On the move

Join us on Saturday at Tim's. Fortunately the forecast for this weekend is for reduced heat and humidity. 

Nonetheless, Montreal training calls for 16K Saturday and I suggest that we start at 7:00 am if doing 16k. 

Scotia trainees have a mere 10K on Saturday - could start at 7 or 7:30 - you pick. 

For all other walkers, 7:30 is a great start time - Sign in - it helps.

Since it is a long weekend, I suggest that we meet at Tim's 2 at 8:30 am for Monday's walk. 

Mid week distances: Montreal 8 and 5K; Scotiabank 6 and 6K

Please sign in so others know your intentions.

Announcements - from Libby: 

Consider this: Another September Race for consideration is the Longboat Toronto Island race- September 11th which has various distances:  10K; 5K; 1 mile and a family category. Registration cost increases August 1. It's a fast flat course, includes a beautiful ferry ride, great medals and race shirts, and a delicious post race BBQ. www.torontoislandrun.com.

Enjoy and celebrate the long weekend whenever you are!

Walks - Saturday July 23 - Wednesday July 27

Dancing Queens

Join us this Saturday at Tim's. Training for Montreal? I suggest starting at 7:00 am due to the high temperature, with the hope of completing our 14 km before it gets really hot. Others may choose to start at 7:30 if walking a shorter distance. Perhaps we'd all be back to Tim's around the same time for coffee and visiting. Bring lots of water - remember the saying:  one in; one on. 

Training distances: Montreal - 14 km; 6 km; 6 km. 

Scotiabank:  8 km; 6 km; 6 km.

Come out and git 'r done!

Other walks:  On Sunday, folks meet at the Running Room on Queen Street at 8:30 am. 

Week day evenings, we meet at 7:00 pm at Loblaws on Monday; Occasions on Wednesday - we'd love company for those evening walks ... just saying...

Announcements: from Lou-Ann: The annual pool party is Sat. Aug. 20th, anytime after 2:00 pm. Please let Lou-Ann know if you plan to attend. It is pot-luck. Food is always delicious; the pool is so refreshing. Many thanks to Lou Ann & Paul for hosting again this year.

from Olwyn: Think ahead and sign up for the Santa Claus race in Burlington Nov. 26th; only 5 km. It is lots of fun.

from Susan: For those of you who took on one of our two challenges - how are you doing? On track? need to catch up?  There is still time to meet the goal even though weather, vacations, and injuries (to say nothing about willpower) can make the challenge even more challenging. Let us know how it is going.

from Norma: the route along the boardwalk has construction at the Balmy Beach Club and therefore, we need to have a small detour at the Club. It is still possible to get past this point - watch for a little opening in the fencing to the north - streetside.

Thanks, Kim, for hosting a great wine & cheese gathering to kick off the Beaches Jazz festival on Thursday - very enjoyable.

Be Well.

Walks - Sat. July 16 to Wed. July 20

 Having fun at the Beach

Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 7:30 am. The weather promises to be a bit cooler for us. For those training for Montreal, the distance is 12 km; the rest may choose whatever suits them and the weather. Remember that those training always welcome company along the trail.

According to Libby:  The training for Montreal Rock and Roll - and other fall races- is now in full swing! Montreal's weekday distances are 8 and 6 km. Scotiabank training kicks off Monday with weekday distances of 5 and 5 K.  Beaches Jazz festival Race is full!

Sunday morning some walk from the Running Room on Queen St at 8:30 am. Join in.

Weeknights at 7:00 pm on Monday nights at Loblaws; Wednesday at Occasions. Join in.

Please let others know your plans by signing in on the blog.

We are a busy group....Many are vacationing - enjoy and keep safe; Some are cooking at camp. Some are attending camps or music festivals. Some are walking with Toronto Power Walkers. Some are returning home from weddings abroad; some are waiting to become grandparents - As long as people are moving and in motion, it is all good. We wish everyone all the best.

Walks - Sat. July 9 - Wed. July 13

Join us on Saturday at 7:30 am for our walk - those training for Montreal will walk 10 kms - others may choose any distance that suits.  Let's do this!

Weekday distances for Montreal: 6 km and 6 km - very doable.

Monday at Loblaws at 7:00 pm and Wednesday at 7:00 at Occasions - please sign in so those know your plans.

Lots of people are away - vacationing, marrying off their children, listening to music or ???? but for those of us still in the city, see you Saturday.

Announcement:  only one this week - I need photos.

Happy Canada Day

It's a long weekend - let's get out and walk. Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 7:30 am for a distance of your choice. However,  Montreal racers need to start training - the distance is only 8 km this weekend; Monday another 8 km; Wednesday 5 km.  

Some folks meet Sunday at 8:30 am at the Running Room on Queen. 

Weekday walks at 7:00 pm - Monday at Loblaws and Wednesday at Occasions. 

Please sign in so others know if you are planning to walk.

Several folks are away and enjoying themselves on distance shores. Some are attending graduations, weddings, visiting - lots of interesting events.

That's it for me - Happy Canada Day - celebrate and enjoy - we are lucky to live here.