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Hello Everyone,
October 7, 2004
In
this Issue:
- CIBC Run for the Cure - Sudbury's
Most Successful Yet
- Rocks!! Run the First Annual PEC Marathon and 1/2
- Rocks!! Run Tennessee's "Big South Fork 17 Mile Trail
Run
- Our "Down Under" Rock!! Reports from Perth, Australia
- Looking for a Fun Night Out: "RUN JOE RUN" Coming
Up
- Running
Room Clinics - Register Now!
- Track North News - by Dick Moss
- THIS MONDAY
- Turkey Gobbler Fun Run and
Nature Walk
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CIBC Run for the Cure
- Sudbury's Most Successful Yet
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News Release
SUDBURY, ON
- October 3, 2004 - More than 1300 registered participants and
many more family members and supporters walked, walked/ran and
ran 1k or 5k in the Events's most successful outing to date.
Now in its 7th year - The Run raised $175,960.00.
From
the Sudbury Organizing Committee:
Thank
you very much for making a difference!!
Click
Here for more information and all the Results
From the Running
Room Sudbury: Just as a reminder for those who participated
in the event, your race numbers had a 10% off coupon on the
backside that is good until October 31, 2004.
PLUS
Two Determined
Rivals Duke it out in the Run's Closest Finish
Mike
Coughlin and Steve Matusch write about their "Battle
of the Kilometers"
Steve: Hi
Vince!
Since we finished at effectively the same time
(although must point out that I did win) Mike and I decided
to submit a joint race report. I think it's safe to say that,
as well as both clocking significant personal bests over the
5K distance we both had tremendously entertaining two-person
race. And I do mean race - the two of us were within spitting
distance of each other the whole way, Robert was way out ahead
and the fourth place finisher was fairly comfortably back. The
dialog below is an edited excerpt from our back-and-forth emails
after the race, explaining what was going through each of our
muddled minds at each point in the race.
Great job with the event everybody! It was a ton of fun.
If anybody out there has a finish line photo I'll pay money
for it!!! I'm sure we both looked horrid.
1st km: (3:27)
Steve: I tried to establish
a pace, letting the line go on Robert, to pin down about a 3:30-3:40
pace. I passed 1k a bit hot - 3:27, so I backed off a bit. I
was really happy that nobody else was ahead of me. I seriously
considered the possibility of placing 2nd or third. Cool!
Mike: I started behind Steve and established
my own pace, letting him get a bit ahead as he always goes out
fast. With Robert clearly gone and nobody else in the game,
I realized this would be mano-a-mano.
2nd km:
(3:39)
Steve: If his leg was
feeling good, I had a feeling that Mike would try to catch up
here - where he smoked me on the 10k this spring. So between
1 and 2k when I heard the footsteps, I knew it was him - no
need to look back. I said hi, acknowledging that he was there
while trying to sound as confident and strong as possible. And,
honestly, I did feel good right then. When he didn't go smoking
past me, I figured that he must have been running pretty hard,
so I decided to not let him by no matter what - hoping that
maybe this would frustrate him a bit.
Mike: I did try a bit to bridge the gap here,
and found it surprisingly easy. This meant that Steve either
was really tired (not likely) or had finally learned how to
pace. This worried me, as I realized I would have to legitimately
beat him rather than letting him beat himself.
Steve: I think that there
were two spots that Mike could have beaten me; this was the
first. If he had had the legs to burn past me like I was standing
still, he could have taken me. But it would have been tough,
because at that point I definitely still had another good gear.
I just wasn't sure if he perhaps had two more gears.
Mike: While it was "easy" to bridge
the gap, it was still hard. Applying additional gears here would
have been disastrous for me.
3rd km.
(3:42)
Steve: Held steady. Mike
didn't seem to be trying to make a move. I backed off a bit
and he seemed to do the same - that gave me a little boost because
it meant to me that he wasn't just lolling along - that he were
working hard too. Felt good, no real fatigue.
Mike: Towards the end of the 3rd km I really
started to hurt. I focused on technique, leg turnover, all that,
but I was still pretty damn uncomfortable. Steve started to
get away again.
4th km.
(3:52)
Steve: Held steady. Same
as 3rd km. I still felt good, and I still had another gear,
but the teeth were getting a bit chipped.
Mike: As we hit the turn off Lansing, the gap
had grown to 10-20m again. I realized that to have a chance
I needed to start the last km with him. I let it out a bit to
re-bridge the gap, telling myself there was less than 4 minutes
to go.
5th km.
(3:33)
Steve: I think Mike tried
to make a move around the 4k point, but when I heard the approaching
footsteps I chose to pick-up the pace and stay ahead. When he
couldn't get past me, it was a big boost - this was when I thought
I might just have a real chance of beating him. I decided that
rather than slowing back down, I would hold the faster pace
to see if I could lose him. I didn't... and that concerned me
because I figured that he could probably out-sprint me at the
finish.
Mike: What Steve heard was me catching up more
than attacking, and I remember him saying "You're going
to make me hurt aren't you?" While that was funny, it was
disconcerting as he sounded comfortable. Having watched his
back for almost 15 minutes, I knew he was looking comfortable
too. I was counting on outgunning him in the fast-twitch department
at the end, but I was spending a lot of energy just to get into
position.
Steve: Rounding the corner,
up the hill was the second place that Mike could have had me.
I was really nervous at the start of the incline. If he could
have snuck past me, or even pulled up even, I don't think I
could have responded - I was getting really tired, I hate that
hill, and I hate sprinting. But he didn't (or couldn't), so
this was another big boost.
Mike: I agree, that hill is nasty and is a good
place to attack. Problem was, I was hurting and worried. When
we hit the top and I started to go a bit harder, Steve's response
was so fluid, natural and fast that it was like he was saying
"don't even try it buddy". I resigned to a last minute
attacking strategy and hung onto his heels for dear life.
Steve: As we crested the
hill and saw the finish, I heard Mike break into an all-out
sprint, so I opened it up and ran with everything I had. I heard
him getting closer and closer the whole way and I was scared
to death that I was going to lose by a nose. In truth, with
another 50ft, I think Mike would have passed me because it seems
that he can - in fact - out-sprint me. But it wasn't quite enough
on that day!!!!
Mike: Yep, that was "go time". I timed my sprint
pretty well, which is to say I was ready to collapse at the
finish so 50ft more and we would have had a crawling competition
more than a sprint. Steve picked a smart line to the finish
and made me come around him, something I thought I could do.
With each additional gear I used in that sprint he was right
there with a response. The only way I would have had a chance
was by coming around even with you before going all out -
something he denied of me again and again over that last km
Finish:
Steve Matusch: 18:13.65 Mike
Coughlin: 18:13.75
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Rocks!! Run the First
Annual PEC Marathon and 1/2
 
Our Cobourg Rocks!!, Lynn and Ken Stubbings and
our local Rock!!, Laurene Farrell, took part in Prince Edward
County's First Annual PEC Marathon and 1/2. Lynn went in the
the shorter distance while Laurene and Ken bit off the big one.
And Ken pulled off a 3rd place overall.
Lise Perdue congratulates
our runners:
A few words in order to
congratulate my friend, Laurene Farrell, who completed her first
marathon on Sunday, October 3rd, 2004. Laurene ran the Prince
Edward County Marathon with her long time friend, Ingrid, from
the Hamilton area. They did not train together, but love each
other’s company and decided this was something they should
undertake together. They completed the run in a time of 4:50
and are two very content ladies. They thoroughly enjoyed the
run, the weather and the beautiful countryside.
Congratulations must also go out to our
relatives who participated in this same event. First, Lynn on
completing her 2nd half marathon this year, and Ken our star
athlete, who completed the marathon in record time.
Way to go folks you are all making us
proud!!!
Click
Here for Results
Ken tells about his road
to a 3rd:
October 3 was the date for
the first annual PEC Marathon. The 42.2 km course started in
Wellington, through Sand Banks Provincial Park, and ending in
Picton. It is a relatively flat/rolling course, with a 500m
long hill at the 37km mark. It is a country scenic run. All
roads are closed. The water stations are at every 2km with water,
Gatorade, gels, bars, and washrooms. This is a Boston qualifier.
It is definitely one to add to your list. The spectators were
outstanding. There were not as many as Boston, but they were
cheering as loud as the people in Boston. The 1/2 marathon started
at the 21.1k mark so that we, in theory, all finish together.
That was neat, because the 1/2M runners cheered on the full
runners.
Race weather was 100%. Sunny, breezy, 3 degrees at the start,
up to 15 degrees at the finish. I ran the full marathon and
Lynn ran the half. The question for me was what pace to run.
All week I could not decide. Do I take it slow because Venice
is in a few weeks or do I go all out. I decided to wear a 3:00hr
and a 3:20hr pace band. I said I will go with how I feel. I
am behind two people at the start. Both are not Caucasian. A
third guy introduces them to each other. It kind of looked important.
The announcer mentioned he was pleased to have two elite runners
there and these two guys get a pat on the back.
The race starts and I never see these two guys again. I am feeling
good so I go with that. Right on the money for the 3:00hr pace
band. (FYI for those who do not know, the pace bands can be
printed on this user friendly web site, FREE.) TSN was there
video taping the event. It was just like the Olympics and Boston
with the two guys on motorcycles, one sitting backwards with
the camera. They continually drove back and forth between the
third place and seventh place runners. Numerous times I was
being filmed. I think my bright
red RUNNING ROOM HAT was a focal point the camera
crew. Well I know the first two guys are out of my league; they
were gone. When looking ahead I see two runners. Around 20k,
another runner passes me. So I guess I am in 6 place. Ah, but
the race is still early, and as everyone knows, the race is
really the last 10km. The fifth spot guy begins walking at 30k.
So now I am fifth. The fourth place guy fades at around 35k.
Now I am fourth. The camera crew are still keeping an eye on
things. The third place dies off on the hill at 37km. Now I
am third and also the camera crews best friend. I know the first
two guys are finished by now. So, we keep the same pace and
enjoy my time in the camera which is now 10 feet in front of
me and taking me to the finish line. It was cool. Now I know
how those professional runners who win the Olympics feel. I
finished with a time of 2:55:17. Go with the feeling, because
you just never know what will happen!!! I got this interview
at the end and TSN asked me about my strategic plan for moving
into 3rd place. "It was simple" I said. "The
other guys died out." I had no plan. I got people I do
not know, coming up to congratulate me. The TSN crew said the
tape will probably air close to December. (Now I have to start
watching TSN.)
Did I spoil my chance of a good time in Venice? Maybe! I will
just go with how I feel. Besides, there is lots to look at there,
so a slow pace may be good.
Lynn decided not to add her thoughts on the run. I think she
did a fabulous job. Her time was 2:35:?? She is concerned about
being slightly slower than Massey. I asked her if she felt good.
She said "Yes". I say that is what is important. You
get the progress by feeling comfortably good. Each course will
dictate a different finish time. Stan Trudeau also did the 1/2M.
He finished in the top three. I am not sure on his exact place.
Once again. Give this race a try. It beats driving to the "Big
Smog" for an October marathon.
Take care everyone,
Ken and Lynn
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Rocks!! Run Tennessee's
"Big South Fork 17 Mile Trail Run
Saturday, October 2,
2004
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Monique Fournier traveled from Sudbury to Knoxville Tennessee
joining our southern Correspondent, Karen Beaulieu, for their
favourite pastime - trail running. They picked a good and challenging
one in the Big South Fork as it is long with lots of elevation
change and almost all single track. They both finished as the
results indicate but I hear both fell, one hurt her ankle and
the other twinging her back. Nothing serious though. This is actually
quite normal when the 2 run together.
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Our "Down Under"
Rock!! Reports from Perth, Australia
Martin Parnell Writes:
Today it's wet and windy in Perth so I'm taking
the time to catch up on my emails and make slide shows (you
poor people!). I'm still recovering from two weeks of biking
and hiking in Northern Queenslands. We started the bike trip
in Cardwell, a town 200km's to the South of Cairns on the Coral
coast. The 8 day trip (64 participants including 14 kids)took
us West ,inland, then North, through the lush rainforest and
dry tablelands for 600kms back to Cairns. On the trip we encountered
Kangaroos bounding across the roads, visited the site of the
"Survivor Australia Outback" series (found two skeletons
of contestants voted off the island!)and stood next to giant
termite mounds.
Back at Cairns we had two days rest, well not really, I took
a day and went snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef (fishy!).
On Sunday Sept 26th we loaded our back-packs (tent, food, frisbee)
and on Monday headed back to Cardwell and across to Hinchinbrook
Island, a World Heritage site. The 5 day, 35km trek took us
through thick rainforest and along white sandy beaches where
we camped each night. The Island only allows 40 people on at
any time and our group had 26 including 11 kids. The Hopkin's
family and myself flew back to Perth via Ayres rock (big rock!)on
Sunday Oct 3rd and have been relaxing the last couple days.
I'm leaving Perth on Oct 15th: for the gang in England I'll
be back from Oct 16th to 29th, for the Cochrane gang see you
in early November and Sudbury, at the end of November. Hope
you are all keeping well,
best wishes Martin
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Looking for a Fun Night
Out: "RUN JOE RUN" Coming
Up
By Amanda Luoma
Looking for a fun night out? Then this event is
for you!
On Friday, October 22 Joe Luoma
will be holding RUN JOE
RUN a fundraiser to
support his goal of raising $7500 to take part in the 2005 Reykjavik
Marathon with Team Diabetes Canada!
Joe has signed
on to run Iceland's 42.2 km marathon and raise $7500 to
support diabetes research, education, service and advocacy!
RUN JOE RUN
is taking place on Friday, October 22 at 8 pm at the
Steelworker's Hall on Frood Road.
Tickets for this event are only $15 each or $25 per couple!
You can get
your tickets by calling Amanda
at 670-1993 ext. 2 or Joe at 522-0942 - he
does deliver!! - or by simply responding to this email.
Absolute Entertainment will be the awesome DJ and there will
be a light
lunch served around 11:00 p.m.
There will be great silent auction and raffle items that have
been
generously donated by area businesses - which include golf items,
artwork,
dinners, car maintenance, clothing, hand made items and much,
much more!!
Come out and have a great time while supporting the over 11,000
people in
the Sudbury District living with diabetes!
Please share this message with anyone you feel may be interested
in taking
part.
Thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing you
at RUN JOE RUN.
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Diabetes affects millions of Canadians every day.
Help Someone You Know.
Amanda Luoma
Development Coordinator
Northeastern Ontario Regional Leadership Centre
Canadian Diabetes Association
2141 Lasalle Blvd., Unit F, Sudbury ON P3A 2A3
Tel:(705)670-1993 Fax:(705)670-1995
amanda.luoma@diabetes.ca
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Running Room Clinics
- Register Now!
We also host informal
"Run Club" runs
Wednesdays at 6:00
pm
Sundays at 8:30
am
All are Welcome!
Marathon - June 23, 04 - October
13, 04 (6:30 PM) (Registration Closed)
Sudbury: Cedar Pointe Plaza (Sudbury, Ontario)
For Women Only - July 29, 04 - September 30, 04(Registration Closed)
Thursday at 6:30 pm
Sudbury: Cedar Pointe Plaza (Sudbury Ontario)
Walk - July 30, 04 - Oct 1, 04(Registration Closed)
Friday at 6:30 pm
Sudbury: Cedar Pointe Plaza (Sudbury Ontario)
10k - September 27, 04 - November 29, 04
Monday at 6:30 pm
Goal Race - Santa Shuffle
Sudbury: Cedar Pointe Plaza ( Sudbury Ontario)
10K September 25, 04 - December 4, 04 (6:30 PM)
Sudbury: Cedar Pointe Plaza (Sudbury, Ontario)
For Women Only September 28, 04 - December 4, 04 (6:30 PM)
Sudbury: Cedar Pointe Plaza (Sudbury, Ontario)
Learn to Run September 30, 04 - December 4, 04 (6:30 PM)
Sudbury: Cedar Pointe Plaza (Sudbury, Ontario)
Walking October 6, 04 - December 4, 04 (6:30 PM)
Sudbury: Cedar Pointe Plaza (Sudbury, Ontario)
For more information or to register, call
the Running Room at
523-4664, or visit
http://www.runningroom.com and look under clinics.
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Track North News
- by Dick Moss
The Laurentian XC squad didn't compete this
weekend, but there were TNOR athletes running at venues
all over the continent:
Williamette Invitational - Oregon - 5k XC
Check out these times - huge PB's!!
* Liz Forbes, Guelph U, 18th, 18:17.35
* Serena Jennings, Guelph U,, 20th, 18:19.67
Run for the Cure, Sudbury (5k - Road)
* Mike Coughlan (Men), 3rd, 18:13
* Tessa Skot (Women), 2nd, 22:00 (PB)
Somewhere in Ohio - Road Race - 5k
* Steve Eles, 1st in Men's, 15:39
* Sarah Eles, 1st in Women's, 21:58
(The Eles clan took home a cool $300 from the race)
Other News
* Congrats to Lisa and Pierre Labrecque, who have just moved
into their new home on Loach's Road - it has a Jacuzzi and
a hot tub!!
* It has been an eventful summer and fall for Tony Scott
and Dawn, with some of the events good and some bad. Tony's
Step-Dad passed away and Dawn's grandmother is very ill.
Tony's job as massage therapist with the Toronto Maple Leafs
is on hold due to the strike (he still has lots of work,
though). On the good side, Tony and Dawn are expecting their
first baby, and they've just purchased their first house
- a townhouse in Newmarket.
from Darren
Jermyn October 6, 2004
Team Tallman once again had some great results this past
Tuesday at the Iona Invitational held at Centennial Park
in Etobicoke.
In the Midget Girls race, Emma Tallman placed 6th out of
261 runners, completing the 3100m course in 12:39.
In the Senior Girls race, Kaitlyn Tallman placed 4th out
of 325 runners, running 17:30 over the 4600m course.
Full results (except for the SG times) can be found at http://www.mississaugatrack.org
Darren
Dick Moss, Coach,
Track North Athletic Club/Laurentian U. XC,
http://www.tracknorth.com
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WALDEN CROSS
COUNTRY FITNESS CLUB
3rd annual
TURKEY GOBBLER FUN RUN
& NATURE WALK
Naughton Fitness Trails
Monday October 11th, 2004
Registration - 10:30 AM
Start Time - 11:00 AM
The run will consist of 3 distances:
3 & 6 km events, & 1km for the kids
Cost: $2.00 for kids, $5.00 for 14 and up
includes the barbecue
Come out and enjoy the fall colours, walk or run the trails
and meet people at the club
from 10 to 2 pm
For more information call
Patti @: 692-3818
Check our website: http://waldenxc.tripod.com
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For
information call me.
Vincent Perdue
341 Fourth Ave, Sudbury On. P3B-3R9
705-560-0424
vtperdue@cyberbeach.net
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