2012 Vancouver Marathon. My Dad was in town so I stayed at his hotel downtown with my son, and managed about 4 hours of interrupted, restless sleep. Having a 5 year old constantly kicking you in the face doesn’t help you sleep when you’re already feeling restless.
