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Fastpacking the Wonderland Trail Presentation at MEC

December 30, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
Near the Panhandle Gap

Join Adam and me for a slideshow/presentation at MEC as part of their ‘Running Expert Series’ on our recent fastpacking adventure on the Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier. Learn what’s involved in completing the 93-mile run (with 23,000′ of elevation gain) completely unsupported.

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Faster Technical Descents with (Down) Hill Repeats

September 12, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier 1 Comment
Technical Downhill Running

They say you should play to your strengths and forget about working on your weaknesses. If I could race only uphill or on less-technical downhill terrain, I might follow this advice. I’m tired of getting passed on the really technical stuff though, so I decided to instead seek some advice from one of the fastest downhillers that I know.

I’ve had the pleasure of doing a bit of training with local speedster Mike Murphy, recent winner of the Knee Knacker, who suggested that I try running downhill repeats. This, in addition to doing more functional strength work like plyometrics, could be just what I need to mitigate my major weakness.

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Knee Knacker 2014 Men’s Race Preview

July 3, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier 1 Comment
Knee Knacker

In just over a week, many of the top local runners will be lining up to run on some of their favourite North Shore trails. The Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run (or Knee Knacker for short) takes runners from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove on the Baden Powell – 16,000 feet of vertical climb and descent along 30 miles of technical trails.

The race is hugely popular, with almost 400 entrants competing for 200 spots in each year’s lottery. I wasn’t lucky enough to get a spot this year after running it last year for my first time, but you can bet I’ll be trying again next year.

With so many great runners signed up this year, it would be impossible for me to try to predict a winner, and the nature of this particular race is that anything really can happen on the day. I did manage to connect with 3 particularly fast local runners though to discuss their strategy and goals for this year’s race; Oliver Utting, Graeme Wilson, and Mike Murphy.

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Custom Orthotics from Kintec for My Salomon Sense Ultras

June 24, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
Orthotics in Salomon Sense Ultras

After my recent peroneal tendon injury, my MD recommended that I get custom orthotics. I wasn’t sure at first, but my physio agreed that it could be a good temporary aid as we work to build up the strength in my arches.

It’s still not clear how my biomechanics are to blame for the overuse injury, but I’m using this whole experience as an opportunity to finally address a series of minor issues and weaknesses so that I can come back strong for the long-haul (poor tracking of the knees, weak glutes, etc.).

I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to use orthotics in my Salomon Sense Ultras though. While far from ‘minimalist’, they’re definitely on the lighter and more flexible side as a performance shoe and neutral, like most trail shoes. After a fair bit of experimenting, I’ve found them to be the absolute perfect fit. I’m a mid-foot striker and I like to feel the ground beneath my feet so I wasn’t about to put on a pair of Hokas!

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Training Builds You Up, Racing Breaks You Down, Injury..

May 29, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
Racing Breaks You Down

They say that training builds you up and racing breaks you down. Each training session is a small deposit into a piggy bank of fitness; each race a withdrawal.

This seems especially true with ultra running which usually requires at least a short amount of time off after a race. But many ultra runners are in the habit of racing so frequently that it could almost appear they ‘race to train’ instead of the other way around, treating their ‘B’ races like nothing more than a catered training run. “It’s just a training run” and “I’m just going to take it easy” are pretty commonly heard expressions during a race. Nothing wrong with that!

I’ve always found it hard to stick to my plans to take it easy during a race though. Once in the heat of the moment I always want to put my fitness to the test and leave it all out on the course. Even so, there’s still plenty of room for racing in my training.

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I’m a trail runner and filmmaker born and raised in Vancouver, BC Canada. Member of Salomon Canada and CLIF Bar Ambassador.

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A few of us paid a visit last weekend to Norvan Fa A few of us paid a visit last weekend to Norvan Falls, a local favourite here in our backyard of North Vancouver, BC.

Once every year or two when the conditions are just right, the falls completely freeze over. It’s such a beautiful sight! Check it out in my latest video on YouTube (link in profile). 📽
Floor-to-ceiling shag carpeting, standard on Vanco Floor-to-ceiling shag carpeting, standard on Vancouver’s North Shore trails. 📷 @kerryward
Trail running apparel can be found in a number of Trail running apparel can be found in a number of different materials; some synthetic, some natural, and many a blend of both.

In my latest video, I talk about the pros and cons of natural fabrics such as wool and down compared to synthetic alternatives, as well as how to properly care for these different materials to ensure you can get the best performance and longest life possible from them. Watch it on YouTube now (link in profile) 📽.

Note: Photo was taken in summer and definitely does not reflect current conditions in the alpine.
Our fourth and last day at McGillivray Pass Lodge Our fourth and last day at McGillivray Pass Lodge was again one full of powder! Visibility was limited throughout the better part of the day, so we mostly stuck to the trees. 

Another big day of climbing to tire out the legs before flying back to Pemberton the next morning. Good thing it had been snowing so heavily, because I’m not sure we’d have left much for the next group!
On our third day at McGillivray Pass Lodge we had On our third day at McGillivray Pass Lodge we had all the weather! Clear skies as we climbed from the valley, heavy winds as we made our way along the ridge, and snow with limited visibility for our bootpacked up a notch. Another big day of climbing and powder runs!

We rewarded ourselves with a sauna back at the lodge as fresh snow continued to accumulate. ❄️
Sundog seen on our second day of skiing at McGilli Sundog seen on our second day of skiing at McGillivray Pass Lodge.
On our second day at McGillivray Pass Lodge, we ag On our second day at McGillivray Pass Lodge, we again woke up to clear skies. This would be our first full day with 1,500 metres of climbing and a ton of powder skiing.

We had to negotiate a tricky crack in the snow on our way up and over the pass towards Star Mountain and a feature we we’d ski called the ‘Middle Finger’. That salmon back at the lodge for dinner sure hit the spot!
On Tuesday morning, we jumped in the helicopter in On Tuesday morning, we jumped in the helicopter in Pemberton to make the short flight north to the remote lodge in Mcgillivray Pass where we’d be staying for the next four nights.

After a quick avalanche safety refresher from our guide, we were on our way for some afternoon backcountry skiing laps with nothing but clear skies above us and powder under our skis.

We enjoyed après in the sun at the lodge, followed by an amazing dinner, before settling in to our yurts to prepare for a much longer day of skiing the next morning. #whitecapalpine
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