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Hello Everyone,
January
19, 2006
In
this Issue:
- Sudbury Rocks!! Membership Renewal
- The Goofy Challenge by Karen Beaulieu
- Upcoming Events - Double Your
Distance Day, Sofie Manarin Nickel Loppet, Run for Kurt...
- Running
Room Run Club Update
- Track North News - by Dick Moss
- Mike's Tri Adventure - by Mike Coughlin
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| Sudbury
Rocks!! Membership Renewal
Hello Sudbury Rocks!! Members &
Friends
It's the time of year to get your
goals in order for the up and coming
running season and for renewing your Sudbury Rocks!! Membership.
The cost
this year is again $10 if you don't want a new T-Shirt and $20
if you do. Most of
the proceeds of the membership fees go directly to the cost of
maintaining and
updating the website.
New Members are always enthusiastically
welcomed!
Please go to the Membership
Page for all the details.
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The Goofy Challenge
By Karen Beaulieu
The marathon was tons of fun. There were way too
many runners for the half marathon. Let me re-phrase that..
tooooo many darn walkers mixed in with all the runners.
There were approximately 16,000 people all jammed in to one
start area. Chaotic!
It's a good thing our plan was to take it easy because we were
so far back nothing was going to happen. The road did not seem
too wide and everywhere we tried to go around there was someone
else. I just ran in the median in the grass as this was the
only area not congested.
That actually worked out good as it was easier on my back than
the pavement. The bad part was it was pitch dark , no street
lights and people were throwing clothes left and right. I had
a couple of clothes(ha ha) calls but managed to stay upright.
The smart people were wearing headlamps. Wimps.. Bev and I stopped
to take pictures with any characters we seen and had a great
run. As you know we ran very conservatively (2hrs. plus) and
knew the full would be fine except for that darn 6am. start
again.
I figured because I was going to Florida it would be warm but
it was actually cool and I was glad I had gloves to keep warm.
We spent three days to get back to Tennessee, got in Tues. late
afternoon, left Thurs. night for Orlando and got there Fri.
afternoon. It seemed like i spent a week in the car then suddenly
had to run a marathon. Whew! that was nuts.
Marathon morning came far too early for me. If we had stayed
on disney resort we would have had to catch the bus at 4am.
Thank god we did not and drove ourselves. We got to leave at
5. It was just above freezing and a little nippy but we huddled
in the crowd for warmth. I was in A corral but went with Bev
in G. The marathon had 2 start areas that converged at the 3
mile mark. They should have started the half this way too.
The races are both started after the fireworks which is really
nice. The marathon was not as chaotic so it was easier to negotiate
around runners. Of course we had to stop and take pictures again
and I lined up once to use a porta potti. We took 27 pictures,
one bathroom break and still managed to come in just under 4hrs.
That was pretty good.
At the 20 mile mark I decided to pick up the pace as we were
feeling so good. I think around 22 Bev was falling back a bit
but i did not want to slow up and I knew she was just behind.
It,s funny because you hear people saying "wow look at
1480" she's flying or whatever they are sying and you let
it get to your head and you try to run harder and keep blowing
past people then the 25 mile marker comes up and the bottom
falls out...
Around the 25 mark the clock showed 3:50 and change so I thought
wow I can come in under 4 hrs. One mile left, 10 minutes to
run it no problem. I can do a mile in less than 10 minutes.
Reality check......I almost did not make it 'cuz I was so busy
showing off earlier, yeah I'm the man (ha ha) That last mile
was a killer and I almost lost it. I focused on that clock ,
pumped my arms and legs, prayed they would not fail me and ran
like hell. Sheila that is what you have to do in Austin. Put
your head down, pump those arms and fly girl all the way to
Boston. I will be thinking of you the whole time you are running,
so you dig and get to Boston with Vince.
The Goofy Challenge is a lot of fun and would recommend everyone
do it once. Three great medals and two awesome running shirts
are nice mementos. Of course I did pay $170 for the darn things
but it was all worth the experience.
I hope that this is easier for you to read Mauro.
Now it is on to an Ultra... Best of luck to Sheila and Monique
in Austin xoxo
Web
Photos Here
Results
Here
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Upcoming Events
January 22, 2006 X-Country
Skiers
Double
Your Distance Day
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January 29, 2006 Sofie
Manarin Nickel Loppet
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February 4, 2005
4th Annual Run in Memory of Kurt Gelbhaar
On Saturday, February 4, the Sudbury Rocks!!
Running Club will hosting our fourth annual Run
in Memory of Kurt Gelbhaar.
Kurt died suddenly on Tuesday, January 29, 2002. He was
in his 79th year and still running competitively. He was
a mentor and inspiration to most local runners and it
is fitting his actions be remembered.
The Run will be very informal. There will be no set distances
and it is not a race. We will meet in the lobby of the
Cambrian Fitness Centre off Lorne St. at 9:00 am . The
run will start at approximately 9:15 am and will proceed
at a leisurely pace towards Bell Park and Science North.
Runners are free to go whatever distance appeals to them
or fits their schedule but ALL runners will be encouraged
to stick together for the first 1/2 hour.
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Sunday, February 5, 2006
Only
50 spots available so sign up early |
Sunday, May 7, 2006
1
km – KIDS FIT ‘n’ FUN walk/run
5
km – SUN RUN walk/run
10Km
- SUN RUN walk/run
21.1
– SUN RUN half marathon walk/run
"NEW" 42.2 – SUDBURY ROCKS!!! MARATHON
run
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Visit our Events
Section for all the Details
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Run
Club Update - by Lise Edwards |
The
Running Room Club Update: January 17, 2006
Sudbury Store (Cedar Pointe Plaza)
Good Afternoon,
Great news for anyone looking for the updated models for
Asics, Mizuno and Saucony...they are in and I have to admit
that I've spent the last few shifts trying on the new models,
they have improved the looks of some, comfort in some, but
the prices have not changed much :) We are still waiting
to see what New Balance, Nike and Adidas have to offer this
season...I'll be sure to keep you posted.
Our clinics have started in full force, the walk half-marathon
started last night with a motivated group of women, twelve
in all with a few more thinking about joining. What a great
way to stay fit in the winter and enjoy the outdoors and
group support. The registration for this clinic will be
open for two more weeks for anyone interested in a walking
challenge.
Our 1/2 Marathon Run and Marathon Run clinics start this
Thursday with Frank Lesk leading the half marathoners and
Lise Edwards leading the marathoners through the next 18
weeks of instruction to get to our goal events including
our newest local event Sudbury Rocks Marathon. We also have
Jan Weers and Steve Fessenden helping out as group leaders.
Come out for the first night and see if this is just what
the doctor ordered to get through the winter blahs. We'll
be talking about what the clinic has to offer and what is
included in the $74.89 price.
Just a quick reminder that the practice sessions are only
canceled for freezing rain and thunder storms, otherwise
we are running in the snow, cold, rain, sun ...what a thought
:)
PRACTICE TIMES
Wednesdays @ 6pm and Sundays @ 8:30am
Wednesday’s schedule:
LTR – Gary’s Crew – 2 minute run: 1 minute
walk –7 sets
FWO – Steph’s gang – 1 minute run:1 minute
walk – 10 sets
5K – Elizabeth’s cruisers – 18 minutes
steady run
10k – Colin’s cadets :) – 3k steady
5K walk 25 minute steady walk
1/2 Marathon Walk - 3k Tempo walk
Sunday schedule:
LTR – 2:1 x 7 sets
FWO – 1:1 x 10 sets
5K – 3k @ 10:1
10k – 5k @ 10:1
1/2 marathon run - 7k 10:1
Marathon Run - 10k 10:1
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5K Walk – 25 minute walk
1/2 Marathon Walk 7k Long Slow Distance
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Hypothermic Half Marathon – February 5, 2006 - $60
from Jan.1st to February 4th, 2006. This event is limited
to 50 participants so don’t delay in registration.
The registration fee includes an embroidered fleece toque
and a drawstring bag. All participants receive a fabulous
post run brunch at Buzzy Browns. This event is to benefit
the Canadian Diabetes Association. Almost sold out so don't
delay...did I mention Vince Perdue will be running this
local event and so what better way to harass your coach
than joining him for a long run and sprinting to the finish
for bragging rights...
CLINICS -
Countdown to start your next clinic:
Learn to Run – Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. closed for registration.
For Women Only (Learn to Run) – Mondays 6:00 p.m.
started January 9, 2006 Instructor is Stephanie Leclair
- registration open for one more week.
5k clinic – Thursdays 6:30 p.m. registration closed
10k – Mondays 6:30 p.m. January 9, 2006 Instructor
is Colin Jacobs - last week to register
½ Marathon – Thursdays 6:00 p.m. starting January
19, 2006 Instructor will be Frank Lesk
Full Marathon – Thursdays 6:00 p.m. starting January
19, 2006 Instructor will be Lise Edwards
5k Walking – Thursdays 6:30 p.m. January 12, 2006
Instructor is Russ Thom
½ Marathon Walk – Mondays 6:30 p.m. January
16, 2006 Instructor is Maureen Moustgaard - registration
open for two more weeks.
Have a great week, and we’ll see you at practice.
Happy Trails,
Lise Edwards
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Track
North News - by Dick
Moss |
Tuesday, January
17, 2006
Big Sale -
Active Footwear
Athletic Therapy is relocating and Active Footwear is going
web based and selling off the entire inventory from 50 to
70 percent.You can drop in this Saturday and Sunday to see
if anything fits your fancy. All sales are final and they
prefer cash sales. They carry Saucony running shoes and
other athletic gear.
Active Therapy and Rehab
54 Elgin Street, Suite 2
(across from the Farmer's Market beside Copy Copy)
>
674-2222 store
692-3721 home number
Saturday and Sunday
Sale Hours
Noon to 4:00 pm.
PS. You can make a personal arrangement with Roberta Zadow
by calling her at 692-3721.
Thanks
Tuesday, January
17, 2006
We had some super results at the
Can-Am Classic last weekend, with Madeleine
Woods, Liz Forbes and Julie Forbes all running PB's.
Madeleine's 600m time ranks her 1st in the Canadian University
system (CIS) so far this year!
CAN-AM CLASSIC, Windsor, January 14th
Madeleine Woods
600m, 1st, 1:35.42 PB!
4 x 800m Relay: 1st, 2:17.5 Split!
4 x 400m Relay: 1st, 57.6 Split
Tammy Dufresne
600m, 9th, 1:42.63
Liz Forbes
1500m, 4th, 4:46.67 (Indoor PB!)
Julie Forbes
1500m, 16th, 5:13.46 (PB!)
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Welcome
to Mike's Tri Adventure
My name
is Mike Coughlin and I am a triathlete from Sudbury,
Ontario, Canada. In 2001 I started training for
triathlons for fun and fitness. I discovered that
the sport also provides great opportunities to learn
about yourself and meet fascinating people.
This
winter, I decided to follow my triathlon dreams
and train full time for 5 months, visiting several
triathlon hotbeds and training my body and mind
to be stronger than ever. Along the way I look forward
to meeting interesting people, seeing some new places
and taking the experiences as they come. I designed
this website to write about these experiences for
myself, friends and family.
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Wednesday,
January 18, 2006
Epic Camp Days 8, 9 and
10
We are now deep into week 2 of the camp and I am learning
why Epic is designed to be 12 days instead of 7. In week
one, I was able to push my body to incredible levels of
training - to be precise, I logged about 50 hours altogether,
hitting weekly totals of 25km of swimming, 1000km of cycling
and 90-95km of running for the first time in my life -
and all in the same week! Most of the other campers had
logged SBR PB's for volume as well.
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Read More...
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Mike Coughlin
Coach/Mentor
The Discomfort Zone
'Where true potential is discovered'
Read more at Mike's site...
Click
Here to Access Mike's Tri Website
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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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