The Sudbury Rocks!! Running Club expands its boundaries once again as we make inroads into South Carolina. We will soon have members living in Fort Mill in the northern part of the state. Unfortunately it does mean that 2 of our long standing members are leaving Ontario. Jan and Brent Weeres will be departing their home in Naughton in August for a new adventure in the southern U.S. The change will provide upgraded career opportunities for Brent with Weyerhaeuser and new roads to train on for Jan.

Gerry Lada with the assistance of Sheila Yaw-MacLean hosted a send-off celebration on Sunday July 27 where running war stories were told and retold and embellished with great gusto. The collage of running photos (see above photo) prepared by Monique Fournier was enough to bring Brent to a liquid eye moment as he addressed the group. He quickly recovered passing further speech duties to Jan.

Jan has been with our group from its beginnings. We've shared numerous experiences in every run distance up to the marathon including the unique Cabot Trail Relay and of course the Boston Marathon. The non swimmers in the group were only able to observe Jan's further foray into triathlons ultimately culminating at the full Iron man distance with her successful completion of the Ironman USA in Lake Placid and then Florida. Ironman Canada is on the schedule for next year.

Brent's running carreer has been a tad more 'low key' but he has dutifully ran in 5ks, that unique Cabot Trail Relay and at least one 1/2 marathon where he handily outdistanced his designated pacer in the last 500m. Brent's role has been more one of support over the years. Someone must provide funds for the 'tri' habit. His new position will help cement that role for years to come.

Yes, we expand our territory but Jan and Brent will be truly missed by all. Your friendship and group contributions have been so much appreciated. We wish you both all the best in your new endeavours.

Vince (on behalf of all Rocks!! and Friends)

Caroline Ehrhardt, representing Sudbury's Track North Athletic Club, won two silver medals at the Canadian Junior Track and Field Championships in Abbotssford, BC this weekend. The Espanola student, still only 16 and competing against athletes 19 and under, jumped 5.53 in the long jump and 12.23 in the triple jump.

Also in the championships were Ben Charbonneau, who placed 6th in the javelin with a toss of 56.32. Kyle Beaudry, who placed 10th in the 400m hurdles, with a time of 57.58. Andre Pelland , who advanced to the B final in the 400m, with a time of 50. 08, placing 12th overall. And Eric Roque, who advanced to the semi-final in the 100m with a time of 11.37, placing 14th overall.

Event 27 Women Long Jump

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Finals
1 232 Nettey, Christabel S 91 Kajaks Track,BC, BC 6.06m -0.6
2 491 Ehrhardt, Caroline 92 Track North,ON, ON 5.53m 0.3
3 224 Lowe, Jaideene 89 I BE Fast TR,ON, ON 5.50m -0.7
4 417 Cap, Tamara 89 Saint Lauren,Fqa, Q 5.45m +0.0
5 376 Cobb, Aleisha 91 Pacific Athl,BC, BC 5.38m -2.2
6 288 Bujnowski, Kristen 92 London Legio,ON, ON 5.30m -0.5
7 428 Breker, Nicole 89 Saskatoon TF,SK, SK 5.26m -0.1
8 226 Wilson, Jessica 89 I BE Fast TR,ON, ON 5.19m -0.9
9 125 Machin, Rachel 92 Calgary Warr,AB, AB 5.15m -0.3
10 257 Beaudet, Laurence 90 Lanaudiere-O,Fqa, Q 5.11m 0.3
11 341 Sprenkels, Tiffany 89 Norwesters T,BC, BC 4.84m 0.2
12 377 Donner, Claire N. 89 Pacific Athl,BC, BC 4.58m 0.2

Event 38 Women Triple Jump

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Finals
1 432 Hetherton, Chloe 92 Saskatoon TF,SK, SK 12.32m 0.6
2 491 Ehrhardt, Caroline 92 Track North,ON, ON 12.28m 1.9
3 224 Lowe, Jaideene 89 I BE Fast TR,ON, ON 12.21m 0.9
4 139 Wilkes, Courtney 89 Capital City,AB, AB 11.72m -0.9
5 358 Simulik, Mila 90 Ottawa Lions,ON, ON 11.26m 0.8
5 225 Neely, Taylor 92 I BE Fast TR,ON, ON 11.26m NWI
7 428 Breker, Nicole 89 Saskatoon TF,SK, SK 11.25m 3.2
8 206 Jelinski, Jenna 90 Excel Athlet,SK, SK 11.10m 1.3
9 455 Bray, Jackie 92 South Simcoe,ON, ON 10.97m 0.9
10 180 Mccaffrey, Kathryn 90 Edmonton Har,AB, AB 10.78m 2.3
11 256 Gillett, Jaynell 90 Lakeland Yel,AB, AB 10.72m 0.4
-- 341 Sprenkels, Tiffany 89 Norwesters T,BC, BC FOUL

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