Last weekend I participated in the Sunrun, life has been so crazy over here that its taken me a week to sit down and put my race review together…..but as they say, Better late then never.
For those of you not local to Vancity, the Sunrun has been around since 1985, it has become one of Canada largest races, with top notch organization.
Just to give you an idea of growth over the last 33 years; the first run attracted 3,200 participants and in 2017 an incredible 41,924 registrants signed up.
Last Saturday March 16, 2019 I participated 3rd BMO St. Patrick’s Day 5km as part of The Great Little Box Companies Corporate team. This is the perfect event if you like like running/ walking , having fun…..Oh, and Beer! Read on for my race recap.
High profile sponsors like BMO, Running Room, Saucony, and Granville Island Brewing helped to make this race a top-notch event. A team from the Stanley Park Ecological Society held a bag check by donation, which I understand was well managed with reasonable lines.
Race communication and directions were clear and concise. With limited parking and road closures participants were encouraged to take public transportation, or park outside the park.
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st Sunday Adrian and I participated in our first Try Events Boundary Bay Half Marathon. We chose this run over the RUNVAN.® Fall Classic because of the location, we wanted to try something new.
In addition to the location, we chose this run because THERE ARE NO HILLS. After this summer’s extended European vacation our training time was compressed so we wanted to make it easier on ourselves.
Read on for my likes and dislikes.
If you’ve been following along on social media then you know that Sweets and I participated in the Granville Island Turkey Trot, last weekend. This run has all my favorite “F” words….its a Family Friendly, Fun 10K run/walk hosted by RUNVAN.®
Its a beautiful 10KM course that starts at Granville Island and loops over the Burrard Bridge to the north side Seawall before turning at Science World and heading back along the south side Seawall, finishing at Performance Works on Granville Island.
It was our second time participating and it seems to be a run that doesn’t disappoint. Read on for my race recap. Continue reading
Yesterday I completed my 3rd BMO half-marathon. Voted Vancouver’s best, the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon is an extremely fast course. From start to finish this race is top rate, taking you through different neighborhoods on your journey to the Finish Line. Chinatown to Yaletown, to the beautiful West End. You experience historic landmarks, breathtaking views, vibrant communities, and my personal favorite, thousands of spectators cheering you towards the finish line!
Read on for this years race review and personal highlight.