SunRun

Some athletes will continue training right up to race day because they are afraid that they will loose their level of fitness if they start a tapering period before a race. Resting before a race is a tested recovery strategy that can improve your level of race readiness by as much as 5%. So if you haven't started tapering for the Sun Run yet, it is time to do so. Typically tapering allowances for shorter distances such as a 10K takes a few days to a week. The tapering period should follow your last longest run and basically means reducing your training load by 30 to 85% before the race...

Looking for a Blessing before the Sun Run? Faithfulness, dedication, courage and self-respect are what those who have been training for the Sun Run have practiced week after week since the beginning of January. So since this is the start of the "Tapering Week" take the time to both honor yourself and give thanks in your own special way for being able to make it to this point. On Sunday morning @ 8AM the Christ Church Cathedral at the corner of Burrard and Georgia, will be holding a Special Service for all those who are on their way to the starting line. Tilman von der Linde , RMT. Muscles in...

For the last 8 years, I've volunteered as one of the medical staff for the Sun Run. Hopefully you won't need us out there, but we'll be there....on bikes, in tents along route, and at the finish line. Hopefully you won't need us! This year, as I've been for the past 3, I'll be at the first medical tent you'll come across, in English Bay near the flagpoles. Be sure to smile and wave as you pass by on your way to the Burrard Bridge. The common occurances I see in this early stage of the race are due mostly to the crowds of people...the chances of tripping over other people or curbs is high when...

Hi gang, Only 10 days to Sun Run! Time for some Event Day Mental Imagery… “The Start Line is sweet...The Finish Line is sweeter.” “Every person needs to have their moment in the sun, when they raise their arms in victory, knowing that on this day, at this hour, they were at their very best.” – H.Jackson Brown, Jr. It’s helpful to relieve any tension you may feel about what happens on Event Day by taking a look at Sun Run 2009 Race Details: The mental exercise of familiarizing yourself with the route and event day logistics will help you to gather yourself, feel fully prepared and enhance your...