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which replenishes glycogen levels that we used during exercise. Before heading home I had a quick chat with Andrew about preworkout nutrition, BCAAs and Protein.Don’t forget to fit in those extra runs, Day 2 of training was quite a bit more grueling than Day 1 and we’ll all fall behind faster if we don’t keep up with that schedule... it was made for a reason! Stay tuned for some of the training that

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away!) it’s time to ensure we avoid injuries as much as possible and arrive healthy and prepared for race day. Below are three ways you can help ensure you reach the start line with a smile. 1. Stretch and recover. Both key elements of any training routine. After every workout, ensure you give yourself enough time to stretch. As busy as our lives are, it is important to spend at least ten minutes

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their lack of success.  Their target?  Steller's Jays.  Jays present a very ambitious target for a young bird as they are quite large, feisty and definitely quite intelligent. I watched the Sharpies for quite some time, and their tactic of wait and ambush seemed to be failing since the Jays were highly aware that the hawks were around and out for breakfast.  What was surprising was just how un-caring

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June Beetles in July! Over the last few days we've been seeing quite a few Ten-lined June Beetle's hanging around the mountain top.  These cool looking, large scarab beetles (growing up to 1.25 inches in length) live in the Western United States and Canada.They have versatile antennae that can spread out to detect pheromones but retract when more discretion and camouflage is necessary.  They may

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Gear Up For Winter Save up to 50% on top brands Oct. 11-14 Before you take part in Thanksgiving festivities this weekend, jump aboard the Skyride and get ready for winter at Grouse Mountain's annual Gear Sale! From Friday, October 11 to Monday, October 14, gear up for the season and save up to 50% off all big name brands including: Burton, The North Face, Arc'teryx, Quiksilver, Columbia, Oakley

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looking after the health and well-being of the Refuge residents including Grizzly bears Grinder and Coola. My day started when I met Wildlife Ranger Tracie at the base of Grouse Mountain and we quickly went to pick up and prepare the food for the three Timber wolves that are located in a habitat at the top of the parking lot. Their meal consisted of a lot of raw red meat. Tasty for wolves but not so

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Meet Murphy New member of our Birds in Motion flying team! A couple weeks ago we were introduced to Murphy, the newest member of our Birds in Motion flying team.  Murphy is a young Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) cross who is quickly becoming a star of the demo!Gyrfalcons can be found all around the upper Northern Hemisphere along coastlines and islands around the world during breeding season and

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One Week Until Seek the Peak! June 15, 2013 June 15th is quickly approaching, and we’re excited to welcome solo runners and teams to the 2013 Seek the Peak presented by Columbia – the 10th anniversary of this extraordinary challenge. It will be an amazing day of accomplishment and camaraderie. Haven’t registered? There’s still time. We’re accepting online registration until Wednesday, June 12

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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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Grouse Grind this Father’s Day Weekend. On Saturday, June 14 it’s Whistler Water One Climb. A climb-at-your-own-pace event that is suitable for fit kids and parents alike, One Climb raises funds for Free the Children’s Kenyan water projects. Then, on Sunday, June 15 it is the 11th-annual Seek the Peak event. At 16kms in length, Seek the Peak raises heart rates as well as raising valuable funds for

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