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so many ways: great workout, great view up top and great cause (Grind for Kids).  In addition to the Grind, I am an avid runner (road and trail), having completed six marathons and over twenty half marathons. I also enjoy playing ball hockey, bike riding, snowboarding, golf, tennis, volleyball and yoga. Amy TsoMy hobbies are snowboarding, snowshoeing and rollerblading. I love food, which is why I

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by the running weekend warrior is strength training. The beginner athlete often points to increased muscle mass as a deterrent to speed and a leading factor in oxygen consumption, thus effecting their overall performance. I am not an expert on the correlation between muscle cause/effect in relation to athletic performance on endurance for an athlete. However, one website that I found particularly

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Reigning champion sets new record in the 20th BMO Grouse Grind Mountain Run Whistler Water’s Generous Donation ensures $20K is raised for BC Children’s HospitalNorth Vancouver, September 19, 2010 – Twenty-three year-old Sebastian Salas set a new course record of 25 minutes and one second at the 20th BMO Grouse Grind Mountain Run today. Just last month he smashed the unofficial time (set outside

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Grouse Mountain Moment Contest - July 27 Congratulations to Kathryn Mackenzie from Vancouver Kathryn Loves Grouse Mountain because... My beautiful niece Lauren was born in late April with a rare metabolic disorder that went undiagnosed and kept her in BC Children's hospital for 8 weeks. At one point the hospital staff prepared the family to say goodbye, but Lauren was a fighter. She refused to

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the Peak of Grouse Mountain. Rain didn't stop individual and relay team Seak The Peakers enduring a fun but grueling 1,245 ft elevation gain and uphill trek in an effort to raise valuable funds for Rethink Breast Cancer. This year's Seek the Peak winner, 21-year old Sean Stephens-Whale, was only 10 seconds short of the race record, set in 2006, with a time of 1:24:18. Also, among the participants

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torches in hand to mark the one-year countdown to the world spotlight shining on Vancouver.  The city’s favourite playground will be aglow with enthusiastic skiers carving their way down the mountain in wide, deliberate turns that will be easily visible from countless vantage points throughout the city. “The effect of the Torch Parade in the dark is truly spectacular”, says Toby Barrett, Grouse

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Skiers and Riders Are Using Their Heads At Grouse Mountain  The Peak of Vancouver Is Helping To Lead The Way For 100% Helmet Usage On The Slopes April 25 , 2012. Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver B.C. - Everyday Grouse Mountain is actively encouraging all skiers and riders to wear helmets while enjoying winter sports and promotes the benefits of their usage and their limitations. This spring, the

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Great Deals on Rental Equipment Looking for a new-to-you snowboard or skis? Grouse Mountain is selling off some of its rental fleet of gently used, well maintained equipment. Choose premium gear from top brands including Elan, Rossignol, Dynastar, and Burton. It’s the perfect way to get yourself into top quality equipment at an affordable price. We will also be selling regular gear from our

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Virgin Radio Job Swap with Nat Nat from Virgin 95.3 swaps jobs with Wildlife Manager, Devin Manky Our Wildlife Manager, Devin Manky, recently took part in Nat & Drew's Job Swap program at Virgin 95.3. It was a one day job swap, and the day started off with Devin heading over to the station to help host the morning show. After the "Nat, Drew & Devin" show wrapped up, they headed back here

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performance by less than a minute in the gruelling 16-kilometre race. The fastest male in the solo category was four-time winner and reigning course record holder, Colin Dignum, who clocked a time of 1:26:21. The quickest relay team was Relay Regretting, and the group finished at a pace of 1:26:38.The event drew over 500 race participants, with an even number of solo runners and relay teams, to overcome the

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