Training beneficial at any age

Cross-country skiing complements summer sports By Jake Weaver, Special to the Vancouver Sun September 14, 2009 Most people are aware of the concept of cross training as it relates to adult fitness programs. By using different forms of exercise, you can add interest to your training. You will also avoid the overuse injuries that [...]

Food to fuel a healthy, balanced lifestyle

Intelligent food choices and regular physical exercise will help runners – and others – achieve peak performance By Diane Clement, Vancouver Sun August 31, 2009 Whether we’re elite athletes training to make an Olympic team or regular folks who exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle, we all need fuel to keep us going and [...]

Cross-country running benefits the body and the soul

Trail running is great for building balance, ankle and leg strength and a beautiful setting can awe your senses By John Aalberg In the early 1970s, Americans discovered running and its numerous physical and mental benefits. Trail running, in the car-crazy American society, became a daily meditation for many. As the Incas and other cultures [...]

The Whistler Spirit Run and the joys of cross-country running

By Thelma Wright for the Vancouver Sun, August 17, 2009 Perhaps the ultimate benefit to trail running races is the freedom to run in the beautiful trails and parks our cities have to offer. The loneliness of a long distance runner does not apply to cross-country runners. Unique in its team concept, cross-country running affords [...]

From Mark Holden!

Loved the course! What a location! I’m coming back again this year! Thanks, Mark Holden West Vancouver

Welcome!

Hey Everyone! We’re really excited to launch our new web site today and get the news to you about the 2009 Whistler Spirit Run. Register now if you’d like and keep coming back for new updates and tell all your friends. Thanks, Peter Diemer Whistler Spirit Run Board Member