Thursday 25 September 2014

Walks - Sat. Sept. 27 - Wed. Oct. 1

Beautiful sky
Join us on Saturday - weather should be awesome. Here are the options:
1. The Corning group needs to complete 12 km, starting at 7:30 am. Let's keep them company on their last walk before the big race.
2. Others will meet at 8:00 am for a distance of their choosing.
3. Some Scotia walkers are meeting Sunday at the Brickworks for 20 km - time to be announced on the blog.
Let others know your plans by signing in. Thanks.
 
A few options exist for mid-week walks. Contact Dawn for day time walks. Monday 7:00 pm at Loblaws; Wednesday 7:00 pm at Occasion - but it is also Doc Soup night so please sign in if you plan to walk.
 
Announcements:
from Helen - Yes, it’s my annual plug for the Santa suit race. It’s something that has to be experienced at least once. And I might even register for the Chilly Half this year, as later in spring I’ll be busy with the garden bloggers’ event. Any other takers? Looks like there are early bird rates. 
 
from Libby - A friendly reminder to anyone interested in a race, please let Libby know.  There are very few listed in the Race Interests category. Come on...time to up the walks and do another race!!!
 
 


Friday 19 September 2014

Walks - Sat. Sept. 20 - Wed. Sept. 24

 
Join us Saturday for the distance of your choosing:
Training distance is 16K for Corning and 18K for Scotia....heading out at 7:30 am. If you'd like a shorter distance, meet at 8:00 am. Both groups heading out from Tim's.
 
Scotia is only 80% sold out! There is a separate walking division and a wonderful medal highlighting Ed’s Warehouse! Anyone else tempted?
 
Weekday walks have several options. Let others know your intentions on the blog.
 
Announcements:
from Libby: One last plug for Rainer’s favorite Cavan (a.k.a. “Butter Tart” race)10K. register through www.runningroom.com or cavanhillsrun@nexicom.net. It is a mere $35.00 with a 9a.m. walker start.
from Dawn & Lou Ann - 9th Annual pot luck dinner, believe it or not....
Sat. Nov 1st. (only available date at church location).
Asking for $10 contribution per person to pay for the facilities and if there is any left, we will add it to the Shore Things account. Charlotte, our money person, will be collecting names and money from people starting soon.
 
The dinner will start at 6.00 pm as usual, and closer to the time Lou-Ann will be looking for volunteers to set up and clean up afterwards. This is alway a fun event and the food is amazing, as I'm sure you will all agree.
from Helen: Any interest in the Rome marathon? Check this out:
The Coliseum is the starting point for the Rome Marathon! This event is walker friendly with a 7 hour time limit. Sherry Monahan is organizing a trip with Pauwels Travel Bureau. The tour includes art, architecture, culture and history in Rome and Florence - and the marathon. www.pauwelstravel.com
 

See you Saturday.
 
 


Thursday 11 September 2014

Walks - Sat. Sept. 13 - Wed. Sept. 17

The New Albany Walkers
Yes, they made us proud, again. Well done, Ruth, Margie, Arlene, & Rainer!
 
Join in Saturday for the distance of your choice....but some of us have distances to go and people to see....and company is welcome. Join the Corning group who has to do 20 km. or the Scotia group who has to do 16 km. I'll suggest starting at 7:30 but check the blog to make sure. Others may choose to start at 8:00 am and go slightly less. Any distance is good distance.
Weekday distances are 10 & 10 for Corning; 8 & 8 for Scotia....and for the record, that is rain or shine.
 
Announcements:
from Libby:  New Albany Walking Classic was well attended by many walkers and a huge contingent of 10K, including serious competitive race walkers in the 10K. The bad news is both distances started at the same time and it was near impossible to gain any speed if you didn’t start at the front.  It was a guiding nightmare for Ruth with Arlene in tow as the crowd did not seem to understand ‘passing on your left!”.
A big Kudos to Rainer to compete AND finish with a broken arm! Margy served as his constant mentor! Apparently the post race food was fantastic,- including ice cream, pizza and sliders! The course was scenic and not hilly and the drive to New Albany is two hours less than Cleveland so we should consider this for a Shore Things outing next year!
 
from Susan: our social committee (or any of us) might want to check into the play The Mountaintop - coming to Toronto Sept 27-Oct. 19 - great play about Martin Luther King's final night - I recommend it. Obsidian Theatre group - reasonably priced too. Any interest?

 


Thursday 4 September 2014

Walks - Sat. Sept. 6th - Wed. Sept. 10th

Thanks, Lou Ann & Paul, for the party - lovely afternoon
 
Join us on Saturday for a walk - Meeting at 7:30 am, the Corning couple needs to do 18 kms and the Scotia group needs to do 14 km.  I suspect those who prefer to do less distance will be happy to meet at 8:00 am at Tim's. Sign in and let others know what your plans are. 
 
Weekday distances are 8 and 10 kms for those training and the rest of us will endeavor to support you and do it with you (or not, as you see fit). Meet at Loblaws and Occasions for the evening walks. Dawn and Lou Ann organize the day time walks.
 
Best of luck to New Albany racers Ruth, Arlene, Margy and Rainer as they head to Ohio!. Do us proud as I am sure you will!
 
Announcements
from Libby:   WOW has started their fall classes. (cut and paste into your browser) http://wowpowerwalking.com/wp/?id=1032
For anyone wishing to really gain speed, a new lass called Rock the 88’s is being held at Riverdale Park East track on Wednesday evening. Ruth has done this class before and can certainly attest to its success. Do check out the website. http://wowpowerwalking.com/wp/?id=3287
 
from Rainer: the Cavan race is Sat Sept 27 - Great event in the country .... nice people, all funds go to charity as well as great treats .... the BUTTERTARTS post race are worth it .... home made baked beans and other treats. Only 10 km ... separate walker start ... check it out! 
See you Saturday!