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Hello
Everyone,
November
8, 2007
In
this Issue:
- 4th Annual Run Under the Lights Results
- Rocks!! Compete at Ironman Florida
- Rocks!! Run the Road 2 Hope in Hamilton
- Guts and Glory 2 - Only
8 Days Left and Tickets Still Available
- Minna's year end sky dive video
- Niagara Falls on YouTube
- Upcoming Local Events - Santa Shuffle December 1, 2007
- Running Room Update -
- Track North News -
- Mike Coughlin's Discomfort Zone Tri
Section -
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4th
Annual Fun Run Under the Lights
at the Naughton
Chalet and Trails
November 1,
2007 |
| The 4th annual Run Under the Lights at the Naughton
Ski Trails saw all ages hit the the 3k lighted portion of
the ski trails under a clear crisp sky. Adam Jeffery, age
14, won the 3k trail run in 11:53 and local tri speedster
Buddy Green dropped in to take the 6k event in 21:44. Ted
Keenan was the lucky recipient of the night's draw prize.
All this excitement for only $5. I continue to wonder why
we don't see more people out.
All
Results Here |
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Rocks!!
Compete in Ironman Florida
Panana City
Florida November 4, 2007 |
from Ironman.com:
A
record setting day in Florida
TAGS: 2007 florida ironman recap top story
So how stiff was the competition in Panama City Beach
for Ford Ironman Florida today? Sara Gross went fast enough
to have won every one of the previous eight events here.
Unfortunately for the Canadian, six other women went even
faster, including Nina Kraft, who won in 9:05:35.
Sergio Marques ran a 2:46 marathon to complete the race
in 8:23:49. Despite his stellar performance, Marques couldn't
catch up to Germany's Stephan Vuckovic, who claimed his
first Ironman title in an impressive 8:21:29, which set
the course record here by a whopping one second.
Read the full story here
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| Rocks!! members
Jan Weeres, Becky Olacke and Jody Nadjiwon made the pilgrimage
south to compete in Ford Ironman Florida. All finished with
strong showings. Results
Here |
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Hamilton Marathon Weekend
Red Hill Valley Parkway
Hamilton, Ontario
November 4, 2007
November
05, 2007
Nicole Macintyre
The Hamilton Spectator
(Nov 5, 2007)
Ready,
set ... Red Hill! Runners pound parkway
After 50 years, the rubber hit the road in Red Hill Valley
this weekend. Rubber soles, that is.
More than
3,000 runners pounded the parkway's fresh pavement to
mark the completion of the four-lane, eight kilometre,
$225-million highway.
"There
were moments when we wondered if we would have this day,"
the project's manager, Chris Murray, remarked at the parkway's
opening ceremony at the Red Hill Bowl.
"It's
hard to believe it's over."
First
formally proposed in 1957, the parkway is set to open
to vehicles Nov. 16 after some final touches, like signs
and guardrails, are complete. More than 70,000 vehicles
are expected to use the controversial highway daily.
Rocks!! Run the Red Hill
Valley ROAD 2 HOPE
My interest was stirred into taking
part in Hamilton's Road to Hope for a number of
reasons.
-
Fellow Rocks!! member Ken Stubbings
had already signed up way back in March at the
Around the Bay Road Race just because the Directors
were offering free fuel belts for early entrants
and he wanted one.
- This was to be Hamilton's first marathon in
decades. I don't know when or where the last one
ran. It's always fun to do new events.
- Runners were getting the opportunity to run
on a brand new highway before automobiles ever
turned a wheel. The Red Hill Valley Parkway was
constructed to complete a highway link around
Hamilton's perimeter. This run was partly to celebrate
its completion.
- My running schedule was already pretty full
as there were runs in every week of October including
2 other marathons, The PEC and Niagara. The Hamilton
course was also fully on 4 lane roads and could
prove mentally challenging. My initial bout of
negativism quickly faded as both Ken and I realized
this was a perfect opportunity to expand our distance
running experiences by doing multiple marathons
in a short time frame with 2 on back to back weekends.
- We would get to run Hamilton's mountain (down
AND back up) in the final stages of the marathon
and I thought that would be a neat challenge.
I don't remember if Ken actually ran with
his new fuel belt but I can report that Hamilton's
first Road to Hope Race Weekend, was a big
success. About 1500 participants ran the shorter
distances on Saturday and about the same amount
were entered on Sunday for the 1/2 and full
marathon. A cool but clear day greeted the
runners. Believe me for November this was
fabulous conditions. Yes the course was fully
on 4 lane highways, the Lincoln Alexander
Parkway (Link) and the new Red Hill Valley
Parkway, but I didn't find that aspect difficult
at all. The course aid stations were as good
as it gets with themes at most from Austin
Powers with his blonde sidekick to Sponge
Bob enthusiastically pushing us on. I believe
the crowd support was better than Niagara
. The course was mildly upgrade and against
the wind on the Link section going west from
about km 6 to 16.5 but it was early in the
run and runners were strong and we did get
to turn around and run the reverse grade all
the way back to the new Red Hill Valley section.
The real adventure began there. At about km
29 we started down the mountain. At 34k the
course kicks back up for a bit and then we
return and start back up the mountain at about
36k. A realistic grade to begin but by 37k
we were expending energy big time. Unfortunately
I believed the hill was done at about 39k
where we crested an especially "FUN"
section. Not so! After a small respite we
were heading up hard again on one of the steepest
sections all the way to the top at just past
the 41k marker. Fellow Rocks!! member and
1/2 marathon finisher Suzanne Dionne joined
me here for encouragement and a triumphant
pacing to the finish line where I was cheered
through the mats by marathoner Ken plus our
Rocks!! 1/2 marathon cheering section. Absolutely
top notch.
Follow-up Notes:
- Hamilton ran an exceptional first time
event. They should be proud.
- Closed loop highway courses can be fun
- if you have the right attitude.
- Running multiple distance events is not
difficult if you are well trained and pace
smartly. One week after Niagara I was able
to evenly split the halfs comfortably and
run very inch of the course including the
mountain.
- Running the mountain was a hoot. Yes it
was hard but it made the race special.
- I feel fortunate to be able to do this
stuff and especially with friends and family.
What a rush!
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202m Low 81m
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Ken
Stubbings writes:
A special thanks to Vince and Lise for making this
fall's running events a blast. What a rush the past
5 weeks have been. It was a lot easier training
for the multiple events knowing that others were
going to attend the same event with the same mental
guessing game. It is always a challenge to go beyond
the "text book" training and do just what
feels right to you.
Congratulations Vince on three marathons in 4 weekends
with two being a week apart.
Congratulations Lise on three 1/2 marathons in 4
weekends.
Congratulations Lynn on two 1/2 marathons three
weeks apart.
The Hamilton Road 2 Hope Marathon was a challenge.
The open freeway course had some long steady inclines
with a continuous 15km wind against us. The last
5km was a continuously increasing incline that never
seemed to end. The run was not as lonely as I thought
it would be. It doubles back on itself twice, so
there is lots of opportunity to see people. It was
very much a unique experience and most likely a
one and only event on that course. With just finishing
Niagara the week before I had no idea on a finish
time. I took a 3:10 pace band just to help keep
track of where I was. I am quite pleased that I
finished with a time of 3:09:52. But "gall
dang it" I was 2 seconds too slow for third
place for the old guys. That is 0.05 seconds per
km. What was I thinking!!!!!!!!!
After completing 6 marathons in 4 months, as Vince
said "I am sick of gels for this year."
Time to plan for next year.
Ken and Lynn
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Suzanne
Dionne writes:
What a good race that was. Congrats to Ken and
Vince for three Marathons in four weeks and Lise
for three halfs and Lynn for two halfs and a five
km race. I am very proud of all of you.
It was nice also that we got to share a very good
meal thanks to Steve again.
It is great again that Lise thought of all that
food for Saturday night.
I really enjoyed the race even if the wind was strong
and the hill was long. Ha Ha and for the ones that
don't know this I really don't enjoy wind in my
face especially up-hill. Oh and should I say I don't
like hills either. But again I really enjoyed the
Hamilton Half Marathon.
Thanks again
Suzanne |
Results
here
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Guts
and Glory 2
November
16, 2007
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Only 8 days Left
Tickets
still available!
Tuesday,
November 06, 2007
from
Susan Levesque Executive Director of SportLink:
Many
thanks for your support in purchasing tickets and sponsorship
of our upcoming event. Please find enclosed a copy of the
silent auction items that will be available for your bidding
pleasure. We look forward to seeing you at our 2nd annual
event and can't wait to hear from our guest speakers. See
you next Friday at 12. Please arrive a few minutes early
to look over the auction table.
Thanks, Susan.
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Rocks!!
Members: I
have purchased a table of 8
for the upcoming Guts and Glory 2 Luncheon on Friday November
16 at the Holiday Inn. Read all the details below. Christine Delahunty
and myself are canvassing members to determine who would like
to attend. Tickets are $50. We will take the first 8 who confirm.
If we get enough for 2 tables I will attempt to reserve the space.
Payment will be directly to me. Tickets have already been purchased
from Sportlink. Note: Anyone can purchase individual tickets as
well by following the instructions at Sportlink.
Guts & Glory II - November 16th, 2007
What are you doing for lunch?
Be in the company of prominent citizens, who make a difference
in our community. Be inspired by high profile people who
had the courage to reach their goals, and who are rewarded
for a job well done. Be surrounded by people you know
and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere...
...and the lunch is pretty great too!
Join us for This Special Event, at the Holiday Inn,
on 1696 Regent St, Sudbury (the Solarium Room).
Tickets For Guts & Glory II
Tickets are $50 per person or $400 per table (tables of
8)
Reserve your tickets now! by going to the:
Sportlink
site here
(include your name, phone number, and how many tickets
you wish to purchase)
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Who Will Be
There?
Ray Zahab
A true inspiration to anyone who has a dream to achieve!
An endurance runner who has accomplished what was once impossible:
running across the Sahara Desert! Read more about Ray Zahab
below.
We are working on our list of confirmed speakers for this
fall event. We are in touch with some exciting athletes,
and we cannot wait to share the good news with you!
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Ray Zahab - The
Ultimate Endurance Athlete
7,000 km, Six Countries, 111 days,
One Desert
On February 20th 2007, the impossible became possible.
Ray Zahab and his partners Charlie Engle (from the US)
and Kevin Lin (from Taiwan), crossed the Sahara Desert.
They ran 111 consecutive days to accomplish their goal.
They saw with their own eyes the beauty
and culture of Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Libya,
and Egypt along the way, and met some incredible people.
It was a life changing experience to struggle
through injury, extreme fatigue, and harsh weather conditions,
and their lives will never be the same after such an incredible
accomplishment.
Ray is the prime example of motivation and
determination. He continues to coach, train and motivate
others to live up to their full potential as athletes.
This is why we invited him to speak at Guts & Glory
II. He is looking forward to visiting Sudbury and to relive
his experience in the Sahara with you
Ray's Website: http://www.rayzahab.com/
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Minna's year end sky dive video
by Minna Mettinen
This is the year end sky dive on video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWtiQyGVJl4
-tandem progression dive #9.
Double back flip exit, two 360's and a smooth landing on a day
with no wind.
This was a good dive, a great day, excellent video and wonderful
dinner with new friends
at the end of the day.
One of the best days of my life.
-minna
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Upcoming Local Events
December 1, 2007
December 31, 2007
Visit our Events
Section for all the
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Run
Club Update |
Congratulations to Parneet and Russ,
winners of our Halloween Spooktackular! Their wonderfully
scary masks added some festive fun to a blustery evening.
The weather has been rainy, but on the Brightside, the rain
has washed in great new merchandise into the running room! Yes,
what says winter is coming better than turning the clocks back,
the weather going below zero, and a great new pair of thick
reflective pants? Nothing! So grab your VisaPerks coupon and
come one in and grab your winter apparel! And while you’re
in, why not take those pants for a test drive by joining us
for Practice Club on Wednesdays at 6:00 and Sundays at 8:30.
Thanks to all those hardcore walkers and runners who have braved
all elements to join us. Finding it hard to run or walk on your
own against the wind but have no one to head out with? New joiners
are always welcome! And if you really enjoy it, you can even
join a clinic to reach your goal event! !
Here’s what’s new this week:
VisaPerks are here! Yes, we have ANOTHER coupon
this week! 20% all apparel and shoes! The Running Room and Visa
have scored you yet another deal! So, Visa customers, log into
www.visaperks.ca, because these coupons are available now!
American Express is also offering a fabulous
deal with 15% off Running Room product when you download the
coupon off www.americanexpress.ca.
Tip of the week:
Beginning running in the winter for the first time, but are
not sure you want to go out and buy a pair of running shoes
with better grips? Try using a product like Get-a-Grip snow
grips. You just slide them over top of your shoe and they have
little picks in the bottom tohelp grip the ice and snow. But
if you are truly worried about falling, make sure you do go
out with a buddy, ID, and a small amount of money just in case
something unfortunate does happen.
This week's product highlight:
What is the number one winter running necessity? Warm socks
that is! And just in time for winter, Thorlos has delivered!
We have Thorlos galore here at the Running
Room this week! Thorlos are a very popular (and might I add
comfortable) running sock, perfect for this cooler weather.
And what else is a staple to any runner’s winter wardrobe?
Why, Running Room private label reflective pants of course!
With the wind resistant front and cozy back of these pants,
they are perfect for all elements. Also, if you have been waiting
for your favorite kind of running nourishment to arrive its
here! We have recently received a large amount of eload and
gels in stock. So now is the time to get prepped for long winter
runs!
We are seeking instructors for many of the January clinics.
If you are motivated to share the positive experiences you have
had walking or running, call us at 523-4664 and we'll share
the process with you, as well as let you know what resources
are available to make Clinic Instruction as easy as possible.
Upcoming Events
The Running Room is now taking registrations for the Santa
Shuffle. This is a 5K race for walkers and runners
of all ability to come out and get in the Christmas spirit.
The race costs $15 and you receive a souvenir t-shirt. Proceeds
go to the Salvation Army.
The Resolution Run is filling up quickly! There
is a limited amount of space left for this fun 5km race on New
years Eve that not only provides motivation for a wonderful
year filled with running, but you also receive a free runningroom
jacket! The jackets are also currently in the store if anyone
wants to try it on before ordering sizes.
Wednesday Practice Club - Everyone Welcome!!!
LTR (Barry) – 6:1x3
FWO (Claire) – 6:1x3
5K Run (Cory and Steve) - 10:1x3
5K Run (Kris) – 10:1x2
10 K Run (Jo) – 4K+5hills
10K Walk (Pam) – 4K+5hills
1/2 Run (Claire) - 3K
1/2 Walk (Janet) - 4K
Sunday Practice Club - Everyone Welcome!!!
LTR (Barry) – 8:1x2+2
FWO (Claire) – 8:1x2+2
5K Run (Cory and Steve) - 10:1x3
5K Run (Kris) – 10:1x3
10 K Run (Jo) – 9K
10K Walk (Pam) – 11K
1/2 Run (Claire) - 9K
1/2 Walk (Janet) - 9K
Reed
Alison
Amanda
Frank
Vince
And introducing the newest member of the Running Room team….Danielle!
Enjoy your week of running! Hope to see you supporting some
local races, whether you’re running or volunteering!
Happy trails from your Running Room Team!
Kris
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Track
North News - by Dick
Moss |
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Two TNOR alumni are now competing in Europe
- in two different sports.
Devon Kershaw
Devon Kershaw is about to begin his European season in nordic
skiing. Devon has a new website that will keep you informed
about his progress:
http://devonkershaw.com
Rebecca Johnston
Rebecca Johnston is now in Sweden playing for the senior
national team in the Four Nations Cup. At 18, Rebecca is
the youngest member of the team. They play their first game
tonight, against Finland.
Rebecca is taking time away from her Cornell team to play
for the national team. By the way, some of you will remember
that Rebecca had to withdraw from OFSAA track last spring
because of back pain. The discomfort lasted all summer,
and in September, she found out what the problem was - a
small vertebrae fracture in her back!!
At any rate, she appears to have recovered and is now in
Sweden!!
You can see an article on Rebecca in yesterday's Sudbury
Star.
http://www.thesudburystar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=764426&auth=Trevor+Stewart%2fStar+Sports+Column
Monday, November 05, 2007
TNOR: OFSAA
XC & Guelph Road Race
1. OFSAA XC Championships, Niagara
Falls
Senior Girls (4855 metres)
Emma Tallman, 57th, 19:25 (Manitoulin)
Junior Boys (5585 metres)
Ross Proudfoot, 11th, 19:11 (Lo-Ellen)
Junior Girls (3865 metrer)
Caroline Ehrhardt, 54th, 15:50 (Espanola)
Midget Girls (2870)
Alannah MacLean, 30th, 11:14.7 (Lo-Ellen)
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2. Guelph Road Race
Track North's Jeremy Cooper won the 14-19 year old age division
(he is only 14) at the Guelph Road Race yesterday in a very
impressive time of 17:54.
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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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