Walks - Saturday June 2 - Wednesday June 6

 Spring walks are the best

Lovely weather for walking so join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am. The distance is whatever suits you best - just do it!

Arlene and Libby are now in taper mode and would love company for their 16 km - leaving Tim's at 7:30 am. They need to do 10 & 10 km during the week. Sign in to let them know if you will join them.

Best of luck to ALL our Niagara Racers. Trish, Cheryl, Margy et al will race 21.1 K with Lou-Ann, Charlotte, Dawn, Stacey and Barb racing 5K. Enjoy the atmosphere and weekend get-away. We look forward to hearing about your escapade!

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

Wednesday day time walkers meet at Tim's at 9:00 am

Evening walks at 6:30 on Monday (Loblaws) and Wednesday (Occasions). We had Marian join us on Monday - Welcome, Marian, and we hope to see you again.

Announcements:

from Charlotte: She is hosting a brunch/after walk get-together at her place after the race, Saturday June 9, around 9:30-10:00.  Even if you are not entered in the race, please join us for the brunch. Just send Charlotte an email to confirm attendance so that she is able to judge amounts for food and beverages.  How nice - thanks, Charlotte.

from Susan: It is bikini season again - Any interest in a June challenge? I suggest "5 and 25" - lose 5 pounds in 30 days (because that's all we have to lose, of course) and walk 25 km each week in the month of June. No pressure; no reporting; just encouragement and support. Sometimes it is easier if friends are working towards the same goal.....Are you in?

from Libby: Any interest in a fall race?  Prices will start to go up - take a look; set a goal; let's keep active because the alternative isn't fun.

Some folks are travelling - so enjoy - have fun - keep safe.

And, I know there are folks packing and/or unpacking and setting up new homes - we send you our best wishes. We are, indeed, a group of people on the move.

If you look carefully, you will see a deer - spotted by Trish on one of her walks

Walks - Saturday May 26 - Wednesday May 30

Royalty Among Us

It is going to be a hot one on Saturday so dress less and enjoy more. Join us at 8:00 am at Tim's for a walk and coffee with friends. Pick a shady route....perhaps enjoy the breeze along the waterfront?

The June races are quickly approaching. One last weekend of training for the Niagara folks. Five K racers should try for a race pace 5K training this weekend. The half marathon racers are scheduled for 12K with 10 and 8 recommended during the week. 

Norway racres require the 20K this weekend. They would love company for even part of the way and plan to start from Tim's -rain or shine-at 7:00 am (due to the heat). Please sign in and let them know if you plan to join them.

On Sunday, the hikers are heading to Hockley Valley for another day of 24 km with lots of hills - so beautiful this time of year on the Bruce Trail - trilliums everywhere.

Sunday walkers meet at the Running Room on Queen St. at 8:30 am.
Wednesday morning walkers meet at Tim's at 9:00 am. Watch for Charlotte's email.
Evening walkers meet at 6:30 pm on Monday (Loblaws) and Wednesday (Occasions).

Join in.  Sign in.

Announcements: from Libby - Any races of interest? We could use a goal for the fall to keep us challenged.

from Susan - sometimes, we switch the Saturday start time to 7:30 am in July & August just to avoid the heat....although I don't think we made the change last summer. What is your preference for this summer?  Please let us know - 8:00 am or 7;30 am start? Speak up - don't be shy.

Hiking Hockley

Walks - Saturday May 19 - Wednesday May 23

Sporting Life Stars

Late start - Wedding Bells - Long Weekend

Consider this: late start time on Saturday so that anyone who wants to watch the Royal Wedding (does it require capital letters?) may do so. These are options for our weekend walks:

1. meet at 8:00 am at Tim's as usual on Saturday

2. meet at 9:30 am at Tim's (in order to watch the wedding first and then walk) on Saturday

3. meet at 8:30 am at the Running Room on Queen St on Sunday (free parking on Queen).

Please sign in so that others know your plans.

Folks training for Niagara are scheduled to do 16 km on Saturday and 10 km twice during the week.

Those training for Norway are scheduled to do 18 km on Saturday; 8 km & 10 km during the week.

Training folks love company on their longer walks - please join them. It is very helpful.

Hikers will do 24 km on Sunday in Hockley Valley....very beautiful; very hilly.

Monday walk - meet at Tim's 2 at 9:00 am - long weekend - what better way to start your Monday?

Wednesday evening walk from Occasions at 6:30 pm.

Wednesday day time walkers meet at Tim's at 9:00 am - watch for Charlotte's email confirming details.

Sporting Life Stars - Congratulations to all finishers of the Sporting Life 10K last Sunday. A beautiful sunny day and lots of fun on the course. The Shore Things results  were excellent! Libby 1:18; Ruth- 1:19, (after a 25k hike Saturday!), Arlene and Elaine -!:27, Lou-Ann- 1:33, Sheila- 1:35, Olwyn (arm in a sling!- way to go!) and Trish- 1:48. Over 2 million was raised to support Camp OOch this year. Way to go ladies!

To those travelling, have a great trip and be safe. To those moving, we hope you enjoy your new digs and that the move goes smoothly. To those who are ill or injured, we send you our best. To those celebrating anniversaries, congratulations - Niki and Jim - 50 years - amazing.

Many thanks to Olwyn for organizing the Night at the Opera - enjoyed by several - a lovely event.

Announcements: from Libby:  Lou-Ann has signed up for the Ultra Night Race September 8- She is looking for some serious company for this 5K walking race at night!! Registration price increases June 1 so please consider joining her.

The Scotia Waterfront Marathon/ Half /5K is another great fall race to consider. Price increases for registration June 1. 

Consider Women Set the Pace races Sat. Aug. 25 (10 k / 5 k) and/or Saturday Oct. 13 (8 k / 5 k)

A gentle reminder to let Libby know of any races you have signed up for in writing!  from Bob:  City of Toronto (@TorontoComms) 2018-05-12, 3:20 PM From July to November, the #CityofTO will work on the Martin Goodman Trail. Once complete, it will be a 20 km separated multi-use & accessible trail. It will improve pedestrian & cyclist safety along the waterfront. More information: toronto.ca/unwin #TRCA #BikeTO pic.twitter.com/HyYPMzWuqB

Opera Divas

Enjoy the long weekend.

Walks - Saturday May 12 - Wednesday May 16

Ravine Walk

Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am for a walk and coffee with friends. It is a busy weekend with training distances to be done, hiking, Sporting Life and Mother's Day.

Folks training for the Niagara half need to complete 20 km (8 & 8 km during the week). Norway folks need to complete 14 km (which is currently scheduled for Friday am) and 10 & 8 km during the week.  

Sporting Life racers include Libby, Arlene, Elaine, Ruth, Lou Ann - hope I haven't missed anyone. Make us proud racers! We send along best wishes for your race.

The hikers will be hiking in the Orangeville area on Saturday looking for distance and hills.

Don't forget the usual walks as follows:

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

Monday (Loblaws) & Wednesday (Occasions) evenings at 6:30 pm

Wednesday at Tim's at 9:00 am - Charlotte will send a confirming email.

Enjoy your walks. Happy Mother's Day to our Shorethings Mothers. I hope you are all celebrated!

Walks - Saturday May 5 - Wednesday May 9

Spring 

Let's walk on Saturday - starting at 8:00 am at Tim's. The lovely weather is perfect for walking any distance that suits you.  For those training, Niagara folks need to do 18 km; Norway folks need to do 14 km. Both groups are scheduled for 10 km and 8 km during the week. Consider joining the training folks - the company is really appreciated.  Sign in to let others know your plans...especially if anyone who is training wants to start at 7:30 am.  

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

Mid week, week day walkers meet on Wednesday morning at 9:00 am at Tim's. Charlotte will usually send an organizing email to interested folks. Let Charlotte know if you'd like to be added to the list.

Evening walkers meet at 6:30 pm at Loblaws (Monday) and Occasions (Wednesday). Join us - the more the merrier.

Hikers will be back in training mode after Hot Docs concludes - on a short break this past week.

To those who are injured or ill, we send you our best wishes and hope that you'll soon be back in action. To those travelling, enjoy and be safe. And, to those who are moving soon, we hope you will enjoy your new place. Lots on the go with this group.

Announcements....from Libby: A couple of race reminders- sign up to join the Shopper's Women's 5 or 10K on June 10. I heard a rumour Charlotte may host a brunch for those who race!!

This weekend is the Toronto Marathon (Goodlife) and Mississauga Marathon. If you are travelling beware of road closures. Toronto Half always has a number of fellow walkers to support, although none from Shore Things this year!

Lou-Ann's recommendation for the Ultra Night Run in September has been added to the Races of interest on the side blog!! Registration is only $50 until June 1. 

See you Saturday.

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