Our Sunday walk near the Brickworks

Labour Day weekend is upon us - please say it isn't so....where did the summer go?

For those of us who will remain in the city for this long weekend, our walks will take place on Saturday, from Tim's and as is often the case on a long weekend, we meet Monday morning at Tim's 2. I have heard some chattering about other places and times, but will leave those options out of the main blog for now.

Distance for Saturday is 16 km for those preparing for Ottawa. (Libby has suggested that the longest walk be done next weekend when more people will be in town). I suggest a 7:00 am start. For others, any distance that works for you is just fine - I suggest 8:00 am start for 10 km or more or less.

Monday morning - Tim's 2 - 8:30 am start - for 10 km or less.

Wednesday evening - Occasions for 10 km or less.

I know there a few other options....so please sign in with your plans.  See some of you on Saturday.



Shore Things - new season reminders

one of my favourite photos

TEAM As you know, a team of about eight has replaced Helen's team of one.   Some of the important people to remember are Susan (send anything or photos which you would like her to include on the blog);  Libby (any races you are thinking about and all your registrations for races);  Trish and Jan will be providing us with some new routes with a parking and coffee shops.   Please watch for those!

SHIRTS - Sheila sends the following

"We are putting in an order for a lightweight double-mesh wicking ShoreThings T-Shirt. They will have our logo on the back and front just like the blue ones, but this time the shirt will be white.  The women's are v-neck and the men's are crew neck. The price will be around $30.

For those who I've missed due to summer vacation and have not yet put in their orders, the deadline is September 8th. I will be at Tim's from 10-11 this coming Saturday and also the 7th with samples to try on, and I can arrange to hook up with anyone who would like to try on the samples anytime in between before the 7th. Just email me at <smallwoodsheila@gmail.com> and we can make a time to meet. "

YEAR END POT LUCK - this will be held at Lou-Ann's Church on Saturday 9th November.   Closer to the date we will send out more details.   But I wanted to let you know the date, and also to let you know that we are asking that everyone who attends pay $10 each.   Our ST bank balance is running low and we need money to pay for small things (prizes, S>T> adds etc) and also to pay for the Church.    If anyone can think of any additional ways to increase our coffers, please let us know..

SCHEDULED WALKS -  we have a few smaller 'break-off' groups walking at different times and different locations, for our week day walks.   One group walks in the Eglington/Mount Pleasent area and another group walks during the day on Mondays and Wednesdays in the O'Connor/St.Clair area.    I believe these two groups will be posting times and locations in the comments in the appropriate blog.   However, these times are not set in stone and may change at short notice.  So, it is important to let people know ahead of time if you wish to join them.   Trish and Ruth will be looking after theEglinton walks, and Lou-Ann and Dawn will be looking after the O'Connor area.   However, Lou_Ann and Dawn will not be doing this for the last two weeks of September.

It is my fervent hope that the majority of our walkers will continue to meet at Tim's on Saturday mornings.    We are hoping to perhaps look at routes which might include Sunnybrook Park, Brickworks, West end (right Trish and Jan?) etc.

I think that covers most of what I wanted to say.   I have enjoyed the summer, all our hot walks with wonderful people, an amazing pool party and lots of additional swims to cool us off after our walks.   Many, many thanks to Lou-Ann and her pool staff, Paul.

Dawn

Walks - Sat. Aug. 24 - Wed. Aug. 28

Midsummer Night's Walk gang - 2013

 

Race update according to Olwyn - Midsummer Night’s Walk ~

It was a fun walk; gorgeous weather and a very flat course; but the wait for the ferry took forever! However, we did get to ride on the Trillium ferry on the way home, which was a treat; it’s an old restored ferry from 1910; and it’s run by steam, with a paddlewheel; felt like we were back another century!  Sounds like a good way to end the evening....

 

Our walks for the week are as follows:

Saturday's distance for the Ottawa gang is 18 km - I suggest a 7:00 am start, given the distance and potential for heat. For those planning to do less, 8:00 am start would likely be fine for 5-10 km.

For the Monday and Wednesday day time group, please contact each other using email. Evening walkers will meet at Loblaws on Monday and at Occasions on Wednesday - both at 7:00 pm.
Monday's distance is 8 km; Wednesday's distance is 10 km.

Couldn't resist this photo from an outing with feathered friends in Newfoundland (thanks to Charlotte, I think):

 

 

 





Walks - Sat. Aug. 17th - Wed. Aug. 21st

Gardener's Cottage - Kew Beach

 

A few of us die hard walkers will gather at Tim's on Saturday (many are still away or otherwise called) and as we walk we will continue to enjoy the beautiful gardens we find along the way. To everyone who is doing the MidSummer Night's event - enjoy, dress creatively, and do well.

 

For the rest of us

Ottawa distance is 16K for Saturday.  Weather forecast is for sun and reasonable temps so I would suggest a 7:30 am start for the long walk. Some may wish to start at 8:00 if your distance is less.

Monday and Wednesday distances are 8K both days.  We still have (at least) two groups walking during the week - the day time group will connect with each other via email; evening group meets at Loblaws and Occasions (we love those hills - gently challenging).

 

Sign in - let others know your intentions.  See you Saturday.

 

 

 





Walks - Sat. Aug. 10 - Wed. Aug. 14

Irish Medal celebrations



Still not sure if you'll see this picture - but if not, rest assured, it's a good one! Some day, this too shall pass.

Most of our Irish racers and fans have returned so I suspect we'll hear some well deserved bragging on Saturday.  Ruth - where is YOUR medal?

Our walks for the week, for those of us who remain in the city and walking, are as follows:

Midsummer’s is now in full taper with 10K race pace for Saturday, then 6 and 5 Monday and Wednesday respectively

Ottawa is 14K for Saturday and 8 and 10k Monday and Wednesday 

I suggest that we start at 7:30 for the 14 km and those doing 10 km (or less) could start at 7:30 or at 8:00 - state your preference.

Mid week daytime walks - you folks know what to do and where to meet. Please connect by email.

Mid week evening walks - Monday from Loblaws and Wednesday from Occasions.

Hope to see you out walking on Saturday.

Walks - Sat. Aug. 3 - Aug. 7

Our walk & the plant growing through the roof -Allen's Gardens

I suspect that many people will be away over the long weekend but for those remaining in the city, here are the "desired" distances (and I use the term lightly).

For both Midsummer’s and Ottawa,  Saturday’s distance is 12K.  Easy!  Starting at 7:30 am. Walk whatever distance is comfortable for you.

The Monday distance is 10 and 8.  Please check the blog and sign in - some may want to do a morning walk from Tim's 2, starting at 8:00 am - it's a long weekend. Others may walk from Loblaws at 7:00 pm. Please let others know your plans.

Wednesday mileage is 8 for Mid Summer and 8 for Ottawa.  Meet at Occasion at 7:00 pm.

The daytime Monday & Wednesday group will make their own arrangements.

Our Ireland folks are racing on Monday. Make us proud!  Bring home your medals. I hope it doesn't rain.  Here are some of the gang doing their hill training in Ireland.

(I hope these photos are visible this week - oh my, the challenges! Please bear with me.)