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Hello
Everyone,
November 16, 2006
In
this Issue:
- Walden's "Fun Run Under the Lights"
- 2006 road racing -1st season in review - by Minna Mettinen
- Upcoming Events - Santa Shuffle,
Resolution Run
- Running Room Update -
New 1/2 Marathon Clinic
- Track North News - CIS
Cross-Country Running Championships Quebec City (Photos included)
- Mike Coughlin's Tri Section: DZ
Road Trip to the Timberman Triathlon Festival, August 2007
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Walden
Cross Country Fitness Club's
3rd Annual Fun
Run under the Lights
November 9, 2006
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The Third Annual Walden Cross Country "Fun
Run Under the Lights" was once again quite a success and
especially well attended by the younger set. It was a pleasure
to see lots of primary school age kids taking part with an enthusiasm
only the young or truly young at heart possess.
The course is part of the Walden Cross Country
Ski Trails and is comprised of a single loop (3k) or dual loop
(6k). This section is fully lighted and is quite a treat to run
after dark.
Marian Endleman adds: The
Northern Lights gave new meaning to our "Fun Run Under the
Lights" for an enthusiastic group who came out on Thursday
November 9, 2006. We were pleased to see a large number of elementary
school cross-country runners this year.
Thanks to all who participated.
Results
Here
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2006 road racing -1st season
in review
by Minna Mettinen
Looking back to the past year now that the road
racing season is finished for me ( snow pretty much stops me
from going anywhere outdoors), here is my year 2006 in review.
*Jan. 06
started rehab. intensively
(left Hosp. Dec 10th, after 'landing' in a wheelchair Sept.2nd
05).
At that time barely could hold up my head, but
for some reason decided that i wanted to train to qualify for
the Boston Marathon. (having never been a runner to race any
distance prior to this, I chose training for a marathon as a
way to motivate myself to go through rehab.)
*Feb 06
Joined the Sudbury Rocks Running club and began inquiring if
I could race with them.
* March 06 joined
a wheelchair basketball team and played terribly. (having never
even watched a game of basketball prior to joining the team
- turns out I play much more like a rugby player then a basketball
player).
*April 06
got a trainer. Found a Laurentian Athletics student who wanted
to do an independent study by becoming my trainer and helping
me to adapt equipment so I could use them, as well as teaching
me basic training techniques. (by the way, his program only
required him to work with me for 200 hrs total but he is still
with me, and has put in way more then his 200 hrs. I am so very
blessed!)
*May 06
raced my first 5 km race (29:41min.) at the Sudbury Rocks premiere
event. The course was tough, about 3/4 of it being up hill!
*May 06
(end of the month) raised several hundred dollars for the 5km
MS fundraising event .
*July 06 -5 km
Walden Inco Firecracker run, where i placed horribly! (time
was somewhere in the 39 to 41 min. mark!)
* Aug. 06
started learning to kayak for the first time in my life.
*Aug.06
North Bay Blue Sky 5 km where I placed 2nd in my age/gender
category, with a time somewhere in the 26 min. area. ( First
time placing in top 3).
*Oct 06 PEC Half
marathon (a first) where I was able to meet my goal of sub.
2 hrs (1:55:+)
*Nov.06 (tomorrow-Tuesday)
my first ergometer monitoring program 1 km test for Rowing Canada
with the hopes of doing well enough to be considered for the
adapted rowing National team in 07.
That will be the end of competitive activities for 06.
Looking back, I feel like I did accomplish something,
never having raced a single km in my life when I was able to
run, never having played basketball or kayaked when I still
could use my legs...
Despite some of the disappointments (like that
July race -placed 6th last out of over 130) and precarious health
issues I think the yr has been successful enough for me to be
happy with it ( unless I totally 'bonk out' in my 1 km test).
-minna
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Run
Club Update |
The
Running Room Club Update: November 15, 2006
Sudbury Store (Cedar Pointe Plaza)
Looking for a new challenge? ... Want to keep
your mileage up during the winter?
Well, the Sudbury Running Room has an early Christmas gift
for you! A winter Half Marathon Clinic! In preparation for
the Sudbury Hypothermic Half, and Burlington's Chilly Half,
Dale Comeau and Stephanie Lawton will lead you through this
16 week experience! Starting Thursday November 16th at 6:00PM
Vector 20% off coupons expire November 15th - that's tomorrow!
Come in and save! This coupon does not restrict any purchases
over $50 including shoes, clothing, even electronics and
clinic registrations!!
Know what you want for Christmas? Of course you do! And
since you love the Running Room gear, the Santa Book is
a great way to give your family and friends a nudge in the
right direction!
Upcoming Events:
Santa Shuffle Saturday December 2nd
10:00AM
1K, 5K Individual: $20
Family (Max 6): $50
Corporate: (Team of 10): $125
Dress up in Santa hats, bells and blinking noses
Resolution Run Sunday December 31
5:00PM
5K
Before Dec. 1: $40
Dec. 1 - Dec. 26: $45
Dec. 27 - Race Day: $50
Registration includes FREE Limited Edition cap and vest
This event is capped at 85 so sign up early!
Night run lit up by flares.
Finish the year right.
Sudbury YMCA
Volunteers Needed for the Santa Shuffle and Resolution
Run. The more the merrier! If you are interested please
contact the Running Room at 523-4664 or at sudbury@runningroom.com
Run/Walk Club Schedule - Everyone Welcome:
Wednesday at 6:00PM
Learn to Run (Liz) 8 min. run + 1 min. walk
For Women Only (Jill) 8 min. run + 1 min. walk
5K (Mike) 10:1 x 3
10K Run (Taylor & Will) 6 Hills
10K Walk (Jo) 5K with Nordic Walking Poles
Sunday at 8:30AM
Learn to Run (Liz) 8 min. run + 1 min. walk
For Women Only (Jill) 8 min. run + 1 min. walk
5K (Mike) 10:1 x 3
10K Run (Will) 11K
10K Run (Taylor) 10K
10K Walk (Jo) - 8K
1/2 marathon (Dale and Steph) - 7K
Happy Trails,
Johanna and Krissy Mae
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Track
North News - by Dick
Moss |
Monday, November 13, 2006
CIS Cross-Country
Running Championships
Quebec City
Leila Angrand and Lindsy McNicoll of Laurentian's cross-country
running team, earned second-team All-Canadian status as they
led the squad to a 12th-place finish at the CIS Championships
in Quebec City this weekend.
Angrand placed 9th with a 5k time of 18:43 over the historic
Plains of Abraham course. McNicoll, running the race of her
life, ran 18:55, Her 13th-place finish was seven spots better
than her 20th place at the OUA Championships two weeks ago,
and a huge improvement over her 64th place finish at last
year's CIS race.
"I just went out with the Guelph pack and hung on,"
said McNicoll." It was the same strategy as at OUA's,
but this time I didn't fade in the second half and actually
passed two of the Guelph runners."
"The women's program has never had two All-Canadians
at the same time," said assistant coach, Darren Jermyn.
"Leila has once again shown that she's one of the best
in the country, and Lindsy's performance shocked a lot of
people."
Laurentian's score of 246 points was a school record and was
94 points better than last year's 13th place finish. LU's
best ever finish was a 263-point 11th place performance in
2003. The squad placed 5th among OUA teams at this race, placing
ahead of one of the schools that beat them at the OUA championships
two weeks ago.
Other Laurentian runners included Caitlin Tino, 72nd in 19:51;Kirsti
Dolson, 86th in 20:04, Marnie Smith, 94th in 20:19: Amanda
Kosmerly, 104th in 21:02; and Stephanie Flieler, 106th in
21:11.
"We would have loved a top-10 finish," said head
coach, Dick Moss. "We were only 17 points out of 9th
place, so we definitely had a shot at it. That said, the girls
ran their hearts out."
Individual Results
Leila Angrand, 9th, 18:43
Lindsy McNicoll, 13th, 18:55
Caitlin Tino, 72nd, 19:51
Kirsti Dolson, 86th, 20:04,
Marnie Smith, 94th, 20:19:
Amanda Kosmerly, 104th, 21:02;
Stephanie Flieler, 106th, 21:11.
Team Results
1. Guelph, 56
2. McGill, 110
3. Dalhousie, 138
12. Laurentian, 246
Dick
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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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