SUDBURY ROCKS!! RUNNING CLUB

Hello Everyone, January 1, 2009

In this Issue:

Happy New Year from the Sudbury Rocks!! Running Club
Resolution run Results
Ray Zahab's South Pole Quest Continues
Upcoming Local Events - Hypothermic Half Marathon
Running Room Update - New Years Resolution
Track North News - Winter Indoor Track nad Field Championships

December 31, 2008 Sudbury Ontario

One hundred + runners gathered at the Sudbury YMCA at 5:00 pm on December 31 for the Running Room's 5th annual Resolution Run 5k . The temperature was nippy at -18 degrees but the skies were clear, the wind low and the footing reasonable for a winter evening walk and run.

Thank you to the 'Y' for hot chocolate and prizes, Tim Horton's and the Running Room for Tim Bits and numerous volunteers who handled marshaling and timing duties.

Congratulations to all participants. A special note of praise to our top male runner, Rob Cretzman, from the 'Y' and our top female runner, Sara McIlriath, from the Sudbury Rocks!! Running Club.

See you all next December 31.

Results Here

SOUTH POLE QUEST

from 11-20-2009 Archives

In December, 2008, three world class adventurers, including ultra runner, Ray Zahab, legendary arctic explorer Richard Weber and elite adventurer Kevin Vallely will trek 1094 km., self supported, to the south pole in a goal of under 40 days. Dragging sleds of over 73 kgs. each, the team hopes to achieve what most are saying is impossible.

Ray left wife Kathy and daughter Mia behind on Monday November 17 to begin the journey to the start point in Hercules Inlet. The team have set up a website ( http://www.southpolequest.com/) where you can not only find all the details on the undertaking but also follow their journey to the Pole.

The journey to the Pole commenced from Hercules Inlet on December 5. They are well into the trek now (on Boxing Day they were at 86.24.7 degrees south). Check out the progress map and read or listen to all the blogs at southpolequest.com.

Note: Ray Zahab was the guest speaker at Sportlink Sudbury's 2007 Guts and Glory 2 event. Ray will also be the guest speaker at the pasta dinner for the May 3, 2009 SUDBURYROCKS!!! Race, Run or Walk for Diabetes.

Click Here to Read Ray's Bio

Sudbury Rocks!! Membership Renewal

Hello Sudbury Rocks!! Members & Friends

It's the time of year to get your goals in order for the up and coming running season and for renewing your Sudbury Rocks!! Membership. The cost this year is again $10 if you don't want a new T-Shirt and $20 if you do. (The price is $25:00 if you want the shirt delivered.) Most of the proceeds of membership fees go directly to the cost of maintaining and updating the website.

New Members are always enthusiastically welcomed!

Please go to the Membership Page for all the details.

Present Membership List Here

Upcoming Local Events

February 15, 2009

Visit our Events Section for all the Details

Run Club Update

Click Here for Run Club & Clinic Information

Hi Everyone!

I hope everybody is excited for the Resolution Run and New Years Eve!

Thinking of making a New Year's resolution of your own?

Just follow these quick tips:

Be Specific and Measurable. 'Running faster' is a good goal, however, try making it more specific, like taking off 5 minutes from your 10k time - this way, you will also know when you have attained your goal.

Be Realistic. Set goals that push your limits, but are still within those limits.

Have a Timeframe. This will help you avoid procrastination and get out the door.

Make them adjustable. Even with the most organized of plans, life can sometimes get in the way. Make sure you are able to adjust your goals so they are still motivating and realistic.

Good luck with your running in 2009

While we're on the topic of goals... we have a whole new round of clinics starting the first week of January! A Running Room clinic is the best way reach your goals following a safe and proven training program while having tons of fun in a group atmosphere. Call us at the store if you have any questions at all!

Learn to Run - Monday January 5th at 6 pm
For Women Only - Friday January 9th at 6 pm
5k - Monday January 5th at 6:30 pm
10k - Thursday January 8th at 6 pm

New on the shelves this week is the men's and women's Mizuno wave Nirvana 5 - great for those who are looking for a moderate support shoe with a solid amount of cushioning.

Have a great and safe New Years Eve,

From your Running Room crew

Track North News - by Dick Moss

December 29, 2008

THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, ONTARIO COMMAND
WINTER INDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
YORK UNIVERSITY, METRO TORONTO, TRACK & FIELD CENTRE
JANUARY 31, 2009

Please find all the information you require regarding the 2009 Indoor T & F Meet:

a)Notice & schedule,

b) Waiver form

c) Entry Forms: 15 and Under Female, 15 Years Under Male, 17 and Under Female, 17 and Under Male

As wristbands will be required again this year for both the athletes and observers, I will need only a list of the volunteers and coaches.

The registration of the athletes will be done right at the District assigned tables round the track. You must remind them to put their wristbands on immediately and the staff of Metro Track will do the supervising.

The spike measurement will be done in a separate area near or just past the entrance. Maximum spike length is 5mm

Dick Moss, Coach,
Track North Athletic Club/Laurentian U. XC,
http://www.tracknorth.com

For information call me.
Vincent Perdue
341 Fourth Ave, Sudbury On. P3B-3R9
705-560-0424
vtperdue@cyberbeach.net

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