Walks - Saturday Sept. 30 - Wednesday Oct. 4

Dynamite Duo - well done

Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am....finally we will have cooler weather for our walks. Several folks will choose whatever distance is right for them. Join in.

For those who are training, the distances are as follow:

Scotia Full- 38
Scotia Half-20 - meet at 7:00 am at Tim's if you are game for an earlier start
New York full- 32 - Susan & Libby will leave at 6:15 am (whose idea was that?)
Las Vegas Half- 14
Be sure to sign in - it really helps when we have a few different start times.

Sunday walkers meet at the Running Room on Queen St. at 8:30 am.
Evening walks are Monday (Loblaws) at 7:00 pm and Wednesday (Occasion's) at 6:30 pm. We are always looking for more folks for our mid week walks.

Announcements / Information
From Rainer: A terrific day at Cavan, great weather, friendly people - Frances and her daughter Rihanna took the early lead in the 10km walk and held on till the 6km mark. At that point a couple of the other walkers took over ....then Rihanna passed the competition and came in a solid 1st, Frances was in 5th place, a terrific finish.

Rainer's knee was still not 100% - did the 4.7km race and fortunately was not dead last so he did not embarrass the Shore Things. Well done folks!

From Libby: Exciting News- Race Interests are gathering for 2018. Saturday is the last day before price increase to register for the Niagara Women's. Lou-Ann signed up already with Dawn and Charlotte planning to accompany her in the 5K race. Maybe more should join them for a fun weekend in Niagara. Do Consider. Olwyn has already committed to the Diva Race next June.
Please put your thinking caps on and see if there is race that interests you for 2018!

And an article about aging, exercise & health from the NY times:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/23/well/move/the-best-exercise-for-aging-muscles.html

Walks - Saturday Sept 23 - Wednesday Sept. 27

Pirates of the Shore

Join us on Saturday at 8:00 am at Tim's for a distance of your choosing. Enjoy these last walks of summer - soon we'll be complaining about the cold and snow.

Those training for the Scotia half plan to meet at 7:00 am in order to get out before the heat of the day. Sign in on the blog so people know if you plan to start at 7:00 and do the distance or start at 8:00 am.

Distances required this week for training are as follows:

Scotia half is 18 km - hence the early start.

Las Vegas half is 12 km.

New York & Scotia full are walking 34 km on Friday (brutal given the heat).

Other walks:

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

Monday night, at 7:00 pm, from Loblaws

Wednesday night, at 6:30 pm from Occasions.

A few of our walking buddies are ailing - others injured - we wish you well and we miss you. Join us again as soon as you are able.

Some are travelling; some are walking the Camino (and doing really well); to all, be safe; be well. Can't wait to hear about your adventures.

Best of luck to Rainer, Frances and her daughter for their Cavan Race. Please feel fre to join them as there is always room and the butter tarts are said to be delicious.

And lastly, best of luck to Olwyn and Susan who will be competing in a Dragon Boat regatta on Saturday which marks the end of their season.

Love the photos of the Halifax race - great time was had by all - worth considering for next year.

Walks - Saturday Sept. 16 - Wednesday Sept. 20

Loving the long lazy summer days

Join us Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am for a distance of your choosing - getting out is good; going further than you planned is better.

Those training:

1. Scotia half- 16K is on the schedule for this weekend with 10 and 8 during the week. 

2. NYC - Susan and Libby will attempt 34 km or a long distance - whichever comes sooner - on Saturday.

Some folks walk Sunday morning from the Running Room at 8:30 am.

Mid week walks are Monday evenings at Loblaws (7:00 pm) and Wednesday at Occasions (6:30 pm)

Best of luck to the Good Times in the Maritimes racers this weekend. Enjoy all that Halifax has to offer along with the race!

Reminder- Rainer's favorite Cavan "butter tart" race is next weekend...let Libby know if you have registered or are interested. The Shore Things often support this fun local race.

And, lastly, we hope that our Camino walkers are doing well - Kim, Ruth and Jan - enjoy.

Walks - Saturday Sept. 9 - Wednesday Sept. 13

Three Graces

Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am for any distance that suits and challenges you. For those training, distance is as follows:

Scotia Half is 14K this Saturday, Scotia full 16 and NYC is an obscene 34! Susan and Libby will start early for the 34K.

Weekday distances remain the usual 10 an 8 K...do add hills and/or tempo if you are training for a race. Monday nights (Loblaws) at 7:00 pm; Wednesday nights (Occasions) at 6:30 pm. Now that fall routines are setting in, be sure to include those week night walks.

Announcements & Information

Best wishes to our Camino walkers as they leave on their adventure this weekend.  Kim, Jan & Ruth - you rock!

To anyone travelling, be safe and enjoy. And, as always, to anyone who is injured, ill or recovering, we miss you and wish you the very best.

And, for all our teachers or former teachers......hope the year started well this week:

Walks - Saturday September 2 - Wednesday September 6

Good looking group

Join us at 8:00 am at Tim's for our first walk of September. Any distance is good distance. Those training may want to start earlier so sign the blog to let others know your plans.

Distances for folks who are training:

Scotia half is 12 km

Scotia full is 34 km

NYC is 30 km

Ruth, Libby, Dianne & Susan will meet at 6:30 am on Saturday for their walk - will not likely see folks at Tim's due to distance required this weekend.

Weekday training distances are 10 km and 8 km and remember "hill are our friend" so plan to include a few hills.

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

Mid week walks - Monday is a holiday for most; let's meet at Tim's 2 at 9:00 am. 

Wednesday evening meet at Occassion's at 6:30 pm.  Mid week evening walks need more people - please join us.

Remember to sign in - it is appreciated by others.

As always, we send our best wishes to anyone who is ill, recovering from surgery or injured - we miss you and hope to see you soon. And, safe travels to anyone who is away or escaping for the long weekend. Enjoy.

And lastly, "Hi" to Maria - Maria used to walk with us several years ago - I bumped into her this week and hope she'll join us again soon.

Announcements & Information from Libby:

Apparently the Owen Sound Bayshore Race , held last weekend was a beautiful flat route. We should all consider this excursion for next year! 

Olwyn has already signed up the Diva Race for next year and is looking for company!!! Hard to think 2018 already!

Happy Labour Day weekend - enjoy, stay well and be safe.