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Oceanside Running Club Associtation ( Team Orca )
Parksville / Qualicum, BC(The Team for Runners in Central Vancouver Island)
WHO ARE WE? ...
- A diverse group of people who love to run and meet in the spirit of fun, good health and friendship.
- Some of us are very slow, a few are very fast and most are somewhere in between - we cater to all.
- Some of us race and many do not.
- We are an officially VIRA sanctioned running club.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
- Scheduled weekly trail or road runs of varying distances at paces to suit everyone.
- Runs to improve speed and strength.
- Training advice and plans.
- Injury prevention tips.
- Motivation to help achieve your running objectives.
- Social events.
- Discounts at various retail outlets.
- A comprehensive club Internet website and active e-mail communication.
WHERE DO WE RUN?
- Trails and roads in the beautiful Parksville/Qualicum Beach area with occasional forays elsewhere on Vancouver Island.
- WHY DON'T YOU GIVE US A TRY - WE WILL MAKE YOU FEEL WELCOME!
Oceanside 10K - Parksville BC (central Vancouver Island)
- Sunday June 27, 2010 - Parksville Curling Rink
- located at the Parksville Community Park
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Photo taken at an Oceanside 10K Race
Parksville BC (Central Vancouver Island)
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TEAM ORCA Membership
Posted 07/18/2010 08:23 AM
As a member of TEAM ORCA you get the the benefit of the following perks.
- Scheduled weekly trail or road runs of varying distances at paces to suit everyone.
- Runs to improve speed and strength.
- Training advice and plans.
- Injury prevention tips.
- Motivation to help achieve your running objectives.
- Social events.
- Discounts at various retail outlets.
- A comprehensive club Internet website and active e-mail communication.
Time is running out for 2010 - Join today and get the benefit of running with a group.
Download Membership Form |
ORCA Saturday Run
Posted 07/18/2010 08:26 AM
The ORCA Saturday Run has found a new home and place on the ORCA web Site. Just follow the link below and it will take you to the map.
ORCA Run Saturday
Note: this link will stay the same for the Saturday runs. Come back on Thursday for the current ORCA Saturday Run.
Jitters are actually good for a short race. Adrenaline will rev up your engine. Think of it as fuel.
Lucinda Seares-Monica, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist |
Does it matter if you get your energy from an energy bar as opposed to a sports drink?
Posted 07/25/2010 10:23 AM
Does it matter if you get your energy from an energy bar as opposed to a sports drink?
No. Both solid foods and liquids (i.e., sports drinks) get burned at the same rate when you are exercising at a pace you can maintain for more than half an hour. Your job is to experiment during training to learn:
1) What settles best in your intestinal tract, and
2) What tastes best to you during extended exercise.
Consuming enough calories is more important than the form of the calories. With endurance athletes, research suggests the faster finishers consume more calories than the slower finishers. (Ironman Champ Chrissie Wellington consumed about 335 calories/hour when she won at Hawaii.) The challenge is to train the intestinal tract to manage that much fuel. If you are an endurance athlete, part of your training program is to practice your fueling so you can train your intestinal tract as well as your heart, lungs and muscles. |
Saturday Aug 21 is National Trail Running Day
Posted 07/09/2010 01:26 PM
What Is NTRD?
National Trail Running Day is a day to promote, celebrate, and experience the sport of Trail Running. Trail Running is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States with runners taking to the trails of varying difficulties and distances to connect with nature and the environment, while also building strength and more technical running skills.
What should you do on National Trail Running Day? National Trail Running Day is a day for runners to come together and celebrate the sport of Trail Running. Everyone should participate and anyone can plan an official event for National Trail Running Day. Some of the events planned are trail races, group trail runs, or trail clean-ups. |
Hills hills & more hills
Posted 05/05/2010 09:44 PM
When should I drink sports drinks during runs?
Posted 05/02/2010 09:09 AM
| Proper hydration for running is essential to safety and performance, but runners need to know when they should consume sports drinks and when plain water will suffice. |
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STRETCHING; Why Should I?
Posted 04/18/2010 04:27 PM
| STRETCHING; Why Should I? - This short article looks at some of the tips, tricks and helpful hints you can use to help prevent sports injuries and do-away with stiff, aching muscles & joints. Read the full Article |
FRONTRUNNERS GutBuster Trail Running Series
Posted 07/25/2010 10:25 AM
The FRONTRUNNERS GutBuster Trail Running Series, presented by The North Face, is Vancouver Island's Premiere Trail Running Series that takes runners off the road and onto the some of the most amazing trail networks in Western Canada. Featuring short and long courses making it suitable for all ages and abilities.
- - Mt. Washington August 7, 2010
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Individualized Training Programs
Posted 06/09/2009 12:49 AM
| Coach Laurie, a Registered Physiotherapist and NCCP Level 3 Certified Distance Running Coach, is available to put together individualized 5 km up to marathon training programs for those that wish to finish your first race or improve your race times. You can choose to add speed, tempo and hill training to make your program more challenging, if desired. Extra information about stretching, hydration, nutrition, injury prevention, introduction of speed, cross training and progression of a safe program is also available. Fees vary from $10 to $50 depending on how much supervision and time is needed. Contact Laurie at jlamritc@telus.net or 250-248-4455. Check the weekly runs section for the free Tuesday/Thursday afternoon tempo and hill/speed training sessions. |
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Teresa Klemm
Teresa Klemm finishing her first marathon. |
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