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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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personal challenge as an opportunity to raise funds to support clean air programs in our province,” said Scott McDonald, Executive Director of the BC Lung Association. “Each SuperTeam member is set up with their own personalized fundraising webpage and the latest in email technology to gather donations from friends, family and business colleagues. SuperTeam members also earn rewards and are eligible for

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the 37.5 metre blades of a fully commissioned wind turbine, some 57 metres above the peak of a mountain. All year round, Grouse Mountain provides uniquely British Columbian experiences that marry authentic West Coast adventure with operating principles that are rooted in environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Today, on this global tribute to our planet, Grouse Mountain encourages all

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Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition November 29, 2008, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – Usher in the spirit of holiday season at the Peak of Christmas festivities opening this weekend at Grouse Mountain. Guests can visit Santa's Workshop and meet real reindeer, or experience the tranquil beauty of skating on our 8,000 square foot mountaintop ice skating pond. Visitors can also learn

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, is a four-season recreation destination, and “Today’s” exclusive set will be on top of the mountain for the duration of the Games. Located 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, the mountain will remain open 24 hours a day during the Olympics offering snow sports and alpine recreation, including night skiing, to all visitors. “Today” fans are encouraged to visit Grouse Mountain each day to watch the

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went with the most obvious option and ran the course we will all be treading on in just a few short weeks.If you’re a newcomer to wilderness running like I was, here are a few tips to keep in mind when hitting the trails. Don't bite off more than you can chew...Get comfortable in your new surroundings before embarking on a marathon through the wild. Remember you are now dealing with uneven, sometimes

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opportunity to come face to face with Tyto, the newest member of the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.  For more information please visit: www.festival.artistsforconservation.org

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emailed to: siplocal@grousemountain.com Be sure to include your name and contact information with your entry. Winners will be chosen on or about June 15, 2010, and notified by phone, mail, or e-mail. About Altitudes BistroAltitudes, Grouse Mountain's acclaimed West Coast bistro, provides an opportunity to sample distinctly British Columbian cuisine while overlooking the grandeur of the Lower Mainland

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Meet Your Goals... Then Celebrate Friends and family can often be the best motivators for getting out there and staying active... When I woke up last Monday morning, the typical tokens of a post 21km run were right there to greet me with open arms.From sore knees to tight muscles and not to mention the sideways headache from all the celebratory barley pops consumed after the race. With all that

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remember it well, he used to make me run the stairs at the soccer stadium with ankle weights many years ago). But this time, he had an entirely different type of torture in store for me. Well, that was... neat.It felt like I had entered a piece of untouched nature, the kind Vancouver is known for. As we disappeared into an opening that was engulfed in trees, with the sound of running water from the creek

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