Promoting the love of running

BY STEVE MATTINA, SPECIAL TO THE SUN Cross-country running is what I consider running in its raw form. The introduction to it is usually at a young age through our participation in school events. What’s unique is that the appeal is not on personal placement but more so on participation, or rather a team feel, [...]

Region offers inner happiness in the great outdoors

Many in the community are adventurers who love an active lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty By Kristin Seller, Special To The Vancouver Sun Every Monday until the third Whistler Spirit Run takes place Sept. 25 and 26, read columns written by guest writers. Many of Whistler’s residents are outdoor enthusiasts who came just for a [...]

Whistler isn’t just for winter activities

Spirit Run is the first non-winter sporting event to be held at Whistler Olympic Park By Keith Bennet Every Monday until the third Whistler Spirit Run takes place on Sept. 25 and 26, read columns written by guest writers from the world of sport. As the sun rises just above the treetops in the Callaghan [...]

Range of running courses keeps sport interesting

Vancouver area has a wealth of options By Maurice Wilson, Special to the Vancouver Sun September 21, 2009 There are many types of cross-country runs, but what they all have in common is that they take advantage of the natural landscape to create an interesting and challenging race for runners of all abilities. Traditional cross-country [...]

Whistler Spirit Run goes green with Bullfrog Power

Charity running event chooses 100 per cent green electricity. Vancouver, September 22, 2009 – As part of its commitment to give back to the community, the Whistler Spirit Run & Festival has chosen to bullfrogpower their September run. The result of the newly-formed partnership with Bullfrog Power will ensure that as much green, emissions-free power [...]