The BMO Vancouver Marathon was just 10 days ago, I’m reminding myself. Being a runner with an A-type personality, it’s hard to stop after a big race. So, in the past, I haven’t stopped and the outcome was not always positive. Sometimes, I’ve ended a racing season completely exhausted and my progress plateaus. Other times, my racing season ends before I’m ready due to injury. Now, a little older and a little wiser, I’ve come up with my top rules to recovery: Read story
PBCM Giveaway on Vancity Buzz
April 27, 2011Have you seen us featured on the Vancity Buzz blog? Take a look for useful nutrition tips for marathon runners and a great contest giveaway.
Until Saturday, April 30, 2011, you can enter to win a lululemon running jacket, a pair of Nike FREE running shoes, a water bottle and t-shirt. Check out the post on Vancity Buzz blog to find out how to enter. Good luck!
Congratulations to our TWSSF Contest Grand Prize Winner!
April 18, 2011Congratulations to Yolaine Cabana from Vancouver. She is the lucky winner of our TELUS Ski & Snowboard Fest contest!
Canada Qualifies for Medals at Junior Pan Ams
April 15, 2011Mar Del Plata, Argentina, is currently hosting top junior cyclists from April 11th through April 17th, 2011.
Alison Beveridge, set the quickest time in the morning session of the 2km individual pursuit 2:35.3., and is now going for Gold. Canada’s Sprint team also made it through to the Bronze medal round later this Tuesday. A great display of Canadian talent was seen throughout the races.Read more… Read story
Recipe: Home Made Popsicles
April 11, 2011Homemade popsicles are an amazing treat, which can relieve your cravings for after dinner sweets, but won’t break your calorie budget. Invest in a popsicle mould from your local home ware store, or purchase some popsicle sticks and re-use old yogurt containers. Read story
Win a Weekend of Non-Stop Action at the TELUS World Ski & Snow Fest from Powered By Chocolate Milk
April 4, 2011Enter to win a weekend of non-stop mountain action at the TELUS World Ski & Snow Fest! As one of the most beloved and respected festivals in the snow world, it is not to be missed! Powered By Chocolate Milk wants to take you there for that much needed weekend getaway. Read story
Canada’s Tara Whitten Wins Gold at World Track Cycling Championships
March 29, 2011Canadian cyclist Tara Whitten won gold this weekend at the 2011 Track Cycling Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. This is Tara’s second consecutive win at this event. On her win, Tara comments, “to be able to defend the title means a lot.” Read story
Canadian Women’s Cycling Team Races this Week in 2011 World Championship
March 24, 2011This week, on March 24th, the women’s Canadian cycling team will take the spotlight as they compete in the Team Pursuit race for the 2011 World Championship in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. Head Coach, Richard Wooles, announced the women’s squad earlier this week. The members are Tara Whitten (Edmonton, AB), Laura Brown (Vancouver, BC) and Clara Hughes (Glen Sutton, QC. The fourth rider, Stephanie Roorda (Vancouver, BC) will serve as the alternate. Read more… Read story
Nutrition Tips for Weight Loss
March 22, 2011Losing weight (fat loss) is achieved by consuming less calories in your daily diet than you expend, placing yourself in negative energy balance. A personalized nutrition and exercise plan from a qualified professional that places you in a 300-500 calorie deficit is the safe and healthy way to go. Be sure that you are combining your nutrition plan with an individualized exercise and strength and conditioning program suited for weight loss. Read More…
Check out the Vancouver Bike Show
March 16, 2011This weekend, March 19 & 20th, the sport of cycling is taking over the West Building of the Vancouver Convention Centre for the first ever Vancouver Bike Show. Read More… Read story
Get Race Ready
March 7, 2011Spring training season is now in full gear, so it’s time to start thinking about your pre-race rituals. Last week, Lululemon’s experts posted a blog with some excellent pre-race tips that will get you ready two-weeks prior, one week prior, the day before and on race day. Read more…
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