Monday, May 14 - Sunday, May 27, 2012
Issue 10: Volume 9
Eastern Canada Edition (Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada)
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Burlington Beach Run Has a New Name
2012 Women’s Annual Issue is Here
Elite Roster for Ottawa 10K Announced
Beachburg Spring Chicken Enduro 50K (May 19)
Ontario's Enduro season opener! 50/25km ride or 10/5km trail run. Is on a mix of road, ATV and singletrack. Fundraising event for local trail development. Beachburg, Ontario www.bikebeachburg.blogspot.com
Ottawa O-Fest (May 19-21)
The 2012 Ottawa Orienteering Festival features 3 challenging stages in different areas of the National Capital Region: the March Highlands, Tunney's Pasture, and Gatineau Park. Ottawa, Ontario www.ottawaofest.ca
Tri Kids Race Clinic (May 19)
TRi KiDS Triathlon Series, an event series JUST FOR KiDS, announces a new one day race clinic for new and experienced triathletes. Oakville, Ontario www.trikidstriathlon.com
MEC Paddlefest (May 26)
Join MEC for a family-friendly celebration of all things paddling in the Ottawa Valley. Activites include water and land based clinics, marketplace and more! Ottawa, Ontario www.mec.ca
Watch our reporter ActiveSteve propose to his girlfriend in his video race report from the Frontier Adventure Challenge (Muskoka)!
Confederation Park 5K (Hamilton)
Denise Van Hooren Race (Sarnia)
Forest City Road Races (London)
The Chocolate Race (Port Dalhousie, ON)
5 Peaks Trail Run (Milton, ON)
NEW!
Reporter ActiveSteve took The North Face’s Single Track Hayasa for a spin and think these shoes might just be his new go-to. Watch his gear review now.
Older Reviews:
Reporter ActiveSteve took Osprey’s Atmos 65 pack on the trails near his home in Ottawa to test it’s functionality for adventure racers and backpackers. Overall he liked the pack – but had two personal preferences he’d like to see in future modifications of this pack. Watch his video gear review now!
Reporter Ana Cassar took Keen's Alamosa Waterproof hiking shoes off the pavement and tested them around the trails in her town. Find out why these shoes have become her go-to hiking and all-around outdoor shoe.
Reporter ActiveSteve took Nathan’s Trail Mix fueling and hydration belt out on the trails around Ottawa to see how it performed. If you’re looking for a versatile running belt, watch this review to check out the myriad of available accessories.
Reporter Craig Cassar got dirty with Salomon's new XR Mission road-to-trail shoe. Find out if this sweet looking shoe lives up to the hype.
Looking for a new jacket for the season? Watch Craig's review of The North Face's Torpedo jacket.
