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Hello Everyone,
August
9, 2007
In
this Issue:
- Mountain Bike Tour Results
- HAWEATER 5K CLASSIC RUN RESULTS
- Other Events
- What Motivates Runners...
- Upcoming Events - Running Room's "Water Waddle"
- Running Room Update -
- Track North News -
- Mike Coughlin's Discomfort Zone Tri
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Sudbury Fitness Challenge
Mountain Bike Tour
August 4, 2007
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Sudbury Fitness Challenge's annual Mountain Bike Tour was held last Saturday,
August 4 at the Capreol ski trails. This was the second
year the Capreol location was used and for good reason.
The trails are challenging but not too technical and
the staging area works well for starting, timing and
viewing the races in progress. The town of Capreol
also provides volunteers who operate the chalet providing
food and refreshments.
Numbers were low this year - probably because of
the long weekend. Those who attended were treated
to excellent weather and good, firm courses. There
were numerous events available to challenge all abilities.
The kids 1Km went first followed by the Kids 5k. At
10:00 am the main event started including an 8Km single
loop event, a 16Km double loop and finally a 24Km
triple loop.
All finished strong. There were no injuries this
year and only one DNF due to mechanical failure. A
couple of competitors did ride and run some distance
finishing with flat tires. Good going All.
Results
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 Saturday
August 4, 2007 |
Last Sunday Louis and I took an early
morning drive to Little Current to participate in the
Haweater 5k Classic. We left camp around 6.45am.At this
time the temperature was 12 degrees in Sudbury.WOW--my
kind of weather.By the time we got there ,registered etc.and
started the run at 9am the sun was blazing hot even though
the temperature according to the locals was around 16degrees.Neither
of us set any records as Louis finished in a time of 30.50
and i was 35.49.
The event started and finished at Low Island Park--a very
nice setting. Numbers were way up from last year where
they had 53 participants. This year there were 98.Needless
to say there were not enough t- shirts for all and water
was at a premium at the end of the run especially if you
were at the back of the pack.
Hats and prizes were given out to top 3 males and females
in each age group up to age 40.Then anybody over 40 was
called 40+ .No need to say any more---the old folks came
home happy without the Haweater hat and continued driving
around Manitoulin visiting different places that were
part of Haweater weekend.It was all fun!
Maureen and Mr Louis
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Other Events
Melanie Muise-Fessenden
competed in Drummondville at the Canadian Triathlon Championships.
She placed 124th overall and a very strong 4th in her
25-29 year age group.
124 Melanie Muise-Fessenden SUDBURY ON CAN
503 02:21:50 F25-29 4/22 All
Results Here
Steve Fessenden competed
in the Belwood Triathlon. He placed 96th overall and 15th
out of 45 in his 40-44 year old age group. (96 STEVE FESSENDEN
SUDBURY 141 1:54:42 M40-44 15/45) All
Results Here
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What Motivates Runners
forwarded by Tim Uuksulainen
an excerpt from Running
Times
What motivates men and women runners?"
I asked myself. I
wanted to know how different we are and how we are
different. Is motivation
influenced by gender? In addition, I was eager to
find out if the needs of
women readers diverged dramatically from those of
men.
To this end I decided to conduct an informal, thoroughly
unscientific
survey. I emailed 50 or 60 of my running friends around
the world. Former
Olympians and back-of-the-packers, men and women,
young and old, all
answered these two questions. "When and why did
you start running?" and "Why
do you continue to run?" Because I am a scientist
neither by training nor
disposition, I thought I knew the answers before I
asked the questions. I
can be such a dope. What I learned surprised me and
changed the way I think.
First, I discovered that it isn' t particularly important
to most
people why they started running. I wasn't surprised
to hear from a
number of men that they came to the sport to get in
shape for other athletic
activities. I was however, surprised that as many
women told me the same
thing. Another revelation? Both men and women came
to running via cross
country or track, their size and inclination rendering
them ill-suited to
other more mainstream sports. My concept of the 90-pound
weakling as a young
boy was shot. Young girls (and even some of their
mothers) also started
running because they felt powerless and needed a way
to feel strong and
connected to their bodies.
Many respondents, both male and female, came to running
later in life.
Some were quitting cigarettes, drugs, alcohol, or
bad relationships. Others
were trying to get thinner, stronger, healthier. Some
ran away from demons,
others toward fulfillment, either psychic or physical.
Some ran for love. A
few ran for money.
None of these reasons seemed to make much difference.
What mattered to
every person who answered my questions is that running
now defines who they
are and what they do. Although many started in other
sports or pursuits,
they are no longer soccer players or equestrians or
golfers or ballet
dancers. They may still do these things, but today
they are runners.
Why do you continue to run?" elicited answers
time and again that made it
clear that running is about connections. I learned
that running connects us
to our own physical, emotional and spiritual selves.
It can give us time to
sort out both the complicated and mundane aspects
of our lives or it can
give us space and time to be free, to abandon care
and worry in order to
live truly in the moment for a short time. To my delight,
as many men wrote
passionate, poetic responses about these connections
as women.
I learned that running connects you to your family.
One person said he
cherished the times he ran with his father. Another
runs with her sister
almost every day. Both men and women run in order
to set an example of
fitness and discipline for their children. Running
connects us to the rich
and diverse community of runners and bestows upon
even the most socially
awkward of us the grace of belonging and comfort when
surrounded by a group
of people who accept us without question or reservation.
My survey revealed
that the joy of acceptance knows no gender.
I learned that running connects us to our environment
by allowing us to
savor each day as it comes, revealed on road and trail,
hill and valley,
rain or shine, with the change of each season. Running
releases us from the
boundaries that circumscribe our day-to-day existence.
Running connects us
to our most primitive selves and, literally, grounds
us to the earth.
Answering two simple questions revealed no categorical
differences between
men and women. There was, however, an interesting
divide between young and
old runners. Competition, in this informal focus group,
was the bailiwick of
relative youth, whether in actual years or years as
a runner. The thrill of
PRs, hardware, and absolute achievement figured more
heavily into younger
runners ' answers.
Several older runners expressed regret that their
PRs were, for the most
part, behind them. For many, their competitive urges
have been internalized,
producing personal victories. Most are profoundly
grateful to be running and
are working to accept the changing nature of their
athletic abilities.
In the end, for each of us running is a gift. It allows
us to be graceful
and strong, independent and part of a community, connected
and totally free.
Each runner is different. Each runner is the same.
Woman or man, we are
simply runners.
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Upcoming Events
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Run
Club Update |
Hello Runners and Walkers,
NEW RUN/WALK EVENT
On August 26th at 10:30am the 1st Water Waddle 5km event
takes place. The course route begins at Carmichael Arena and
goes around Minnow Lake with a scenic view of Ramsey Lake. You
can register in person at the Running Room Sudbury or online
at www.runningroom.com. Proceeds from the event benefit local
Canadian Red Cross programs such as Senior’s Transportation,
RespectEd and Homelessness Prevention.
Tip of the week
Many are approaching their half-marathon and marathon races:
this means you are starting to increase your mileage to its
peak and injury prevention is a must. In this heat remember
to keep your long runs specific to your training- LSD is 15-20%
slower runs that help you to recover properly for your hard
training runs. On hard days try and do your workouts in the
morning or evening when the sun and humidex is not as hot and
bring hydration. To make sure you get to the start line keep
your runs fun and safe.
NEW Asics Gel Stratus Exclusive to Running Room
The new Gel Stratus is a performance shoe with a de-coupled
heel, minimal mid-foot trusstic, and multi-piece forefoot for
lightweight cushion, flexibility, and speed. The Gel Stratus
is best for an efficient, neutral gait runner looking for an
unstructured ride.
With summer quickly coming to an end we have many new clinics
starting this fall.
All instructional clinics are $69.99 for 10 to 18 weeks long.
Learn to Run September 17th Mondays @ 6pm
This 10-week program will teach you about goal setting, pacing,
nutrition and how to run comfortably without spending a great
deal of time training or recovering.
For Women Only September 27th Thursdays @ 6:30pm
This is also a 10-week program but with our female athletes
in mind. The foundation is the same as our “learn to run”
but with attention to health education providing you with tools
for long-lasting fitness.
5K Run September 17th Mondays @ 6:30pm
In 10-weeks we can help you achieve your goals for 5K running
events. You will be introduced to the 10/1 (stress/rest) Running
Room training method.
10K Walk September 27th Thursdays @ 6:00pm
Our 10-week walking program enhances the health and lifestyle
benefits of walking in a group workout environment.
½ Marathon Run October 18th Thursdays @ 6:00pm
In this 16-week program you will learn to develop your own half-marathon
training schedule for that completion or time goal with specific
training form tempo, hills and LSD!!!
Full Marathon Run November 8th Thursdays @ 6:30pm
In 18-weeks you will accomplish the ultimate running event THE
MARATHON.
If you have already completed any of the events and have a passion
for running or walking come join our clinic instructor team.
You can read about becoming a clinic instructor at http://www.runningroom.com/hm/inside.php?id=3013
or contact Kris or Mel at the Sudbury Running Room.
Want to start right away? We still have room to register for
the following 10-week clinics that have just started.
5K Walk: Tuesdays starting July 31st at 6:30
p.m.
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. Your Instructor: Valerie
10K Run: Tuesdays starting July 31st at 6 p.m.
Ready to push your training up a notch? We'll help you incorporate
hill training and tempo runs into your schedule so that you
can get the most out of your runs. Your Instructor: Kris
RUN CLUB- Everyone Welcome
Wednesday Practice @ 6:00 pm
Sunday Practice @ 8:30 am
LTR (Cory and Steve) – 10:1x2
LTR (Emilia) – 2:2x6+2
FWO (Alison) – 8:1x2+2
FWO (Lorna) – 1:1x10
5K (Amanda and Cass) - 10:1x2+5
10K(Kris)- 6K
1/2 Marathon Ramsey (Kris) - 18K
1/2 Marathon Toronto (Adrian) - 14K
1/2 Marathon Walk Niagara (Janet) - 9K
Full Marathon Niagara (Reed) - 23K
Happy Trails,
Kris and Mel
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Track
North News - by Dick
Moss |
Timberman
Race Simulation, National Triathlon
Champs, Tips for those Racing Timberman
It has been a busy summer
for the DZ Tri Team and friends. Here
are a few of the latest newsworthy
items.
2nd Timberman Race Simulation a Smashing
Success
On Saturday, July 28, 18 excited triathletes
entered the waters of Lake Nepahwin
and journeyed into the unknown. For
most, this race simulation would be
the longest multisport workout they
had ever completed. The course consisted
of a 2200m/40min swim (whichever came
first), a 65-100km bike ride and a
3-loop, 13.5km run. A variety of ability
levels were represented as the course
design allowed for shorter distances
to be completed.
Upon exiting the water, each athlete
was cheered into T1 by other team
members and several supporters. It
was quite a sight to see 18 cyclists
head out en masse to begin the bike
course, and the group gradually spread
out with more than a little encouragement
from the coach ("What's this,
the tour de France? There's no drafting
in triathlon!").
When the first race simulation on
July 7 took place in the pouring rain,
I made a wish for the second one to
be warm and sunny. Well, we got that
in spades. Heat, wind, and a back
end loaded hilly course created an
environment that challenged everyone's
nutrition and pacing strategies. By
the beginning of the run it was clear
that this was a survival exercise
for most, although everyone was holding
up surprisingly well. I want to thank
Marianne, Helen, Brianne, Katherine
and Roberta for making sure those
of us going long had the proper hydration
and nutritional support by staffing
the 2 critical aid stations on the
running loop.
I was thrilled to see everyone who
planned to run complete at least part
of the run - you should all be very
proud. I was also happy to see no
mechanicals on the bike course, and
while we did have one "medical"
(low calories+heat exhaustion), close
to the finish, it was nothing a few
minutes in an ambulance couldn't fix.
Next year we might have to simulate
the Half Ironman more closely and
have a medical tent!
Once again, congrats to everyone who
took part in this extremely challenging
event
Discomfort Zone Athletes and Friends
Perform at Nationals
Two DZ athletes and several friends
took part in the National Triathlon
Championships in Drummondville QC
over the weekend and I was lucky enough
to be there to watch. It was very
exciting and exhilarating to watch
Chantal Demers and Melanie Muise swim
and bike strong, hit the run course
together and leave it all out there.
They would run their way to 1st and
4th in the W25-29 category respectively.
Wow - way to go girls!
It was also great to watch other Sudbury
and Barrie area athletes achieve their
goals including Tiia Dolson, Liz Hinton
and Buddy Green who won the M20-24
category for the second year in a
row. In the elite race, Laurentian
University grads Alicia Kaye and Brent
Poulsen did us proud with 4th and
18th placings in the womens and men's
events. It seems we are well represented
at the highest level of the sport!
for age group results, visit http://www.sportstats.ca/display-results.php?lang=eng&racecode=42337
for elite men's results, visit http://www.sportstats.ca/display-results.php?lang=eng&racecode=42347
for elite women's results, visit http://www.sportstats.ca/display-results.php?lang=eng&racecode=41598
For
those Racing Timberman
For many of us, the Timberman 70.3
Triathlon is our goal race of the
season, and only 11 days away! Here
are a few last minute notes and tips.
Travel: It is an
11-12 hour drive to Gilford NH no
matter how you slice it. Be smart
and take time to stretch and hydrate
during this trip. Travel day is typically
a rest day for training, but a light
jog after a long car ride can really
help maintain mobility and loosen
up the legs and back. Also, to offset
the environmental impact of driving
more than 2200km on this trip, visit
www.Clifbar.com and consider purchasing
their Cooltags which help support
alternative energy sources. Approximately
5 cooltags are required to offset
the Sudbury-Timberman Trip (return)
Meals: Checking the
participants list, it seems that many
of you have not signed up for the
Friday and Sunday meals. Trust me
- going to the carbo load party and
lobster supper are two things you
will want to do while you are there.
For the lobster supper, admission
is free but you need tickets if you
want lobster or steak. To buy tickets,
go to www.timbermantri.com and proceed
as if you were going to register for
the race. The option for meals is
there.
Bike Maintenance:
If you have last minute adjustments
to make and/or equipment to fix, I
am happy to report that we have our
own Bike Mechanic/bike shop for this
trip. David Bialkowski is joining
us as our official technical support
resource. Don't wait until we get
there to have your bike looked at
however. Call David at (705) 746-8179
or email him at david@pstrysport.com
to describe what you need done to
your bike (tune up or more) and to
arrange to have it looked at. You
don't want your big race ruined by
a mechanical!
Other Info: If you
have any other questions regarding
our group and this event, just drop
me a line at mike@discomfortzone.com
Live your Dreams!
Mike
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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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