Get Flippin'

Flippin' Tuesdays Thanks to Roseline for a fantastic Flippin’ Tuesday on Feb 21st. We had excellent attendance and all participants improved their flip turn skills. Thanks also to Roseline for providing muffins for breakfast for the group. Missed the first Flippin Tuesday? Join us for the next Flippin’ Tuesday, March 20th 6:30am – 7:30am. See you flippin there!   5K Time Trial Run #2 This coming Tuesday (February 28th) will be 5k Run #2.  Meet the group at the Executive Inn (on Tanatlus Rd.) at 6:30pm and have a good time! For an even better time meet at the Watershed Grill at around 7:45pm (or shortly before) where we'll be refuelling and obsessing over the good times we had. More Yoga We are planning to have another round of yoga with Andrea once she's back from vacation.  The dates we are looking at are March 11, 18, 25 plus April 1 and 15 (not Easter Weekend).  As before we need 15 people to commit for all 5 sessions and the price will be $35 ($7 per session).    New people are always welcome, but sign up fast because it caps at 20 people.  Email me at rshirt@telus.net by Wed. Feb 29 if you're intersted.

Mark your LOCAL calendar

Racing isn't cheap, especially if you have to drive somewhere and book accommodation. But as you'll see from the list here (and please let me know of any additions), Squamish is home to a superb range of races this year.

May 12 - Orecrusher

May 27 - Loop the Lakes trail runs of 8k, 15k and Half marathon

http://bit.ly/yiDvuA

$35 to $45 if you register by May 14

June 9  - 5Peaks 

http://bit.ly/AmeoWt

$45 for individuals

June 16 - Test of Metal

June 23/24 - Tough Mudder Whistler Olympic Park 

http://bit.ly/ygWprG

July 15  - Bob McIntosh Triathlon 

http://squamishtriathlon.org/

$95 for individuals, $171 for three person teams until June 28

July 21  - Gear Jammer

Aug 5    - Loggers Days 10k   

http://bit.ly/mBLFf9

$23 if you register before July 8

Aug 11  - Squamish 50 (50 miler, Relay or 21k options)

http://www.squamish50.com/

 entry fees rise on April 1

Aug 18  - JABR  (Just another bike race)

Sept 8   - GranFondo Whistler  55k or 122k options  $250 each 

Sept 22 - Spartan    

http://bit.ly/AlIzjE

$80 for an individual if you register before March 30

Loop the Lakes May 27th

8k, 15k or half marathon .. plus 1k for kids .. at Alice Lake Provincial Park

check it at out  http://challengebychoice.ca/pages/run/loop-the-lakes-trail-race.php

5Peaks race in Squamish on June 9th

Well, the June 9th race is here!

http://www.5peaks.com/schedule.asp?p=bc&raceid=253

Off road running (5 Peaks)

For those who prefer a more 'outdoors' running challenge.

The 5 Peaks series is back this season.    www.5peaks.com

April 21 - Gold Ears
June 9 - TBD
July 21 - Cypress
July 28 - Silver Star
August 25 - Whistler
Sept 29 - Buntzen Lake

the sport distances range from 6-7km, the enduro events are 10-15k

Road running

There are two competing and yet overlapping running series to tap into.

First there is the BC Athletics' BC Road Running Serives. The first three of the 15 events on this list have already happened.

www.bcathletics.org/RRSeries

Second, there is the Lower Mainland Road Race Series. The first one of 11 events has already passed.

www.lmrrs.com

For those not looking to travel too far afield,

The Vancouver area races include:

March 3 - Dave Reed 5k
March 17 - St Patrick's 5k
April 1 - Gibson's half marathon
April 15 - Sun Run
May 13 - Mother's Day 5k (Port Moody)
May 27 - Shaughnessy 8k
June 10 - Sandcastle City 10k (White Rock)
June 15 - North Shore Credit Union Longest Day 5k
July 21 - Summerfast 10k
Aug 5 - Squamish Loggers Day's 10k
Aug 19 - Richmond Oval 10k

here's the Dave Reed Spring Classic 5k on March 3rd in Vancouver, the Sun Run on April 15, the Mother's Day 5k in Port Moody on May 13th, the Running Room Shaughnessy 8k on May 27, the Sandcastle City Classic 10k on June 10 in White Rock and the Longest Day 5k on June 15.

Sun Run details

Sun Run - Sunday April 15

early bird pricing has ended for the Sun Run .. but between now and the end of March it's $45 for an individual and then it will rise $5

First Half

Four Squamish Titans athletes competed in last weekend's "First Half" Half Marathon with some fantastic results.

Margreet Dietz and Volker Schneider both posted 1 hour 27 minute times with Margreet taking 2nd in her age category.

Zoe Dawson came in shortly afterwards in 1:32 with Tim Moore hot on her heels in 1:33.  Nice work all!! 

Overall the race was incredibly competitive with the overall winner coming in at 1:04.

http://www.pacificroadrunners.ca/

http://www.pacificroadrunners.ca/firsthalf/

http://www.winningtime.ca/index.php?content=12fhhm

English Bay Swim meet

Roseline reports that Squamish Titans posted some stellar results at the weekend's English Bay Swim meet. 

In all, the athletes brought home : 8- 1st place, 3- 2nd place, 3-3rd place, 1-4th and 1- 6th. 

Great job swimmers: Andrew Clegg, Olivia Morgan, Heather Sidsworth and Simon Crevier. Good job also to Kelly Kaye who was an honorary member and competed with us yesterday.

http://www.msabc.ca/results/2012/2012EBSC.pdf

Czech Training Camp

Jan has sent a reminder about the training camp he has planned this spring/early summer.

You can find more details at his web site  www.janfrancke.com

He is looking for a minimum of three athletes to sign up by the end of this month.

Take care and hopefully see you soon!

Jan Francke

Callaghan ski opportunity

he Callaghan Winter Sports Club would like to formally invite the Squamish Titans and the Squamish Rotary Club to participate in one of our fun club functions, on February 8th, Wednesday at Whistler Olympic Park.
 
The event is a Full Moon Glow Ski.   No experience is necessary.  We will be meeting at the Dog Park Overflow Parking about 6:30 we will be barbequing up a few hot dogs and hamburgers and we will have water and hot chocolate as well as a campfire on hand.  The idea is that we will ski and snowshoe around the flat doggie loop.    Members of the club will be on hand to give some simple instruction to absolute beginners but if you can walk you can ski.
 
Everyone is welcome.  Bring your pooch, your children, your friends and enjoy a Full Moon Glow Ski from 6:30 - 8:00.   Headlamps recommended for anyone venturing beyond the glow of our campfire and BBQ.
 
The special rates at WOP for this event will be $12 for pass and $26 rentals or a combo price of  Rentals & Pass for $36.  There is no charge for Season's pass holders with equipment. 
 
On behalf of the Callaghan Winter Sports Club, I thank you for your consideration of our social event.
 
Sincerely, Denise Imbeau
Denise ImbeauIBusiness Development Manager
Greg Gardner GM  Iwww.greggardnergm.com
Phone:  604.898.2277 I Cell: 604.815.2197IFax: 604.898.2281

Oliver half iron .. fee to rise soon

  

OLIVER HALF IRON IS FILLING UP

Registration is now open and if you register before February 15th, you can take advantage of the current registration price.

In its ninth year the Oliver Half Iron has sold out each year as athletes come to Oliver, BC to race in the “Wine Capital of Canada” the first Sunday in June.  The race is highlighted by a one loop swim in the spring-few waters of Tucelnuit Lake off Rotary Beach and then a short run around the corner to transition at Tucelnuit Elementary.

The 93Km bike course consists of two loops past Oliver wineries on a scenic journey through some of the nicest riding in Canada. Off the bike, runners head out on a two loop course through quiet residential streets as they make their way out on to the Hike and Bike pathway alongside the Okanagan River and back to the finish at Rotary Beach.

The race also features the “voice of Ironman Canada” Steve King announcing, a post-race BBQ for athletes and their families and is again slated to be a qualifier for Ironman Canada 2012.  This is a great race for athletes competing at IMCDA and IMC. Past winners of the event include Tom Evans, Michellie Jones, Linsey Corbin, Scott Neyedli and Jonathon Caron.

Click here to register for the event.