Friday 28 November 2014

Walks - Sat. Nov.29 - Wed. Dec. 3

Friends
Join us Saturday for a walk starting from Tim's at 8:00 am. Distance is optional and less important than getting out with friends and moving. Likely 8-10 km is a goal for some; 6 km for others; something for everyone.
 
Monday and Wednesday walks, day and evening, are waiting for you to join in. Day time walks - contact Dawn for details. Evening walks from Loblaws and Shoppers (I believe the group wants to change to Shoppers for the winter). Wed. is also Doc Soup night so there might be a few who want/need to walk on another evening. Watch the blog for details.
 
There are some (Cynthia, Cheryl, Eva, Dianne, Rob, and others) people who tease us with their presence once in awhile. I'd just like to mention that this is a great time of year to get back into the habit of walking regularly. Consider this your invitation!  And, sorry for the late post, folks.
 
Announcements: from Libby: Another reminder for anyone registered for races to let me know. We have a growing list of people committing to races next year. Helen, Olwyn, Eileen and myself are doing the fun Santa Suit race December 13th...anyone else interested?
Let’s sign up for the Harry’s Spring Run-off- only 8K and we have a team-  Shore Things Walk for Ian Brown!
from Rainer: Black Friday special discount on the registration for Cleveland's race in May on the long weekend:
Black Friday Registration Discount! Save 10% on Any Event! 
Use Code 2015CLEDEAL to REGISTER on 11/28 

   
 
 Discount Begins On Friday, November 28th and ends at Midnight!


Thursday 20 November 2014

Walks - Sat. Nov. 22 - Wed. Nov. 26

Sun /Clouds on the Spit last week
Well, I think the weather will be testing us this week. Come and join us on Saturday at 8:00 am at Tim's. We can go as far as we want, depending on the weather. The company is great; the coffee is good; the food is fattening...
 
Mid-week walks are Monday and Wednesday - day time organized through Dawn and evening through the blog. Please let others know if you will be out. And, I know a few of us tend to wimp out a bit as the evenings get colder and darker....so sign in and let the others know your plans. If you are walking Wednesday evenings, declare your preferred location - Shoppers or Occasions. I don't know if a decision has been made as yet...
 
Announcements from Libby: Please see the updates on both the Race Interests List and Race Training!. Rainer, Margy, Bob and Helen have finally committed to races in 2015 so we have a schedule. Please check out the lists and do contact me to add your name!
Helen has a new race for the fall “ Queen Bee Half” in Cincinnati!. A fall offshoot of the Flying Pig with a walker category. Slightly different course and appears less hilly than the Flying Pig. The T-shirts are fabulous! Looks like a great option! Sunday October 10th. (which is Canadian Thanksgiving weekend). Should we consider a group effort? Cincinnati has good accommodation and is a reasonable drive home after the race.
The Harry Rosen 8K in High Park is a mere $45 until January 27th. Let’s support this year’s race and walk for our wonderful friend Ian Brown!
Sporting Life 10K is another local race for a good cause. Registration is $45 until January 15th and the T-shirts are blue this year! 
Rainer is now on the radar for training for the Sarnia Hypothermic Half with 8K on Saturday. I have added the Chilly Half in the schedule for interest but as yet we have no one signed in!


Friday 14 November 2014

Walks - Sat. Nov. 16 - Wed. Nov. 19

We miss you Frances - wishes for a speedy & full recovery
 
Join us Saturday for a brisk stroll. We meet at 8:00 am, at Tim's, and any distance will do - but let's aim for 8-10 and 6 km.
 
Mid-week walks tend to be Monday and Wednesday, day and evening. Evening walks meet at Loblaws and Occasions this week at 7:00 pm.
 
Announcements: from Libby (who just returned from vacation):
Please update Libby on any new races you have signed up for AND any races you may be interested in next year!
The Santa Suit racers will need to do at least 5K on Saturday...tough call I’m sure. Let’s hope the weather cooperates!
 
See you Saturday.


Friday 7 November 2014

Walks - Sat. Nov. 8 - Wed. Nov. 12

Oh - What a feeling - Great Gathering
 
What a lovely gathering we had last weekend. Thanks to all who made it happen - lots of work behind the scenes, I'm sure. And a special thanks to Lou Ann (and Paul) for your contributions/location/etc even though you couldn't attend.
 
Let's walk off those extra calories that we consumed. Join us Saturday morning at 8:00 am for 10 or 8 or 6 km .... depending on how much you need to do.
 
Mid Week walks are Monday and Wednesday at various locations and times so please let others know your plans.
 
A Wednesday night walk question - sometimes we switch Shopper's during the winter. Do you prefer Shoppers or Occasions for our meeting point?
 
Alexis  and Frances - we're thinking about you both.
 
Please start thinking about next year, race opportunities, interesting challenges - I'm just warning you that Libby and Rainer and Helen and others will keep asking....so get you ideas ready!

Niki admiring fall flower