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The Canadian Mountain and Trail Running Association was developed, in part, to allow Canadian Mountain Runners the opportunity to compete with their peers on the international stage at the World Mountain Running Trophy.

Wild, open spaces like the Flathead River Valley are integral to the 5 Peaks Trail Running Series. That's why we've partnered up with Mountain Equipment Co-op to help support TheBigWild.org. It's an online organization that helps Canadians stand up for wilderness protection campaigns. TheBigWild.org offers up access to our political representatives and the tools we need to call upon them to protect large areas of Canada’s public land and water.

The Flathead River Valley is an eco-system that needs public input for protection right now. In early February 2010, the BC government announced a ban on all oil, gold and coal extraction in the Flathead. This is three of five steps successfully completed toward total protection of the Flathead River Valley. Now we’re on to the fourth step, which involves setting up a wildlife management area that ensures wildlife can travel freely along a protected north-south corridor more than 1000 kilometres in length.

The race is on to protect the Flathead River Valley and the wildlife that call it home, forever. Visit TheBigWild.org and stand up for the wild spaces that we cherish as runners and love to experience. (Photo courtesy of Joe Riis, iLCP)

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5 Peaks supports Canadian Ski Patrol Systems (CSPS) as our exclusive safety group. Thank you CSPS for attending to our runner's safety across Canada!

• ON - Central Zone
• AB - Calgary Zone
• BC - Greater Vancouver Zone

British Columbia

Located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, they have mountain, road, hybrid, and kids bikes. They carry the newest lines of Santa Cruz, Devinci, Lemond, Gary Fisher and Adams. Their  in-store service center offers service to all types of bikes. 

The Steed team will be joining us at our 2 North Shore BC trail running events offering bike lead/sweep support. Watch for Team Steed competing in all of our BC events...you won't miss their great team jersey! For more information on Steed Cycles check out: www.steedcycles.com

Club Fat Ass is a grassroots sports club with a worldwide vision. Their members host running, triathlon, cycling and other "active lifestyle" events for fellow members. Club events are fun, physically challenging, environmentally friendly and emphasize camaraderie as much as competition. Each event is a reflection of the unique personality of the Event Host. All Club events are free to Club members. Membership is open to anyone who enjoys playing outdoors.

We are pleased to say that Club Fat Ass will be hosting FREE Orientation Runs for the British Columbia Coastal Series. This is perfect for anybody who wants to get to know the course. There will be faster and slower pace groups on each course, so there's something for everyone. Check it out!

Lance has been a full time real estate agent since 1983 and is the former manager of the Macdonald Realty office in West Vancouver.  He is a Master Medallion Club Member of the Real Estate Board with a UBC Diploma for Agent 9.15 designation.  He also has a project marketing diploma from the B.C. Real Estate Association.  He is a past Divisional President of the West Vancouver Branch of the Real Estate Board, Past Director of the Real Estate Board and is currently a member of the Arbitration Committee for the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.  Lance is knowledgeable and articulate in both residential and commercial sales and is trusted in the real estate industry by both colleagues and clients. 

If you are looking for a respected, personable and effective real estate agent, please contact Lance at 604-924-8282. For more information on Macdonald Realty check out: www.lancephillips.com

100.5 The PEAK is Vancouver's newest radio station. Featuring artists such as Coldplay, Metric, Dave Matthews Band, Mother Mother, U2 and Sam Roberts. Check us out at 100.5 FM or streaming online at thepeak.fm.

Eliminate the guesswork from your training! The Peak Centre for Human Performance is Canada’s leader in providing innovative sport science solutions to help you achieve your goals. It is well understood in the world of sport science that in order to continue to build a better athlete, one needs accurate and constant monitoring through proven scientific methods. Through accurate lactate testing and metabolic analysis we are able to precisely measure your heart rate training zones, VO2max, resting metabolic rate and optimal fat burning zone. Optimize your training time by targeting only the intensities that will directly lead directly to performance improvements. Peak Centre for Human Performance: No more guesswork, no more wasted workout time... just tangible results!
Website: www.peakcentrevancouver.ca

Local chiropractor, Grant Kim, will be at the 5 Peaks providing A.R.T. (Active Release Techniques). A.R.T. is a patented soft tissue therapy system that treats muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Overuse and/or traumatic injuries to these soft tissues can lead to the formation of scar tissue. This can lead to tightness, weakness, swelling, inflammation and pain. Neck, back, shoulder and leg pain as well as conditions such as plantar fascitis, ilio-tibial band syndrome and rotator cuff syndrome can be treated with A.R.T. Drop by the A.R.T. tent for a complementary demo pre- or post-race.
Website: www.spineandsport.ca

Active Life Physiotherapy (ALP) is located in the John Braithwaite Community Centre in Lower Lonsdale. Heather King and Sophia Sagur, Registered Physiotherapists have developed a unique business model. They see clients in a one-on-one setting, with either 30- or 60- minute appointment times. There is no overlap with other clients. ALP clients receive undivided individual attention, and unhurried research-based health care from two of the most highly trained physiotherapists on the North Shore, with years of experience. Plus the use of a full fitness facility! Active Life Physiotherapy also offers a video running gait analysis, a video bike fit analysis, and a preventative performance evaluation. More information can be found on their website www.activelifephysio.ca.

Ontario

Preparing The Trail 2010: Using the power of athletics to drive environmental sustainability.

Comprised of a community of environmentally active athletes and supporters, Preparing the Trail 2010 is running a national tree planting program to represent a symbol of loyalty to our natural playgrounds. Our goal is to draw attention to key environmental topics, and to raise money for our Canadian Olympic athletes.

The trees can be adopted on the Preparing the Trail 2010 website for $10 each, where proceeds are distributed as such: 50% towards Athletic Charities, 25% towards Trees Ontario's 50 Million Tree Initiative and various other environmental programs, and the remaining 25% goes towards getting the next tree in the ground.

Exhale Fitness is committed to improving the health and wellness of our clients. For over ten years, we have been providing fitness related services to corporate, community and personal clientele throughout the Greater Toronto Area. We promote a balanced approach to fitness through a combination of coaching, education and motivation. Our purpose is for you to see lasting results by setting goals that are realistic and fit into your daily lifestyle.

We specialize in:

• corporate fitness

• fitness class instruction

• one on one personal training

• nutrition counseling

• weight loss programs

• yoga and pilates

• running training and clinics

• boot camp

Do not hesitate to contact us if you are looking to change your lifestyle and get into the best shape of your life.

 416.627.6948
Barbara@exhalefitness.ca
www.exhalefitness.ca

Alberta

Ascension Wellness Centre is a multi-disciplinary health clinic located in NW Calgary. We're thrilled that Dr. Kanji and his team will be joining us at the Central Alberta Trail Running Series!

As the clinic director of Ascension Wellness Centre, Dr. Kanji believes in a multi-disciplinary approach. Ascension Wellness employs chiropractic physicians, massage therapists, shiatsupractors, athletic trainers, acupuncturists, naturopaths and works closely with medical doctors to offer the most comprehensive and effective care for the Ascension Wellness patient.

Dr. Kanji is certified as a provider of the Active Release Technique ™ (ART ™)  His expertise in the treatment and management of soft tissue injuries has branded the practice as the preferred choice for athletes when choosing Chiropractic care. He is also certified in Acupuncture from the Acupuncture Foundation Institute of Canada.