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Winter Training Update: Damn This Knee and Where’s the Snow?

March 3, 2015 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments

What a strange winter! I normally do a big trip abroad over the holidays, usually involving trekking and a bit of altitude. But this year I spent the holidays in Toronto nursing a bum knee where it was unseasonably mild, and then tried to make the most of what little snow we had back in Vancouver.

In late-December, I had managed to posthole through a tree well on a run to Kennedy Falls, which caused a strain and possibly a very minor tear to my MCL according to my physio. It felt okay to run on flatter terrain, but hurt to walk or extend my leg, and I had to stay off very technical terrain for a few weeks and cut back my training volume significantly.

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My 2014 Season in Review and a Look at 2015

January 20, 2015 by Jeff Pelletier 2 Comments
Admiring the buckle

2014 marked my second full season on the trails, though it was not without its setbacks. At the end of 2013, I stated that my main goals for this year were to stay injury free and to complete my first 100 miler – one out of two ain’t bad!

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Nov. Training Recap: Taper, Race, Recover

December 8, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
November Training Recap

November was all about Chimera 100, my first 100 miler and my last race of the season. I spent the first half of the month tapering and preparing, and the second half recovering from what was a difficult but overall a really enjoyable race. It turns out that 100 miles really isn’t that far! (read my full race report)

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Oct. Training Recap: Taper Time!

November 10, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
View from Sky Pilot

After a huge month of training in September, I was hoping to keep up momentum throughout October before starting my taper for Chimera 100, my goal race for the year. Maybe it was the start of the rain, or maybe I’m starting to get a little burned out from what was a very long season, but I found it increasingly hard to find the motivation to get out for any really big runs – certainly nothing that could compare to my recent adventures like running the Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier.

I’m not too worried though, as I think the training is in my legs. It may be that a little less volume and a little extra rest will serve me well in what will be my first 100 miler.

That’s not to say I didn’t do any training! Earlier in the month, I joined UPrise Performance Camps again in Squamish, this time for a chance to spend a weekend running with Skyrunning champion and Salomon athlete Stevie Kremer. I managed to explore the trails around Sky Pilot, as well as a few more shorter backcountry outings around Grouse, Seymour, and Lynn Valley.

I made a last-minute decision to race the inaugural CMTS Run Ridge Run 25k, and ran the Hallows Eve Marathon as a catered training run. Between that and the ‘2nd Bi-Annual Vancouver Brewery Run‘ the next day, I managed to run close to 80k in costume.

View from Sea to Sky Gondola
View from Sea to Sky Gondola.
Skyrunning Champ Stevie Kremer
Skyrunning Champ Stevie Kremer.

The rain is here!
Fall is definitely here.
Norvan Falls
Norvan Falls.

Coast Mountain Trail Series Run Ridge Run 25k
Start of the Run Ridge Run 25k.
Foggy day on Seymour
Foggy day on Seymour.

Hallows Eve Marathon
Hallows Eve Marathon.
Vancouver Brewery Run
Vancouver Brewery Run.

I’ve kept up with my speedwork and did my best to stay on top of my strength work, before dropping it as I began my taper towards the end of the month.

Final Stats for October:

  • Distance Run: 335 km (down from 400 km)
  • Time-on-Feet: 43 hrs (down from 85 hrs)
  • Ascent: 10,530 m (down from 19,811 m)

The legs are feeling good and I’m as ready as I’m ever going to be for Chimera on November 15th. Now I’ve just gotta execute…

Check out more photos on Instagram, and connect with me to follow my training on Strava or Movescount!

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Sept. Training Recap: Run Now, Sleep Later

October 14, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier 2 Comments
Elfin Lakes

September was another solid month of training, with my volume at an all-time high. Much like in August, I got to spend most of this time on foot in the backcountry doing the adventure-style running that I enjoy the most. I’ve also gotten pretty good at running on little to no sleep!

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This limestone monolith stands 40 metres high, ove This limestone monolith stands 40 metres high, overlooking the Katskhura River valley in western Georgia.

Sitting on top is a Monastery which was built on ruins of a ‘hermitage’ dating back to the 9th century. If you’re going to be a hermit, this seems like a pretty cool place to live, no?
While exploring the Kazgebi region of Georgia near While exploring the Kazgebi region of Georgia near the Russian border, I was struck by how much it reminded me of Nepal.

The mountains are huge here, some well over 5,000 metres high, shooting straight up in every direction from the valley floor. Towns are built on whatever little flat land there is.

I recently learned about the @transcaucasiantrail, a new route being built across the entire Caucasus Mountain range. This is one for the bucket list if there ever has been one! 🇬🇪
On Sunday, I jumped in to a 12k trail race just ou On Sunday, I jumped in to a 12k trail race just outside of Tbilisi here in Georgia. I’d met a bunch of runners the night prior from @tbilisirunningclub who were running in one of either the 5k, 12k or 23k races which started in Vake Park and took runners straight up the ridge overlooking the city.

This was just a fun run for me since I had 90 minutes of running on the schedule for that day anyway. But it was also a great chance to get another perspective on the city, while meeting more runners from the community.

The trail running scene is still developing in Georgia but @traillabrace is clearly at the forefront. I’d love to come back to run one of their longer races in the mountains up north in the Kazgebi region one day as well!
I’ve been in the Republic of Georgia for less th I’ve been in the Republic of Georgia for less than 5 days, but I’ve already managed to see and experience quite a bit of this incredible country 🇬🇪.

I spent the first two days in the capital Tbilisi where I explored the old town. I also met up with some local runners from @tbilisirunningclub at pasta dinner event where I did a short presentation, before then joining many of them at a short trail race by @traillabrace the next days just outside of town.

I then headed North to Kazbegi, near the Russian border to spend some time in the mountains for a couple of days. This area is just incredible! Finally, I made the long drive west to Kutaisi where I’ll now spend the next 3 days exploring some nearby sites. #georgia #tbilisi #exploretbilisi #travel
Last long run in the bag! My first race of the sea Last long run in the bag! My first race of the season starts in exactly 2 weeks: a 250 km, 7-day self-supported stage race in the country of Georgia 🇬🇪.

Time to taper! Oh yea, and pack all of my gear and nutrition for the race. And like, travel half way around the world. Otherwise, I’m pretty much ready to start. @salomonrunning #timetoplay
We’re heading to Patagonia in March of 2023, and We’re heading to Patagonia in March of 2023, and we want you to join us!

Patagonia has been on my bucket list for years. 🌄Together, we’ll explore mountain glaciers, deep blue lagoons, and incredible views from Argentina to Chile. We’ll be doing a few easy to moderate hikes, so this isn’t a running trip, but we’re going to squeeze in a couple of runs as well for those interested.

The trip officially launched yesterday with @trovatrip, and we’re stoked how quickly spot are filling up! But there’s still time to get in on early bird pricing. Visit the link in my bio to learn more and to register, and don’t hesitate to reach out directly with any questions! 🌄
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