Walks - Sat. Aug. 27 - Wed. Aug. 31

Goofy Gals

Join us on Saturday at Tim's for the last Saturday walk in August - where did the summer go?

Those training for Montreal need to complete 18 km so I'm suggesting a 6:30 am start and a shady route. Weekday distances are 8 km and 10 km.  Scotiabank folks need to complete 12 km (join us at 6:30 - or choose a later start?). Weekday distances are 8 km and 6 km.

Others may want to start at 7:30 just to avoid the heat and humidity. 

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A big thank you to Lou-Ann and Paul who hosted their annual pool party - a great gathering with lots of excellent food, great friends and good times.

Announcements from Libby: Best of luck Joan who is walking the Women's 10 k. Best luck also to Margy and Rainer who are walking 10 K in the Bayshore Race in Owen Sound.

from Rainer:  Consider the Cavan Country Race on Saturday September 24. A beautiful 10km through the countryside with those fantastic home made Buttertarts and home made baked beans post race. The food alone is worth doing this race. Walkers start at 9:00am with runners starting at 9:45am, Margy and Rainer will be there. All proceeds from the race benefit local charities.

from Eileen: Can anyone make good use of this belt and water bottle?  Let Eileen know - photo below.

Looking foward to seeing you on Saturday.

Walks - Sat. Aug. 20 - Wed. Aug. 24

Congratulations Andre and Usain - excellent performances

Well, I thought these two young men might provide some inspiration.

Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 7:00 or 7:30. Those training (Montreal & Scotiabank) will meet at 7:00 and do 16 km. Those who are walking a distance of their choice will meet at 7:30 am. Remember, there is no such thing as bad weather so just come out and get it done.

Other walks:  Some meet on Sunday, at 8:30 at Running Room on Queen St.

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

Distances for midweek walks are: Montreal 8 km & 8 km; Scotiabank 8 km and 5 km.

Announcements: from Libby: Good luck to Vivienne this weekend for her race in Reykjavik. 

Looking forward to seeing you at the Annual Pool Party hosted by Lou-Ann and Paul - our thanks to you both for hosting again this year. Promises to be a lovely event.

Many are still vacationing - enjoy and keep safe.  Others recovering from illness and/or injury - we send our best wishes to you all and hope to see you soon.

Walks - Saturday Aug. 13 - Wednesday Aug. 17

Join us on Saturday at Tim's. For those training, I suggest we start at 7:00 am; others may choose to start at 7:30 am. In either case, let's try to beat the heat and humidity. Libby is suggesting a route along the water with the hope of catching some cooler breezes.

It has been really difficult to train these past few weeks....some of us need to get ready for a race and Montreal is just weeks away now.

Training Distance for Saturday is 14 kms for both Montreal and Scotiabank. Mid week distances are as follows:  Montreal: 8 km and 10 km;  Scotiabank: 6 km and 6 km.

Some meet on Sunday at the Running Room on Queen St. at 8:30 am.
Mid Week at 7:00 pm:  Monday at Loblaws; Wednesday at Occasions.  Please sign in.

Announcement from Libby:  Please check the blog sidebar for updated race dates for 2017. Hard to think of cool weather during this heat wave but Resolution Run December 27th is offering a great jacket this year! Consider signing up before the next price increase October 15.

And, don't forget our Annual Pool Party hosted each year by Lou-Ann and Paul - have you RSVP'd yet? It is a pot-luck on Aug. 20th, starting at 2:00 pm.  Lou-Ann would appreciate hearing from you as soon as possible.

Walks - Saturday Aug. 6 - Wednesday Aug. 10

Distillery District

Join us on Saturday at Tim's. I suggest a 7:00 am start for those training for Montreal and/or Scotiabank. The distance for Saturday is 12 kms for both groups. 

For others (and I hope there are "others" out there), you could meet at 7:30 am just to try and avoid the heat.  Plus, we'll likely meet up for coffee afterwards.

Mid week distances are also the same for both groups - 8 km and 6 km.

Monday night from Loblaws at 7:00 pm; Wednesday night from Occasions at 7:00 pm. 

Additionally, some meet Sunday morning, at 8:30 am, at the Running Room on Queen St. 

Join in for some or all of the above - love to see you. 

Some are vacationing - enjoy and keep safe; some are recovering from toe surgery - our best wishes, Sharon; some are recovering from injuries or other surgeries - best wishes for a full and speedy recovery; some are visiting and enjoying grandchildren, grand-babies, and visits with relatives dear to them; some are celebrating (recent) weddings - Our best wishes to everyone.  

That said, if you are in Toronto, come out and walk. Sign in so others know your plans.