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Whistler Slackcountry

using up the passes at whistler.

Impact Magazine Full Body Workout

the workout you DO beats the perfect one you skip. four moves, one dumbbell, every muscle group covered (built for impact magazine).

Raincity Athletics Community Code of Conduct

the rules we live by at raincity, version 3.2. inclusive by default, accountability over intent, kindness as the floor. open-source so anyone can borrow.

Youth Training Presentation to Langara Education Assistant Program

a talk to langara's EA program on training kids. forget specific exercises, train movement patterns. the best workout is the one your athlete will actually do.

Things to Eat (and do) in Japan aka eating with rwu.

a curated guide to affordable, locally-loved spots in japan. mobile-friendly, filterable, free (no paywall, no gatekeeping).

Supplements for Functional Fitness

the supplements i actually use (bioedge greens daily, whey often). classic bodybuilder stack minus the hemodilators. RAINCITY at checkout = 10% off.

Creatine Monohydrate - Best Price Anywhere

all you need is pure creatine. no fancy brands. costco beats every supplement store, even on sale.

The Budapest Zoo #thortakespics

photos from a december visit to the budapest zoo. animals, architecture, light.

Sound Proofing a Gym - The Story of the Raincity Floor

fifteen years of trying to solve gym vibration (NOT noise). turns out prep beats complexity. level the concrete, glue your underlay strips, screw it all down.

Raincity Recommends - Local & Small Businesses

the running list of local + small businesses our team, members, and community keep recommending.

Insaltd - Best electrolyte & hydration mix you can get!

the only hydration mix with enough actual sodium to matter. less salty than LMNT, no fake sweeteners. local.