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My First Ultra - Dirty Duo 50k
After finishing the Dirty Duo 50k, I was inspired to read a little bit more about the great wide world of Ultra running I had just become a part of. It was during this search that I found many articles...
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From One FatDog to Another: Preparing for FatDog 2014
Tim and Chris, both previous finishers, discuss this year's FatDog 120 mile trail race, and provide insight into their training and preparations for the race, as well as a detailed description of the...
View ArticleRED FAM: A Perfectly Foolish Thing to Start on April 1st
Run Every Day For A Month, or RED FAM, has been going around the running community for some time now, and has been something I've largely ignored (possibly due to the fact I couldn't figure out what...
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Recommended Read - Relentless Forward Progress
Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons by Bryon Powell is a great read for both beginners who are just plain bored of marathons, and those looking for tips and tricks to help...
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Pacific Spirt Park Pocket Trail Map
When I first started running in Pacific Spirit Park I had no idea where I was going! That's why I made a pocket trail map so I wouldn't get lost. I still got lost once after that, but only because I...
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RED FAM - Still Streaking
We're half way through April and I'm still going strong. The RED FAM (run every day for a month) streak is now at 15 days, for a total of 112 miles. I had started off April with a slow week, but I'm...
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A Weekend of Running in the Okanagan
Anytime we go back to the Okanagan to visit family we try and get in a good run or hike. This weekend we were lucky enough to do both!Jenna approaching the KVR Trail tunnelSaturday, Jenna and I ran...
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Wanting to Run Barefoot? Here's how! - Phase 1
Barefoot and minimalist running have been suggested to be better on the body and induce less injuries, but that's not the only reason to go away from traditional running. Running either barefoot or in...
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Wanting to Run Barefoot? Here's how! - Phase 2
This is a continuation from Phase 1, please take the time to read it before jumping into this post!Your Next StepsYou've done your reading and your pre-strengthening exercises and you're ready to take...
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Wanting to Run Barefoot? Here's how! - Phase 3
Phase 3 of this minimalist running guide builds off of Phases 1 and 2 and should only be read after reading the previous posts.The Final Steps to Minimalism Phase 3 starts at the 'Zero Heel...
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RED FAMished
That was one tough month! Although it started out slow, it really ended with a bang. And I did manage to hit my goal of 250 miles for the month, though that wasn't without some difficulty as I had to...
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North Shore Enduro 2014 Edition
After a glorious sunny week in Vancouver with temperatures in the mid-20s, we were excited to take on the North Shore Enduro for the first time.The weekend forecast, of course, was for rain! They don't...
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24 in the Forest Trail Race
It's settled; the 24 in the Forest Trail Race at UBC on July 5th 2014 now has a course! We decided on a 5.18 mile (8.33km) loop all on trails through the south-eastern part of Pacific Spirit Park. This...
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2 months of Running (and other busy-ness)
If you're reading this you probably noticed that we haven't posted in almost 2 months, and there is a reason for that... We've just been too busy running!Over the past 2 months, we've done some really...
View ArticleMore Advice for the Fat Dog 120 Trail Race
I received an email from a fellow on the east coast asking about FatDog, here's his questions (in blue) and my response - hopefully you'll find some helpful advice in it.1. How would you describe the...
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Fat Dog 120 Race Course GPX and Profile
The following links are to gpx files of the Fat Dog 120 race course. I found them super helpful last year using my Sunnto Ambit2 when I wanted to double check that I was on the right course, especially...
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The last big hill climbed before FatDog!
This past weekend we headed back out to Manning Park to see the final 13 miles of the FatDog race course. We started Saturday morning with the goal of heading from our campsite at lightning lakes up...
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FatDog120 Course Maps
These maps of the FatDog race course may be of some help during the race. I've included aid stations etc so you know what to expect at each location. Some portions of the course (Leg 2 specifically)...
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A Fat Dog's Tale
It's Saturday August 16th at 4:45 in the morning. I wake up to my alarm blasting beside my head, hit the snooze button and snuggle back into my sleeping bag. Ten minutes later my alarm goes off again,...
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Will do laps of Grouse Grind for charity!
I don't ask for much, in fact I hardly ever ask for anything at all.But this time I'm asking you - no I'm begging you to help me help the Golder Trust for Orphans.It's simple really.You donate money...
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