Hail to the night runners
Only in the Yukon would we conceptualize a relay race where hundreds of people (when it first started) run along a highway through the night.
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Running/Jogging
Boost Your Bone Health
For most of our Canadian lives, we are told that lasting bone strength is a glass or two of milk away. This is reflected heavily
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Never Again
In this two-part series Alexander Weber writes about competing in his first Ironman triathlon. In Part One he told us about his race preparation and
Fear and Loathing
Dear Reader, having just read the title of this article, I assume you may believe the following about myself: I am insane, and I am
Running for a Cause
If there’s a competitive foot race nearby, or a fun run for charity, Tom Ullyett will almost certainly be there. The 58-year-old deputy minister of
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A Little or a Lot, Get Ready to Run
Dawson City runners have been pleased to participate in the Mayo Marathon. This year there is a Dempster to Dawson (or D2DC) Solstice Race.
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Honouring a hero
George Maratos was just three years old when Terry Fox was becoming a household name across Canada and elsewhere. Still, he claims to have a
Our Everyday Athletes
The Canada Games Centre, near the top of Two Mile Hill, opens every weekday morning at 5:30 a.m. I did not get there until 7:00
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Finding your way in the woods
Who runs through the woods with a map and compass, searching for small orange and white flags? That would be a person who is orienteering.
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Running’s His Medicine
Caribou Legs has a home now, in Whitehorse. He’s lived here for about three months. He runs everyday, and he works with youth. He’s currently
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The 72 Challenge
We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they
Take it in stride: A little coaching goes a long way
Coaches help Olympic athletes get to peak performance, and recreational and casual athletes can benefit from a coach in the same way.
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Northern Romance, May 2, 2013
Q: There is this woman I have known for a few years now and I know she is single. I asked her out for coffee
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Klondike Road Relay Popular As Ever
Be warned: if you are travelling along the Klondike Highway on the evening of Sept. 5 or into the wee hours of Sept. 6, you
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Take it in stride: The mental game
The mental part of running is more difficult to train for and equally, if not more, important to your ultimate success than the physical aspect.
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Prepping for the Trail Run
It’s been called one of the hardest marathons in North America by iRun magazine and one of the top 10 trail races in Canada by
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Running for a Reason
The Robert Campbell Bridge between Riverdale and downtown Whitehorse will be closed this Sunday. But not for long. The bridge will be closed for approximately
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Take it in stride: Getting to the high
I hated running. I didn’t understand its appeal for any reason other than tiring out my dog (which takes about seven minutes for a 160-lb
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Take It In Stride: Rock the Walk!
Every Saturday morning just before 10 a.m. there are taps at the door of the Law Courts Building in downtown Whitehorse. Voices echo and feet
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Night Runners
There are many ways to enjoy the midnight sun. Fishing, hiking and gardening are all popular, but how about running a marathon? That’s right, on