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.