The Montane Traverse Trail, on the east side of the Bow Valley, is another spectacular run. Starting at the Cougar Creek trailhead, it climbs steadily and steeply in parts in the first 2 kilometres. But after that, the trail stretches out into a rollercoaster of a ride along largely technical single track with tree roots, twists and turns, and the occasional rocky creek bed to navigate. Continue reading
Author: Canmore Runner
Training plans. Yeesh, where to begin…
As challenging as trail and ultra running can be, figuring out a training plan for a race can be even more confounding it seems. Continue reading
Canmore needs you!
What’s this? Back again so soon? Two posts in two days!?
So, here’s a great opportunity to influence the planning of the trails and paths in Canmore. The Town of Canmore is actively seeking feedback on its draft Open Space and Trails Plan. Check out the blurb below, visit www.canmore.ca/ostp to read what’s been recommended for particular areas, and let them know what you think… Continue reading
Bow River Loop
And so to the third of my trail running route posts – the Bow River Loop. Continue reading
Ticked off
Seriously? Just as I was getting comfortable with, though not complacent about, the different pointy toothed, sharp clawed wildlife that wanders these parts, a new source of anxiety has reared its ugly head – it’s tick season. Continue reading
If you go down to the woods today…
…there’s always the chance of a big surprise, like running into a bear. This, along with running in very sub-zero temperatures, is the other major adjustment i’ve had to make running in Canmore. Continue reading
Boot be gone!
Some excellent news! I had a bone scan on Thursday to more accurately assess the size and location of the stress factor as it wasn’t all that clear from the x-ray. Continue reading
This sucks…
As much as I like to buy gear, a foam walking boot was not on my wish list. Another pair of Salomon’s maybe, or a new Garmin. But not a foam walking boot. But that’s what happens when you get diagnosed with a stress fracture in the fourth metatarsal. Continue reading
The Racing Post
Welcome to the racing post! For the equestrian minded among you, apologies as I don’t mean this:
…so much as this…
Let the racing begin…
The racing season has begun! I’ve been in Geneva this week on a work trip that coincided, happily, with the Run&Skate race that took place today in Chamonix, France. Continue reading
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