Category: Photos

June 25, 2017 – Training run videos and photos from the first half

Here are Karen Chow’s videos and photos from the first half of the Knee Knacker. Video at the Start:  The energy of the group at Nelson Canyon Park.   Thank you runners for the enthusiasm. ? Black Mountain videos:   Runners demonstrating snow running technique during the descent from Black Mountain.   Missed some runners because the “record off”...

June 25, 2017 – Training run photos by Salvador Miranda

What a weather contrast from last week’s training run.   From cloud, mist and rain to blue skies and heat!  The snow is quickly melting at Cypress.  Whether it will be gone by race day, we will know in less than two weeks. Salvador Miranda’s training run photos as the runners climb to Eagle Bluffs are in this...

June 18, 2017 – Training run video and photos by Salvador Miranda

Per Glenn’s training run report last week, “I don’t want to jinx the upcoming training runs, so I will not mention how amazing lucky we’ve been with the weather so far”. Fast forward one week.  Wet, rain, drizzle, mist, soggy,  slushy snow and wind chill summed up this Sunday training run.   Below...

The Homestretch

“What goes through the mind of a runner after a very tough 45k of effort, concentration and sometimes rough weather like last year, and with only three more kilometres to go? Exhaustion, yes, but also the adrenaline that gives you the confidence that your legs will manage the final descent...

June 11, 2017 – Hollyburn Chute Videos

Karen Chow’s first attempt recording training run videos.  The faint repetitive clicking noise is the camera lens focusing on speedy runners.  Oops,  chalk this up to a learning experience.    😛 This album  contains 14 videos showing runners nimbly scampered down Hollyburn Chute with a dash of humor. ? Note:  The proceeds of all photo  and video purchases are donated...

June 11, 2017 – Training run photos by Salvador Miranda

Below are Salvador Miranda’s two photo albums from Sunday training run. First album: Start of the training run at Cypress Cross Country Ticket Booth. Second album:  Running across Cleveland Dam.  On race day, this is the midpoint of the race. Note:  The proceeds of all photo purchase are donated to North Shore...