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, Seek the Peak challenges participants to take on the strenuous course alone or as part of a relay team. With every step, valuable funds are raised for the BC Cancer Foundation’s lifesaving work in the fight against breast cancer. With a record-setting time of 1:22:21, this year’s Seek the Peak title goes to Benoit Gignac with the lead female, Rebecca Sheffield not far behind at 1:36:01. Beating

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day. It is a challenge, but having your water bottle ready is step #1. Warm-up Exercises:1. Leg swings (forward and back):  2 sets of 30, each leg. Start low and work your way to higher kicks as you approach rep 30 Keep your stomach muscles engaged and do not let your lower back arch (extend)The movement should feel like it is coming from your hips not your back 2. Reverse lunge with knee drive: 3

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Are You Ready to Step Up for BC's Sick Kids? If you’re a regular Grouse Grinder, you’re already committed to your own heart health. How about stepping up your commitment and raising funds for the new Cardiology unit at BC Children’s Hospital? Now in its fourth year, the Grind For Kids campaign has raised over $450,000 for BC’s sick kids. Grinders sign up and ask friends, family and co-workers to

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age from 15 to 72 and included those just out for a leisurely stroll to elite runners. Everyone was in great spirits and the atmosphere was incredibly fun and friendly with huge cheers for every racer crossing the finish line. The 2013 Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run saw some unprecedented athletic performances with 2012 winner Shaun Stephens-Whale back again to better his time. He did so effortlessly

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Grouse Mountain to open additional terrain Tuesday morning The Cut to open tomorrow for 2014/15 winter season (North Vancouver) With sunny bluebird conditions at the Peak of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce that they will open The Cut run this Tuesday, December 2nd.Following several days of steady snowmaking and snowfall, Grouse Mountain will open The Cut, a popular run and

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Grouse Mountain to reopen Paradise Bowl on Tuesday afternoon! Cool temperatures allow for continued snowmaking throughout the week (North Vancouver) With the return of sunny, cool conditions to the Peak of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce that they will reopen the Paradise Bowl area this Tuesday, March 3rd at 3:00 pm.Following several days of steady snowmaking and sub-zero

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Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge raises thousands for Grind For Kids! Elite athletes hit the Grind on the longest day of the year to support BC Children’s Hospital (North Vancouver) After an amazing 16-hour day on the Grouse Grind®, Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce that Sunday’s second-annual Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge has helped raise almost $9,000 as part of the mountain’s annual support

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Seek the Peak Training Starts Wednesday 16km uphill – it’s all achievable with a little preparation, and we have you covered. Led by the amazing trainers at Kintec, and supported by Vega Nutrition, our 10-week Seek the Peak Training program showcases areas of the course and provides guidance on growing stamina, speed and distance. Take the first step in seeking the peak by registering for

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for an interesting run, the jogger looked me over and said, "You seem fit. Do the Grind." Next thing you know, my ignominious morning on this infamous trail was spent cursing that jogger and just about every step in my path. There are 2,830 steps. There was a lot of cursing. The Empire State Building, by contrast, has only 1,860 steps. The trail is deceptive. From the trailhead, it looks like a

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nice and warm, it was time to attack the Grind. Our tips for those who are looking to set personal bests would go as follows:Pick the straightest route possible If you can take two stairs in one step, do so at each opportunity Run or speed walk the flat parts Rely on your quads rather than using your hands to push you up each step. By doing this you will build more leg strength and stamina for next

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