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Why We Help
We’ve all seen the “Lindsay video” by now. You know… the one where the tiny powerhouse with the big heart effortlessly hauls all her competitors over Everest and then goes on to win the Tougher Mudder World Championship. What got me was that many of the commenters, seemingly deeply involved in the OCR community, had…
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The Great Canuck
June 27 marked the day of the inaugural Great Canuck at John Oliver Secondary School. ELL students had a great sunny day, running the field and experiencing some of the great Canadian activities: tight rope walking with images of the Niagara Falls, salmon spear fishing the Salish way, carrying logs like a lumber jack, climbing…
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Emerging from seeds
8 years in the making, the Grit Farm takes shape in an above average sized Vancouver residential lot. The modest frontage blossoms as one enters into the yard. The apple and cherry trees, the magnolias, the day lilies and other bright colours greet visitors in mid summer. The tranquil green of the tree coverage is…
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Race Day Advice for your First Spartan
So it’s your first Spartan Race and you’re not sure what to expect? Read on for two top ten lists that will help you get to the start line easy. Pack a Bag A well packed bag is worth it’s weight when you’re dealing with the elements. Here’s a few of the items that have…
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Help! How do I Fuel and Hydrate my Workouts?
You may have noticed that you probably need something a little more than just a swig of water to make it through the longer workouts. Although there is no real hard and fast rules about fuelling and hydration, there are some good general rules of thumb I’ll share with you here. If the workout lasts less than 60 minutes,…
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Girl Power
OK so this is going to be a bit cheese balls. But I just have to say it: lately I’ve felt like there has been a shift in female sport towards more fierce fitness. And I mean fierce and fast at any speed. A couple weeks ago at run club, I ran 400s with the fast…
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#ExpressYourStrong
OK, so being a part of a major ad campaign for a major fitness apparel company is pretty darn cool in and of itself. The fact that this brand represents my sport makes it doubly cool. But the message behind the campaign itself is truly the coolest part. The Express your Strong campaign is based…
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We ALL Have Obstacles
Yesterday afternoon we had our first official obstacle course training camp. John and I have been coaching OCR since 2012 – but in a weekly class format – so we were excited to be able to offer it in a more condensed way. AND in one of the best Crossfit boxes in Canada, Crossfit New West. We…
GRIT FARM FITNESS AND EQUINE assisted learning CENTRE
growing grit and cultivating community
GRIT FARM FITNESS AND EQUINE assisted learning CENTRE 