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day to tackle them for the first time, it is important to be aware of these hurdles and face them head-on. Ready to tackle them with me? 1. Solo vs. RelayI love that there is a relay option for this race. Endurance events are meant to be supportive (there’s nothing like seeing your friends and family holding signs and cheering you on), and to have a relay team option is a remarkable addition for

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plates who drove off with these parting words: "It's like the Bataan Death March."But trek on I did, up the lung-burning Grouse Grind, aka "Mother's Nature StairMaster," in North Vancouver. The trail does not meander nor detour to scenic points. It does not mess around: 1.8 vertical miles up to Grouse Mountain resort, a 2,800-foot elevation gain. Professional athletes train here. Hollywood celebrities

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makes you feel like signing up for your own challenges, register for Seek the Peak here.We are also having Columbia Race Clinic sessions that begin today, May 1st! Also, follow me on Twitter:@jodiecks

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Seek the Peak Training: Inspiration Our 14th annual Seek the Peak race is fast approaching we want to make sure you have all the info you need to rock those race day hills. Stay tuned as we share some helpful training and preparation tips to support your journey, all the way to the Peak!Fundraising is an important component of Seek the Peak, with every dollar raised going towards the lifesaving

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Mind Over Matter: Overdrive. Someone may say girls think too much... Mind over matter in overdrive…Someone may say girls think too much, well, I think way too much. This week I was riddled with self doubt, am I going to be able to do this? No, really, am I? When is there a good time to train? Do you ever feel like you’re being pulled in six different directions and the only way to make room for

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Seek the Peak: Kylie's story Learn why this second-time Seek the Peak runner takes on the challenge When we moved to Vancouver last year, we lived on Nancy Greene Way and were Grouse Mountain passholders, so I first heard of Seek the Peak from emails I'd receive and posters I'd see on the mountain. As my Mum, Glenys Richardson, died of breast cancer at the age of 45, every year I like to do a

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even fruits and berries inside the pumpkins.  We then place them into the habitat and let Grinder and Coola have at them.They do not last for very long as the bears eagerly carve up their pumpkin treats using their powerful front claws and feast on the tasty items inside.  Of course, just like us, after a good meal who can't resist a good face wash!  Check out Grinder rinsing off below after his

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snowshoe together in the sunshine at the Peak of Vancouver, then flash your pass for more great benefits like:1 free rental of: skates, snowshoes and ski or snowboard (and 20% off subsequent equipment rentals) 20% off private lessons20% off retail purchases (regular-priced merchandise) $30 off Mountain Zipline tours 20% off Eye of the Wind tours 20% off Starbucks purchases (Grouse Mountain location only

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wife during a Grouse Mountain ski school lesson and lost 40lbs on the Grouse Grind.Sarah, a cancer survivor who returns to the Mountain again and again for sanctuary.Paul, a father who's been shredding the slopes with his daughter who is now 19 since she was 10.The winner was determined by a combination of Facebook fan votes, a panel of celebrity judges and Grouse Mountain staff.Find out who won by

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around of something like this would be more comfortable, in that you are more familiar with what is in store for both your body and mind. Remembering when to turn it on. Remembering when to take a pull of that much needed power gel.Remembering not to burn yourself out in the first 4 kilometers of the run. While these would be the thoughts of the masses, I am not like most. The second go around has me

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