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Hello
Everyone,
November 9, 2006
In
this Issue:
- A Rock!! Runs First Marathon in New York City
- Melanie Muise Caps off Stellar Season in Angus Glen
- Are You the One?
- Triathlon Course in Sudbury This Sunday
- Walden Cross Country Ski Swap
- Upcoming Events - Walden's
Run Under the Lights, Santa Shuffle, Resolution Run
- Running Room Update
- Track North News
- Mike Coughlin's Tri Section: DZ Road
Trip to the Timberman Triathlon Festival, August 2007
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A Rock!!
Runs First Marathon in New York City
By David
Ross
Greetings from the ING New York City Marathon:
Karen and I had the marathon of a lifetime on Sunday (O.K.,
the FIRST marathon of my lifetime), as we trotted through the
5 boroughs together in 4:16:13. The weather was fabulous at
50 degrees and sunny, no winds to speak of, and a pretty reasonable
course (although the downhill sides to a couple of bridges were
NO FUN). There were over 38,000 competitors this year, and the
bottlenecks through the water-stations were something to contend
with, but we managed to avoid disaster (the guy behind us went
down after he stepped on a water bottle). The bands were great,
and the crowd pushed us on, just an amazing day in an amazing
city.
To everyone who helped me get here, thanks !! Special mention
to: Stephanie for teaching me how to go long, Laura for introducing
me to Fartleks (who knew?), Sean for inspiring me on speed days,
Christine for training with me through the heat, and to my coach
for preparing me for a marathon. Vince, if somebody new shows
up next month and asks you how to prepare for a 10 K race, show
them how. You never know what they'll decide to do next.
Dave.
Detailed
Results Here
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November 5, 2006
Melanie Muise Caps off
Stellar Season in Angus Glen
by Steve Fessenden
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Melanie Muise capped off her season with a personal
best 1:29:40 in the half-marathon at Angus Glen in
Unionville on Sunday, November 5. Her goal going in
was to improve on her half-marathon time from Ottawa
(1:36) and she felt confident that she could slide
under 1:32. Those who know Melanie knew she had the
talent to break the 1:30 barrier.With good weather
conditions, 7 degrees with light winds, Melanie
attacked the rolling hills course at a steady 4:16
min/km pace. She crossed the finish line 34th overall
out of the 742 participants. She placed 6th in the
women and 3rd in her age group. A wonderful
accomplishment for the talented runner and duathlete.
The race ended a stellar season for Melanie who
started the season in March by winning her age group
in Hamilton at the 5km Around the Bay race. In May,
she won her age group at the Provincial Duathlon
Championship in Waterloo. The following week she had
a
strong race at the National Duathlon Championship in
Hamilton and earned spots at the 2006 and 2007 World
Duathlon Championships. In July, Melanie flew to
Cornerbrook, Newfoundland to compete for Team Canada
and placed a respectable 10th in the world in her age
group. Not bad for only her 3rd attempt at the
International Duathlon distance (10km run, 40km bike
and 5km run). Under the guidance and coaching on
Ironman Mike Coughlin, Melanie has already set her
training sights on the 2007 World Duathlon
Championships in Hungary in May.
During the Duathlon season, she dominated the Subaru
series winning 5 out of 6 races and easily capturing
the series title in her age group. She also had
tremendous results in her 5km and 10km races. She
continued to improve her personal best time in the
5km, lowering it to 19:35 at the CIBC Run For the
Cure, which placed her first female overall. At the
Wicky 10km, she crossed the line 4 minutes ahead of
the second place female for a comfortable win with a
time 41:25.
It will be exciting to watch and follow Melanie's
progress in 2007 has she sets and attacks new goals,
including a Half-Ironman. Continued success Melanie,
2007 will be a great year!
Note: Steve ran pretty well himself turning a
1:34. Local
Results here
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Are
You the One? |
You love running and want to take your development
up a notch. A fun and rewarding way to enhance your personal learning
experience is to share your passion and knowledge by coaching
others. And the Running Room has just an experience for you.
We are seeking an individual to instruct the Half Marathon Clinic
preparing the Hypothermic Half (here in Sudbury), and Chilly Half
Marathon. You can even team up with a fellow runner and share
the coaching.
Registration for the Chilly Half is FREE for Running Room clinic
instructors. There are also great Running Room employee discounts!
Please contact Johanna Gatien by phone at 523-4664, or email
sudbury@runningroom.com
if you have any questions.
Happy Trails,
Johanna
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Triathlon Course in Sudbury This
Sunday
Submitted by Michael Hay
Hi Folks - Book Sunday November 12 th on your calendars. Kyle
and Nicole Guembel will be coming up to Sudbury to put on a
couple of courses for our team members. These course are free
of charge - and here it the best part - they will be bringing
supper :)
The time is 4:30 and the tentative venue is the
Varsity Lounge at the LU Fieldhouse/Pool. It will likely run
till about 9:00 pm. The training as I understand it will be
on OAT Officiating and Rules, as well as Youth Programs for
Triathlon.
It should be a fun time - so come on out and learn
a bit more about this great lifestyle sport called triathlon.
Please RSVP m_hay@sympatico.ca
if you can make it.
See you there.
Michael
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Ski Swap,
Club & Jackrabbit
Registration
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When:
Saturday, November 11, 2006
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Walden
Cross Country Fitness Club
Naughton Chalet
Bring your “gently used” cross-country ski equipment
and clothing to the chalet Friday from 6 - 8 p.m. or Saturday
from 9 - 10 a.m. The club will charge a 10% commission on all
items sold.
Pre-register
for the Jackrabbit Program
Purchase your club membership. Talk to
coaches, leaders, racers!
Please call 866-2550 or 692-3818
for more information
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Upcoming Events
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Walden
Cross Country Fitness Club's
3rd Annual Fun
Run under the Lights
November 9, 2006
Information
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Visit our Events
Section for all the Details
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Run
Club Update |
The
Running Room Club Update: November 8, 2006
Sudbury Store (Cedar Pointe Plaza)
Good day Walkers and Runners!!!
What is this wonderful weather we're enjoying lately!?!
I think we might be getting a little tease before winter
settles in for the next four months.
For the non-procrastinators among us…you know, the
people who actually have their lights and trees up since
last week…The Christmas Gift Registry is now available
for you to create your wish list for the holiday season.
Family a! nd friends can come in, give your name and see
exactly what apparel and accessories will help you make
the most of the winter walking / running season.
We have Nordic Walking Poles available at the store for
the next several weeks for everybody to try out. Whether
you are a walker looking to enhance your workout or a runner
looking for an exciting new way to train, we think you'll
find a lot of benefit in giving these training tools a try!
The poles will be available during Wednesday and Sunday
practice, and feel free to come in any time to take them
out for a test. Our staff will be more than happy to give
you a quick lesson in technique.
Thorlo socks are here! For those of you who like a nice,
thick, cushiony feel, these socks are available in a variety
of lengths - perfect for avoiding those wintery under-the-pants
drafts!
Everybody's been asking, everybody's been waiting, and Reflective
Pants have arrived! They are available in three colours
and two lengths. Come on in and ask one of our staff to
help you choose the best fit.
Also in this week - base layers! These specialized fabrics
will wick sweat away from your skin as well as provide the
insulation you need to keep you toasty warm on your winter
walks / runs.
Upcoming Events
Santa Shuffle- Saturday, December 2nd. Raises funds for
the Salvation Army Christmas Campaign. Registration is $15
and! pledge forms are available; 1k, 5k and 10k distances
will be offered. Register online at www.santashuffle.com
or in store.
Resolution Run - Sunday, December 31st. This run has been
sold out in Sudbury for the past two years because of the
awesome race package. For a registration fee of $40 you
will receive entry to the 5k fun run as well as a limited
edition Resolution Run hat and vest. This year, we have
85 spaces available and are half sold out! Register early
to avoid disappointment.
Wednesday Schedule
LTR (Liz) - 6:1x3
FWO (Jill) - 6:1x3
5k (Mike) - 10:1x3
10k (Taylor and Will) - 5 hills
Jo's 10k walk - 5 hills
Sunday Schedule
LTR (Liz) - 6:1x3
FWO (Jill) - 6:1x3
5k (Mike) - 10:1x3
10k (Taylor and Will) - 11k
Jo's 10k walk - 11k
On Saturday, November 11th, store hours will be from 12:00
p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This is to allow our staff the time to
honour Remembrance Day in an appropriate manner.
HappyTrails!
Jo and Kris
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Track
North News - by Dick
Moss |
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Here are some solid results at OFSAA
XC from the Track North crew.
2006 OFSAA X-C Champs
Thunder Bay, ON
Junior Girls
Emma Tallman - 25th
Junior Boys
Stephane Jacques - 25th
Ben Bizier - 50th
Senior Girls
Renee Jacques - 102nd
Senior Boys
Jessie Deschamps - 110th
Other athletes
Junior Girls:
Amy Stewart - 47th
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DZ Road Trip to the Timberman
Triathlon Festival, August 2007
The initial response has been fabulous,
so I am pleased to announce that I am planning a road
trip to the Timberman Triathlon Festival, August 17-19
2007 in Gilford, New Hampshire.
This race weekend is one of the biggest triathlon events
in North America. In fact, Timberman was voted "
# 1 Must-Do Triathlon Adventure" in 2006 by Triathlete
Magazine. The marquee event is the Ironman 70.3 race (Half
Ironman distance triathlon) on Sunday, in which 1800 will
compete, including many top professionals. There are also
a Sprint Triathlon and a Kids Triathlon on Saturday, live
music, clam bakes, the race expo, kids camps and other
activities.
Our exact travel and accommodation plans are still in
the works, but the number one priority for those interested
in doing the Ironman 70.3 race is to register before it
sells out. Registration opened last week, and the race
is almost 70% full. So far, 6 members of my DZ team have
signed up, along with 2 more from the Sudbury area. My
goal is to have at 20 of us travel down to New Hampshire
next August to participate in the 70.3 and Sprint races.
Is the 70.3 distance right for you? I believe that for
most athletes, 2 seasons of endurance training in triathlon
or 1 season of triathlon and a background in another sport
like distance running provides the minimum base to begin
a Half Ironman training program that will allow them to
have a good experience. For those not there yet but still
interested in making the trip, I already have a number
of athletes planning to come to do the Sprint on Saturday,
and those of us doing the Sunday race will be there to
cheer you on! Some of my athletes are also planning to
bring their families and register their kids for the Kids
Triathlon.
To find out more about the race or to sign up, visit www.timbermantri.com.
If you have any questions, PLEASE email me at dzmike@gmail.com
and ask.
Hope you can join us!
Mike
mike@discomfortzone.com
www.mikestriadventure.ca
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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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