P.A.C.E. Motivational Headquarters

Written by Rene | 15 May 2012

P.A.C.E. Spring Clinic athletes warming up for their time trial in Dilworth Mountain Park May 2012

2012 Spring Trail Running Clinic

Written by Rene | 13 March 2012

Next Wednesday P.A.C.E. will launch a new clinic in their trail running series! Training takes a shift on Wednesday nights and athletes can expect to increase their endurance and speed with structured speed and strength sessions. Fartleks, intervals, hill climbs, time trials and more! Endurance running coach, Rene Unser, prepares an effective periodized 10 week program for athletes to ensure they get the most out of their training and stay injury free.

Video analysis and emphasis on technique will be at the forefront of this springs clinic and athletes can expect to not only see gain in their overall performance but also in their overall outlook and excitment towards training. P.A.C.E. provides a highly motivating and result orientated environment with professional coaching and team support.

Train with the off-road specialists this spring and see why so many people in our community choose the P.A.C.E. life!

Clinic HERE for registration details. Spots are limited and filling fast!

Inpiration & Charity Night at Global Fitness Centre

Written by Rene | 24 February 2012

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Heart & Stoke Foundation last night at Global Fitness Centre! It was a full house and inspiring to see so many people interested in learning more about the difference between dreams and goals and to hear about how I made one of my dreams come true!

So what is the difference between Dreams & Goals?

•Dreams are things you think of doing or accomplishing but in reality are no where really close to obtaining.

•For example, winning a world championship when you can barely finish a race isn't a goal. It’s a dream.

•A dream is a goal without legs. Unless you have the legs to move you forward you will not achieve your dream.

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•Goals should be event outcomes, not vague statements about your dreams of success.

•They should be well-defined by including one basic element – what exactly you want to achieve.

• i.e. Losing weight isn't a goal unless you are specific with how much weight you want to lose and by a certain time line. This makes the goals more measurable.

•OR “I will complete XYZ 10km race on May 7th in less than 1hour.”

•The more tightly you define your goals the easier you will find it is to work towards their successful accomplishment.

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For a link to view our slideshow of the Alps, please click here.

Trail Running at Night

Written by Rene | 23 November 2011

Tips to Staying Safe

Rene Unser

P.A.C.E. Sports Fitness

Trail running at night ramps up your adrenaline and will bring a new experience to even the most veteran trail runners. It heightens your senses and no doubt, you will notice things at night that you most certainly wouldn't notice during your day time runs... your breath, the wind, shadows etc... This often equates to making the run more exciting and can turn your old standby trail into a totally new adventure! Really though, running at night isn't that dangerous, as long as you follow a few safety tips:

Choose a Nearby and Familiar Trail

Choose a trail that is nearby, convenient and familiar. Remember that trail running is more challenging that road running. Running a trail that is familiar is important, as things appear different at night and it is easier to get disorientated.

Don't Run Alone

We have all heard this before: “There is safety in numbers”... welcome to the P.A.C.E. scene! Let us lead you on a bunch of fun adventures this winter!

Be Aware

Your perception will be off, so you may need to slow your pace and pick up your feet. Keeping your body relaxed will also help absorb any bumps and changes in terrain you don't anticipate or see. Especially when it comes to descending. Shorten your stride and keep your feet underneath you.

Navigate

Keeping your bearings at night can be one of the biggest challenges. As mentioned, run familiar areas/trails to start with and ensure that you're looking around and land-marking familiar areas so you can make your way back. Or carry a compass if you feel more comfortable. Be sure to tell someone where you’re going and how long you expect to be out for.

Gear

If you haven’t already made the switch over to trail shoes, now is the time! They offer more stability traction than a road shoe. A headlamp is mandatory to keep your hands free and allow a normal arm swing. In the winter months, always carry an extra layer and food for any otential
unseen setbacks.

Ultra (50k) Info Night with P.A.C.E. Sports Fitness

Written by Rene | 23 November 2011

With each year I see more interest in athletes wanting to test their endurance and take the next step up in the racing ranking to try a 50k Ultra.

Last year we saw a growth on the P.A.C.E. scene and out of 50 clinic participants, 15-20 of them landed in the 'ultra' training group. The remainder of the particpants trained in the 15k to 25k training groups.

This year, I have received even more requests for coaching in this distance. In an effort to continue to raise the bar and ensure that people on the PACE scene are receiving the higest quality coaching,support and personable training plans, I have decided to host an Ultra Info Night on Thursday December 1st at 6pm.

This information night is suitable for anyone considering ultra distances 50km to 100mile or stage racing. Planning for an ultra is exciting and there are lots of options! We are going to discuss these optoins and some of the following areas:

1. March, April & May (spring) Ultra race options in our area and surrounding area;
2. Training & coaching options with P.A.C.E. & Endurance Running Coach, Rene Unser;
3. What sort of committments need to be considered before deciding if an ultra is for you;
4. What does a typical training plan for an ultra look like? (please note I do not offer cookie cutter programs. Athletes I coach receive a program that is best suited for their individual needs. Experience, fitness and yearly training goals will be taken into consideration);
5. Assessing your ultra goals and selecting the best race and training avenues for you;
6. Base buliding, endurance, strength, speed and more.
7. Defining strengths and working on your weakness.

This info session is suitable for the vetran and the newbie trail runner who is interested in training for an ultra with the local off-road running specialists - P.A.C.E. Sports Fitness, in 2012.

Charity Trail Run with P.A.C.E. Sports Fitness

Written by Rene | 20 November 2011

Get in a fun trail run and support our community food bank this holiday season. Everyone can make time for a fun, social trail run that will burn some extra calories leading into the holiday feasts and give back to those in our community who have less this holiday season....

The P.A.C.E. team will be ready to lead this festive event and we will have two-three different groups (A/B/C) heading out at 8am sharp!

Everyone is welcome, however you must have some trail running experience and have a fitness base to run 1.5hrs. Trail shoes are mandatory.

Christmas Eve 8:00am to 9:30am ~ Saturday December 24, 2011 ~
Please bring 2 non-perishable food items to support the Kelowna Food Bank. http://www.kelownafoodbank.com/index.php

Crawford Power Stations (End of Stewart Road East)
Optional Fun: Dress in Holiday Colors – Red, Green, White