Friday 30 October 2015

Walks - Sat. Oct. 31 - Wed. Nov. 4

Our Stars who completed the Niagara Falls half
Join us at Tim's at 8:00 am on Saturday for a distance of your choosing - long or short - it's all good.
 
Midweek walks - Monday (Loblaws) & Wednesday (Occasions) evenings at 7:00 pm - there may be other options as well so let people know if you have a plan B to announce. The main point is to get out and walk.
 
Announcements/Updates: from Helen - Niagara - beautiful course along the Niagara River — mostly flat, though rather windy. Reasons to celebrate: 
- Bob finished in top 10 and first in his age category: time of 2:38:43.
- Libby was in top 20, also first in her category, with a time of 2:54:20
- Lynne had a personal best of 2:55:31 and credits Libby as her pace bunny
- Helen and Leverne crossed the line together with a respectable 3:04:31. 
A round of applause for completing their first half marathons:
  Viv finished with an excellent 3:13:07
  Kim was close behind at 3:16:43
  Deanna at 3:16:44 
  Viv’s friend Katherine had an admirable finish at 3:01:50
Well done, everyone!
 
From Libby - Discussion about a race in Montreal - the Rock and Roll Marathon September 25th. The race also has a 10K division for those interested a shorter distance. Course is relatively flat, circles both Ile’s in the St Lawrence and ends in Parc Fontaine, a very picturesque route! Unfortunately, the Scotia Bank Montreal Marathon is in April and is not a walker friendly race with a half marathon time limit of three hours.
 
Please prepare your race interest list for a discussion at the pot luck dinner November 14th.
We have a small contingent signed up for the 5K Santa Shuffle in Burlington December 12th. Click on the website through the blog to sign up if you wish to join them.
Remember the Resolution Run December 27th. Swag this year is a nice red vest and toque with sample sizes at Running Room shops. Always a good way to end 2015 and start 2016 with an untimed 5K!!!
Sorry for the late post - I almost forgot.


Friday 23 October 2015

Walks - Sat. Oct. 24 - Wed. Oct. 28

Love those medals!
Congratulations
 
Join us Sat. at Tim's at 8:00 am for a walk.
Distance: any length that suits you.
 
Mid week walks:
1. if you are interested in day time walks, contact Dawn or me (Susan).
2. Monday evening, from Loblaws, at 7:00 pm
3. Wednesday evening, from Occasions, at 7:00 pm
4. Sometimes, people choose to meet at other locations - it is all good - check the blog.
And, lastly, please sign in - it does help when others know your plans.
 
Sunday is the Niagara Race. We have a team of walkers, some of whom will be doing their first half marathon. Best wishes to everyone. Have fun and make us proud.
 
Announcements: from Libby - think of races that catch your interest and inspire you to train. Bring your ideas to the year end party or talk them up as we walk or send your suggestions to Libby.
 
For those travelling, enjoy your opportunity to explore!
 
Drinking inspiration prior to the race
 
 
 


Friday 16 October 2015

Walks - Sat. Oct. 17 - Wed. Oct. 21

Corning Crowd
Join us Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am. Those training for Niagara have 12 k as their goal (and may want an earlier start, so check the blog). Others will select a distance of their choice. Coffee afterwards for all.
 
Best of luck to Olwyn as our stalwart Shore Things beacon in the Scotia Bank Half this Sunday. We will do a rain dance to keep the weather gods from rain or snow for you! Do us proud!
Mid week walks - there are some changes brewing.
Are the daytime walkers meeting? Is there interest? Let us know.
 
Evening walks at 7:00 pm - sign in so others know your plans.
Monday at Loblaws and Starbucks.
Will this arrangement work with two locations on Monday? Let us know.
 
Wednesday at Occasions.
 
If we are out there walking, it is all good - with friends is even better.
 
Announcements: from Libby: Put on your thinking caps; walking legs in motion; plan a few races for next year. As a suggestion, it is great to have a spring race planned for motivation to train in those blustery winter days! Pass on any race thoughts to Libby, either in person or email. Bring your suggestions to the year-end party as well.
 
from Helen: A general plea to our photographers: Helen needs any pictures you’ve taken this year (in the largest size possible) for our calendar and yearbook. A few can be sent by email them to Helen. If you have a collection, please use a thumb drive, which she promises to return.
 
To those travelling, enjoy your adventures.
 
 
 
 


Friday 9 October 2015

Walks - Sat. Oct. 10 - Wed. Oct. 14

Let's go Blue Jays
A long weekend; Blue Jays made the post season; fall colours; walks; interesting talks; good friends; Corning race is behind us now - be thankful.
 
Join us on Saturday at Tim's. Those training will likely want a 7:30 am start; distances: Scotiabank 12 km; Niagara 16 km; Join in and support those training. Others may prefer to meet at 8:00 am for a distance of their choice. Coffee with friends afterwards is a great start to a long weekend.
 
Mid week walks: Thanksgiving Monday - I'll suggest we meet at Tim's 2 (Gerrard and Vic Park) at 9:00 am.  There may also be some who prefer to walk Monday evening - please check the blog. Wednesday is a 7:00 pm start from Occasions.
 
Sign in - it helps.
 
Announcements: The results and stories from the Corning race weekend go here ......  once they are sent to me!  I hope it was a great weekend.
 
To those travelling, enjoy and be safe. We look forward to hearing of your trips.
 
To all, Happy Thanksgiving!
My Fall Crocus
 
 

Friday 2 October 2015

Walks - Sat. Oct. 3 - Wed. Oct. 7

Wave Action
Join us Saturday at Tim's - those training will likely start at 7:30; others at 8:00 am. Distances are: Corning 16 k; Niagara 20 km.  Others will pick a distance that suits them.
 
Race weekend for Corning - good luck to all who are doing this event.
 
Mid week walks - distance for those training is 10 k both days.
 
Monday evening locations - a poll shows that there is equal interest in meeting at Loblaws and at Starbucks (Coxwell south of O'Connor). It is helpful if those walking evenings sign in so others will know who will be at which location. Meet at 7:00 pm
 
Wednesday evenings - Occasions at 7:00 pm.


Day timer walkers know their routine & check with each other.

Travellers - wish you were here - enjoy - think of us pounding pavement. 

Announcements:
Margy and Rainer did the Cavan 10km race and as you can see from the picture there was a serious group of walkers out front.

A perfect Saturday, lovely countryside and the weather ... not too hot and no rain.

The walking section was very close right to the end. We had excellent competition from some local walkers. Margy and Rainer ended up in 4th and 5th place. Margy missed 3rd by less than 1 minute. Still a fun effort and the Buttertarts were as delicious as promised.
Margy - looking good