Walks - Saturday Sept. 29 - Wednesday Oct. 3

Love Walking

Join us this Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am for a brisk fall walk with friends. Any distance is good distance.

To our Corning racers - good luck and safe travels - have a great race - remember that whoever comes in last has more time to enjoy the route - it's all good. Take photos please.

To those training for the Scotia race, the distances this week are 20 km this weekend, 8 km and 8 km during the week. If you plan an earlier start, please post it - others may want to join you - some folks love the challenge and the workout. 

Other walking opportunities:

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

Day time walkers meet on Wednesday at 9:00 am at Tim's - contact Charlotte for information.

Evenings walks are at 6:30 pm on Monday (Loblaws) and Wednesday (Occasions).

Join in. Everyone is welcome.

Announcements and Information: from Rainer - Caven event - it was a perfect day for a race, cool and overcast but no rain. Lovely countryside and a good group of walkers to tackle the 10km .... He tried to keep up with a couple of fast ladies however at the end was beaten by 3 women (at least it was not a 14 yr old girl) who were simply faster than him. Still he was first male however the Buttertarts were FANTASTIC .... worth the drive. (There is something quite heart warming when a group of women beat Rainer in a race, don't you think?)

from Helen regarding the blog and private Shorething messages:

We have two systems of communication - the blog (for weekly walks) and a private group email which is used for sharing private information (funerals, get-togethers, parties) on an as needed basis. Make sure you are on receiving both. 

For the private group email list: Make sure that Helen has your most current email address. If you did not receive last week's funeral announcement, you are not on the list.

If you are not receiving the weekly blog posts, go to the Shorethings blog and subscribe by entering your email address in the field at the top left side and follow the prompts to confirm.

Nishe - our thoughts are with you, my friend.

See you Saturday. Walking is good for your health; walking with friends is good for your soul.

Walks - Saturday Sept. 22 - Wednesday Sept. 26

Some of the Shorethings Pirates

Congratulations to Kim, Helen, Bob, Jan, Lynne, Leverne and Dawn, all of whom competed in the Maritime race last weekend - some did 5 km; some did the half marathon; and some did both races. Apparently, there were a few unanticipated hills on the course. Love the outfits. A good time was had by all.

Join us on Saturday, at Tim's, at 8:00 am for a walk and coffee with friends. For those training, the distances are as follows:

Corning - 12 k on Saturday and 10 k and 8 k during the week.

Scotia - a long 18 k and 10 and 8 k during the week.

If any one wants to start earlier, please announce your plan in the blog so that others know and may consider joining you.

Other walking options:

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

Weekday day time walkers - usually walks are organized by Charlotte - check with her for details.

Evening walks at 6:30 pm on Monday (Loblaws) and Wednesday (Occasions).

As always, it helps to sign in.

Announcements and Information:
Best of luck to Rainer and Margy in the Cavan Race. Enjoy the butter tarts and make us proud!

Our thoughts are with Nishe and her family - big hug, Nishe.

To those missing in action due to illness, injury or recovering from surgery, we send you our very best wishes for a speedy recovery. Can't wait to see you again.

Consider this: Take advantage of the lowest price of the season for the Toronto Marathon. Entry Fees go up September 30th. Register now for the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run/Walk or Team Relay.  Race date is May 5, 2019 - lots of time to train.

Walks - Saturday Sept. 15 - Wednesday Sept. 19

Congratulations Barb, Lou Ann, Eva & Val

Here we go - last weekend, the Ultra Night Walk/Run kicked off the fall race season.  Well done, Lou Ann, Barb, Val & Eva.  It was the first year for this local short event - looks like a winner. Rumour has it that the head lights were great. A fun event.

And, this weekend, we have a number of people entered in the Maritime race - some doing the 5 km evening race, some doing the 21.1 km half, and some doing both events.....in their designer pirate attire. We wish them the very best. Can't wait to see the photos. Make us proud!

For those who have remained in town, join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am.  Those training for the Scotia and the Corning races have shared distances: 16K on the weekend with 10k on each of the two week day walks. Sign in with your start time should others wish to join you.

The Terry Fox Walks/Runs are held this Sunday in various locations across the city. A great cause to support! Is anyone interested in doing the walk/run this year? Let us know so others can join in. The Island and Wilket Creek locations are the closest. Distance choices are 2, 5 and 10K. Any interest?

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

Mid week walks are usually scheduled at 6:30 pm on Monday (Loblaws) and Wednesday (Occasions) - be sure to check the blog this week and to sign in if walking.....many of the mid week walkers are away...not sure how many folks will be available for walks.

To those who are injured or ill or recovering from surgery, we send you our very best wishes. We miss you. And to those who are travelling, be safe and keep well.

Walk - Saturday Sept. 8 - Wednesday Sept. 12

Summer fun

Join us on Saturday at Tim's at 8:00 am for a walk with friends. The temperature should be cooler - a very welcomed change indeed. The distance is yours to decide - unless you are training for a specific event...

Training distances are as follows:

Maritimers- Your last training walks are 12K this weekend with 10 and 8 during the week

Corning- The long one, 20K this weekend, with 8K twice this week - good luck...

Scotia- 14K on the weekend with 8 and 10 during the week

If anyone plans to start earlier than 8:00 am on Saturday, please let others know on the blog.

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

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

Day time walks (on Wednesday?) are usually organized by Charlotte - contact her for information, if you are interested in joining this group.

A brief reminder of all the September races to consider now that cooler temperatures are promised!

Ultra Night Race this Saturday niight- only 5K- Good luck Lou-Ann, Val, and Eva 

Terry Fox walk/run Sept. 15/16- variuos ocations including the Island

Oasis Zoo Race- 10K Sept. 22

Cavan Hills- The famous butter tart race - please keep Rainer company!

Run for the Toad- Trail race of 12 or 124K- Sept. 29- lots of walker support and great food.

To anyone who is injured or ill, we send you our best wishes - hope to see you soon. And to those travelling, enjoy and be safe.

Remember that this is your blog - if you have any walking information or announcements to share, please send it to me.

See you on Saturday.