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marker, my sister turned to me with a look like I wouldn’t make it home from this little adventure I dragged her on. I reminded her to breathe and to take smaller steps weaving from one side of the path to the other. It may be a jedi-mind-trick but it is the only way I climb the grind with speed and without pain or stopping. Around the time we reached the halfway marker it would be just our luck (or

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hustle and grind. When I'm drinking too many beers or packing away too many sweets over a weekend, I’ll force myself to work that much harder the following week. It's important to always be thinking about the next goal, even if it’s as short term as looking forward to the feeling after 30-minute workout or a quick 5 km run. When you’re really not feeling into it after a long day at work think back to

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sleep called 'dormancy'. They do not eat or drink until they emerge again in the spring. Extra fat is accumulated in the autumn to maintain them over the 3-5 month hibernation period. By spring they may have lost 30 per cent of their body weight. Hibernating bears will awaken and move around during the winter months, unlike other hibernating animals that cannot easily be roused.The Refuge for

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remain calm and to remember that crossing the finish line is a goal in and of itself. While I completely agree that it is certainly a feat to drag your body along the pavement for 21.1 kilometers. My goal is simple: To better myself.  The week before a race I like to keep things mellow with short comfortable runs. Here’s a quick series if you yourself need a little weekly structure: Monday

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voluntarily walk up to the mountain summit. Back then the only "grind" we knew of was the sort that we put in our electric coffee percolators. Very competent engineers had given Vancouver a first-rate cable car ride up the face of a local ski hill. Why would anyone consider another means of scaling Grouse Mountain? On warm summer evenings, adorned in polyester leisure suits, floor length dresses and

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conservation and preservation of flora and fauna at risk”, explains Grouse Mountain Veterinarian and Refuge Director, Dr. Ken Macquisten.“ Art can have powerful emotional impact, and this Festival's setting on the Mountain will enhance the inspirational messages of the artist’s work. Guests will get to meet our live wildlife ambassador Tyto, the barn owl, and will be similarly moved by his close presence

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a period of extended sleep called 'dormancy'. They do not eat or drink until they emerge again in the Spring. Extra fat is accumulated in the autumn to maintain them over the 3-5 month hibernation period. By Spring they may have lost 30% of their body weight. Hibernating bears will awaken and move around during the winter months, unlike other hibernating animals that cannot easily be roused

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Mountain. “All our summer activities will be fully operational and we are pleased that this June we can appeal to both snow and sun loving alpine enthusiasts”.  Skiing and riding will commence this Friday, June 3, from 2pm to 8pm, followed by 9am until the puck drops at 5pm on Saturday. The same hours of operation (9am to 5pm) will also apply on Sunday. The Screaming Eagle chairlift will be open to

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months. Me and my buddies faithfully would race home from work on most week days, throw our gear into the truck and drive up to Grouse. Every part of those nights were meaningful and memorable to me. Sometimes we would load pasta into tupperware containers and throw them in a backpack and eat at the top of a run overlooking our beautiful city. We were always taking it in. From the sunset to the city

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to reference local and sustainable ingredients. With such an impressive variety of fresh and delicious sources of food right here in our own backyard, the possibilities are endless! Your Chance to Win! The names of all recipe contest participants will be entered into a draw for an unparalleled dining experience for two at The Observatory. The winner of the contest will receive complimentary dinner

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