ELM APRIL EVENTS
Spring Fitness Adventures are kicking off on April 12th and registration is underway right now! Don't miss the deadline of April 8th for all of our spring programs. The early bird gets the worm! Have a look at the April Calendar and click on the links for more information on our programs.
ELM April Calendar . Note: we are excited to announce that we are now offering an additional Monday evening session of Fitness Bootcamp to the calendar for Spring!!
This Saturday I am teaching the first MOMAR 101 workshop of the year! Wednesday (tomorrow) is the deadline to sign up for this weekends course so be sure to contact Bryan at MOMAR before then to scoop your spot! Get all of the information you need to train and race well in your next Adventure Race!
Don't forget that April is Snow to Surf month in the Comox Valley. Come out and cheer on Team ELM Women on April 24th as we battle to hold onto our golden crown from 2009 in the masters division!
ONLINE TRAINING PLANS
Get the plan you need to reach your goals at the click of a mouse. Training plans will soon be available for running and triathlon in the ELM Online Store. Check out the ELM Store this week as I will be posting two 6-week Triathlon Training Plans for both Beginner and Intermediate racers...perfect for preparing for the Comox Valley Tri-K or your spring Sprint Triathlon of choice!
Check back often as new training plans are being added to the store shelves frequently.
Check out the ELM Store
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ELM MEMBERSHIP NEWS
Our new ELM Membership co-ordinator, Liz Tribe, has been busy enhancing our Membership program this winter. In addition to the fantastic discounts on ELM programs & Sponsor products and services (read below to find out who our newest ELM Sponsor is!), ELM Members have been enjoying a new monthly newsletter with photos and adventure tales of their fellow members.
In addition, Liz has been organizing monthly 'memberhood' events to bring our wonderful Members together for play time and other adventures.
Our Membership program is designed to not only provide additional value for frequent 'flyers' but also to connect and inspire like minded individuals who enjoy 'playing' in the great outdoors.
Learn more about the ELM Membership program or join today!
UPCOMING ISLAND EVENTS
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RUNNING |
Friday
Apr 2
10:00 A.M. |
Fletcher's Challenge Trail Run & Walk |
Westwood Lake, Nanaimo |
Dan Brady |
This running event memorializes Mr. Gavin Fletcher who died too young. He was a well known sports columnist, a member of ROC, a husband and father.
Online Registration |
Sunday
Apr 4
10:00 A.M. |
Michael Dunahee Keep the Hope Alive Drive 2010 |
Esquimalt Curling Rink |
250.382.7311 |
5K family fun run/walk fundraiser for missing children. |
Sunday
Apr 4
11:00 A.M. |
Merville 15K |
Merville Community Hall, 7261 Island Hwy |
Mark Cryderman
250 286 1364 |
2010 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 7. Merville is about 15 km north of Courtenay.
Online Registration |
Sunday
Apr 11
10:00 A.M. |
2nd Annual CBI Health Hustle for Hunger |
Beaver Lake Picnic Area |
Graeme Wall
250.590.8441 |
10K run; 3K Run/Walk Proceeds go to The Mustard Seed - bring a non - perishable food bank donation.
Online Registration |
Sunday
Apr 18
11:00 A.M. |
Sooke River 10K |
Edward Milne Community School, 6218 Sooke Road |
Bill Ethier
250.885.1658 |
2010 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 8 and Series Awards.
Online Registration |
Monday
Apr 19
10:30 A.M. |
114th - Boston Marathon |
Boston, Massachusetts |
508 435 6905 |
Online Registration |
Sunday
Apr 25
8:00 A.M. |
Times Colonist 10K & 1.5K Kids Run |
Southgate &
Quadra St.
Victoria, BC |
Jacqui Sanderson
250.744.5538 |
Victoria's largest 10K race.
Online Registration |
Sunday
Apr 25
9:15 A.M. |
Royal LePage Comox Valley Snow to Surf Relay |
Mt. Washington Ski Resort |
Rick Gibson
250.898.0231 |
Teams of nine people: Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Running, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Road Cycling,Canoeing
Online Registration |
BIKING
Island Cup Mountain Biking Series
* April 11th – Cumberland
* April 25th – Hammerfest
FIT TIPS: TOP TRAIL RUNS
 I have created a new resource area on the ELM Website which includes an inventory of my health and fitness articles that I think you will find interesting and informative.
Check out the online articles (which are also available in pdf for download) and be sure to check back frequently as I am continually adding more every week. Let me know if there is something specific you would like to see!
Here is a taste of the most recent article:
TOP TRAIL RUNS IN THE COMOX VALLEY
Two words: Super...Natural. This is the best way to describe the trail running experience in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. Bordered on one side by the Straight of Georgia and by the Beaufort mountain range on the other the Comox Valley boasts vistas of unparellelled beauty. At the base of these island mountains, runners and mountain bikers have developed elaborate trail networks that wind their way through a diverse selection of natural landscape. From wide forest paths to quad searing rocky descents the Comox Valley has something for trail runners of all abilities.
One article is much too short to include all of the trail opportunities in the Valley, so I have taken the liberty of including my top 3 trail networks for beginner, intermediate and advanced trail runners. Wherever your shoes take you don't forget to run smart: take a map, a friend, food and water and your cell phone!
Read entire article!
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: VALHALLA PURE!
I am thrilled to announce our newest ELM Members Sponsor Valhalla Pure Outfitters! Beginning this April Valhalla will be hosting semi-annual Members Only Discount Shopping Nights at the store- after hours and just for current ELM Members! Our ELM Members will be happy shoppers this Friday, April 9th...it's not too late to join the ELM Family and get in on great deals from our sponsors!
Valhalla Pure Outfitters
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