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everyday athlete. We are so eager to get to the gym, or head outside for a run that we think it's the doing that is important, and if we get the protein afterwards, that’ll be enough. "Not so!" explained Andrew. Consuming a meal with proper simple and complex carbs two hours before is optimal for athletic performance. This is where the Pre-workout energizer is great, without having to think of pairing

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, Blake, our instructor, took us to the Magic Carpet. So easy, we just hopped onto this moving platform and it took us right to the top of a gentle slope.The perfect spot to build confidence and get used to coming down on two skis. After two hours of skiing I had an appetite! How lucky was I to meet with Chef Dino L. Gazzola at the Observatory fine dining restaurant. Dino is a snowboarding enthusiast

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and seven hours with a course that will wind up and down over 8,000 meters. Starting at Cleveland Park runners will endure over 6,000 feet of climbing and near double ascent of Grouse Mountain, they will navigate the legendary technicality of the Baden Powell Trail and will push their limits until reaching the top of Grouse Mountain where they will tag their mountain biker teammate. Taking to the

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waiting for me at the top. Even though my mom might not let me have it, the idea keeps me going.”Like many Grinders, Nickolas uses his timer to keep challenging himself. His top time up the Grind is an astounding 50 minutes. Most adults – grown-ups with long legs! – average about one hour or more to complete the vertical hike.“I like to race up to the timer at the top and scan my pass and check my time

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wilderness to learn about winter survival - and have some fun in the process. The group ventured on an hour-long snowshoe tour through the 400-year-old alpine forest where our experienced guides outlined wilderness hazards and tips on what to look for to avoid them. They were also shown some nifty places they could potentially 'crash' for the night if they ever found themselves stranded in the wilderness

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we noticed Grinder and Coola starting to stir during the warm temperatures over Easter weekend,” says Devin Manky, Wildlife Manager. “Even though we are still getting fresh snow up top we think the longer daylight hours are drawing them out.”Now that the bears have left the hibernation den, the Wildlife Refuge staff will activate the outdoor habitat cameras so Grinder and Coola fans from all around

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experience and it promises to keep people of all ages fit. The trail was selected so that Grouse Grind times will be similar to Snowshoe Grind times. Please not snow conditions do impact the time required to complete the course. To access the Snowshoe Grind, a Ski & Snowboard Pass, General Admission or Annual Membership pass is required. The Snowshoe Grind is open in daylight hours seven days a week

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. The snow, cold and short days are all triggers that the bears should begin their winter sleep. It was all over in a couple short hours and the bears were enjoying their new mattress! As the snow continues to build over the next few days the bears will spend an increasing amount of time sleeping inside. Once we are sure they are spending most of the day inside the den we will close the outer door to

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Beer. On a personal note, Michelle finished her first half marathon this past weekend well under her 2hr goal and now shes ready for Seek the Peak. Just as Michelle was lining up at the start line at 8am, Gareth was nearing completion of his 10 hour military challenge that had him carrying a 50lbs rucksack around Stanley Park & Vancouver, carrying teammates, being yelled at by his Cadre and

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hours each day of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games (17 days).The highly sought after Y2Play passes that fuel Vancouver’s most significant winter community are nearly sold-out for the 2010/2011 winter season, creating another good reason in a long list of ones to buy or renew a Y2Play Pass for those haven't done so already. Once they're gone, there's no bringing them back!-30-

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