Walks - Sat. July 26 - Wed. July 30th

Sugar Beach

Join us on Saturday for walks of various distances. If you are doing 10 or more, let's meet at 7:30 am. If doing less, perhaps a more civilized 8:00 am start would suit you. Sign in so others know your plans. I think many are away this weekend (weddings, vacations, sleeping in, etc.) - however, please join us if you are enjoying your weekend here in the city.

 

Training for three Half Marathons is underway: New Albany, Corning Wineglass, and Scotia Bank. Distances are as follows: New Albany and Corning walkers - 12K. Scotiabank - 8 K on Saturday.

Monday and Wednesday are 8 and 6 respectively.

Beaches Jazz Tune Up race  is this Sunday for those wishing some local challenge - 20, 10 and 5 K with respectable starts of 8:15, 9 and 9:30 from Kew Gardens. Come & enjoy the Jazz festival after the race.

 

I think a few are meeting Sunday morning at 9:00 at the Brickworks. Interested?  Sign the blog.

 

Announcements:

Eileen & John are celebrating their son's wedding this weekend.

Eva is celebrating the birth of a granddaughter - both events are special indeed.

And, our long last walker buddy, Dianne, is avoiding us but training hard for the Chicago marathon (my favourite of all). Come and join us sometime, Dianne - you are always welcome. Great to see you pounding the pavement last Sunday.

 

Susan

Walks - Sat. July 19 - Wed. July 23

So glad you could join us, Jim

 

Well, it is time to get organized for the weekend's walk so join us on Saturday morning, at Tim's, and again, I suggest a 7:30 start time especially if you are doing any distance over 10 km. According to Libby, this week:

Distances for upcoming racers...albeit a few! Ruth and Arlene are scheduled for 12K for the New Albany Half and Helen and Bob are scheduled for 12K for the Corning Half. Monday and Wednesday distances are 8 and 6 K for both races. The Midsummer group should aim for at least 10K to keep their fitness up!

 

And for some unknown reason, Eileen has talked me into 14 kms....so join in for whatever distance suits you. Why are we doing this, Eileen????

 

Mid-week evenings seem to be fading fast as many take advantage of the daytime options (when schedules permit). Please sign in so others know your plans.

 

Announcements:

from Rainer - Heads up .... May 2015 long weekend is the Cleveland race ...  very reasonable to register for the 10km (which is what Margy and I will be doing)  ...  10km now has a medal and a walker category .... and a half for those of you that like the longer distances ... Great deal ...anyone else want to do Cleveland ???

 

from Libby - Big Sur registration opened this week and I have committed to the 10.6 miler April 26, 2015(17.1 K )...any other takers for this stunning course?

Another walker friendly distance race is the Maui Oceanfront Marathon on January 18, 2015 with distances of marathon, half, 15 and 5 K.  Check it out at www.mauioceanfrontmarathon.com

 

I know, I know, it is hard to choose: Maui, Big Sur or Cleveland!

See you Saturday.

 



Walks - Sat. July 12 - Wed. July 16

One of life's small pleasures - coffee!

 

I know that some are travelling but some of us are still in town and just want to get out and walk, walk, walk. Join us on Saturday. I suggest two start times - you pick whatever suits you and the temperature/weather.  Let's meet at 7:30 for 8-16 km; and at 8:00 am for 6 or less. Sign in and let others know your plans.

 

Training: This week ramps up mileage for the New Albany Half to 16K on Saturday. The Corning racers are at a mere 10K. Weeknight distances are 8 and 8 for New Albany and 6 and 6 for Corning....we're up to that challenge.

 

Mid week locations on Monday and Wednesday vary. Check with Dawn or Lou-Ann for day time locations. Evening (if anyone is interested) is Loblaws and Occasions. Hope to see some of you out during the week.

 

Announcements from Eileen - I thought it would be of interest to some that there is a free concert next Wed evg at East Lynn Park Just west of Woodbine on the Danforth. A 17 piece Latin jazz band will be playing from 5 to 9pm.  Blankets to sit on or chairs are recommended. (Sounds like Eileen might be missing the Wednesday evening walk, again!)

 

See you Saturday.

 

 



Walks - Sat. July 5th - Wed. July 9th

Island walk

Join us Saturday at 7:30 pm (to avoid the heat) at Tim's for our walk - pick your distance - but for the record, those training for New Albany need to do 14 kms and those training for Corning need to do 8 kms. Let's keep them company. Those doing the shorter distance may want to start at 8:00 am - please sign in to let others know your plans.

 

We had a wonderful brunch at Dawn's on Tuesday after our walk to the look-out - great food and great friends. Thanks Dawn.

 

Week day walks - Monday and Wednesday day time - contact Dawn or Lou Ann for the update on location & time. Monday and Wednesday evening walkers meet at Loblaws and Occasions at 7:00 for 8-6, depending on the heat. Please join in.

 

Helen has been nursing a flu bug - we wish you a speedy recovery.



 

See you Saturday.