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Injury Prevention Guide
Running is often considered the oldest sport in existence. The desire to travel from point A to point B as fast as possible has been a long-standing challenge for athletes, and remains the primary goal for many recreational and competitive runners.
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Physiologically, running is a pre-programmed neuromuscular movement pattern which controls the manner in which move. This pattern is usually learned early in life, and is continually refi ned to adapt to our activity levels and actions.

As we improve, though, we continually uncover questions about our gains.
  • Is running a learned skill?
  • Can we consciously improve our running style, and will this make us run faster?
  • Can we decrease the likelihood of our bodies becoming injured?
  • Is there a direct relationship between technique, injury prevention, conditioning, and performance?
The resounding answer to all of these questions is yes. Most important to note is that technique, strength and conditioning, and injury prevention are very strongly associated.

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Date/TimeEventLocationContactEvent Details
July 2010
Saturday
Jul 31
(6:30 pm)
The Q Victoria Track SeriesOak Bay Track
Chris Kelsall
A series of track races in Victoria. Events ranging from 800m to 5000m.
Online Registration
August 2010
Sunday
Aug 1
(7:00 am)
Self-Transcendence Triathlon and DuathlonHamsterly Beach, Elk Lake, Victoria

250 592 6211
31st Anniversary - Canada's longest running triathlon. Triathlon - 1.5km Swim, 40km Cycle and 10km Run; Duathlon - 5km Run, 40km Cycle, 10km Run
Online Registration
Saturday
Aug 7
(11:00 am)
GB005::Mt WashingtonMt Washington, Courtenay, BC
Info
(250) 391-7373
Race #5 in the Frontrunners GutBuster Trail Running Series presented by The North Face. 6km Ascent Race to the summit of Mt Washington Ski Resort!
Online Registration
Saturday
Aug 7
(6:30 pm)
The Q Victoria Track SeriesOak Bay Track
Chris Kelsall
A series of track races in Victoria. Events ranging from 800m to 5000m.
Online Registration
Sunday
Aug 8
(7:30 am)
Subaru Sooke International TriathlonCamp Bernard, Sooke
Cathy Noel
Half, Olympic, Sprint and Relay Teams
Online Registration
Sunday
Aug 15
(8:00 am)
Port Alberni Log Train Trail Marathon, Half & 10KMcLean Mill, Port Alberni
Chris Morrison
250.724.4612
Vancouver Island's alternative marathon is run on a trail that was formerly a grade for a logging railway.
Online Registration
Saturday
Aug 21
(6:30 pm)
The Q Victoria Track SeriesOak Bay Track
Chris Kelsall
A series of track races in Victoria. Events ranging from 800m to 5000m.
Online Registration
Sunday
Aug 29
(6:45 am)
Ironman CanadaLakeshore Drive, Penticton

SOLD OUT!
September 2010
Sunday
Sep 5
(8:00 am)
Harbour City Half Marathon & 10KDiana Krall Plaza, Nanaimo
Mitchell Hudson
778-292-0619
The race is adopting a brand new theme which holds some very interesting history for Nanaimo. The theme as you can see from the above logo is a "PIRATE" theme and all finishers of the race will receive a souvenir coin from the Harbour City Half treasure chest after they cross the finish line.
Sunday
Sep 5
(8:00 am)
8th Annual Juan de Fuca DuathlonJuan de Fuca Recreation Center
Nick Walker
250-391-7373
Youth: 2km Run - 10km Bike - 2km Run : 8:00am Adult: 5km Run - 20km Bike - 5km Run : 9:00am
Online Registration
Saturday
Sep 11
(8:00 am)
Subaru Banff International TriathlonBanff, Alberta
Cathy Noel
Olympic, sprint and relay events.
Online Registration
Sunday
Sep 12
(9:00 am)
Lands End 1/2 Marathon and 10KSandown Raceway, 1810 Glamorgan, Sidney
Donna Gilbert
1/2 Marathon starts at 9 am; 10K at 9:15 am
Online Registration
Saturday
Sep 18
(5:00 am)
Great Lake Walk and Ultramarathon 56KYoubou Community Hall, Lake Cowichan

250 749 6742
55.9km walk. Start in Youbou and finish in Lake Cowichan.
Online Registration
Saturday
Sep 18
(9:00 am)
Run for the Mountain 6KNanaimo Running Room Country Club Centre
Mike Thibodeau
250.758.4018
Run or walk. Proceeds from Run For The Mountain goes toward Mount Benson Regional Park.
Online Registration
Monday
Sep 20
(9:00 am)
Lands End Half Marathon & 10KSandown Harness Raceway
Peter Clark
(250) 655-6615
Scenic, undulating course around the northern tip of the Saanich Peninsula. The perfect tuneup for the Royal Victoria Marathon or Half Marathon.
Online Registration
Saturday
Sep 25
(8:00 am)
MOMAR - CumberlandCumberland, BC
Info
(866) 912-3331
"Best Adventure Race in Western Canada" 30km Short Course and 50km Long Course featuring Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Orienteering, Navigation and more...
Online Registration
Saturday
Sep 25
(8:00 am)
Mind Over Mountain Cumberland 2010Cumberland, BC
Bryan Tasaka
1.866.912.3331
Enduro 50km Course and Sport 30km Course
Online Registration
October 2010
Sunday
Oct 10
(9:00 am)
Royal Victoria Marathon, Half Marathon, and 8KVictoria Inner Harbour
Info Hotline
(250) 658 4520
31st Annual. Event includes 1.2K Kids Run. Wonderful routes featuring the downtown core and waterfront.
Online Registration
Sunday
Oct 31
(9:00 am)
Shawnigan Kinsol Half MarathonShawnigan Lake School, Shawnigan Lake, BC
Sandra Whiting (sandra-whiting@shaw.ca) Kelly Schellenberg (gkschellenberg@shaw.ca)
For over 30 years CeeVacs Roadrunners have hosted a Half Marathon running event at Shawnigan Lake. This year we are excited to introduce a NEW COURSE which starts on the beautiful grounds of Shawnigan Lake School, incorporates portions of the Trans Canada Trail and takes runners past the historic Kinsol Trestle. Entries must be mailed in or done online.
Online Registration
November 2010
Thursday
Nov 11
(1:00 pm)
14th Annual Harriers Thetis Lake 20K RelayThetis Lake Park
Bob Reid
250 384 1520
Teams of 4 run 5K each on the main Thetis Lake trails. Sponsored by Island Runner and Adidas - onsite with a huge Adidas product tent and special deals for this race only. Please enter early as event sold out last year.
Online Registration
Saturday
Nov 27
(1:00 pm)
26th Annual Harriers Gunner Shaw Cross CountryThetis Lake Park
Bob Reid
250 384 1520
10K on rough, hilly, rocky, wet trails. A classic! Proceeds to the Harriers' Foundation. Enter early to avoid disappointment of event selling out. Technical shirts to first 500 registrations.
Online Registration
December 2010
Saturday
Dec 11
(12:00 pm)
7th Annual Harriers Stewart Mountain Cross Coun...Thetis Lake Park
Bob Reid
250 384 1520
A classic! A great course with gravel, puddles, branches, rocks and streams - but most of the course is nice wilderness trail.
Online Registration
Recent Events
Date/TimeEventLocationContactEvent Details
July 2010
Saturday
Jul 17
(6:30 pm)
The Q Victoria Track SeriesOak Bay Track
Chris Kelsall
A series of track races in Victoria. Events ranging from 800m to 5000m.
Online Registration
Sunday
Jul 11
(10:00 am)
GB004::Mt DougMt Doug Park, Saanich, BC
Info
(250) 391-7373
Race #4 in the Frontrunners GutBuster Trail Running Series presented by The North Face. 11km long course and 6km short course.
Online Registration
Sunday
Jul 11
(8:00 am)
Cowichan Challenge TriathlonFuller Lake, Chemainus
Janine
MAIN - 1000m/34k/9k. SPRINT - 500m/17k/5k. Main Event Relay (long course 1000 m swim, 32 km bike, 9 km run). SPRINT Event Relay (short course, 500m swim, 16 km bike, 5 km run).
Online Registration
Sunday
Jul 11
(6:00 am)
Triathlon of CompassionEsquimalt Rec Centre

500m swim, 19km cycle, and 5km run. Enter as a team or as an individual. Project Respect Youth Race 100m swim, 6km bike and 1.6km run.
Online Registration
Sunday
Jul 4
(6:30 am)
Subaru Vancouver International TriathlonLarcarno Beach, Vancouver
John Botelho
Half, Sprint and Relay Teams
Online Registration
Thursday
Jul 1
(10:00 am)
5th Street Mile5th & Woods, Courtenay
Eric Martinat
Registration is day-of-race only. Entry is free. Sub 4 minutes wins new shoes.
Thursday
Jul 1
(10:00 am)
Joints In Motion Canada Day 10K and Kids RunBeaver Lake Picnic Area Lower Parking Lot
10K at 10 am; kids run at 11:30. All proceeds go to the Arthritis Society.
250.588.9126
10K at 10 am; kids run at 11:30. All proceeds go to the Arthritis Society.
Online Registration
Thursday
Jul 1
(8:00 am)
Sidney Days 5KSidney, BC
Chris Lott
250 656 3961
250 656 3961 A certified 5k, flat and fast. A fun event with great local draw prizes. Starts adjacent to the Mary Winspear Centre. Starts at 8:00 a.m.
Online Registration
Thursday
Jul 1
(8:00 am)
Sidney Days 5KSidney, BC
Chris Lott
250 656 3961
250 656 3961 A certified 5k, flat and fast. A fun event with great local draw prizes. Starts adjacent to the Mary Winspear Centre. Starts at 8:00 a.m.
Online Registration
June 2010
Sunday
Jun 27
(10:00 am)
GB003::Gowlland TodGowlland Tod, Highlands, BC
Info
(250) 391-7373
Race #3 in the Frontrunners GutBuster Trail Running Series presented by The North Face. 12km long course and 6km short course.
Online Registration
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