Don’t become a cube potato: Get out of your chair and get healthy
Article Post: IT World.com
Gadgets, apps, and sneaky tricks for a healthy lifestyle
Gadgets can also help incite (literally) healthy rivalry among formerly sedentary co-workers. “Investing in an inexpensive pedometer to track the number of steps you take in your workday and challenging your department or company makes for a great competition,” says Keri Cawthorne, owner of Iron Mountain Movement. “Employees taking in the challenge would have to find creative ways to add exercise to their day, encouraging them to take the stairs, take the long way around if they were on an interoffice errand, or getting out and about at lunch.” And if you don’t want to shell out for another doodad to carry around, you can always download one of the many available iPhone pedometer apps. read entire article
By Josh Fruhlinge
Jogging Into The New Year
Article Post: North State Parent.com
A few months ago, I headed down the street at a slow jog for the first time. I made it exactly three mailboxes before I was puffing so hard that I thought my lungs were going to explode. After I caught my breath, I tried again and ran two more mailboxes. Each day, I found myself running a little further and noticed that my body was quickly toning up.
If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to start an exercise program or increase your current routine, consider starting to run in 2010. “The health benefits include stress relief, better sleep patterns, better self esteem and self-confidence and weight loss,” says Keri Cawthorne, Registered Supervisor of Fitness and owner of Iron Mountain Movement, in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Running does not require a lot of equipment, can be done anywhere, and provides an efficient workout for the time spent. read more
By Jennifer Gregory
7 recession-friendly ways to stay fit
Article Post: Best Health Magazine.ca
Budget a little tight? Don’t sacrifice your health for the bottom line. Here are 7 low-cost ways to stay in shape
Could the recession have a negative effect on your bottom (line)?
With families looking to shrink their household budgets, discretionary expenses like gym memberships, fitness classes and new equipment may not survive the first round of layoffs. But here’s the good news: with a bit of strategizing, you can put your spending on a diet—without having to sacrifice your personal health. Here are seven recession-friendly ways to maintain—or even improve!—your fitness. read more
By Yuki Hayashi
5 Peaks Series: Buntzen Lake Race Recap
Article post: Trailrunner.ca
Buntzen Lake – Saturday September 19th, 2009
It was a wet start for the last race of the BC 5 Peaks Trail Running Series season at Buntzen Lake last weekend. By the time the 474 racers crossed the start line, the weather began to clear to make way for a fantastic day of racing. The season finale featured three distances, Sport, Enurdo and the ½ Marathon.
The Sport route took an undulating 11km loop around Bunten Lake. Martin Fitchie of Glasgow, GB finished first for the men with a time of 48:20. Setting a new course record of 52:51 for the females was Jessalyn O’Donnel of Victoria. The previous course record of 53:51 was set in 2008 by Coquitlam’s Cindy Gilles. read more
How to run a marathon: race day tips from marathoners
Article post: Examiner.com
The 26.2 mile, New York City Marathon is on November 1. With a prize money in excess of $600,000 it is no wonder that it draws more than 100,000 applicants. However, the substantial prize money may not be the primary impetus for everyone participating in the annual New York City Marathon.
Crossing the New York City Marathon finish line is undeniably one of the greatest achievements for a runner and in order to achieve this goal, you must train. read more
“Saturday Morning Run” YouTube Video
Check out “Saturday Morning Run” YouTube video. The footage was captured from our last group trail run of the Summer at Hayward Lake in Mission.
Steep, scenic course the setting for 5 Peaks race
Steep, scenic course the setting for 5 Peaks race
posted: August 19,2009
Whistler – Whistler is a can’t-miss destination of the season for the 5 Peaks Trail Running Series, the popular string of events that encourages runners of all ages and abilities to get out there and hit the trails.
The B.C. chapter of the national race series is storming back to Whistler on Saturday (Aug. 22), when organizers expect about 600 runners will test themselves against the beautiful but challenging alpine course set at the top of Whistler Mountain.
Amid a coastal B.C. leg that has included races in stunning locations such as Simon Fraser University (SFU) and Mount Seymour, the Whistler event is being billed as an epic run, the “best of the season so far,” Keri Cawthorne, B.C. race director for 5 Peaks Adventures, said last week. read more
5 Peaks Series: Whistler Race Recap
Article post: Trail Runner.ca
Whistler Mountain – Saturday August 22nd, 2009
519 racers crossed the start line of the fourth race of the 5 Peaks BC Trail Running Series on Whistler Mountain last weekend.
Starting at an impressive 1860 metres the runners tackled the most challenging terrain to date in Whistler’s upper alpine. Steep climbs, technical trails, craggy descents and world-class scenery, what more could you ask for? read more
5 Peaks Series: Mount Seymour Race Recap
Article Post: Trail Runner.ca
Mount Seymour – Saturday July 25th, 2009
The record high Vancouver temperatures did not stop 465 racers from crossing the start line of the 3rd race of the BC series.
A combination of single track, technical hiking trails, alpine ski runs and some of the most picturesque scenery, made up the Scotiabank Children’s Challenge courses, 6.4km sport course and the new 11.7km Enduro course. Racers were also given additional course challenges, an MEC hydration pack was awarded for the most unique piece of garbage found along the course, and MEC jackets were awarded for the “Swim to Win” contest at Mystery Lake. read more
CMH Magazine – Marathon Prep
CMH’s health advisor taps into her expert network, providing 60 insightful training tips. read more