[shawnly1000]

The Grouse Grind Opens May 11, 2013

To kick off the season as a special incentive until May 31st you can extend your Local's Pass for $99* (after May 31st the price is $109).

Grouse Mountain - The Peak of Vancouver (http://www.grousemountain.com/news/the-grouse-grind-opens-may-11)

[skiiipi]

Can't wait to do it again.
My PB last year was 40:07, desperately want to crack the 40min mark this year.
Also doing the seek the peak on June 15th, so need to get a few training climbs in!
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[RCubed]

3rd grind if the season

50.31pb! Almost broke 50! =)

[Wykydtron]

Did it last week. Didn't try to give 'er. Got a casual 60:30. Aiming for the 45 minute mark to beat my PB last year of 46:3x

[vafanculo]

Just did it for second time. Did it Friday 1:24. Hated it so much I decided to buy a season pass on the way down. Typing this waiting for the gondola, 1:21. Damn my time sucks compared to you guys, but, I will demolish my time. Hoping for sub 70 minutes.
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[Wykydtron]

I just got 47:24 this morning. Don't sweat it!! Everyone starts somewhere. My first few times ever doing it, I was around your time.
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[PHATFLIP_14]

My buddy and I did it yesterday for the first time this year.

Got 45 mins (beat my pb 49) and he got 42 mins. Planning to do it at least once a week.

[Lomac]

Man, I miss doing the Grouse Grind. Haven't gone since I finished school up at Capilano University (was still just a college back then)... so twelve years now. Used to go every couple days after class and managed to finally hit a best of 41:xx.

Now I'm pretty sure I'll be at the one and a half hour mark. :lol

[skiiipi]

Going tomorrow for the first time since last year
Likely will be in the high 50s for my first time back at it
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[RCubed]

I should have came in the morning. SUPER crowded right now. got 51.26

[vafanculo]

I refuse to go after 8am on weekend or holidays Lol.

BTW, is the small gravel parking lot (right a few steps below the trail enterance) free or pay parking? I don't see a machine so I haven't paid so far.
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[hamsup]

Going tomorrow for the first time since last year
Likely will be in the high 50s for my first time back at it
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cuz of the rain.. i am not sure if i'll be joining you !!!!! still a chance i be crazy and go !!!! :)

[AeroK]

Just did it yesterday with the wifey...a casual stroll up with a quick lunch break at the 1/2 mark we nailed it in 1.5 hours...nothing crazy but still a good work out! love the grind and the best thing of it all, its in our backyard cause we leave in grousewoods =)

[skiiipi]

51:21 for my first time this season
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[skiiipi]

49:13 for my 2nd grind today...
Wanted to go for a 3rd, but just didn't have it in me
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[JShifter]

last time I did it was 50 minutes hopefully this time I can aim for 45min best of luck to everyone who's trying to reach there goals !

[DavidNguyen]

Planning to do it for the first time this sunday. What time
Does it close?
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[RCubed]

^ they close at 7.
I'm hoping to get one in after work. I get off at 6 though... hmm

[RCubed]

^woo made it! Got there at 7:30 but the gates were locked.
People can still open the gate from the inside so I just waited for someone to come down.

Completely empty going up... didnt really have the drive to go harder cuz there was noone to pass. haha 52.xx =/

[skiiipi]

^woo made it! Got there at 7:30 but the gates were locked.
People can still open the gate from the inside so I just waited for someone to come down.

Completely empty going up... didnt really have the drive to go harder cuz there was noone to pass. haha 52.xx =/

That happened to me once, I just climbed the fence haha
as long as you can finish within the hour
you can go as late as 8pm and ur fine
u just dont want to get caught up there in the dark.

should plan a RS grouse grind day

[Suprarz666]

Does anyone get lower back pain/strain while doing the grind? I've been getting it, and i try to stay more upright most of the time, but it sitll hurts. Hurts a lot more when i'm leaning forward too. Any tips would help.

[RCubed]

Does anyone get lower back pain/strain while doing the grind? I've been getting it, and i try to stay more upright most of the time, but it sitll hurts. Hurts a lot more when i'm leaning forward too. Any tips would help.

what kind of shoes are you wearing?
my back hurt the first grind, but I was using heavy hiking shoes.
I switched to lightweight running shoes and it feels much much better!
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/RCubed/20130525_083718.jpg
they get super dirty tough lol
I hit a 48.53 this morning! pb!

[dvdjels]

Did my first trek up last week in over 2 years. Managed a 48:xx. At least better than my first attempt years back (2 hrs+)...

Hopefully with some training I will get it down to 40 mins or so.

[JShifter]

what kind of shoes are you wearing?
my back hurt the first grind, but I was using heavy hiking shoes.
I switched to lightweight running shoes and it feels much much better!
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/RCubed/20130525_083718.jpg
they get super dirty tough lol
I hit a 48.53 this morning! pb!

You should try wearing simple runners like Nike dual fusions or Nike free runs they actually will do the job in the dry condition i have tried it myself

[RCubed]

You should try wearing simple runners like Nike dual fusions or Nike free runs they actually will do the job in the dry condition i have tried it myself
oh these are just cheap adidas runners, nothing special. :)

went up again after work and got a 53.40! first time doing it twice in a day :D

[skiiipi]

If anybody wants to join me, i'll be doing it this coming Thursday, once at noon and once at 4pm

[dvdjels]

Did a more aggresive pace today. Still no running in the beginning like I use to..managed a 43:xx. Hopefully with a short run in the beginning, I will manage a better time.

[RCubed]

Did a more aggresive pace today. Still no running in the beginning like I use to..managed a 43:xx. Hopefully with a short run in the beginning, I will manage a better time.
Damn, Good job!
My goal for the season is to break 45., got a 47.50 just now. New pb! =)

edit: someone just fainted on the gondola ride down. =/

[dvdjels]

Thanks man. And Congratz on the new PB.

[skiiipi]

Did a more aggresive pace today. Still no running in the beginning like I use to..managed a 43:xx. Hopefully with a short run in the beginning, I will manage a better time.

I used to run the first lil bit too
But I started to just fast walk
And last year I got my PB of 40.0x by walking the first bit, and pushing It during the last 1/4.
If I run the first bit, I feel like I don't have enough juice left in me to push hard during the last 1/4
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[subordinate]

when my foot heals...I'm going to tackle the grind to go sub 50's.....sniff.

[dvdjels]

I used to run the first lil bit too
But I started to just fast walk
And last year I got my PB of 40.0x by walking the first bit, and pushing It during the last 1/4.
If I run the first bit, I feel like I don't have enough juice left in me to push hard during the last 1/4
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Usually, my mind gives out near the end and i'm unable to squeeze out that last bit of energy. I always end my hike still having some residual energy so I'm thinking if I run the first bit where my mind isn't beat yet, it'll lead to a faster time lol

[RCubed]

Oh man.. First grind in heavy rain.. following a heavy leg workout too. Lol
Managed 52.23

[dvdjels]

Oh man.. First grind in heavy rain.. following a heavy leg workout too. Lol
Managed 52.23

You're pretty darn committed man lol. Keep it up and I'll have my work cut out for me. Hopefully I will make it up this weekend. I should prob buy the season pass lol

[vafanculo]

Nothing crazy compared to the nut jobs in this thread, but, 2 weeks ago starting time of 1:24. 5 hikes and 2 weeks later, hit 1:12 this morning. Original goal was to get under 70 minutes..but now Can't wait till I get under 60 minutes.
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[skiiipi]

47:38 yesterday
Took a few small breaks at the 1/2 and 3/4 mark
And finished w/ gas to spare
Pretty confident I can get it under 45
But under 40 will still need somework.
Going to come back down to Van for 1 or 2 more grind(s) on the 13th of June before seek the peak on the 15th.
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[dvdjels]

What time do you guys usually go at? I am so plagued by traffic going up the grind that it's ruining my time lol

[RCubed]

Just did Spartan race with a time of 5x.xx, then immediately did the grind and got a 51.44

Wooooo! ! !
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/RCubed/20130601_144711.jpg
Got the weirdest stares going up all muddy hahahah

[subordinate]

you're nuts man

[skiiipi]

What time do you guys usually go at? I am so plagued by traffic going up the grind that it's ruining my time lol
Week days, early afternoon, usually when its raining.
Almost empty trail, and its nice and cool
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[Timewav3zer0]

Just did Spartan race with a time of 5x.xx, then immediately did the grind and got a 51.44

Wooooo! ! !
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/RCubed/20130601_144711.jpg
Got the weirdest stares going up all muddy hahahah

haha thought i saw your car at the race!

[RCubed]

First triple grind of the season!
Set a PB too! 47.34 =)

[ForbiddenX]

^such a beast man! Good job

What do you guys do to shave your time? Do you just keep going?

I got 1:32 last week and was able to get 1:15 this week. These are the first two times I've gone lol. I want to hit around 1 hour. Is there anything I should add to my gym routine? I was thinking of doing a lot more stair master for my cardio instead of running.
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[RCubed]

^such a beast man! Good job

What do you guys do to shave your time? Do you just keep going?

I got 1:32 last week and was able to get 1:15 this week. These are the first two times I've gone lol. I want to hit around 1 hour. Is there anything I should add to my gym routine? I was thinking of doing a lot more stair master for my cardio instead of running.
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No man, the others on this thread are beast. I just wanna push to get fit. Lol

For me, no stopping. Slower pace if I'm tired but no stopping. I found that getting on my toes too do the shallower steps saves my quads so I can go hard for the latter bit.
45 still seems so far away.. lol

[dton13]

^such a beast man! Good job

What do you guys do to shave your time? Do you just keep going?

I got 1:32 last week and was able to get 1:15 this week. These are the first two times I've gone lol. I want to hit around 1 hour. Is there anything I should add to my gym routine? I was thinking of doing a lot more stair master for my cardio instead of running.
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As an avid ex-GGer my best advice to people who want to get faster is repetition and biking.

I went up last week, but I don't think I'll be buying a pass this year. Pulled a 43:21 (pb is just under 39:00) and that makes me happy considering I haven't done the grind in over a year now. I just stick to recreational biking nowadays and I commute on a bike as often as possible. I'll go again at the end of the season to see if my times improved.

[subordinate]

Dton, you are a MONSTER. That is INSANE.


52-55 minutes.
Fairly certain when my slight injury heals, I can do it in under 50.
I do squats but that's about it. Still with love handles and at 170-173lbs. 90% of it is mental imo, I breathe so hard, people look at me like I'm going to croak - it's about pacing yourself and driving through with your feet, use hips, and chest up.

[dton13]

Dton, you are a MONSTER. That is INSANE.


52-55 minutes.
Fairly certain when my slight injury heals, I can do it in under 50.
I do squats but that's about it. Still with love handles and at 170-173lbs. 90% of it is mental imo, I breathe so hard, people look at me like I'm going to croak - it's about pacing yourself and driving through with your feet, use hips, and chest up.

Haha, sub 35 is actually what I think is really quick. But LOL I breathe hard as well so you're not alone. TBH I only started actually working out my legs over the last year. I've been doing the GG for over 5 years now and I always had skinny ass legs (people used to call me out on that), but I wouldn't care when I'm flying by most guys on the grind. Now I do squats regularly, but I wouldn't say that I find that it made the GG any easier, just my $0.02.

I say this every year to people who want to get better, cycling does wonders. Fastest guys up the GG are always the pro/semi-pro cyclists, and it's not a coincidence.

[ForbiddenX]

Thanks for the tips guys! Will be cycling for my cardio this week and will see if that helps. I'm also going to not stop when I take breaks which is what I've been doing. I would stop and catch a breather instead of continuing up.

Hopefully this Saturday I can hit around 1:00 - 1:10 don't think I would be able to shave off another 15 minutes :P hoping for 5 or 10

[dton13]

Thanks for the tips guys! Will be cycling for my cardio this week and will see if that helps. I'm also going to not stop when I take breaks which is what I've been doing. I would stop and catch a breather instead of continuing up.

Hopefully this Saturday I can hit around 1:00 - 1:10 don't think I would be able to shave off another 15 minutes :P hoping for 5 or 10

It'll take more than a week before you start seeing benefits, but good luck! :D Keep it up and you'll be shedding time pronto.

[dvdjels]

Dton, you are a MONSTER. That is INSANE.


52-55 minutes.
Fairly certain when my slight injury heals, I can do it in under 50.
I do squats but that's about it. Still with love handles and at 170-173lbs. 90% of it is mental imo, I breathe so hard, people look at me like I'm going to croak - it's about pacing yourself and driving through with your feet, use hips, and chest up.

Subordinate, at least you only weight 170. Try weighing 190 lbs which is where I am at..

Anyhow, went up the grind early in the morning on Sunday with the woman. Didn't so well this time around. 44 mins. I would like to say I was pacing my gf, but i think she was pacing me more than anything lol.

Probably time to lose weight lol

[ForbiddenX]

Went up again this morning, lots of people today was pretty busy. I think there was an event going on too?

From my 1:15 last week, I got 1:07 this week! Getting closer and closer to an hour :) I should really get the season ass though.

[skiiipi]

Did seek the peak this weekend
went for a casual walk w/ a co-worker from edmonton on Friday, as it his first time doing the grind.
he "casually" walked up in 40min, and I walked up in 55:09

Next day during the race, I did my leg (grouse grind) in 49:xx, the trail was a bit too crowded to really pass people. however, my friend from edmonton did it in 33:xx finishing 1st among all the team runners (out of 62).

[RCubed]

22nd one of the season. tied PB of 45:57. cant seem to get under the 45mark. lol

[rexsomnii]

1st of the season on June 13th, 2013

PB 52:30

[unit]

a lot of fast guys here.
i went on monday, did a 1:02.

[essel]

Did my first ever GG two weeks ago with a 1:07 time, went again today and did it in 57!
Not bad I think considering I don't do cardio at all

[juicybrat]

first time on tuesday and did it in 1hr exactly :) goal is 50 mins next time

[Alpine50]

Did it for the first time after my lazy ass took 2 months off the gym holy shit I'm dead my legs are so done. I got 1:30 terrible time gotta go back and get that down
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[Kilinim]

Did it for the first time this past Sunday. I'm happy with my 44:40. Hopefully I can hit 40 in a month or so.
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[wingies]

I havent done the grind in 4 years and I would have never guessed it has become such a popular thing. Its like the trendy thing to do now, all the girls at end instagraming that shit

Man anyone else annoyed by all the slow ppl? Not to be an asshole but seriously at least move out of the way if you know someones right behind and at a quicker pace

[RCubed]

^ that's why I went very early on weekends or near closing on weekdays. too many people I the way
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[chin3se604]

When do you all stop your timers?

I went last week for the first time in 5 years and got 1h8mins. I stated my timer at the bottom start sign to the top end sign, but saw most people stopping their timers around the rocky boulder area past the trees.

[essel]

I usually stop when I touch the Grind Timer thing

[wingies]

yea, I start when im still touching the bottom rock timer and i stop when i touch the top grind timer thing.

[PHATFLIP_14]

Did the grind today and set a new PB 44:00, 30 seconds. Lots of people today.

[kev1n9121]

did it today and it was ridiculously busy. managed to get 46 mins for my first real run at it in a long time...not bad but im sure i can shed down the mins if i went on a weekly basis

[wingies]

The best way to trim your time down (for PR) is to go at 6 or 7 in the morning when theres noone. I managed to cut almost 5-7 mins cuz there werent any ppl in the way

[evlee]

1:20... got to loose more weight

[kev1n9121]

The best way to trim your time down (for PR) is to go at 6 or 7 in the morning when theres noone. I managed to cut almost 5-7 mins cuz there werent any ppl in the way
very true...also, the air is a lot cooler which i find nicer on the lungs haha. the last time i timed myself was 5 years back and i did it on a pretty nice day when it was misty and barely anyone on the trail. did it around the same time i did it today so im pretty happy with that :alonehappy:

[AzNightmare]

I havent done the grind in 4 years and I would have never guessed it has become such a popular thing. Its like the trendy thing to do now, all the girls at end instagraming that shit

Man anyone else annoyed by all the slow ppl? Not to be an asshole but seriously at least move out of the way if you know someones right behind and at a quicker pace

When I go Grouse Grind, I'm only here for one purpose. "Time Attack"
I go with my friends and usually end up ditching them behind, and I let them know ahead of time.

Always peeves me when I ask some of my athletic buddies what time they got,
and they say something like, "2 hrs, cause I took some girl"

Take them on a real hike if you want scenery. Who the hell takes 2 hrs,
and it's only creating a log jam for people that actually are timing themselves.

[4nik8]

ill be going up sunday morning, I'm a 45-50 minute range if a few people wanna go.
time will be early to avoid crowd

[chin3se604]

are there any yummy food places around the grouse grind area?

[chin3se604]

got 1hour 7mins today, shaved off 1 min since the last time i went !

[Pegacorn]

I'm aiming to do the grind once a week this season. My first trip up this year was July 30th at 1 hour and 27 minutes. I didn't have time to go up last week and will probably be doing a longer mountain hike this week in its place. Back to the grind next week and hopefully will be able to knock some minutes off!

Did anyone hear about that dude who did it 16 times in one day?! Grouse Grind Record Set at 16 Grinds in One Day! | Vancity Buzz | Vancouver Events, News, Food, Lifestyle and More (http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2013/08/grouse-grind-record-set-at-16-grinds-in-one-day/)

[kwy]

wow, lots of fit bastards in this thread. Didn't prepare at all for my first time up, didn't even bring water and wore casual street shoes. Did it in about 75 mins.

[Pegacorn]

Did the grind for the second time this year today. Last time 1:27, this time 1:28
Realized I was slacking when I got to the last quarter and had to step it up to try to at least match my old time. Gotta crack that hour mark someday...

[R&R]

been going 3 weekends now, first weekend 1hr35, second was 1hr11, this weekend was 1hr04. Almost under an hour
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[kristianhay]

Did my first Grouse Grind last weekend, did it in 45 minutes so I was pretty proud of myself! It was pretty fun actually.

[etodac]

Did my first Grouse Grind last weekend, did it in 45 minutes so I was pretty proud of myself! It was pretty fun actually.

Really off topic, but you're super talented. I have the UBC undergrad yearbook you made. Kickass stuff.

[kristianhay]

Hey thanks man, much appreciated!

[AW607]

Did the Grind for the first time last weekend, finished with a time of 1:05:54.. I think that's alright :notbad:

[guurl]

did the grind for the first time last monday! 1:05:08
when i saw the 1/4 sign i was thinking "shit!!...only?!?"
ah, it was good. wish i started going earlier

[Pegacorn]

My fastest time yet this weekend at 1:16, shaving off over 10 minutes. Hoping to get up in an hour next time!