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ADVENTURE RACE TRAINING:

CHALLENGE BY CHOICE - Online adventure race training by one of Canada's best racers. www.challengebychoice.ca

EQUILIBRIUM LIFESTYLES MANAGEMENT - Year round adventure racing and fitness clinics based out of the Comox Valley, BC.
www.elmhealth.com

RUNNING:

FRONTRUNNERS FOOTWEAR - Offering year round running clinics and drop in run nights from all three Vancouver Island locations (Nanaimo, Victoria, and Westshore) www.frontrunners.ca

NAVIGATION / ORIENTEERING:

Victoria Orienteer Club - A Victoria based orienteering club with events from Victoria to Courtenay. Beginners and non-members welcome.
www.orienteeringbc.ca/vico/

GVOC (Greater Vancouver Orienteering Club) - A Vancouver based orienteering club with events all over the Lower Mainland. Beginners and non-members welcome.
www.orienteeringbc.ca/gvoc/

KAYAKING:
The following companies are long time supporters of the MOMAR and offer kayak instruction for both the beginner and the experienced paddler who would like to learn how to paddle faster.

Rock Clmbing / Rappelling:

SQUAMISH ROCK GUIDES - Squamish Rock Guides offers climbing courses, guiding and private instruction on the West Coast of BC. The Vancouver to Whistler corridor has an amazing abundance of granite rock, in addition to the Squamish Chief Mountain, on which to learn to climb from our ACMG certified guides. SRG has been the industry leader since 1991 and is proud to offer the absolute best guides for your rock climbing goals! 604-815-1750 www.squamishrockguides.com

RACING:
The MOMAR is proud to recommend the following races as great ways to train for the MOMAR.

  • Frontrunners GutBuster Trail Running Series -- This is trail running at its best! Races run from March to July in Victoria and Duncan and feature a short course (5-6km) and a long course (11km). The series ends with a 8km and Half Marathon in Nanaimo in July. Go to www.gutbustertrailrun.com
  • MEC Big Chop Summer Paddle Series -- A 10 race series happening on Thursday evenings in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The race is open to OC 1 & 2, Kayaks, and Canoes. The Series starts on Thursday, May 1st, at 7pm. Collect series points and win great prizes!
    www.bigchop.ca
  • BC Bike Race -- A seven day mountain bike race from Victoria to Whistler. www.bcbikerace.com.
  • Edge to Edge Marathon, Half Marathon, and Relay -- This is a spectacular run on Vancouver Island's West Coast. The marathon route starts in Tofino and ends in Ucluelet. The course runs through Pacific Rim National Park and includes a 1.5km portion on Chesterman Beach -- it's like a scene out of Chariots of Fire. The Half Marathon includes a 4km portion on the incredible Wild Pacific Trail. This is destination running at its best! June 8th, 2008. www.edgetoedgemarathon.com
  • Navigate the Streets -- This is one amazing race through the streets of Downtown Vancouver. Solve the clues to figure out the address of the Checkpoints. Travel on foot or by public transportation. Finish in 2-4 hours. www.navigatethestreets.com
  • ALS Challenge -- This is a great race for the first time adventure racer. The program also includes includes training. This is a fantastic fundraiser for ALS. www.ALSadventure.com
  • Muddy Buddy -- You and your partner will ride and run a 10km course using one bike between the two of you. This race is fast and fun! www.covecommunications.ca
  • Yeti Snowshoe Series -- Run 5 or 10km in the snow. Races run from January to April at Mt. Washington, Cypress, Seymour, and Whistler. www.theyeti.ca

 

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