Category Training Runs

Training Run – June 6, 2010

This was one of those training runs that the experienced Knacker-ers look forward to with some trepidation. Known as a “character builder” the training run is a simple out-and-back from Grouse Mountain to the top of the Seymour Grind (or…

Black Mountain Trail Update

Here’s an update on the trail conditions in and around Black Mountain, as well as the Cypress to Hollyburn section, from Knee Knacker veteran Darren Lauscher (9-time finisher): Just wanted to pass on a trail update about Black Mtn. A…

Training Run – May 30, 2010

Rod was injured. Gilles was in Quebec enjoying true summer weather. Glenn had the opportunity to run 50K on the Juan de Fuca trail on Vancouver Island, but was going to miss it because he takes his commitments to you…

Trail Work Party – Sat. May 29

This request came from Peter at North Shore Athletics: Graham Knell of the District of North Vancouver just dropped us a line because of a cancellation in a trail maintenance crew. He is hoping that we can step up and…

Training Run – May 23, 2010

Imagine turning on the cold water & standing in your shower for the better part of 3 hours. Add some ice cubes on the shower floor & set your bathroom fan on it’s “turbo” setting. Short of inviting about 45…

Training Run – May 2, 2010

It’s hard to believe that we are already underway for another season of Knee Knacker training runs, but here we are! 30 people met in the Grouse Mountain parking lot & for the first time since our 2008 training season,…