from Race Director, Terry McKinty:

Hi Everyone!

To all of you who braved the early morning elements and participated in the Winterman Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 19Km, 5Km and 2.5Km Run on Sunday thank you, and congratulations on your performance.

Although the snow fall overnight and race morning made things a little slippery and caused some minor yucky problems, we hope your Winterman experience was a positive one, and that you will be back next year for Winterman II.

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The inaugural Winterman lived up to its name as snow began falling during the night and continued well into the run. That in no way deterred approximately 800 runners from toeing the line at the Canadian War Museum. All headed out on the 5k course - some just did it more times than others (us marathoners completed 8+ loops). Rocks!! members Ken Stubbings and Vince Perdue took on the marathon. Ken came 2nd overall. Lynn Stubbings and Lise Perdue handled the half marathon. Sudburian Peter Yawney and his Ottawa brother tackled the marathon relay where they placed FIRST. In adverse conditions the tough prevail. We all had an excellent experience. Good going Terry and thank you to the volunteers. All were top notch.

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Ken writes: Hats off to the organizers of the Winterman Marathon and Half Marathon. The day delivered some good Canadian snow but the volunteers did a good job at keeping the course safe and nutrients available. Our feet and pants got wet after the snow got sloppy but the wind stayed away. We planned and expected the snow. After all it is a winter marathon. The 5km course which runners looped to make up their required distance actually made the time go faster. It was great always being able to see other runners. The loop also made it better for anyone to get back to shelter just in case they had to drop out early. Lynn and I wanted something new and different. This event delivered.

All Canadian runners should try this run, eh!!!

Thanks go to Lise and Vince for keeping us company for another memorable run.

Ken

Results Here

Photos Here

 

 

MORE PHOTOS

Congratulations to everyone and thank you to the Running Room and all volunteers who made the event the success it was. The aid stations and marshals were many and spirited. One marshal who will remain anonymous even passed out wine (there were numerous takers).

All Results Here

 

February 15, 2009: Approximately 50 skiers took part in the 2009 Sofie Manarin Nickel Loppet. Event distances ranged from the 1k and 2k Dairy Queen Youth Challenge through to the 6k to 30k open events. Weather was great with sunny skies and temperatures just below zero. The course was a little granular as ice conditions had prevailed during the week but the groomers did a very good job of ensuring the tracks were set well and were safe.

Official results Here

 

Athletics Ontario Youth (17 and under) and Senior (19+) Indoor Championships

Track North's Caroline Ehrhardt (Espanola) jumped her way to 2 GOLD medals at the AO Indoor Championships this past weekend. Caroline, who finished 3rd at last year's Olympic Trials in the Triple Jump won both the Triple Jump (11.70m) and Long Jump (5.54m) in the Youth Girls Division. These performances would also have won both Senior Events!

All Meet Results Here

Several other Track North athletes ran to personal or seasonal bests at this competition. Read more under the Track North Section at the bottom of the page.

 

 

From the Hamilton site: The 91st Highlanders Athletic Association presented the 84th annual Hamilton Indoor Games and Sports Festival at Copps Coliseum on Thursday, February 19 and Friday, February 20, 2009. Over 100 schools and sports groups were invited. Over 2000 athletes attended the meet. Thursday was the elementary school meet, while Friday was the secondary school meet. Also on Friday, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, in conjunction with the high school finals, there were invitational events featuring many of Canada's olympic calibre athletes.

Sudbury sprinter Celine Loyer had a great showing at the 84th Annual Hamilton Indoor Games at the Copps Collesium on Friday night . Loyer placed 4th in a time of 7.06 in the womens 50m dash (6.95 in the semi's) this is the first year Loyer did not medal as she has finished no more than a Silver since 2007. The competition was very very good this year with Miana Griffiths, Olympian Tabia Charles and last years Winner Mavis Ayippey. I encourage "everyone" to take a look at this years results at www.coppsindoor.org .This result will keep Celines top 10 ranking for the 50m, when they are released by athletics Canada in the next few weeks. I believe she has had a fantastic indoor season and we are looking forward to the outdoor season as we head to Florida for the March break for spring training.

D. Case
Head Coach

Following the success of the first 2009 Big Training Day, I am pleased to announce that Discomfort Zone Performance Coaching is offering a second Big Training Day this season. Taking place on Sunday March 8th, this one-day indoor triathlon clinic is a fun, social way to kickstart your training for the year, meet new people, and learn a ton of great skills you can bring to the race course this summer. Additionally, David Bialkowski will be on hand to share his skills and knowledge as a community coach, 20+ year veteran triathlete, and master bike mechanic.

I am also thrilled to announce that this training day is open to both adults and young athletes (aged 10 and up and capable of swimming 100m continuously in a pool). Throughout the day, groups will be separated based on age and ability for skill development, training and games where appropriate.

Details and a tentative itinerary are below. Athletes and parents with questions regarding this training day can contact coach Mike directly at mike@discomfortzone.com.




2009 Discomfort Zone Big Training Day 2

Date: Sunday, March 8th
Time: 7am-3:30pm
Location: Laurentian University Athletic Centre (Ben Avery Building)
Cost: $50 per person, with a $6 discount for OAT members

Tentative Itinerary:

7:00am - Registration
7:30-9:00am - Dryland warmup and Swim Technique Session
9:30-11:30am - Indoor Cycling Session, transition skills and games
11:30am - Lunch and Bike Maintenance Clinic (bring your own tools and tire changing equipment if you have them)
1:45pm - Run Technique Session on the new indoor track, including strength/flexibility exercises and more games
3:30pm - Training Day ends