Walks - Saturday Oct. 27 - Wednesday Oct. 31

And they're off!

Woo Hoo - congratulations to the Scotia racing crew - making us proud once again. Norma, Margy, Rainer, Olwyn, Cheryl, Arlene and Elaine had very impressive half marathon races. Helen and Bob were happy to complete the 5 km race. And Libby cheered the racers on with frozen hands a clapping. Let's acknowledge their accomplishments first...

Updates - from Rainer: A good day for the Scotia race .... Lots of runners and walkers (6,749) in the 5km. In the half walking section there were 194 entrants, we had a total of 6 Shore Things who all did well.

Margy crossed the finish line first from our group under 3 hours she was 33rd overall. As in previous races Margy broke ahead of Rainer at the finish line to cross ahead of him (no mercy in a race) Norma also broke the 3 hour barrier and Arlene and Elaine were a blistering 3:02:48. Olwyn and Cheryl finished with a very respectable 3:30:00 .... a good day for the Shore Things.

- from Helen:  it was cold but pretty watching the sun rise near Ontario Place where the race started. Helen finished with a “personal worst” for the 5K at 44 minutes. Of course that went double for Bob who chose to stick by her. But it was all worth it for the medal and the t-shirt.

Looking good

Now for the regular info:

Join us on Saturday at 8:00 am at Tim's for a walk and coffee with friends. No more training so I suspect there will not be any folks starting earlier.

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

Weekday walkers meet on Wednesday at Tim's at 9:00 or 9:15 am - Charlotte will confirm.

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

Sign in - Join in - get outside 

Announcements: from Libby - This brings an end to our race interest list for 2018. Just in case- Angus Glen 10K is on for next weekend should you wish to use your training.

The ever stalwart Olwyn will represent us while walking in the Santa Claus Parade! Look forward to seeing her costume.

The Resolution Run is always an option. This year the race is on December 30. Registration is $60 and gives you a training jacket in light purple and grey (for women).
Time to plan for next year. The blog sidebar is in process of updating for 2019 with races we have shown interest in in the past. As always, please let Libby know of any races may wish to consider.

Reminder - ShoreThings Year End Party - Sat. Nov. 10th - RSVP required.  Many thanks to Trish for hosting again this year.