Joanne Malar

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Column: Launching factors for high performance

Column: Launching factors for high performance

What makes an athlete rise above? What makes one achieve a higher level of performance than other teammates within the same program?

Column: Launching factors for high performance
Children, dressed in Halloween costumes, will participate in games and special events at the Summerland Aquatic Centre on Saturday evening. The annual Halloween Haunt is run by aquatic staff with help from more than 70 volunteers.

COLUMN: Many involved in Halloween Haunt

On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Summerland Aquatic Centre will be transformed for the Halloween Haunt.

Children, dressed in Halloween costumes, will participate in games and special events at the Summerland Aquatic Centre on Saturday evening. The annual Halloween Haunt is run by aquatic staff with help from more than 70 volunteers.
Joanne Malar completes the recent Summerland Sweets Cross Country Race. The race had 7.4-kilometre and 3.2-kilometre courses. It was held near the Rodeo Grounds on the Trans Canada Trail.

COLUMN: Running in the great outdoors

Running, or should I call it jogging, is one of my favourite activities.

Joanne Malar completes the recent Summerland Sweets Cross Country Race. The race had 7.4-kilometre and 3.2-kilometre courses. It was held near the Rodeo Grounds on the Trans Canada Trail.

COLUMN: Panelists join health conversations

Sept. 20 was the second of a five-part Film and Conversation series with the goal to engage Summerland on community health.

The Summerland Aquatic and Fitness Centre has now reopened, following annual maintenance and upgrade work to the facility.

COLUMN: Aquatic Centre refreshed for September

The Aquatic and Fitness Centre reopened on Monday Sept. 12 after its annual two-week shutdown period for maintenance.

The Summerland Aquatic and Fitness Centre has now reopened, following annual maintenance and upgrade work to the facility.

COLUMN: Youth arise and shine at Rio Olympics

As a former Olympic swimmer, it is surreal to watch these two-weeks every quadrennial.

COLUMN: Making Summerland a healthy community

How would you make Summerland healthier? The Summerland Healthy Community Initiative would love to hear your suggestions and insights.

COLUMN: Water safety precautions urged

The Lifesaving Society ran its 2016 National Drowning Prevention Week July 18 to 23.

COLUMN: A destination for recreation

Summerland’s many parks, beaches, mountains, scenic roads and trails make it attractive for many different recreation events.

As many as 1,000 participants are expected to take part in the Giant’s Head Run during the weekend of the Summerland Action Festival. The start line for the race has been changed for this year.

Giant’s Head Run off to a new start

Mark your calendar. Saturday, June 4, during Action Festival weekend, is the 34th Annual Giant’s Head Run.

As many as 1,000 participants are expected to take part in the Giant’s Head Run during the weekend of the Summerland Action Festival. The start line for the race has been changed for this year.

Practicing safety in the summer sun

With the above seasonal temperatures, and summer fast approaching it is good to refresh ourselves with sun safety.

Cyclists ride a series of mountain bike trails near Summerland. With the warm spring temperatures, many cyclists are out on the roads, highways and trails once again this year.

Preparing to bike your way into May

Biking season is officially underway, but be sure to take the proper precautions and get your bike prepped for the roads and trails.

Cyclists ride a series of mountain bike trails near Summerland. With the warm spring temperatures, many cyclists are out on the roads, highways and trails once again this year.
Cyclists ride a series of mountain bike trails near Summerland. With the warm spring temperatures, many cyclists are out on the roads, highways and trails once again this year.

Preparing to bike your way into May

Biking season is officially underway, but be sure to take the proper precautions and get your bike prepped for the roads and trails.

Cyclists ride a series of mountain bike trails near Summerland. With the warm spring temperatures, many cyclists are out on the roads, highways and trails once again this year.
Hundreds of runners will participate in the Giant's Head Run at the Summerland Action Festival in early June.

Running tips from an Olympian

With the season of spring and summer running races around the corner, who wouldn’t want some running tips from an Olympic runner?

Hundreds of runners will participate in the Giant's Head Run at the Summerland Action Festival in early June.

It’s time for commitment

With spring break in full speed, you can almost smell the blossoms knowing that beautiful, sunny days are just around the corner.

Understanding the power of the mind

It’s difficult to fathom that our thoughts and demands could impact our internal physiology that we cannot see.

Putting motivation on your wrist

It seems like fitness trackers have taken the market by storm, such as Fitbits, Jawbones, and more.

Efforts needed to stick with resolutions

By the time you are reading this article – the percentage of failed New Year’s resolutions is disheartening.

New fitness classes offered

Summerland Recreation is proudly offering a variety of new programs for January 2016. Here are my top five classes that we’d love to fill.

Chris Thomas has instructed the Use It or Lose It class since it was created in 2009. The specialized balance, stability and fall prevention class has helped many people recovering from injury, surgery, and living with specific physical needs.

“Use It or Lose It” program gets a boost

There was a mad dash to register for the Use It or Lose It classes last week when the Winter 2016 Recreation Guide came out on Dec. 1.

Chris Thomas has instructed the Use It or Lose It class since it was created in 2009. The specialized balance, stability and fall prevention class has helped many people recovering from injury, surgery, and living with specific physical needs.