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. My focus this week? Almost exactly the opposite!For the past few days, including a few more to follow, my primary focal point has been to taper my training into a state of light workouts and relaxation. Now this may seem odd, and with no explanation it most certainly would be. It is that this up coming weekend I plan to tackle my second half marathon here in Vancouver.For most people the second go

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inspirational.Dave shared with us how important it is not to over train and to keep the intensity relatively moderate most of the time and have 10% of the training for high intensity. To focus on the technique rather than training hard. Most of all to enjoy the training and have fun! It was another great training night and looking forward to our next group run.Stay tuned for next Wednesday, our eighth training

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Seek The Peak is back for its 10th anniversary Welcoming new charity partner BC Cancer Foundation Who’s afraid of a few hills?Apparently not the 700+ participants already signed up to tackle 4,100 feet of elevation gain from Ambleside to the top of Grouse Mountain. Set for Saturday, June 15th, Seek The Peak presented by Columbia is going strong after 10 years. The number of registrants is up

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Soar Above The Peak Blackcomb Aviation and Grouse Mountain Take Helicopter Tours to New Heights May 17, 2012. North Vancouver, BC -- The summer season officially begins at the Peak of Vancouver this weekend and with it comes the unveiling of an exciting new partnership between Grouse Mountain and Blackcomb Aviation. ‘’Grouse Mountain is constantly seeking new ways to enhance outdoor experiences

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Grouse Mountain Career Fair Competitive job climate finds prospective employees seeking that little something extra. October 15th, 2007. North Vancouver, BC - In preparation for its 9th Annual Career Fair this coming weekend, Grouse Mountain has focused its message to applicants on the non-monetary benefits of working at the resort.Career Fair advertising, website postings, and word-of-mouth

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Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife Turns 10 Years Old! This week marked the 10th anniversary for the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.  The Refuge was founded in 2001 with the construction of our Grizzly Bear habitat and the arrival of Grinder and Coola during the first week of September that year.I've posted some of the early photos of Grinder and Coola after they

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the best of me. Reminding me this is my come back race and this should be fun… remember when running was fun?Back to the grind, literally… Like the champ that he is, he re-focused my thoughts on days we could train together, whether it was going up the Grouse Grind on a Sunday evening or an early rise and shine jog, as we both have pressing schedules it is not as likely as we desired to be free at

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straight up a mountain?” but in order to work with the marketing team on initiatives involving the Grouse Grind I needed to find out for myself why people are so passionate about it! The day for my first Grouse Grind was set for Canada Day and along with a friend for support I started my first ascent early in the day. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. We got about 1/8th of the way and I

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6th Annual Seek The Peak Relay Hundreds of participants climb 4,100 to fight breast cancer. July 5, 2009, North Vancouver, B.C. – The 6th Annual Grouse Mountain Seek The Peak Relay ushered in a new course record set by Katrina Driver in a time of 1:39:06, in the solo women category today. The win marked the second course record for the 31-year-old Vancouver resident, who improved upon her 2006

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irreversible injury sidelined me from cycling that I transitioned to the next component as my fitness focus. When I reached my thirties I realized I wasn’t as much as an athlete. My definition of the word evolved with growing wisdom. In my 30 year old mind, I was sporty, and for the most part, I embraced this label. Running isn’t new to me, I love getting lost in my thoughts while my limbs dance to the beat

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