Race Log: UBC Tri Du and T100 Triathlons
The Inspiration I’m starting this entry with a little travel back in time to string together the story. In 2025, […]
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Swimming at Kitsilano Outdoor Pool
Kitsilano Pool, run by the Vancouver Park Board, is the longest outdoor swimming pool in North America at an impressive
Grouse Grind with Kids: New Family PRs + BCMC Trail Descent
Two years after our first family Grouse Grind, we returned with bigger kids, better fitness and some personal records to chase. Big Bro knocked 30 minutes off his previous time, Middle Bro set a new six-year-old family benchmark, Grandpa showed us how pacing is done, and we finished the day by hiking back down the BCMC Trail.
Paddling on Birkenhead Lake
Birkenhead Lake is a long and narrow lake of about 6km x 0.8km. The campground and public day use area
Camping at Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park
We spent two nights family camping at Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park, about an hour north of Pemberton. Here’s what we found at the campground, what the gravel road was really like, and our experience hiking, paddling, swimming and dealing with the infamous black flies.
Fort Camping at Brae Island Regional Park: Easy Family Camping in Fort Langley
Fort Langley is one of those places that always feels like it has more to offer than its small-town size
One-on-One Camping at Alice Lake Provincial Park with Middle Bro
Back to Alice Lake, Five Years Later We are no strangers to Alice Lake Provincial Park. The park hasn’t changed
BMO Vancouver Half Marathon 2026: My First 21.1 km Race
A first-time runner’s BMO Vancouver Half Marathon 2026 race report, with training notes, pacing strategy, course hills, water station tips, recovery lessons, and finish-line mistakes.
Vancouver Sun Run 2026 Race Report: Family, Kids, Stroller, and PRs
A personal and family race recap of the Vancouver Sun Run 2026, from my first Sun Run in 2005 to pacing Big Bro through his first 10K, with Tina’s PR, Grandpa’s stroller push, and practical race-day tips for families.
Cycling Seymour Valley Trailway and Coho Trail: A Scenic 30 km Loop in Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve
Discover the best cycling routes in Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, from the paved Seymour Valley Trailway to the adventurous Coho Trail. A 30 km loop with forests, salmon streams, and stunning dam views.