Walk: Labour Day (& race plans)

That was 18K, gang, which means we're on relative Easy Street now till race day, on Saturday, September 19. Welcome to Carron, who visited us from the Toronto Power Walkers.

Before I go on, let me announce Labour Day Monday's walk, which will be in the morning at Loblaws. Our long-weekend start time is 9 am; our distance, 8K. If you prefer the evening, let us know here.

Now back to it: You still have time to register in the Toronto Island Women's Half before the rate increase on Sept. 9th. Note that kit pick-up is at the ferry docks from 4-7 pm, Friday the 18th. A round-trip ferry ticket is part of our kit. Chips will be picked up on the island, morning of the race. We'll want to catch the 9 am ferry (there's also one at 8 am), and our race starts at 10:05 from Centre Island. Carpool plans will firm up over the next two weeks.

Terry Fox 10K Run/Walk for Hope
Once again, this event is a week from Sunday (Sept. 13th) from Ward's Island, which might be a good time to preview our island route. For that reason, I suggest we swap our Wednesday and Saturday distances, making our schedule this week 8K, 8K and 10K. We'd walk on Sunday rather than Saturday (or both, for those with an appetite for it). Sound good to you? Let us know when you sign in.

Shore Things Year-End Party
Thanks to everyone who volunteered their home for our November 14th party, which will be at Brette's, in the Bluffs, this year. It would be great to get one more volunteer for the awards committee -- good sense of humour required. For the rest of you, please start thinking about races or other events that interest you for 2010. We'll begin making plans at our party.

Enjoy the summer weather!