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News and upcoming events

Volunteers needed for the Calgary Half Ironman  

Posted by Pete McBreen Tue, 08 May 2012 02:29:34 GMT

Despite the name, this event starts in Ghost Lake near Cochrane on 29th July, start time has been pushed back an hour to 7:00 a.m. The swim start/T1 venue at Cottage Club on the east side of Ghost reservoir. Over 600 Volunteers are needed so sign up if you can.

Fun finish to a 5,000m track race  

Posted by Pete McBreen Wed, 02 May 2012 01:35:07 GMT

Payton Jordan invitational in the US, video of complete race from Flotrack. The amusing finish starts about 10 minutes in, but it is interesting to see how the runners position themselves during the first part of the race to set themselves up for the last 1K.

Policeman's Half Photos posted  

Posted by Pete McBreen Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:47:48 GMT

Photos are in the usual place on the Photos page, Many thanks to Gerry for posting these to Flickr.

5x5 Series is back again in 2012 ...  

Posted by Pete McBreen Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:19:56 GMT

5 races of 5kms along the pathways of Riverview.

Points will be accumulated and prizes will be given to the top point earners.

  • When: Wednesdays May 9, 16, 23, 30 & June 6
  • 7pm registration 715pm start time Rain or Shine
  • Meet: Parking lot of Off-leash Dog Park at end of River Avenue!
  • Cost: $5 per race.
  • 3 age groups – U19, 20-39 & 40 plus.
  • Male/Female divisions

For more details check out www.lifestylesfitness.biz or call Lifestyles Fitness at (403) 851-0934

Run for the Cause  

Posted by Pete McBreen Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:09:15 GMT

The 17th annual race will be held September 9, 2012. Proceeds from the race will go towards CAUSE Canada’s Women’s Integral Empowerment Programs based in West Africa, Guatamala and Sierra Leone. More information available at www.cause.ca/halfmarathon. The race fills up quickly, as there are only 2000 entries allowed due to restrictions by the town of Canmore.

CBC The Perfect Runner program  

Posted by Pete McBreen Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:46:55 GMT

Video of The Perfect Runner is now available online for everyone who did not see it live.

Beginner's Run To Footstock 2012 Started  

Posted by Pete McBreen Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:57:50 GMT

Details now available for the Run To Footstock 2012 running clinic.

Time to get prepared for a summer of running… Running in the Summer

GranFondo Banff -- 142k cycle ride  

Posted by Pete McBreen Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:18:50 GMT

Mark the date, 25-August GranFondo Banff, registration opens 15-March

Photos from the Bragg Creek Ski Day  

Posted by Pete McBreen Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:14:48 GMT

Not much to say about this, just here are the piccies.

skiing with dogs On the trail with dogs Bar-b-que The after party.

Interesting documentary on running in Kenya  

Posted by Pete McBreen Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:57:07 GMT

a 55 minute documentary on running in iten, finishes with David Rudisha the 800m record holder and world champion from 2011.