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Ascent Physical Therapy Hosts Computrainer Bike Race Fundraiser - Alicia Evans, Performance Endurance Coach from Ascent Physical Therapy and Performance Lab in Canmore, has graciously offered to host 2 nights of Computrainer Bike Races in support of MitoCanada. On Feb 21 and Feb. 23, Alicia has planned a Time … Continue reading → Team MitoCanada Apparel for sale at Strides Running Store Calgary Many thanks to the support of Jeremy Deere and Strides Running Store. Not only have they ordered Team Mito Apparel for sale at their Store but they also featured Team MitoCanada in their latest newsletter. Please visit Strides for your next shoe purcha... Team MitoCanada Fundraising Page Launched We have launched a Team MitoCanada Fundraising page through Etapestry. You can now direct your supporters to this site for easy and secure online donations that automatically generates tax receipts to the contributors. All money raised will go direc... Team MitoCanada Posting Instructions The following outlines some key points around how you can contribute to Team MitoCanada simply by signing up, and providing event reports, news reports or simply contribute to the blog-roll that is our story. Here are the basic steps: Sign Up In order ... Calgary Marathon Registration May 27 is a big day for Team MitoCanada as we have official teams entered in the Charity Challenge for both the Calgary and Ottawa Marathon Race Weekends. This email provides an update on the event and the next steps for you as part of the MitoCanada Calg... It's Official! Charity Status at both Calgary and Ottawa Marathons Team MitoCanada achieved official charity status at both the Calgary and Ottawa Marathons for 2012. Thanks to the tremendous work of Blaine Penny (Calgary) and Julie Drury (Ottawa) MitoCanada has been recognized as an official charity at both races. Pl...	So Many Good Things Happening - I really feel like MitoCanada is on the cusp of making some huge steps in the coming year on so many fronts. We really seem to be reaching a lot of people and word is definitely spreading thanks to so … Continue reading → "What's Your Groupo" Challenge for Februrary In December, Strides Running Store issued a "Run a Mile a Day" challenge. In January it was Team Mito's Ottawa Ambassador Julie Drury's "Plank to Plunk Down" Challenge of "plank"-ing for a minute each day. In February, the MitoCanada Cycling Team wants... Training Tips with Coach Cal This is the first article in a series from Critical Speed Racing (Criticalspeed.com) Coach and MitoCanada supporter Calvin Zaryski. Every month we will feature a new article focusing on different aspects of training. If you are interested in taking your t... Team Mito In Action- 2011 World Master's Cup Watch the first episode of the new Team Mito in Action video series- 2011 World Nordic Skiing Master's Cup from Silverstar Resort, BC. 2011 World Master's Cup ... Plank to Plunk Down Challenge for MitoCanada – January 2nd to January 30th, 2012 Join us – get fit – work that core – support MitoCanada! The Plank to Plunk Down for MitoCanada Challenge is a core strength and fitness challenge for 30 days over January, 2012. Participants agree to complete 2 side planks and a front plank ev... Running on Empty Documentary The full length 20 minute documentary "Running on Empty" can be found on http://www.statinpro.com/RunningOnEmpty.html Running on Empty Documentary This is the inspiration for many of us. Please pass this link along and help inspire others to ...	Panama Ironman 70.3- Race Report Myron T - Myron had a fantastic race in Panama last week. In it’s inaugural year Panama Ironman 70.3 attracted a lot of high profile pros like Lance Armstrong along with high profile Team Mito member Myron Tereault. On top of having to … Continue reading → Xterra Winter Triathlon, Canmore AB- Race Report Kyle M This past weekend was the Canmore Winterfest- a great family weekend with tons of fun activities in conjunction with a International Biathlon Union event at the Canmore Nordic Centre. One of the highlights each year is the foot of snow they dump on our ma... Darren R Takes 1st Place at Xterra Arizona Big Congrats to Darren R from Kananaskis AB who took top spot in his Age Group at the McDowell Mountain Xterra Trail Run in Arizona. Here's his Race report: Race was fun! At 2,000 ft elevation, makes running feel like a brisk walk! Haven't been doi... MitoCanada’s Ski Team Sweeps The Podium At The Lake Louise To Banff Loppet The Loppet attracts 160 competitors covering a distance of 71km from the Chateau Lake Louise to Central Park in Banff. While most competitors team up for the relay category many intrepid skiers take on the daunting solo challenge by skiing all six legs. ... North Face Endurance 50 Miler- Race Report by Andy R. Check out Andy's race report on his blog "Trail Running in the Bow Valley": http://canmoremd.blogspot.com/2011/12/north-face-endurance-50-miler.html ... Key West Triathlon, Florida on December 3, 2011- Race Report by Adriana M. Woke up a few times during the night as I had initially set my alarm for 5:45. After sleeping for a bit, I reset it for 4:30. I got up & put all my transition gear in my back pack & headed down to the bike transition area. I found my row of where ...