Walks - Saturday Oct. 29 - Wednesday Nov. 2

Well Done

Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am for a distance of your choosing. Some will walk 10 km; others will walk less. Weather is expected to be grand - let's take advantage of the day.

Mid-week walks are as follows:

1. Sunday mornings from the Running Room on Queen St. at 8:30 am

2. Monday (Loblaws) and Wednesday (Occasions) evenings at 7:00 pm

Announcements:

The year end party is Nov. 12th.  RSVP if you haven't done so already. Fine folks and finger foods only.

Please bring along any race ideas or suggestions that appeal to you for 2017. Having a race is a great way to motivate you to train and get your distance.

Lastly, there is a short survey on the upper right hand corner of the main Shorethings page regarding Shorethings awards - please enter your vote - question is: keep doing the awards or give it a rest?

If you haven't been out in awhile, now is a great time to join us. The distances are manageable and the company is great.

Walks - Saturday Oct. 22 - Wednesday Oct. 26

Celebrating

Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am. Whatever the weather, the conversation is good. Distance is flexible - some will likely aim for 6 km and others aim for 10 kms.

Mid-week options:

1. Sunday mornings at the Running Room on Queen St.  Start time is 8:30 am

2. Monday evenings at Loblaws. Start time is 7:00 pm

3. Wednesday evenings at Occasions. Start time is 7:00 pm.

We could use more mid week walkers, so please join in.

As happens, some are ill and/or injured and/or recovering from surgery. We think of you and send you our best wishes. You are missed. Take care.  To those who are travelling, enjoy and be safe. There is an eastern theme going: some have headed to eastern Canada while others are touring China

Announcements: from Helen - Our year end gathering is on Nov. 12, starting at 5:00 pm. Plan to attend. RSVP: shorethings@icloud.com

from Helen: There is a poll on the blog (main page) about the awards program. Check it out and vote.

from Libby: Our racing season has come to an end with no further "Race interests" listed for this year. Time to think of races for next year. Races keep us motivated to walk and train , especially in inclement weather. Two to consider:

Resolution Run December 29- with a new pink ladies jacket (Blue for men).

Robbie Burns 8K in Burlington is a great walker friendly race January 29. Do consider signing up. Only 80 walking spaces and it usually sells out in December. www.burlingtonrunners.com

from Olwyn: Thanks everyone for your good wishes for the Scotiabank Half; it was a good race, with some mild rain at the beginning. Congratulations to all who completed this race - well done!

from Rainer:  Update on 'Run Blue Mountain' race ... apart from rain just as the race was starting, it was a nice route through 'Apple Country' - through a couple of small villages but mostly along country routes. Very scenic and well marked and marshalled. Post race lunch of chilli and salad were ok with lots of apples for dessert. First place finishers in their age categories received and apple pie. Margy and I came in 2nd and 3rd in our age groups however we missed out on the pie. Nice little race worth doing in a very pretty part of Ontario. Congratulations to both Rainer and Margy - well done.

Walks - Saturday Oct. 15 - Wednesday Oct. 19

My Fall Flowers

Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am for a walk followed by a coffee with friends. The distance is flexible as most have finished training for races. For those interested, let's aim for 10 km on Saturday - it promises to be a nice fall day.

Best wishes to those who are doing the Scotiabank half this weekend - Olwyn (make us proud), Dianne and Elaine (who are occasionally Shorethings) - enjoy the race, do well, and we'll do a rain dance for you.

Also best wishes to Margy and Rainer who are checking out a new race (for them) in Thornbury. Enjoy the race and we look forward to hearing about it upon your return.

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

Monday (Loblaws) and Wednesday (Occasions) evenings at 7:00 pm.  Please sign in so that others know your plans.

There are several folks who are struggling with health issues, recovering from surgery and/or injuries. We miss you and think of you - hoping you'll be back in action soon.

To those who are travelling, be safe and enjoy.

This is a great time to return to walking regularly (if you have been missing in action) - was great to see Cynthia and Eva and Tanya last weekend. It is also a great time for new folks to join us - invite a friend.

Announcements from Libby: Please put your thinking caps on to choose some races for next year...The Resolution Run is always a good start! 

from Helen:  I know we hate doing intervals, but this just makes so much sense, I don’t know why we balk - check out this link:

http://www.m2now.co.nz/11-science-says-this-10-minute-workout-is-just-as-effective-as-45-minutes-of-running/

Thanksgiving Walks - Oct. 10

Thanksgiving Monday

Join us at Tim's 2 at 8;30 am for a walk.

And then again join us on Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm at Occasions.

Please sign in on the previous post - my apologies for forgetting to include this information on the regular post.

Walks - Sat. Oct. 8 - Wed. Oct. 12, 2016

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Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am for a walk, chatter with friends and coffee. The distance is whatever you choose but I'll suggest at least 8 km.  There are still a few training for Scotiabank - tapper is your friend. Let us know if you would like company for your 12 kms.

Congratulations to Ruth and Libby who completed Run for the Toad last weekend. They both did well despite the hills. Libby has decided that back to back races (one each weekend) is too many - we could have told you that, Libby!

Our sympathies go out to Jan and Ray - we've been thinking of you during this time.

Thoughts and best wishes to those who are travelling.  And, to those who are ill and/or injured, please know that you are in our thoughts - we miss you - take care.

Announcements:  from Rainer:  Race in Thornbury (near Collingwood) on Oct. 16th. They offer a 5km run, 10km run, 21km run, 5km walk, 10km walk - anyone interested? Margy and Rainer are doing the 10 km. The area will be beautiful at this time in the fall - worth the drive!

from Olwyn: Divas Half Marathon and 5 km I have signed up for this half; it’s on June 11 next summer on the Island. It looks like a fun, girls-only race; for those of us who are true divas! Race packet includes t-shirt, a tutu, pink boa, and other fun goodies. It is considered ‘the most FUN and GLAM race in North America’, and what are the Shore Things, but FUN and GLAM?!?