Canadian ultra marathon runner Derrick Spafford offers running coaching, clinics, race management and Canadian sales of Dion snowshoes
After competing at the Rock and Ice Ultra in Yellowknife in 2008 and 2009, I have had a burning desire to run the Yukon Arctic Ultra. Rock and Ice gave me a taste of what is required to run a northern race, and I was able to use much of this experience with YAU100. Training had gone about as well … [Read more...]
Here is a great review of Dion Snowshoes that was done by the Running Village. They covered a lot of good points about Dions that you may want to consider when planning to purchase your next pair of snowshoes. For more information on Dions, or to order in Canada, please visit … [Read more...]
Stephan Meyer of Get Out There Magazine participated in yesterday's Dion Frontenac Snowshoe Race and filmed the following video report of the race. Start video... Also, check out Stephan's photo gallery for more great photos from the race... … [Read more...]
Conditions could not have been better and the competition was fierce at the Dion Frontenac Snowshoe Race. This is the first race in the Dion Eastern Ontario Snowshoe Running Series. This was also a qualifying race for the World Snowshoe Running Championships being held in Quebec in March. The top 3 … [Read more...]
The Napanee Guide and Kingston Whig Standard did an article on my upcoming race at the Yukon Arctic Ultra. It was kind of funny how it came about as Meghan the reporter called me and asked about doing a story on the upcoming race. Turns out she was asking about dogsled races as she … [Read more...]
Race day is fast approaching (Saturday, January 21, 2012) and we just wanted to let you know about a few things that will make things easier for everyone on race morning. Race Updates: For the latest updates before and after the race, please check our Facebook page . Directions/Map: Frontenac … [Read more...]
It’s been a while since I’ve posted about my preparations for the Yukon Arctic Ultra 100 mile. Truth is, between training and work, I haven’t had much of a chance to update. With today being a recovery day, I’m sitting here with my feet up after a very solid training day on Sunday that … [Read more...]
Sara and I are both very pleased to announce that we will be on the La Sportiva Running Team again in 2012. Next year is looking to be an exciting year for us with lots of great adventures and races planned. We appreciate the ongoing support, fantastic shoes and great gear from La Sportiva more than … [Read more...]
The Puzzle Lake Trails consist of a proposed provincial park/crown land area that is simply gorgeous. I remember going there cross country skiing as a kid and this place just seemed so remote and wild then. Nothing has really changed. We don’t tend to run there that often as it’s about a 15 … [Read more...]
For those who haven't seen it yet, this documentary was made about last years Yukon Arctic Ultra. A lot of the coverage focused on the 430 mile race which is only held every two years (and won't be held in 2012). You get a good idea about the other events too though. The 300 mile, 100 mile and … [Read more...]
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