Walks - Sat Aug. 1 - Wed. Aug. 5

Summer long weekends are the best

Yikes - I almost forgot the blog....long weekend mindset started early for me....

 

Join us on Sat. at Tim's at 7:30 am. Training distances: New Albany and Corning do14K; Scotia 10K;  Niagara Half 8k. Those may choose more or less.

 

Monday, I suggest that we meet at Tim's 2 at 8:30 am for 6-8 km as it is a holiday for most (Gerrard & Vic Park).

 

Wednesday daytime walkers organize with Lou Ann. Occasions at 7:00 pm is option 2 (for working folks).

 

Several are away so it is really helpful to sign in on the blog and let others know if you are walking.  See you Saturday.

 



Walks - Sat. July 25 - Wed. July 29

Monday morning ravine walk

Join us Saturday for a walk starting from Tim's at 7:30 am. Training distances are as follows: New Albany and Corning racers need to do 12 km; Scotia racers need to do 8 km. The rest may choose a distance that suits you.

 

Weekday walks vary - day walkers check in through Lou Ann or Dawn. Evening walks are Monday (Loblaws) and Wednesday (Occasions) starting at 7:00 pm. Distances are 6-8 km. We need extra people to join the evening walks - please sign in on the blog.

 

Announcements from Ruth - Lee is organizing a 14K walk this Sunday, July 26 for anyone who is interested.  No need to do the full 14K (it’s the training distance for the New Albany race).  We’ll start by walking over to the CNE grounds to watch the start of the men’s 50K race walking (makes me tired just thinking about it).  Here is a link to Lee’s web site with the location, time, and route. http://wowpowerwalking.com/wp/?page_id=3885

from Rainer: links to two articles on race walking:

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/07/18/it-may-look-funny-but-race-walkings-not-a-walk-in-the-park  and

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/panamgames/2015/07/19/mexicos-maria-gonzalez-wins-gold-in-pan-am-race-walk-canadas-seaman-sixth.html

 

Thanks to Olwyn for the great photos.

 

Love that sign



Walks - Sat. July 18 - Wed. July 22

Volunteers make things happen!

Join us Saturday at 7:30 am (early start due to heat) for a walk. New Albany racers walk 16K. Corning  Wineglass Racers walk 10K; company for either group is always appreciated. Rest of us? Just Do It - any distance is good distance.

 

Mid week walks: daytime walkers check in with Lou Ann. Evening walkers meet at 7:00 pm on Monday (Loblaws); Wednesday (Occasions). Check the blog and let others know your plans.

 

And by the way, it is so nice to welcome the newer members to our walks. We're glad you have joined us.

 

Announcements from Rainer:  New Albany - not sold out - largest walker only race ... great food at post race party .... they have a 10km & a half ... Margy & Rainer do 10km Register now.  (with luck that will take you to the website).

 

from Libby:  New walkers  -  let Libby know if you sign up for any races She will add you to the race interests list. Check the blog site right hand side for some of the races listed.

Just a reminder for any looking for fall races- Oasis Zoo run  is a good short 10K walk close by . Anyone joining Olwyn for the Scotia Half? Price increases July 28th.

Get in the Pan Am / Para Pan Am Spirit

 

 

 

 

 

Walks - Sat. July 11 - Wed. July 15

Our Torchbearer - looking good!

Join us on Saturday, at Tim's, at 8:00 am. Training? New Albany Half folks need to do 14K; Corning Half training starts with 8 K. Others may choose to join in with those training or just pick a distance of your choice.

Weekday distances are usually 6-8 at this early time.

 

Weekday walks: day time folks check in with Lou Ann or Dawn. Evening walkers meet at 7:00 pm - Monday at Loblaws; Wednesday at Occasions. Join in; it's all good! Check the blog so others know your plans.

 

Announcements: from Norma

All of the Torch Bearers on our relay were nervous at the beginning but once we reached our spot in the relay and lit our torch, adrenaline kicked it and we were off, jogging for gold! It was an awesome experience, one that I will always remember.‎ Special thanks to Margy who travelled all the way to Mimico to cheer me on. I really appreciated her support. 

From Libby:

Beaches Jazz Tune-Up Run/Walk with distances of 5,10 or 20 K is this Sunday for any interested.

 

 



Walks - Sat July 4th - Wed. July 8th

Peaceful beauty

Sat. Option 1:  One group is heading to Toronto Island for a walk followed by brunch at the Rectory. It is a lovely setting - a Toronto gem! We catch the 9:30 ferry to Ward's Island &arrive around 9:45. From there we can go for about 6-8k from Ward's Island to the Lighthouse (distance of your choosing) and back to the Rectory. Those training for New Albany are supposed to do 12k this weekend - if you add the walk to and from the carpark you'll get the additional mileage in!

The ferry fare is $7.25 adults;$4.75 seniors.  To avoid disappointment, meet at the Ferry terminal between 9 and 9:15 am. Parking? May be an issue so  car-pool if possible.  Here's a link to the parking lots in the downtown core:

https://www.google.ca/maps/search/parking+lots+toronto/@43.6433661,-79.3734875,16z

One option (but it's a bit of a hike) is the 5-storey Green P Lot by Hotel Novotel - it's about 1k to ferry terminal. The daily max rate is $10

Send an email to Jan at jzemaitis@gmail.com to let me know if you are interested so I can book a time with the Rectory.

 

Sat. Option 2 - Meet at Tim's at 8:00 am for the distance of your choice.

Sign in on the blog so others know who will be at which option.

 

Monday (Loblaws) & Wednesday (Occasions) nights at 7:00 pm. Day time options are organized through Dawn or Lou Ann.

 

Announcements: from Phyllis - check this out:

Update on PanAm Racewalking tickets - Phyllis has 5 adult tickets (@$40) and 1 seniors ticket @ $25 for the July 19th racewalking event at Ontario Place. Please contact Phyllis directly at 416-877-2750 cell

Phyllis Segal Denaburg pdenaburg@gmail.com

 

From Norma She been selected to carry the Pan Am torch on July 6th at 6:53 p.m.  Her start location is 3216 Lakeshore Blvd. West and she'll carry the torch for 200 metres! She's so excited to have been selected! Get out to cheer her on.