Tag: Races
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Keely Hodgkinson’s catsuit is as much about confidence as speed
Like always with Nike, putting Keely Hodgkinson in a catsuit was a chest-pumping moment for the brand to demonstrate their innovation and supposed superiority. But for all the scientific “innovations” behind the suit, the simplest message is the one that matters most. It simply empowered Keely to feel good, and she felt so good that…
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5 running lessons I learned the hard way
The trail running (and road running) season is soon to be over. Here are five key lessons I’ve been reminded of this year.
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Newsletter – Constructing your 2027 racing calendar
You may have already started thinking about 2027, without fully finishing the season still in existence. With registration deadlines and prices, this is often a necessity, ensuring you can claim a spot at your desired events. Here is what to consider when constructing your racing calendar in 2027.
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Squamish 23K – Race Recap
This year, I made an intentional decision to go down in distance on the trails, working on fundamental speed and efficiency over total vertical gain, long training weekends, and all the extra layers that go into ultras. Along the way, I’ve relearned what I’ve always known: I’m much better when races get longer. This would…
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Whistler Half Marathon – Race Recap
The Whistler Half Marathon had the makings of something special. I’d been on course enough in the month leading into the race, and had the experience of running fast along several key sections. But I just couldn’t execute on race day. In the end it was back in my usual spot, with another fourth place…
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Inside Rachel Bolognone’s silver medal at Sulphur Springs 50K 🥈
Rachel just ran 4:58 for the Sulphur Springs 50K, landing on the podium! Here are the training approaches and self-belief strategies we adopted close to race day; and the lessons other runners can take away!
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Trail des Collines 16K Recap
Normally when I finish a race, I’m jumping for joy (or limping through the airport with joy), excited to write a post-race recap of my experience. But truth be told, I’ve never wanted to pretend a race didn’t exist more.
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Vancouver Sun Run 10K – Race Recap – Mario Kart Vancouver
Around 8K, I told myself “this is the moment to get that 10K best. It’s now or never.” I got a little more mushroom power-up in my legs but unfortunately no coins or star power. This managed to bridge the gap between the other dudes fighting in that Yellow bib wave as we continued to…
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How different trail races handle shuttle buses to avoid rule-breaking
Gorge Waterfalls has kicked off with controversy to start their 2026 event, after ACG sent their athletes to the start-line early, ahead of the mandatory race shuttle buses. What initially seemed like a cheating scandal outside of the race organization’s control has quickly turned into one more about transparency and fairness, as Freetrail admitted on…
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How to pass in a trail race
One of the best parts about racing is the chance to see where you stack up against other people. While the focus always needs to be on you and your race, the dynamics of racing against other people is often what can make racing memorable and fun. But it can sometimes be difficult to pass…
