Walks - Saturday April 28 - Wednesday May 2

Look Who We Found - out walking

Yippee - spring has sprung! Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am for a walk in the park - a spring stroll - whatever you fancy but do come out. 

For those training: 

Niagara folks need to do 16 kms followed by 10 kms and 10 kms during the week. 

Norway folks need to do 12 kms followed by 10 kms and 8 kms during the week. That said, Libby and Arlene may walk with Trish to keep her company - care to join in? Company on those longer walks always helps those training. And, anyway, it is spring, so why not? 

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

Mid week, day time walkers meet at Tim's at 9:00 am - Charlotte usually confirms with an email in advance.

Mid week evening walkers meet at 6:30 pm at Loblaws (Monday) and Occasions (Wednesday). Please be sure to sign in so that others know your plans.

Just a reminder, it is the Hot Doc Festival week and several of us may be missing in action - all the more reason to sign in on the blog.....just saying.

Announcement: from Lou Ann This new race may appeal - The ULTRA Night Run lights up when the sun goes down. From the glowing, ULTRA-lit course to the fun-filled post-race celebration, join us as we light up the night and #LIVEULTRA.

Each runner will receive an Energizer LED Headlamp, an ULTRA Night Run tee, a Michelob ULTRA beer ticket and a post race meal.

Date: Saturday, September 8th, 2018 
Race and Party Location: Wilcot Creek Park (Sunnybrook Park)
Race Start Times: 10K Run - 8:05 p.m., 5K Run/Walk – 8:15 p.m.

https://www.ultranightrun.ca/toronto-s16404  for more information

Walks - Saturday April 21 - Wednesday April 25

Beautiful Reflections

Okay - I'm declaring that winter is over - enough already.  Here comes the sun....

Join us on Saturday for a spring walk at Tim's at 8:00 am. The distance is whatever suits you. A walk in the sunshine will feel sooo good.

Those training for Niagara need to do 14 km (8 km and 10 km during the week). Norway folks need to do 16 km (8 km and 8 km during the week) and will start at 7:30 am on Saturday, hoping to be back for coffee with the others. Consider joining those training - the company really helps.

Sunday walkers meet at the Running Room on Sunday at 8:30 am. Hikers are doing hills and distance on Sunday.

Midweek walks are usually Wednesday mornings - Charlotte generally sends an organizing email - meeting at 9:00 am at Tim's. Evening walks are Monday (Loblaws) and Wednesday (Occasions) at 6:30 pm. 

Remember to sign in so that others know your plans.

Kudos to Canadian Krista DuChene who credited training in our Canadian winter for her third place finish in the Boston Marathon! Feeling inspired - let Libby know if you find a race that interests you.  Anyone tempted by Halifax? I think Lynne and Leverne have committed to going. It is a fun event and worth the trip.

If you see these two, please send them back to Toronto - AWOL since late December

Walk - Saturday April 14 - Wednesday April 18

Sticks out for Humboldt Broncos

Just join us on Saturday at 8:00 am at Tim's - I know, I know, ..... the weather - but come out anyway and enjoy a short (wet and icy) walk and a long visit with friends. Those who are training would love some company on their walks - considering joining them.

Niagara folks need to do 12 km followed by 10 km and 8 kms during the week.

Norway folks and hikers need to do 14 km with hills and will be leaving Tim's at 7:30 am. During the week, 8 km and 10 km are required.

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

Mid week day time walkers usually meet Wednesdays at  9:00 am at Tim's - Charlotte usually sends a confirming email.

Mid week evening walkers meet on Monday (Loblaws) and Wednesday (Occasions) at 6:30 pm. We'd love more folks out for the mid week walks - sign the blog to let others know your plans.

I haven't heard how Arlene and Elaine did in last week's 10 mile race - I suspect they did well. The hikers encountered snow and ice on the trails along with lots of challenging hills...quite the adventure. 

Any race interests?  Sporting Life is always a fun event - just a month away. Consider joining in.  I also heard some chatter about the Halifax race (pirates everywhere). I understand a few have signed up - the more the merrier.

Looking forward to seeing you Saturday.

Walks - Saturday April 7 - Wednesday April 11

At the Start Line

Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am - you'll likely need to bundle up, yet again! Distance required for those who are training is as follows:

Niagara - 16 km - plus 8 and 8 during the week

Norway - 12 km - plus 8 and 8 during the week

Remember to include some challenge in your walk in order to increase the health benefit - hills, stairs, intervals, longer distance - it is all good.

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

Weekday walkers meet (usually) at 9:00 am at Tim's. Charlotte will send an organizing email.

Evening walkers meet at 6:30 pm at Loblaws (Monday) and Occasions (Wednesday).

Join in .... always room for more ... sign the blog to let folks know your plans.

Congratulations to Kim on her retirement - what a great celebration on Thursday night. Thanks for including us - we were proud to honour you and your career. We wish Kim the very best as she explores all her new options in this third act. Lots to look forward to...

Best of luck to Arlene and Elaine at the 10 mile Angus Glen race on Sunday.

And, we wish the hikers well as they head out for 24 kms with over 1,100 meters of elevation on Saturday.

Anyone looking for races? Let Libby know if something, somewhere tempts you. Collingwood hosts a race on Oct. 6 - any interest? The Collingwood Half Marathon & 10K on Saturday, October 6, 2018 is the perfect run for those that enjoy the crisp, clean countryside.  Run down the historic "Main Street" and out to the rolling countryside towards the Niagara Escarpment. With a fast course, fresh air, and breathtaking scenery, it's a great run for everyone. All participants receive a technical shirt and finisher's medal.