Walks - Canada Day, Saturday July 1 - Wednesday July 5

Red & White Celebratory Tulips

Find something red and white to wear and join us on Canada Day for a walk followed by coffee with friends - great start to the day, the long weekend and the 150th birthday bash for our country. Tim's at 8:00 am and the distance is up to you. 

For those training, Scotia and NYC marathon racers are scheduled for 20 km and have chosen to do the distance on Sunday. Margy - are you training for a 10 milers in July?  If so, want to join us on Sunday?

Week day walks:
Monday is likely a holiday for many - let's meet at Tim's 2 at 9:00 am.
Wednesday at Occasions at 6:30 pm.  Distance can be your choice unless you are training - 8 km and 10 km are scheduled for those folks. Please sign the blog so that others know your plans.

Best wishes to those who are ill, injured, recovering from surgery or medical procedures or are heading for treatments - we're sending healing hugs your way. Hope to see you soon. Please take care.

Announcements and Information:
1. The Shore things annual Pool Party - save the date - July 29th (rain date July 30th) - thanks to Lou Ann and Paul - more information to follow in the weeks ahead.

2. This article has tips on training in the heat....a good reminder:
https://www.realbuzz.com/articles-interests/running/article/how-to-train-in-the-heat/

Eileen taking advantage of the Toronto sign

Walks - Saturday June 24 - Wednesday June 28

Love You Racers

They enjoyed their race, as you can clearly see.

Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am for a walk and then coffee with friends. The distance can flexible and perhaps will vary somewhat. Ruth, Libby and Susan are scheduled to do 16-18 km but have made arrangements to git 'r done on a different day.

Sunday walkers meet at 8:30 am at the Running Room on Queen Street.

Mid-week evening walks are Mondays at 7:00 pm at Loblaws; Wednesday at 6:30 pm at Occasions.

Join us. Sign the blog so that others know your plans.

Congratulations to the ALL the racers last weekend. Ruth did an amazing time (!:17) first in her age category, in the Waterfront 10K. Where are the photos, Ruth? We need to celebrate that finish.

Rainer reported that the race in Brandon Hills Ajax waterfront was good. Frances and her daughter Rhianna came in 2nd and 3rd walker in the 10 km.  Margy and Rainer came in 1st and 3rd in the 5 km walker category. Very, very impressive - congratulations. The delicious post race food was Jerk Chicken, Roti, Salads and Dumplings with some Ginger Beer .... worth doing this race again next year ... hopefully with more Shore Things.

To those who are injured, ill, or recovering from surgery, please know that we are thinking of you and sending you are very best wishes - Niki, Norma, and Nishe's Nigel - speedy recovery. We miss you.

Walks - Saturday June 17 - Wednesday June 21

Congratulations Divas - Love your pink shirts

Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am for a distance of your choosing. Coffee with friends is the bonus for your efforts. 

We wish Ruth the very best - she walks the Waterfront 10 km Saturday - make us proud, Ruth. 

Congratulations to our Divas. Looking fine! Despite the heat, you mastered the course. Well done.

Sunday morning walkers meet at Running Room at 8:30 am. Consider joining them.

Mid-week evening walkers meet Monday at Loblaws at 7:00 pm and Wednesday at 6:30 pm at Occasions. Nice to see so many out last Wednesday - we welcomed back Libby, Deanna & Viv from their respective travels.

Remember to sign in to let others know your plans for walking.

Best wishes to those who are ill, injured or recovering from surgery - we miss you and send you our very best wishes. Safe travels to anyone who is out and about.

Announcements and Information - from Olwyn: A poisonous plant that we may encounter on our walks this summer.  Beware the Giant Hogweed!  

The city is warning Scarborough residents of poisonous plants along trails and in parks. Giant hogweed has a green stalk with very noticeable reddish-purple blotches on it and can grow to 20 feet tall. It's dangerous to humans and can cause serious burns & rashes on anyone who touches it. We’re being asked to call 311 if you spot it so city crews can deal with it. CityNews has video on what it looks like: http://bit.ly/2tgoIiH

Walks - Sat. June 9 - Wed. June 13

Looking good!

Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am. I expect that it may be a small gathering this week due to two race events.  The distance is whatever suits you - come out and enjoy the sunshine.

This week's Races:  On Saturday, the Shopper's Women's 5 km event will feature Dawn, Charlotte, Lou-Ann, Eileen(?), Eva, Val, Barb S. and Margy. Best wishes and enjoy the event.

On Sunday, the Diva half marathon race will feature Olwyn, Eva, Helen, Kim, Trish and Cheryl(?). Have a great race, enjoy, have fun and make us proud.

I hope I haven't missed anyone or misrepresented anyone. Please take lots of photos.

Sunday walkers meet at the Running Room on Queen St. at 8;30 am

Mid week evening walks are Monday (Loblaws - 7:00 pm) and Wednesday (Occasions - 6:30 pm) - please join us and sign in so others know your intentions.

Announcement and Informations: Congratulations to Margy and her daughter who competed in last week's soggy Niagara Women's half marathon. According to Rainer, their #1 fan, It was a tough day for Margaret and Iona. It rained from the time we arrived at 6:45am till the end of the race. Margaret and Iona had wet socks, shoes, sore feet as well as their clothing was drenched. Rainer was on the sidelines cheering them on ... and getting soaked as well.They persevered and both came in under 3:00 hr,  it was Iona's best time ever (she ran & walked). Margy was 53rd out of 439 entrants and 1st in her age category as a walker.  Medals were well deserved.

Brandon Hill Run Walk Sat. June 17 - Ben Kong plans to be at the Tim Horton's this Saturday before everyone begins walking at 8am, and to speak very briefly before we walk. The $5 discount codes below have been extended to the end of this weekend - Consider signing up...

:https://raceroster.com/events/2017/11102/brandon-hill-alumni-5km-10km-run-walk-for-education

Code: STWALKER

https://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=13858

Code: 6355

To any injured or ill folks and to those who are (or will be) recovering from surgery - we miss you and send you our best.

Great route last week for the training crew

Join us at Tim's at 8:00 am on Saturday - we'll have a good walk with good friends and it doesn't get any better than that.  Any distance is good distance.

Best wishes to Margy and her daughter in the Niagara race - make us proud!

For those training: Divas are now tapering for their race in a week- a mere 12K on Saturday with 6 and 5 during the week.  Sign in, Divas, if you want an earlier start time - wasn't sure what works best for you.

NYC folks are scheduled for 14 km but since Libby has flown the coop, Susan will join the Diva group.

Sunday folks meet at 8:30 am at Running Room on Queen St. Consider joining them - I hear the pace is pleasant.

Monday (Loblaws) at 7:00 pm and Wednesday (Occasions) at 6:30 pm - we have a small but mighty mid week evening group - interesting routes - consider joining us.

We noticed your written commitment to join us soon Frances - we'll be looking for you with welcome back smiles.

To those travelling - enjoy, be safe and bring back stories to share. To those ill or injured, we are thinking of you and we miss you. To those who are awaiting surgery - best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

Announcements & Information:
Scotia half or full - great medal - a few are signed up already - prices increase June 6 - consider signing up and you'll have company to train with.  Race date: Oct. 22nd.

from Susan - New botanical garden near Brantford - might make a nice day trip - check it out:  http://www.whistlinggardens.ca

from Ruth: Boost your performance with caffeine - However, article doesn’t say what happens to your race time if you have to stop to pee as a result of drinking coffee before the start  

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/31/well/move/boost-your-workouts-with-caffeine-even-if-you-chug-coffee-daily.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fhealth&_r=0

from Rainer - information from article by Dr. Gifford Jones:  Fighting Osteoarthritis of the knee - In journal Arthritis Care and Research, 1,800 people were studied who were at risk of developing arthritis of the knee. Those who took 6,000 steps (about 3 miles) daily were less likely to develop knee problems. Researchers suggested starting with 3,000 steps and increasing. Previous studies have recommended 10,000 steps daily - fewer steps can still be healthful. 

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