Walks - Saturday Dec. 30 - Wednesday Jan. 3

Christmas Cheer - Shorethings Style

Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am. It may be a tad chilly....just saying...but a short quick walk will feel good.  Added bonus, sharing coffee with friends.

The regularly scheduled walks may be hit and miss this week given the holidays and the cold. Please sign in on the blog.

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

Mid week day time (usually Thursday) walks are organized by Nishe - let her/me know if you want to be added to the list.

Evening walks at 6:30 pm are Monday (Loblaws) and Wednesday (Occasions). Given that New Year's Day is Monday, I suspect that there will be little interest in walking - helps to be able to check the blog.

I hope that you are enjoying the holiday season. Several folks are travelling - be safe; enjoy; bring back stories and photos to share. If you are injured, ill or recovering, please take care; we miss you and wish you well.

The New Year is a great time to set some realistic walking goals. Consider a race; consider a challenge; consider a trip and race combination (I've heard Norway mentioned a few times recently); find something that will keep you motivated and active. It keeps us young at heart.

Announcements from Dawn: Saturday Jan 13th, Dawn is hosting the walk from her place followed by coffee and eats - always a great way to start a Saturday. Details to follow in a private message - closer to the date. Looking forward to that......thanks Dawn.

Thanks to Eileen and Olwyn (and others) for a fabulous collection of photos this year - greatly appreciated. Loved the seasonal photo shoot idea, Eileen.

Happy New Year - let's get outside and walk.

Walks - Saturday December 23 - Wednesday December 27

Fairy House in Kew Gardens - loved by kids

Happy Holidays to all - enjoy whatever it is that you celebrate - I hope it is a wonderful end to 2017.

Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am. We will have a photo shoot at 8:00 am (we must humour Eileen) and then head out. Please wear your Christmas themed gear - she is our very own Ms. Dress Up. I think Eileen will have a few extra Santa hats (or some such thing) for those of us in need.

The distance on Saturday is whatever suits you - come and burn off some calories before settling in for turkey, turkey and more turkey.

As for the rest of the week, I suspect it will be a bit hit and miss. Usually Sunday walkers meet at 8:30 am at the Running Room - not sure if it is an option on December 24 or not?

Monday walks are cancelled - call it an executive decision made without consultation.

Wednesday walk - two possible options - please sign in on the blog so others will know- it helps:

1. meet at Tim's 2 at 9:00 am

2. meet at Occasions at 6:30 pm

Several folks are travelling to visit family and friends or to a vacation destination - I hope that everyone travels safely and enjoys their get-aways. And, to anyone who is ill or injured, we send you healing hugs and best wishes.

What a wonderful group of people - thanks for being such loyal friends and walkers.

Announcements: from Libby:

As 2017 comes to a close, some of you may wish to make a resolution to do a race or 3 in 2018. 

Walker friendly races to consider:

Hair of the Dog- 5 or 10K- January 1- local race at Balmy Beach Club

Robbie Burns- only 8K-  January 28- Burlington

Spring Run-Off- only 8K in High Park

Sporting Life 10K- May 13

And a few others to consider - all good options

Sunday,  April 15	Uxbridge Half Marathon	Half Marathon Run, 10K Trail Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk, 2K Kid's Dash, Team Challenge Register Here
Sunday, May 6	Toronto Marathon	Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run and Walk, and Relay Register Here
Saturday, September 8	Toronto 5K	Run or Walk in support of SickKids Registration open January 1, 2018
Saturday, October 6	Collingwood Half Marathon & 10K	Chase the fall scenery Registration open January 1, 2018

Best Wishes to all - have a great holiday - and a happy, healthy 2018 filled with good friends and good walks......from Libby and Susan

Charlotte - what are you doing to unsuspecting Libby? 

Walks - Saturday Dec. 16 - Wednesday Dec 20

Lovely smile

Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am for a walk and talk with friends. It might be a tad nippy and slippery, so come prepared. Remember, it is all about the gear. The distance is yours to choose. The conversation and the coffee will be warm and welcoming.

Consider joining some of our other walks during the week:

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

Monday (Loblaws) and Wednesday (Occasions) at 6:30 pm

Thursday day time walks are arranged through Nishe - let us know if you want to be added to the email list for this walk.

Winter walks are usually a great excuse to get outside and move.

Announcement: from Eileen  - Next Saturday Dec. 23rd Wear your holiday hats and your loudest bling (santa hats, reigndeer horns, your favourite elf suit, flashing Xmas tree earrings - well you get the idea). I'll be at Tim's before 8am and will hold onto your stuff while you walk.  Just think how cool that will look on the 2019 calendar!

Consider this

This is an extra posting.....for your consideration

Many Rock 'n Roll races in very interesting places are on sale - One day only - Thursday December 14th.

Any interest?  Lots of time to train - plus potential for a fun get-away.

If a destination appeals, post it and see if anyone is tempted.  Let's do this!

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The 24-Hour Sale is Coming Thursday, December 14

Run with us in 2018 when the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series brings more music, more entertainment, and more fun to your miles! For one day only, on Thursday, 14 December, we’re having a 24-Hour Sale with the best prices of the year.  Explore all our events and then set your alarm because while there are savings all day the best deals are in limited supply.

http://www.runrocknroll.com/worldwide-series-sale/?utm_source=p1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=winterpromo2017&utm_content=alumni&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiWW1FNFpXVTBaakZoT0RNMCIsInQiOiJ1ejgyWkpualp5eXREbmdDOVBUTWpnWGFXeitZQVdSblNUNEtnYVk4M2FiTVY0QjU4UGFvMjNoU1k0TzlcL1hcL3ZxYUsrS1N2TTE1VlNHOTB3SkQrTFZsMmtNblM3T0xRUGxwZjhWd0I2UjZMZUhIb3FcL2RUNmxXMzlONHo1N2pqVCJ9

Walks - Saturday Dec. 9 - Wednesday Dec. 13

Shore Things Calendar's Creator

It is getting chilly outside but walking Saturday with friends always warms the soul. Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am. We can walk whatever distance suits us - some less; some more; just come and join in,

And, just a comment, if you have been missing in action, now is the perfect time to come out and walk - we don't tend to go far or fast now that the training is over for the year.

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

Thursday morning walkers meet at 9:00 am at Nishe's - just us know if you want to be added to the email list.

Mid week evening walkers meet at Loblaws (Monday) and Occasions (Wednesday) at 6:30 pm - be sure to sign the blog to let others know your plans.

Announcements: from Eileen - Heads up - Seasonal photo opportunity Saturday December 23rd at Tim's!!  Wear your holiday hats and your loudest bling (santa hats, reindeer horns, your favourite elf suit, flashing Xmas tree earrings - well you get the idea). I'll be at Tim's before 8am and will hold onto your stuff while you walk.  Just think how cool that will look on the 2019 calendar!  

from Libby: consider this fab glam race - sign up before the price increases on Dec. 16th:

Now why does Greg look like he is up to mischief?

Walks - Saturday Dec. 2 - Wednesday Dec. 6

Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am.  This is a great time to get out and walk - especially if you haven't been out for a while - distance is yours to determine. Speed doesn't matter as long as you get your heart rate up. Coffee with friends is your reward.

Sunday walkers meet at the Running Room on Queen Street at 8:30 am.
Mid week day time walk leaves from Nishe's at 900 am. Let us know if you want to be included in the organizing email with confirming location.
Mid week evening walks at 6:30 pm are Monday (Loblaws) and Wednesday (Occasions).
Sign up and join in.

Announcements:  from Libby - Rumour has it that Ruth has registered for the Hair of Dog with plans to beat Rainer... Rainer and Margy may be out of town this year which really increases a chance of victory for Ruth!.  Any others signing up? This is a great local race with a walking division and great lunch to kick off the New Year on January 1. Price increase December 15.  www.balmybeachcanoe/index.html

Anyone interested in races please let Libby know!

from Susan:  Any interest in a challenge for 2018? Any ideas for a challenge? Let's start a conversation to see if there are any ideas that appeal:
1. Hike 1 or 2 sections of the Bruce Trail during 2018 - there are 9 sections; each one varies in distance. Easy to arrange; beautiful hikes; can be done when the Bruce Trail offers end to end hikes (the club helps with the transportation). Best done in spring and fall.

2.  Amerithon - is a virtual walk across USA; can be done in teams or individually; can include distances done by walking, hiking, running, biking, swimming - you make the rules; form your own team; no time limit to complete the entire route. There is a website which has information. Is an interesting idea with virtual fly over and maps of the USA so you can map your progress.

3. Your ideas go here ....