SUDBURY ROCKS!! RUNNING CLUB

Hello Everyone, January 29, 2009

In this Issue:

Rocks!! Run in Miami
Rocks!! Challenge 2009
Walden XC Loppet Results
Upcoming Local Events - Hypothermic Half Marathon
Running Room Update -
Track North News

Rocks!! Run in Miami

Rocks!! member Laurel Toth had an excellent outing in the Miami Marathon. Her very competitive finishing time of 3:27:37 placed her 21st out of 930 female finishers and 224th out of a total of 2776 marathon participants. She also placed 4th in her age group out of 172.

Florine Atkins represented the Rocks!! in the Miami 1/2 Marathon. Flo ran a solid 2:39.

Results Here

Laurel writes:

Upon qualifying for the Boston marathon this past September, I felt both elated at the opportunity and daunted at the task of maintaining a decent fitness level through the long, cold winter.

I needed and interim race to keep me motivated.

A seat sale, an enthusiastic friend living in Miami, and a supportive traveling companion convinced me that the ING Miami marathon on January 25th was well worth the self indulgence of a weekend jaunt south.

I was so excited for this race, I couldn’t sleep for the two nights prior. I found myself at the start corral at 5:30 a.m feeling like a zombie.

I questioned my sanity through miles 0-3

Miles 3-17 the runners high kicked-in as I euphorically floated past palm trees, blue waters and art deco homes

I felt myself losing my desired pace somewhere around mile 17

As a mantra, I rehearsed various sage advice gleaned from fellow rocks members over the past few months

I caught a second wind late in the race but it wasn’t quite enough to catch my goal finishing time of 3:25:00

Nonetheless I was able to finish the race feeling sound, a huge smile on my face, looking forward to spending the rest of the day in South beach.

Race highlights: The weather and proximity to the beach

Race complaints: Unfriendly Miami dwellers, and very poor crowd support. The last mile was virtually barren

Overall ratings:

My performance: A-

The event: B+

ROCKS!!! CHALLENGE 2009!

The SudburyROCKS!!! Race Run Walk for Diabetes 2009 is fast
approaching - May 3, 2009!
As the largest running event in Northern Ontario,
we are counting on your continued support and participation!

The ROCKS!!! Challenge 2009 is asking YOU to take an active role in
promoting the event!

We CHALLENGE all ROCKS!!! to recruit one new person for the event!

Recruit a PARTICIPANT to Race, Run or Walk in the marathon,marathon, half
marathon, 10km, 5km, or 1km.

Recruit a TEAM to be part of the Team Relay Marathon (a new event for
2009)!

Recruit a VOLUNTEER. Individual & group volunteers are needed
throughout the races. Group volunteers can *decorate* their water
stations and show their school, team, corporate, or community spirit to
entertain the runners. Volunteers have a chance to win Tickets to the
RAY ZAHAB Pasta Dinner!

Do you really ROCK!!! The Challenge is On!
( http://www.sudburyrocksmarathon.com/ )

by Maureen Moustgaard

The Walden XC Loppet was held last Sunday at the Naughton Trails.The weather was a bit chilly at the start but never the less there were over 100 finishers who enjoyed a bowl of chile afterwards. As usual Ralph did an amazing job of grooming the trails.
Maureen

Check out all the results (including many Rocks!! members) at http://www.zone4.ca/results.asp?id=2126

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 everybody!

I hope the week is going very well for everyone so far. We have a few exciting announcements for the store:

We are pleased to announce the online registration is now open for the 20 Minute Challenge - Running Room's 25th Anniversary.

The 20 minute challenge started on July 2004, the 20th Anniversary of the Running Room with John Stanton inviting the country to visit a Running Room and get active by "Walking or Running" for 20 Minutes. This has become an annual event across the country, we encourage everyone to come out bring friends and family to walk or run for 20 minutes and receive a Free Hat and have Fun.

On July 15th, customers will bring in their collection of 5 hats and will received a Free 25th Anniversary Gift and as an added bonus everyone in attendance will receive a special 25 Year Anniversary Hat
For online registration, please visit http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=4252 .

New Shoes

Nike Air Structure Triax + 12
The Air structure continues to provide a great blend of support and cushioning for the mild to moderate pronator. Now with Zoom air, you'll find the update has the same great fit while being slightly lighter.
Nike Zoom Air Vomero + 3
A premiere cushioning/neutral shoe with one of the softest rides available. A great fit and great price will ensure this stays a favourite for a long time.

Upcoming races

Hypothermic Half Marathon
for the Canadian Cancer society

Package pick up: Feb. 14 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Volunteers: We are still looking for volunteers! If you would like to help out the Running Room and Canadian Cancer society, please let us know.
Race starts at 9:00 am sharp - just be here and ready to go!

Around the Bay Road Race 2009

Where: Hamilton, ON.
Date: Sunday, March 31st, 2009
Time: 9:00am

Mississauga Marathon presented by Canon

Where: Mississauga, ON
Date: Sunday May 10th, 2009
Time: 7:30am

Ottawa Race Weekend

Where: Ottawa, ON
Date: Saturday May 23rd, 2009 and Sunday May 24th, 2009
Time: 7:00am

Don't forget our practice times this week! Wednesday at 6pm and Sunday morning at 8:30am - we'll have a ton of different walking and running groups heading out, so be sure to drop on by!

Happy trails,
from your Running Room crew

Track North News - by Dick Moss

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

Proud sponsor of the SudburyRocks!!! Race, Run or Walk for Diabetes

http://www.sudburyrocksmarathon.com/

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