Walks: Sat. to Wed., Aug. 30 to Sep. 3

Smiling faces at the finish, Toronto Women's 10K

Oh, so many pictures we could be showing this week – but you'll have to wait for our calendar to see how many I can squeeze in! Here's just a few.

This Saturday, starting at 7:30 (long distance) or 8 am (ordinary mortal distance) from Tim's, New Albany and Scotia schedules say 12K, and while 16K is on the books for Corning, Bob did that last Saturday and I'm not quite ready. So we'll swap a couple of weeks and do 14K – should anyone wish to join us. Whatever your route, come out and share good company.

Monday and Wednesday, the New Albany crowd is in taper, with that mere 6K and 5K. Corning: 8K and 8K. Scotia: 8K and 6K.

No one has sent me any weekly tidbits, so if you have anything to add, put it in the comments. See you Saturday!

The only bare-chested firefighter we saw on the course.

Ending our post with aplomb!

Walks Sat. Aug. 23 - Wed. Aug. 27

 

Someone with too much free time wrote this on a piece of concrete landfill!

Finally, our pool party pot luck weekend has arrived. Lou-Ann and Paul are expecting us to gather anytime after 1:00 pm. Bring your favourite pot luck dish, a lawn chair, a bottle of your favourite and your bathing suit. Thanks so much to our hosts for inviting us back, year after year.

Join in for a walk Saturday morning - some are racing; you know who you are. Others of us will gather at Tim's at 8:00 am for whatever distance you fancy. Those training for New Albany (16 k), Corning (14 k) and Scotia (16) may want to start at 7:30 am. Please let others know your plans. Let's support those needing to put in some longer distances - company really helps. And, finally some are vacationing and we know that they will walk wherever they are!

The mid week walks have many locations and times (day and evening) but usually happen on Monday and Wednesday. Again, please use the blog to let others know your plans.

We send happy wishes Joan and her family who will be enjoying her son's wedding celebration this weekend. Pictures, please Joan.

Announcements: from Lee Scott:

On August 31st, let’s meet at the Bloor and Spadina activity hub at 8:15 in power walking gear. We’ll enjoy a power walk east along Bloor, south on Yonge to Queen, turn around and walk north on Yonge to Bloor, east on Bloor to the activity hub at Bloor and Parliament. From there we’ll wait for everyone to catch up, high fives for our efforts and then stroll back along Bloor toward the activity hub at Bloor and Spadina. By that time, the music and cafes will be all open and people can enjoy the civic awesomeness!

Sadly, the subway does not get moving until 9am. There was PLENTY of street parking along Bloor and Spadina…free until 1pm. SEE YOU THERE, ALONG WITH ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS! Check out the article in the Toronto Star. 

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/08/18/open_streets_toronto_paves_way_to_a_better_city_hume.html

Don't you just love Lee's enthusiasm?

Next week, Helen will do the post as I'll be away for the week. Happy walking. 

 

 

Walks - Sat. Aug. 16 to Wed. Aug. 20

...so come and join us on Saturday, meeting at Tim's, at 7:30 am for Albany racers who have to do 20 kms, Corning racers (12 km) and Scotia Bank (14 km). Most, if not all the Scotia group are registered for the Midsummer’s race Saturday night so good luck to you all! Make us proud.

Weekday distances are 10 both days for Albany, and let’s say 7 and 6 for the other two groups.

Announcements:

from Rainer - Cavan race (Sept. 27th) registration had a price increase Thursday but it is still a great deal and the butter tarts are worth the effort of the hill! See the link on the blog to register.

from Libby: Next weekend is the Women’s Half Marathon in Sunnybrook Park on Sunday. Those registered should aim for 8-8K this weekend!

from Ruth who passed along a message from Lee Scott):  Open Streets Toronto! For 4 hours this Sunday (and Aug 31) Bloor Street from Spadina to Parliament and Yonge Street from Bloor to Queen are “open to people and closed to cars”! Join Lee at 8:15 am at “the hub” at Bloor and Spadina to enjoy the open streets for a power walk. It's such a great idea - the route will be 9.6 k.

from Lou-Ann - grab your chair, a bottle of your favourite, your best pot luck dish and join Lou-Ann and her good looking pool boy (she told me to say that) on Sat. Aug. 23 when they generously open their home and pool for the Shorethings annual pool gathering and afternoon delight!
Plan to arrive anytime after 1:00 pm.

See you Saturday.

 

Walks - Sat. Aug. 9 - Wed. Aug. 13

Another celebration - Congrats John, Eileen, Kendra & Luc

Lots of reasons to celebrate but there is something very special about weddings!  

 

Saturday brings some a distance challenge so I'm going to suggest a 7:00 am start time and lace up your runners ("walkers"?): New Albany - 18K, Corning - 16K and Scotia plus Midsummer's should complete 12K.  If you are doing 10 or less, start at 8:00 am and then we might meet up for coffee. Sign in to let others know your plans. I suspect there are several still away this weekend.

 

Weekday distances: Monday is 8K for all. Wednesday should be 10K for New Albany, 8 and 5 respectively for the other two. But we're all friends, so lets keep those training company. It really helps. Mid-week locations are a bit scattered, especially over the summer, so again, please let others know your plans. I am one of the few who still needs evening walks and I'd love company.

 

Hiking - any interest? Speak to Susan. She needs to get some hikes in - cross training! Below: Sharon & Patty at the Badlands. Tempting, n'est pas?

 

Announcements from Libby

Running First has advertised the Collingwood Half and 10K race October 4th. Downhill and Fast!. Fall colours may be an enticement.  Let Libby know if you are interested in this race or any others - will add to blog in due course.

 

from all of us:  Hope you are feeling better, Helen. We look forward to your return!

 

Dianne and Joan - I know you are out there!  Don't be shy. ... Join us.

 

 

 

 



Walks - Sat. Aug. 2 - Wed. Aug. 6

Celebrations galore - recognize Sharon, Miko, and Patrick (end-right side)?

It was a busy week for celebrating weddings last week and I neglected to mention Miko's wedding in my last blog so here's she is, looking beautiful and happy. Congratulations to Sharon and her family. One down; one to go!

 

Walks - Sat. - I suggest 7:30 am for those doing over 10 k and 8:00 am for those doing less. Sign in so others know. I think many are away this weekend.

Monday - I suggest 8:00 am at Tim's 2. Sign in if you plan to come.

Wednesday - Occasions at 7:00 pm

 

Training This week is 16 (New Albany) 14 (Corning) and 12k (Scotia). Weekday distance requirements are 8 and 8 for NA, 6 and 6 for C and 8 and 6 for Scotia.

Cross training - a few of us (Susan, Dawn, Sharon) plan to hike a section of the Bruce Trail in Caledon on Sunday. It is an organized hike. It is for the cross training benefit that we do this! Any interest? 

 

Announcements from Libby:

Sign up has opened for GoodLife Marathon and Half - Sun. May 3, 2015. They have a relay option and maybe a group of us could consider this...the T-shirts for this race are very flattering! I'm sure that will appeal to Bob & Rainer & Jim!

 

From Lou-Ann - pool party coming soon - save Aug. 23rd.

 

More wedding pictures next week - we didn't forget Eileen & John's son's celebration.

 

Congratulations to all the happy families and their celebrations.