28th Annual Chetwynd Half Marathon and Relay Race
The 28th annual Chetwynd Half Marathon and Relay will Sunday morning. Registration opens at 8 a.m. with walkers at 9 and runners at 10. About 50 to 100 participants are expected, plus a new 11 and under three kilometre kids category and a 55 plus Pacers. Volunteers are sought. contact Tyria Plamondon at 788-2214 for details. Results and coverage will appear next week in Echo.
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Running tips to pace a long run safely and effectively
Practical advice for runners to gauge speed with simple tests. Focus on hydration and carbohydrate intake the night before and on race day. Maintain relaxed posture with 90 degree elbow angles and avoid clenched fists. Do not run injured and hydrate every 15 minutes, using sports drinks for longer runs.
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Canadian Olympian Mark Graham dies in Afghanistan air strike
The Canadian Olympic Committee mourns Mark Graham, 33, a former 1992 Olympic 4x400m relay member, who was killed in Afghanistan by mistaken fire from a U.S. warplane. Graham, a Private in the military, was remembered as a courageous patriot and role model who later competed in Commonwealth Games and Canadian championships.
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