Walks - Sat. Nov. 1 - Wed. Nov. 5

 

Olwyn's eye at work again - beautiful

 

It's party time, but before we party, we walk - join us on Sat. at 8:00 am for any distance of your choosing. I'm going to suggest that some might walk 10 km while others aim closer to 6 km - Just do it! Hope to see you there - at Tim's.

 

Week day and evening walks tend to be Monday and Wednesday (evenings at Loblaws on Monday; at Occasions on Wednesday). This week is Doc Soup on Wednesday -so some will not be able to join the walk on Wednesday evening. Let others know if you want to walk Thursday evening instead.

 

Saturday evening is the Shore Things pot luck year end party, beginning at 6:00 pm. A few special volunteers (and we thank you) will set up at 5:00 pm. A special thank you to everyone (and you know who you are) who has been working to make this event another success. A shout out to Lou Ann who organizes the location and the many of the details. What a group we have - such special people! Thank you so much. Looking forward to the celebration....

 

Announcements: from Helen - the calendars and books are in. She will bring them to the year end party. Please make sure you have paid Charlotte for your order prior to picking it up.

 

from Libby - bring along any race ideas for next year....always interested in learning about your suggestions.

 

from Susan - for the record, I've logged 2,050 kms so far in 2014! Surpassed my yearly goal already.

 



Olwyn's selfie - which one is she?



Walks - Sat. Oct. 25 - Wed. Oct. 29

 Norma's reflection on glass

Join us on Saturday at 8:00 at Tim's. Distances suggested are 6 km or 10-12 km, whatever suits you. Mid week walks are Monday & Wednesday for those so inclined. Monday is election day - and I suspect few will be out in the evening.

 

Kudos to our Scotia Bank walkers for a race well done by all. Bob streaked in just behind Lee Scott with a time of 2:30!. Helen finished her second half marathon in two weeks with a time under 3 hours- 2:57. Trish and Cheryl followed with their BEST times this year of 3:20. Superb job all on a blustery Sunday!. We look forward to seeing those medals!

 

I know some of you are vacationing - enjoy and travel safely....and some of you are heading back home. We look forward to hearing your travel stories!

 

Announcements: from Libby: Please start thinking of races you would like to do next year. There are marathons and half’s all across the North America and the globe. Just chose a spot! Rainer will be talking races at the year-end party so please let us all know your thoughts!

Any takers for the Resolution Run December 28th...also the Santa Shuffle December 13th- especially those with Santa Suits already!

Reminder - The Shore Thing year end gathering is Nov. 1st. We hope you will attend and bring along one of your favourite pot-luck dishes.

See you Saturday.

 

Walks - Sat. Oct. 18 - Wed. Oct. 22

It's all about the hardware

Scotiabank race is Sunday and I know some of our friends will be picking up their medals (similar to the ones above). Make us proud! We wish you all a good race.

 

Join us Saturday at the civilized hour of 8:00 am for a walk of varying distances - I'm sure some will want to walk 10 kms or so; others a little less. Whatever suits you is fine as long as you come out and walk.

 

Monday and Wednesday walks are at the usual times and locations. Let's get out there folks!

 

Some sad and sobering news this week concerning a few of our gang - our thoughts are with Ian and Barb and also with Libby and her family.

 

Announcements: from Susan - late post - sorry - no power last night! That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

 

from Charlotte: Shorethings gathering on Nov. 1st - we need to know if you are planning to attend; we need 4-5 volunteers to help with set up (moving tables, etc) and we need your $10 contribution. Thanks so much.



from Helen: Calendars anyone? Please let her know by yesterday or immediately, whichever! That's my fault because no power last night.

See you Saturday! 

Walks - Sat. Oct. 11 - Wed. Oct. 15

Lots to be thankful for....

 

Join us Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am. Scotiabank folks do 12 km for final week of training - company is welcome but check the blog just in case they change the start time. Let's support their training. The rest will choose whatever distance suits. Just do it! 

 

Monday is a holiday for most so I suggest that we meet on Monday morning at Tim's 2 at 9:00 am. We'll walk off some calories - please join us. Wednesday has a day and evening option - you know the drill. Please let others know your plans on the blog. It helps. Scotia group needs to do 6 km both days.

 

Helen and Bob did us proud in Corning last weekend. Helen’s time was under 3 hours! Both had an excellent race. And, the Scotia crew has added 2 new members with Helen and Bob committing to race the Half. 

Announcements: from Charlotte - please bring $10 cash for the Shorethings year end gathering and coffers if you haven't already - support always helps with those little extras we need.

 

from Lou Ann: We need 5 or 6 strong people to set up tables and chairs  starting at 5:00 for our party.  Please forward your names to Lou-Ann.  Thanks for all your help!

 

from Libby: Consider the Santa shuffle in Burlington on December 13 and the Resolution Run in Toronto on December 28th. Both have price increases for registration after this week. The Resolution Run jackets are in “Shore Things” colours this year and are available to try on at the Running room. If we have enough registered we will arrange a brunch!

Robbie Burns registration is open for the 8K race January 25th. They only accept 100 walkers so if you considering the race, register early.

from Nishe: There is a lottery to be a torch-bearer for the pan-am games next year in July. Check it out:  toronto2015.org/torch-relay

from Helen: Carole Smith from the Stellars sent this:“walking is the superfood of fitness":

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/09/29/us-fitness-walking-idUSKCN0HO0PV20140929

bench creativity

 

 



Walks Sat. Oct. 4 - Wed. Oct. 8

Earning their butter tarts!

 

Join us Saturday - two start times (this too shall pass) - 7:30 am for the Scotia folks who need to do a mere 16 km. I know they'd like company as they begin to taper. Others will gather at 8:00 am for a distance of their choosing. I understand that many are on vacation or racing, but the rest of us will be pounding the pavement from our Tim's starting point. Sign in so others will know your plans.

 

Monday and Wednesday walks - join the day or the evening groups: distance for the Scotia people is 10 k both days. We can do that!

 

We wish Bob & Helen well at their Corning race. Make us proud!

 

Announcements:

from Rainer - Cavan race - A glorious day in the country .... fantastic weather .... a bigger turnout than last year .... 5 ShoreThings were entered in the 10km walk .... 3 ended up with a medal. Rhianna first female, Frances third female and Rainer first male. Margy did not finish the race as her Ashma acted up and she had to be taken off the course. Fortunately she is alright. Olwyn came in looking happy and needing a well earned butter tart.

 

from Charlotte: reminder of the Christmas pot luck in early November. Please bring your $10 cash contribution on Saturday and give it to Charlotte, our money lady. Greatly appreciated.

 

from Libby:  two December races are garnering lots of interest. Let’s hope we can encourage a large Shore Things showing. Santa suit race- ONLY 5 K. and lots of fun on December 13 in Burlington.

As per Helen’s note last week, she plans to register for the Chilly Half as well with a discount for early registration and the two races! Registration cost depends on whether a Santa Suit is required! www.santa5k.ca

Resolution Run- December 28th. This year is the 30th anniversary. Another short 5K! Registration is $45 with a Great Jacket in Shore Things colours. see the link on the web. Jackets will be in Running Room stores in October to try on. www.resolutionrun.ca

See you Saturday. Enjoy Italy, Jan. Enjoy Britain, Dawn.