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Training Recaps

April Recap: VO2Max Results, and Dealing with Injuries

May 13, 2015 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments

The Diez Vista 50k in mid-April which was my first race of the season went pretty well, where I finished in 5th place. More importantly, I did so without getting injured like last year. But that didn’t last long!

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10 Essentials for Backcountry Trail Running Safety

April 28, 2015 by Jeff Pelletier 1 Comment

There’s nothing I love more than adventuring in the backcountry, whether on a destination run like a double-crossing of the Grand Canyon , a circumnavigation of Mt. Rainier, or something closer to home. While I try to travel fast and light, there are some things I won’t leave home without to make sure I’m also being safe.

Our local North Shore Rescue has a great list of the 10 essentials, but do the same rules apply to trail runners? Let’s review these items first and then I’ll tell you a little story.

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Redemption at Diez Vista 50k 2015 – Race Report

April 20, 2015 by Jeff Pelletier 6 Comments

After getting injured during the race last year, my goal for the 2015 Diez Vista 50k was nothing short of redemption. For me, this would mean improving my time by at least 5 minutes to finish well under 5 hours and, if possible, to finish in the top 5.

Heavy rains in the two weeks leading up to the race resulted in flooding along the West side of Buntzen Lake, forcing the closure of a key trail and the floating bridge used during the race. The hope had been that BC Hydro, who maintain the trails around the reservoir, would be able to restore water levels in time. But in the days leading up the race, the organizers had to make the difficult decision to re-route the course. This would make it close to the rerouted course from 2011 after similar flooding, with the addition of one other trail that had since been opened which would allow us to avoid a section of paved road.

I’d never finished an ultra feeling like I had really left it all out there and, given the last minute course change adding almost an extra 3k and more elevation, I decided to throw my splits out the window, caution to the wind, and to run with heart instead of head.

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Trekking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal [Video]

April 16, 2015 by Jeff Pelletier 2 Comments

The Annapurna Circuit is a trek in central Nepal that climbs to an altitude of 5,400m through Thorung La pass, one of the highest trekking passes in the world, below peaks that rise 6000-8000m in elevation from the Annapurna Range.

We attempted to complete the trek in about 15 days starting mid-December of 2013, when the shoulder season promised much smaller crowds but with it a risk of deep snow that early winter can bring to the Pass.

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March Training Recap: Bring on Diez Vista 50k!

April 2, 2015 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments

In the last few weeks, I finally got over the few little injuries that seemed to be plaguing me throughout Winter. My knee strain is all better and I’ve regained full strength and mobility in my right ankle.

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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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In August, @adamchistopher and I were looking for In August, @adamchistopher and I were looking for somewhere local for an overnight adventure. It happened to be the weekend of the Fat Dog 120 trail race, so with the race cancelled this year we headed to Manning Park to fastpack the last 130k or so of the course unsupported.

Watch the 27 minute documentary on YouTube 📽 (link in profile). #fatpack
An amazing day full of sun and powder yesterday sk An amazing day full of sun and powder yesterday ski touring in Manning Park.

Really cool to be right in the middle of the Fat Dog 120 trail race course, looking around at the surrounding peaks and ridges I’ve come to know so well in the summer! #earnyourturns
A view that’s always worth getting up a little e A view that’s always worth getting up a little extra early for. #dawnpatrol
The polar vortex that hit Canada last week reporte The polar vortex that hit Canada last week reportedly sent the entire country below freezing at the same time. It would have been a great weekend to be an ice climber! Maybe I’ll consider taking it up next year.

For now I’ll just enjoy all this fresh powder that came with the recent storms, especially once the avalanche risk gets down to a more acceptable level.

Photo taken yesterday en route to find some mellow terrain near Sky Pilot in Squamish, BC. Had we known how amazing the snow was going to be, we would have gotten an earlier start! #earnyourturns
GIVEAWAY ALERT - WINTER SPIKES I’ve partnered wi GIVEAWAY ALERT - WINTER SPIKES
I’ve partnered with my friends @hillsoundequipment to offer one lucky winner a pair of winter spikes for trail running (Trail Crampon Ultra). These are a true winter trail running essential!

HERE'S HOW TO ENTER:
Follow my account and @hillsoundequipment
then tag a friend below in the comments (or two or three... Each comment + tag = 1 entry).

Note: This giveaway is limited to North America

Ends Sunday, Feb. 14th at 11:59PM PDT. The winner will be chosen randomly and announced a few days after the giveaway closed.
That little flurry we had this afternoon here in V That little flurry we had this afternoon here in Vancouver was beautiful, was it not? Turn your sound on for this one! 🔈
I’m stoked to be working with @salomon again thi I’m stoked to be working with @salomon again this year as part of the Salomon Pro Squad! 

I ran my first 50 miler in a borrowed pair of Salomon Sense Ultras way back in 2013, after the other brand of shoes I’d planned on wearing fell apart right before the race. Salomon’s products have been an integral part of all my adventures ever since. #salomonsquad #timetoplay

Note: Photo taken this summer. Not indicative of current conditions.
We were treated to a beautiful sunrise and inversi We were treated to a beautiful sunrise and inversion this morning on a quick lap up Brockton Point. There really is no better way to start the day! 🌄 #dawnpatrol
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