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Hello Everyone,
June 21, 2007
In
this Issue:
- Muskoka Tri Weekend Results
- Sudbury Fitness Challenge Canoe Marathon This Sunday
- Finnish Festival Summer Biathlon Race This Saturday
- Sudbury Cycling Club Race #2
- Upcoming Events - Firecracker
5k and 1k Kids Run July 1
- Running Room Update -
- Track North News -
- Mike Coughlin's Discomfort Zone Tri
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From www.Trisportcanada.com:
June 18, 2007- A great big
congratulations to everyone who competed at the Muskoka
Chase this past weekend! It was a blast! Congratulations
also must go to Craig Alexander and Samantha McGlone ;
our top 2 chase winners.June 18, 2007- A great big congratulations
to everyone who competed at the Muskoka Chase this past
weekend! It was a blast! The pros loved the new bike course
as did many of you. Thank you for your continued patience
and positive feedback. The Town of Huntsville, District
of Muskoka and the Lake of Bays did a fabulous job getting
the roads ready for us. We can't wait until next year!
Congratulations
to all local competitors. We had participants in all events
from the Sprint Triathlon and Relay plus a Kids Event
on Saturday to the Long Course Duathlon and Triathlon
on Sunday.
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Itch/Twitch
by Laura Haapamaki
I decided to write a little
race report about my triathlon itch...or wait, maybe
that is, triathlon twitch. Either or, here is my
story.
It started out as a normal
telephone call with Sheila where we simply started
out discussing our day and our plans for the weekend.
Somehow (i'm a little blurry on this) in the end,
we decided that we were going to enter a relay team
for the sprint triathlon in Huntsville. I was going
to swim, Sheila was going to bike, and then we would
finish the race by running together. I guess, because
of this "triathlon itch (or twitch)" it
sounded like a good idea. Maybe I forgot that I
was NINE MONTHS PREGNANT!!!
Anyhow, day of the race comes,
and besides feeling a bit nervous about entering
the cold water without a wetsuit, I felt pretty
confident that this would be a piece of cake. I
had my warnings from Jan to swim at the back of
the pack to avoid being kicked (I was even yelled
at by Jan and Sheila as I was waiting in the water
for my turn to go). The only difficult part of the
swim was allowing people to pass me and even stopping
to let people ahead of me. I really wanted to get
in there and kick some...well anyway, I took my
time and came out the water in a somewhat half decent
time (I guess). The looks on peoples faces as the
big prego lady emerged from the water was absolutely
hilarious. However I didn't have time to stick around
to look at people, as I had to run up to transition
so Sheila could get on her bike and go.
Her bike went really well,
as she came in after only 44 minutes, and then we
were off for our run. By this time, the sun was
out full blast and I was already starting to sweat.
We took our time though and walked the hills and
through the water stations. It took us 40 some minutes
to get through the run, but I was really proud that
I managed the whole thing. There was great support
from other Sudburians and complete strangers. I
felt strong crossing the finish line and was excited
that I was able to say that I completed a triathlon
36 weeks into my pregnancy.
Now comes the pain...It wasn't
until that night and the next day that I felt utterly
horrible. My calf muscles kept cramping at night
and my stomach felt like it was going to pop. It
wasn't until today (wednesday), that I could honestly
say that I feel 75% better. I had huge plans to
do the relay tri with Drew in Guelph this weekend,
but I think I will let him do the racing, and I
will just take it easy until my little girl comes...well...except
for when I do the firecracker 5km that is...
I just wanted to thank everyone
that was at Muskoka for their support, and to say
that I really wanted to be there for the racers
doing the long course, but there was nooooooo way
that I was able to get out of bed that early. Also,
I really did have a good time, and I am really glad
that Sheila and I did this together. Thankfully
though, my "triathlon itch (or twitch)"
has been cured. At least until I have this baby.
Laura
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Sudbury Fitness Challenge and
Sudbury Canoe Club Presents their annual Canoe Marathon this
Sunday June 24th.
This recreational canoe race has the usual three distances to
choose from 4 , 9.5 and 18 km's. There are men's, women's, and
mixed categories.
Food and refreshments post race provided. Medals to be given
to top three finishers in each category and draw prizes available
for everyone.
Registration begins at 7:30 am (there is no pre-registration)
with start time is at 9am down at the club on Elizabeth street.
For more info. or interested in volunteering call
Rob at 523 - 0500.
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Finnish Festival Summer Biathlon
Race
June 13, 2007
For Immediate Release
Sudbury, ON -- If you’ve ever considered taking part
in a summer biathlon race, here’s you opportunity! The
morning of June 23rd,
the Sudbury Biathlon Club in conjunction with the Voima Athletic
Club will host a sprint race during the Finnish festival.
This event will take place at the Laurentian University sports
complex in Sudbury and is open to all citizens, male and female
aged 10 and over. Novices will be given the opportunity to
have a briefing on air rifle handling and safety, as well
as the rules of the sport. Rifles will be provided for those
who don’t have their own. Participants will run, and
then shoot stationary targets with an air rifle in both the
prone (lying down) and standing positions. Penalty loops will
apply for shots missed. Biathletes of various skill levels
through out the Province are expected to attend. Registrations
open at 9 am, Practice at 10am and the race is scheduled to
start at noon. Pre registration is recommended. Fans and spectators
are more that welcome, too!
The cost to take part in the event is $15.00,
plus a $15.00 day membership to Biathlon Ontario for non members.
For more information, or to register, please contact Alvin Punkkinen
at 692-0967.
Media contact:
Alvin Punkkinen
692-0967
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 Sudbury
Cycling Club Race #2 |
The second Sudbury Cycling Club race of the season
will be Saturday June 30, 2007.
The race and registration takes place at the Delki Dozzi
Track. Registration opens at 9:45AM, and the racing starts
at 10:00 and 10:30
There will be 3 Categories – A, B, and C.
A – Will be for accomplished and most competitive
riders. 40KM, with registration at 9:45 race starts at 10:30
- $5 entry
B – Will be for less competitive, but still experienced
riders. Also 40KM, and will start 15 seconds after the A
group - $5 entry
C – Will be for people new to the sport,
or racing. This will be a short 15km race, and the track
will be closed to other riders so people are more comfortable.
IT IS FREE TO ENTER. This is
intended to get people exposed to cycling, and no one should
be intimidated to give it a try.
People are required to have OCA insurance, and it will
be available for sale at the time of registration. It is
$25 and covers people for the entire year. (You can race
at all club races with the annual insurance purchase) This
means if you bought the insurance for the spring race, it
is not necessary for this race.
We are planning to have a pre race clinic for people that
are new to racing to go over the rules, tactics, and safety
issues. The clinic will be tentatively set for 9:00 AM on
Saturday the 30th prior to the race. Please check www.sudburycc.ca
for updates regarding the race clinic.
If racing is not your thing, feel free to come out and
cheer, or volunteer.
Please contact Guy
Zito for a technical guide with all of the details.
Guy Zito
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Upcoming Events
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Mark
your calendars for Sunday July 1 when the CVRD Inco Walden
Firecracker 1k Kids Run and 5k Roadrace hit the pavement
once again. All Kids get medals and All Adults receive
t-shirts. There are generous prizes as well.
Volunteers Required
Ron and I require about
25 volunteers to handle registration, timing and
marshaling duties. Your reward is a t-shirt and
the satisfaction of helping others.
If you can help, please
e-mail Vince Perdue @ vtperdue@cyberbeach.net
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July 15, 2007
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Run
Club Update |
The
Running Room Club Update:
Sudbury Store (Cedar Pointe Plaza)
Hi Everyone!
I hope you all have been enjoying this beautiful sunny
weather we've had for the past few days!
The Learn to Run and 5K Run groups which started last night
had a hot and sweaty inaugural run, which they completed
with flying colours! Good job you guys!
Tonight, the Half-Marathon Run for the Scotiabank Waterfront
begins with Adrian Forsyth as your Instructor for the next
sixteen weeks. Time for some good summer fun!
Tip of the week:
With all the high UV index ratings we've had for the past
week, people who are spending time out of doors need to
consider protecting themselves from the sun. Protection
includes a hat, glasses with a 100% UVA/UVB rating, and
sunscreen. For runners and walkers who are outside for an
extended period of time should consider carrying a travel
size container of sunscreen so they can re-apply periodically
during activity. A variety of clothing with SPF ratings
are available as well, so that lightweight clothes become
less of a concern. Think of protecting the rest of your
body the way you protect your feet with good shoes - both
will keep you moving happy and healthy for years to come.
If you missed the first day of these clinics, don't worry!
We've still got room for you to come out and join us for
a great time over the next ten weeks.
Learn to Run: Mondays starting June 11th
at 6:30 p.m. (10 weeks). This is a beginning running clinic
using the walk/run method. The goal event is the Ramsey
Tour in September.
Your Instructors: Cory Willoughby and Steve Bailey
5K Run: Mondays starting June 11th at
6:00 p.m. (10 weeks). If you can run 20 minutes now, we'll
take you to 5K by the completion of this clinic. The goal
event is the Ramsey Tour in September.
Your Instructors: Amanda Seed and Cass Kawiuk
Half-Marathon Run: Tuesdays starting June
12th at 6:00 p.m. (16 weeks). We'll help you test your limits
and achieve your goals! Long Sunday runs and nine weeks
of hill training will get you ready to complete 21K. Your
goal event is the Toronto Waterfront Half.
Your Instructor: Adrian Forsyth
Upcoming Clinics!
5K Walk: Mondays starting June 18th at
6:00 p.m. (10 weeks). Looking for a beginner fitness program?
This is a great way to start out and accomplish a five kilometer
walk in a short period of time. The goal event is the Ramsey
Tour 5K in September.
Your Instructor: Shirley Cardinal
For Women Only: Thursdays starting June
21st at 6:30 p.m. (10 weeks). This is a beginner running
program for the ladies, the goal event is the Ramsey Tour
5K in September.
Your Instructor: TBA
Marathon Run: Tuesdays starting June 26th
at 6:30 p.m. (16 weeks). Ready to push yourself to the limit?
We'll run right along with you to that finish line! Your
goal event is the Niagara Marathon.
Your Instructor: TBA
Clinic registration can be done online or in-store and
the cost is $74.19 including GST. You will receive a technical
tee, clinic manual, store coupons, online clinic access
and ten to sixteen weeks of instruction.
Upcoming Events
The 20 Minute Challenge (woo-woo!!!) is
only a few short weeks away! Make sure you register online
early to reserve your free hat. Registration is free at
www.runningroom.com; bring out your family and friends for
a relaxed walk or run. See you there!
The Inco Walden Firecracker 5K is on July
1st at 7:00 p.m. This is always a fun event with the proceeds
benefiting breast cancer initiatives. You can register in-store
or on-line at www.sudburyrocks.ca.
Sunday Practice Club - Everyone Welcome!!!
LTR (Cory and Steve)1:2x6
5K Run (Amanda and Cass) - 5:1x4
10 K (Johanna) - 8K
10K (Cory) - 10K
1/2 Run Massey (DJ and Mike) - 18K
1/2 Run Ramsey Tour (Kris) - 9K
1/2 Run Toronto (Adrian) - 7K
Happy Trails!
Kris
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Track
North News - by Dick
Moss |
Friday, June 15, 2007
Summer Twilight
Schedule
Meet #1 - Wed. June 27th
Meet #2 - Wed. July 4th
Meet #3 - Wed. July 18th
All meets start promptly at 6:00pm with registration starting
at approx 5-5:30pm in the Laurentian University Stadium.
Meet events TBA (usually always have 100 or 200, 400, 800,
1500, 3km/5km, LJ/TJ
Cost per event - $2
Note - thanks to funding from ING, all entry fees for competitors
under age 18 will be waived!
Also - these meets are not OTFA sanctioned and all running
events will be hand-timed.
Need more info - email me at jermynd@vianet.ca
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2007
Summer Triathlon Clinic
Improve your fitness and
have fun while learning to excel in multi-sport.
Topics include:
Multi-sport training strategies
Essential cycling skills
Running effectively off the
bike
Open water swimming skills
…and more!
July 4 -August 22, 2007
Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm
$160 per athlete - includes 8 coached workouts
and instructional booklet.
Spots are limited. Sign up fast!
Contact Mike Coughlin at mike@discomfortzone.com
for more info or to register.
About the instructor:
Mike Coughlin has coached beginner
and experienced athletes since 2002. A five-time
IRONMAN finisher with a personal best of 10:03:07,
Mike has trained and raced with top triathletes
and coaches around the world. Mike has also
completed the Level I and Level II coaching
theory, and Level I technical triathlon courses
offered by the National Coaching Certification
Program (NCCP).
Mike Coughlin
Coach/Mentor
The Discomfort Zone
'Where true potential is discovered'
mike@discomfortzone.com
www.mikestriadventure.ca
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Mike Coughlin
Coach/Mentor
The Discomfort Zone
'Where true potential is discovered'
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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