The Shore Things ruled at 2008's inaugural KW Walking Classic 10K, when the fast feet of our own Robert Pelletier were the first across the finish line. Our defending champion says his goal is simply to beat his own time this year.A dozen Shore Things will be back to support the race in 2009 – even if it's in rain gear. Our support has paid off, as they promise an all-walker half marathon for 2010. That should definitely be on our list of upcoming races.
Kit pick-up is at Waterloo Town Square Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Out-of-town racers can also pick up kits on Sunday, from 7:30-8:30 am. If you plan a late pick-up, email the organizers first at: info@kwwalkingclassic.gmail.com. Or, if you want me to pick up your kit, email me your race confirmation now.
On Saturday night, many of us will be at the Waterloo Hotel. We haven't make dinner plans yet, but someone in the know tells us that the place for brunch after the race on Sunday is Angie's.
For the Scotia Half, the expo/kit pick-up is at the CNE's Direct Energy Centre this year. There's a shuttle bus, apparently. Check the link for details. Take pictures!
And now, for Saturday at Tim's @ 8 am: Did you think I'd forgotten? Those not racing, choose the turnaround that best pleases you: Leuty Lifeguard Station (6K), end of the Boardwalk (8K), end of Neville Park (10K) or Kingsbury at Lakeside (16K). Here's a map for the long route.
Those interested in either of the November 1st half marathons *should* be doing 16K on Saturday. Yes... already! But feel free to give yourselves a bit of recovery after last weekend's half. We begin training in earnest again, starting in October.
On that topic: I need you to assert your actual preference for this half. Sheila and I are the only ones who have declared one (Hamilton: no hills but downhill), and everyone else says they'll will go with the majority. Does that make me a majority of two? Shall we say Hamilton?
Wherever you're putting down your feet this weekend, hope you stay safe and enjoy your walk. Good luck to all our racers! Remember: you're Shore Things!
10 comments:
Soooo..... before I place my vote re: Nov. 1st race location...I have a question. How can a half marathon be only down hill? My grandma always told me..."what goes up must come down"! (The context of the conversation was the birds and the bees but I think the same might apply to walking??) I gues the reverse "what goes down must come back up applies here? The part..."mostly downhill" was my specific concern.
If anyone needs a ride to Kichener early Sun. morning I will be driving and have loads of room. There is still time to register too! alexis
Dear "Anonymous" -- They shuttle us to the top of the hill, and then we walk down. It's a roughly Z-shaped course, not a loop. Simple.
'Course, I'm only goin' by what they're sayin'...
P.S. As we'll be in Waterloo on Saturday, we won't be at Tim's. See some of you Saturday evening, others on Sunday morning... and the rest of you next week. Cheers!
Sorry..."Anonomous" was me (accidentally). Well now that makes sense so.....I vote for Hamilton as well! alexis
I'm not declaring interest in any -halfs- at present. But I will see some of you in kW this weekend
Good luck to the Scotia halfers.
I'll be at Tim's at 8:00 am on Saturday. Will anyone else be there?
Good luck to all the racers this weekend.
Susan
Hi all,
I'll be at Tim's at 8. Would like to do 10 km if anyone else does, but am flexible.
Cheers
Debbie
Hi all,
I'll be at Tim's at 8. Would like to do 10 km if anyone else does, but am flexible.
Cheers
Debbie
Won't be out on Saturday as on my way to Waterloo...shopping, eating, enjoying the day with some fellow "Shore Things"; oops almost forgot the secondary reason for going "walking". Oh boy, I can't wait...good luck to all the racers and for the others, have a great weekend, see you next week!
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