Summer temperatures have finally arrived, and the training volume is climbing – This means a lot more time on long rides and runs in the heat. Theses strenuous and sweaty workouts areRead More…
Thank you Volunteers
Post contributed by Karleen Scase Volunteers are the fuel of race day. Without volunteers race day wouldn’t run like it does. You allow us as athletes to use all our hard workRead More…
Why stretching may not be as important as you think
With race season in full swing, it seems our bodies are forever “tight”. But what does that really mean and how do we fix it? Does having a tight muscle negatively affectRead More…
IRONMAN 70.3 Coeur d’Alene
Some races don’t go as planned… Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene last weekend was one of those races for me. But, I crossed the finish line and consider the race to be oneRead More…
Smoothie Corner: Almond Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie
Happy Friday everyone! “Smoothie Corner” continues today with another delicious recipe contributed by Barb. Stay tuned for a few more of her cool concoctions to be posted here in coming weeks. This is aRead More…
A Dynamic Warm-up for Runners
Dynamic Warm-Up How to get your body ready for a better workout So what is a DYNAMIC warm up?? DYNAMIC means MOVING, so your warm up should not consist of static (standingRead More…
Friday Favorite: Funky Monkey Cacao Smoothie
Funky Monkey Cacao Smoothie Smoothies are fast, easy, nutritious and great after a long or intense workout. In this recipe, which tastes like it could be a dessert, you can increase or decreaseRead More…
Benefits of Unilateral Training for Runners
WHAT IS UNILATERAL TRAINING? Unilateral training means training one side or limb of the body independently of the other. Examples of this include single leg squats, single arm pull downs and evenRead More…
Branch Out Bike Tour a Blast!
Have you heard of the Branch Out Bike Tour? Learn all about this unique event from Graeme and Sylvie in their review below: From Graeme… Last weekend, June 14-16, Sylvie and IRead More…
Chinook Triathlon Festival a Success!
On June 15th, Platinum Racing put on their inaugural edition of the Chinook Triathlon Festival & Chinook Gran Fondo. Quick facts: The Gran Fondo events supported Mitocanada Two qualifying spots to the 2020Read More…