| May Run Clinics and Run Club |
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Learn to Run
May 6 - June 24 5.30-6.30pm
8 Wed
Instructor: Morag Mottram
Maintain your Run
May 6 - June 24 5.30 - 6.30pm
8 Wed
Instructor: Lynn Borrowman.
Run to Race
May 4 - June 22
8 Mon
Instructor: Erika Jensen
NEW Beginner Triathlon ProgramMay 2 - July 11 9am 11 Sat Instructor: Warren Jobbitt
Run Club is back
Sunday 9am
Meet at the store
All abilities welcome.
Click here to find out how you can become a member and get free access to our Run Club for the summer.
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| NEW XTERRA ALBERTA |
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XTERRA Off-road Triathlon & Duathlon,
Canmore, Alberta.
Sunday August 23, 2009
Following the unprescedented success of the Tri-It Canmore "paved" Triathlon Tony Smith has teamed up with XTERRA to offer the same world class venue with an off-road format.
The 1km swim will take place at the pristine Quarry Lake, athletes will then transition to mountain bikes and hit the trails to Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. After entering the park riders will continue on a loop course for 25km before entering the stadium for transition to a 7km trail run. An Olympic stadium finish will greet competitors at the conclusion of the run.
A Duathlon will also be offered starting with a 3km trail run. Duathletes will then join the triathletes on the same bike and run courses.
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| BANFF TRAIL RUNNING BLOG |
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Leslie is a mountain girl who loves to get outside and play: skiing, biking and trail running, She loves a good adventure!
She says"Trail Running makes me feel like I am 5 years old.".
Read Leslie's latest blog here |
| CONTACT US |
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Ultimate Fit Centre
#4-1302 Bow Valley Trail,
Canmore
(Opposite the hospital)
Open daily 10am-6pm
403-678-6824
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| Issue: 6
April Newsletter |
April 2009 |
Greetings!
So spring is in the air and the staff at Ultimate Fit Centre are ready to assist you with all your running needs. We now have new stock from Asics, Salomon, Pearl Izumi, Mizuno and Sugoi. So come on, throw out those old, worn running shoes and invest in a new pair to stay running fit and injury free. Open daily 10am-6pm.
Good luck to all our dedicated clinic ladies participating in the 2nd annual Rocky Mountain Soap Company Run on April 25. You are all amazing!
Feeling inspired? See below for information on our next set of Run clinics starting in May. |
| Ultimate Fit Centre now carrying Mizuno and Pearl Izumi |
 Run like an Animal
Pearl Izumi shoe features:
-Seamless upper for comfort and performance.
-360 degree lacing system
-Syncroframe stability system
-Skydex forefoot cushioning.
Find out more about Pearl Izumi here
Mizuno means Serious Performance
The high quality shoes that Mizuno produces are relied upon by athletes throughout the world. They produce superior quality  equipment for serious performance, through the artful combination of technology and craftsmanship.
Mizuno Wave Rider 12 Winner of Runner's World Magazine "Editor's Choice" Award
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| Lifeworks Fitness Carnival |
Saturday May 2 2009 
Lifeworks Gym. 1412 Railway Avenue, Canmore
You are invited to attend a fitness carnival at Lifeworks - all events are free! These events will include fitness classes, informative talks and demos.
Erika Jensen, our Run Club Coordinator, will be leading a 5km run. Meet in the Lifeworks parking lot at 12 noon.
Don't feel like running? Why not attend the talk "Aint nothin gonna break my stride" (Patellofemoral Syndrome and Running) by Hugh Simson, Scott Edmunds, Neil Fox and Anna Collins at 12 noon.
Yoga for Runners with Morag Mottram at 1pm.
We will also also have a selection of our latest running shoes for you to view.
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| OH MY ACH'N KNEES! - Patellofemoral Pain |
 Very common amongst runners, walkers and skiers, Patellofemoral Pain is discomfort originating from the patella (a.k.a knee cap). Alignment issues and/or overuse can lead to wear and tear of the cartilage behind the patella, which in turn hinders its ability to "track" properly within the groove of the femur. The patella has a tendency to be "pulled" laterally towards the outside of the knee, which results in pain in the front of the knee, under the patella.
The 3 primary causes of Patellofemoral Pain includes:
Muscle Tightness: Tightness in the gluts, hip rotators, iliotibial (IT) band, and lateral quadriceps muscles have a tendency to pull the knee cap laterally.
Poor Muscle Coordination: Weakness or poor coordination of the vastus medialis obliquus (VMO) results in abnormal pressure on the articular (under) surface of the patella.
Biomechanics: Poor outer hip musculature control and/or flat feet allow the femur to rotate inwards, toward the opposite knee. Internal rotation of the femur can also result in abnormal tracking of the patella in the femoral groove.
In treating Patellofemoral Pain, it is important to catch it early and to determine what the underlying cause is. Should it be from muscle tightness then Massage, Active Release Techniques (ART), Acupuncture, and stretching are all very effective treatment options. In the event that it is being caused by poor muscle coordination, working with your Physiotherapist on neuromuscular re-education is your best option. Finally, if poor biomechanics is to blame, a good pair of running shoes, Custom Foot Orthotics and improving neuromuscular control of the hip external rotators (through stretching and strengthening exercises) will offer the best results.
Written by: Hugh Simson BScHK, MPT, ART of Active Motion Physiotherapy located in Canmore & Banff.
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Sincerely,
Anna Collins
Ultimate Fit Centre
#4-1302 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore
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