Showing posts with label running. Show all posts
Showing posts with label running. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Get Your 2011 Race Entires for Free!

Got a digital video camera and some editing skills? Love to race but can't afford the entry fees? Want to get your race entries paid for this season? If you answered yes to these questions, you could be the next Get Out There Race Reviewer!
We're looking for passionate, charismatic athletes (back and front of the packers alike) who participate in competitive athletic events (Canada only) to become our official race reviewers this summer. We'll pay for your race entries in exchange for a maximum 2 minute video review of each event you do. The review will need to include video shots from the race/venue, short clips from other racers (i.e. how did they like the race?) and your personal opinion about how the race went (unique features, the good, the bad and the ugly). The video will need to be supplied to Get Out There within 24 hours of the completion of the race.
Race categories we're interested in reviews for include: adventure racing, tris/dus, mud run/obstacle run, marathons and running events, cycling races and events, paddling events, urban races and anything else that fits the Get Out There brand.
How to Enter:
1) Submit your (planned) 2011 race schedule*
2) Submit a short video (2 minutes max) telling us why you should be considered
3) Send bribes. We like cash, gear and food.
Email links and schedules to info@getouttheremag.com with the subject line "Race Reviewer".
You have until May 31 to enter.
*Please note that we cannot offer refunds for events you've already registered for.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

The Makings of a Cover Shot



Selecting covers shots for Get Out There Magazine is never an easy task. In fact, it's a lot harder than you might think. It's not simply a matter of finding a great photo (although that's certainly the first criteria). The photo has got to be vertical in configuration, taken at a high enough resolution to reproduce well on a magazine cover and accommodate cover lines.

In the seven years since I started Get Out There, I think the May/June 2011 issues and our new Women's Annual might be my favourite covers to-date. Here's the quick story on our latest cover selections.

East Edition
I absolutely love this shot of up-and-coming mountain biker Emily Batty. We profiled her in the magazine back in 2009 (you can read the article at: http://bit.ly.hvvak6/) and were thrilled to come across this shot taken by her brother Eric Batty. The shot really captures both her strength and ease on the bike - and the colours really make the shot a stand-out.

West Edition
BC Bike Race (http://www.bcbikerace.com/) is one of Canada's most successful mountain biking events and certainly stands out in terms of being an epic "bucket list" race for many riders. This shot was taken in the 2010 race by photographer Dave Silver (http://www.davesilverphotography.com/). We've used Dave's shots in previous issues and he always seems to have exactly what we're looking for. This shot captures the very distinct and recognizable BC riding scene. You can almost feel what it's like to be there!

Women's Annual
The cover of our first Women's Annual was an important one and we elected to go with this shot of a woman trail runner ascending a mountain pass in Kananaskis country in the Canadian Rockies outside of Canmore. I love how this shot captures the ruggedness of the Canadian landscape and the strength of this runner. She looks focused and strong.

Look for these issues starting May 1st.































































































































Sunday, March 6, 2011

Shamrock’n races for the Irish in all of us!


Get your leprechaun on at these St. Patty’s themed-races!

Find these and hundreds of races and outdoor events across Canada at http://www.getouttheremag.com/searcheventsGOT.php

March 12:


5th Annual Diakonos St. Patrick’s Day Run/Walk in Calgary, AB http://www.getouttheremag.com/moreeventInfo.php?eventId=19284

BMO St. Patrick’s Day 5K in Vnacouver, BC http://www.getouttheremag.com/moreeventInfo.php?eventId=20417

Slainte Irish Pub St. Patricks Day 5K in Hamilton, ON http://www.getouttheremag.com/moreeventInfo.php?eventId=18715

The Original St. Patrick’s Day Road Race in Calgary, AB http://www.getouttheremag.com/moreeventInfo.php?eventId=19485

March 13

12th Annual Achilles St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/Walk in Toronto, ON http://www.getouttheremag.com/moreeventInfo.php?eventId=19367

Green Sock Half and Shamrock’n Race in Burnaby, BC http://www.getouttheremag.com/moreeventInfo.php?eventId=20187