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   Hello Everyone,                                                                                                                                   September 2, 2010

In this Issue:

 

  1. Rocks!! In Quebec City Marathon
  2. Share the Road with an Olympian
  3. SAD no more Canadian Tour in Sudbury
  4. Upcoming Local Events - Ramsey Tour and Laurentian Voyageur XC Running Challenge
  5. Running Room Update -
  6. Track North News - LU/TNOR: Rickey Runs for Office

 

 

On August 29, 2010, the SSQ Quebec City Marathon presented the 13th edition of the biggest international sports event in Greater Quebec City and one of the most popular in Canada.

With more than 75% of the course running along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, this marathon takes participants on a scenic route like no other! Starting on the south shore, runners cross the historic Quebec Bridge and finish in the heart of Old Québec.


We had three Rocks!! attend the event this year. All were in the marathon. On the finish line Andrew Breckon just edged out Karen Beaulieu by 4 places (although Karen's net time was a little lower then Andrew's). D.J. Hare followed right behind and well under the 4 hour mark. Karen's run qualifies her for a spot in next year's Boston Marathon. Good going all!

All Results Here


 

 

      Share the Road with an Olympian

Devon Kershaw speaks before kicking off the bike tour

 

Share the Road with an Olympian

Devon Kershaw
One of Canada's most accomplished ski racers, three-time World Cup medalist, Devon Kershaw returned to his native Sudbury for the second year in a row to help promote cycling in the city.

On Tuesday, August 31, Kershaw teamed up with Eleanor McMahon, the Founder of Share the Road, to raise awareness for bike safety and healthy lifestyles. This joint initiative between Kershaw and Share the Road featured a group bike ride in Sudbury. The 15km ride started and finished at Science North and was open to cyclists of all ages and abilities.

Kershaw and McMahon share a common tragedy. Eleanor McMahon lost her husband OPP Sergeant Greg Stobbart, who was killed while on a training ride on his bike in June 2006, and Devon’s girlfriend Sophie Manarin was also killed on a training ride in 2001. The Share the Road Ride is being held in order to raise awareness for the importance of sharing the road safely in order to prevent further tragedies.

About 200 enthusiastic cyclists of all ages with all manner of transport came out to support the cause. After a few words from the Devon, the mayor and others the group was off on a police escorted trip from Science North around Laurentian University then out to Long Lake Road to visit the Sofie Manarin Memorial and finally back to Science North.

Unfortunately, even with the visible number of bikes and police presence, there was a bike/car collision on the route. Blame doesn't matter. What's important is to increase awareness on all sides to eliminate this type of incident . The next time you are out driving or riding think defensive or 'what if'. You might just prevent the next event from occurring. Ride, run and drive safe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAD no more
CANADIAN TOUR 2010

Dr. Ted Jablonski will run, cycle and speak across Canada in 2010, raising awareness of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and inspiring action to overcome it.

Ted will be in Sudbury on Sept 9th and delivering and entertaining talk
at the Canadian Mental Health Association on Thursday evening.

You are invited to join us on Sept 10th for some or all of the bike ride
to North Bay. I am riding with him until Ottawa.

If you would like to ride along for some of the ride on Friday we ask
you email me and we can forward details as the day gets closer.

Cheers
Bob Jeffery
bob.jeffery@gmail.com

http://sadnomore2010.blogspot.com/                http://www.sadnomore.ca/index.php 


 

 

 

Upcoming Local Events

 

 

September 12, 2010

5k & 21.1 k Roadraces

Just a reminder that the 2010 Ramsey Tour is taking place on Sunday, September 12 at Laurentian University. It will start at 10:00 am - in previous years the race started at 10:30. There will be both a 5 km and a 1/2 marathon, as in past years. You can register on-line through the Running Room. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 705-688-7738. Jesse Winters

Information and Registration Form (Word Only)

Online Registration at the Running Room NOW!!!

(5k map)

(21k map)

 

September 30, 2010

2nd Annual Laurentian Voyageur X-C Running Challenge

Race Date: Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Race Location: Laurentian University Track and Field Stadium and Trails

Flyer and Technical Package for Coaches

 

 

 

 

 

Visit our Events Section for all the Details

 

Run Club Update

 

 

 

Local Events

~~"Don't call yourself "slow," because you aren't. You're fast enough to beat everyone who isn't there." - Joe Henderson~~


 

LOCAL EVENTS

September 12 Ramsey Tour 5k/21.1k

http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=6005

October 10th, Turkey Trot

http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=5291

December 4th, Santa Shuffle

http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=5712

 

Join us for FREE Practice Club

 

 

 

Track North News - by Dick Moss

 

LU/TNOR: Rickey Runs for Office

The City of Greater Sudbury elections will be coming up soon, and a Track North/LU XC& Track member is running for office. Rickey Goudrea has thrown his hat in the ring and will be running in the Ward 3 (Chelmsford) riding.


Here's an article from the Sudbury Star


http://www.thesudburystar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2738394

Dick Moss, Coach,
Track North Athletic Club/Laurentian U. XC,

 

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

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