Sat. to Wed., Feb. 10 to 15

As Lee Scott says, this is our gym

Don't put away those woollies yet. Looks like winter will be making a reappearance toward the end of the week. We can decide Saturday's route later, depending on wind and road conditions, but let's aim for a 10K distance, with 8K on each of Monday and Wednesday. Your distance may be longer or shorter; as always, it's up to you and your body.

Arlene has organized a 4-week training session with Lee Scott of Wow Powerwalking. I'd really like to encourage newer walkers to give it a try, if you haven't done so already. Lee is a great trainer, and we always benefit from her whip cracking. The details are: four Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm (Mar. 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18) at a cost of $80 per person. That cost/pp may go down if we add a few more people. Two potential locations are being discussed (the Runner's Shop at Avenue Rd/Bloor OR Bayview/Eglinton), but I believe there's a slight preference for the former. Contact Arlene directly or myself if you want to join.

Congratulations to Margy and Rainer in the Sarnia Hypothermic Half. Margy led the field for a first-place finish and a personal best for the half, with her "favourite husband" right on her heels. Clock time: 2:50:22. Rainer suggests that it was spurred by the lack of porta-potties on the route. Whatever the inspiration, great results, you two.

A reminder that the earlybird rates for the 10th Anniversary Alfie Shrubb 8K end next week. It's a nice little event, and has always been very supportive of walkers. The weekend before is the Whitby Half Marathon. Rainer has been speaking to the organizers, and perhaps can arrange a group rate if we have enough participants. Let's discuss on Saturday.

Finally, April 1st is our own 10K race. I'd still like to hear "I'm in" from more of you so that we have strong participation from the group. Remember, it's more than a race; it's our big spring event.

Happy birthday to two more of our February gals Lou-Ann and Valentine baby, Dawn. We wish you sunshine and roses!