Notes from Bastion Ross

Dear Bastion



Just got back from the NDSS Awards Ceremony and giving the Bastion Award to Brittany Harris, a NDSS phenom runner who is going on to study Nursing and play basketball at Malaspina. Great to see all the future achievers get something as they are going to have to go on and clean up our mess. Speaking of phenoms, Stefen did well enough for his first marathon. I’m not sure what his secret is but I’ve ruled out hard work and dedication to training as being implausible. That leaves shoes. If I can just find out what kind of shoes he’s wearing, I’ll be running faster too. I think Ken has the same shoes. Three ladies went to the Oliver Half Iron and did well. Kim, Sheila and Rose placed 2nd, 4th, and 8th in their age group.

I apologize that the new website is meant for a higher graphic resolution than some of you have. So, I have made a lower resolution site and you can choose which one is right for you when you enter the site. It should be ready some time tomorrow.

This Sunday is the Edge to Edge marathon at Uclelet, so good luck to those headed out there for the marathon, half or relay. Tuesday night at 6:30 is the last Frontrunners clinic until September, so I’m sure they have something good planned. The day will be long and hot, I’m hoping. If you really like running in the summer evenings like I do then you’ll love the Twilight Shuffle on Wednesday at 7:00. Because of the large number of runners, it would be wise to get there an hour and a half before to get parking and a shirt in a size you want. There will be some of the best runners around showing up, so remember, until that gun goes off you are going stride for stride, toe to toe with the best.

Next Saturday, the 17th is the first Breakfast at the Lake for the summer. After our run there is coffee and good food at around 10:15 am. If you’re a Dad this is a good way to unwind for the Father’s Day weekend. It’s our gift to you. The lake will be plenty warm enough for swimming.

Speaking of swimming, Margie is holding a clinic Monday night’s at 6:00 pm, rain or shine, starting June 12th at Westwood Lake. We’ll be starting at the boat ramp and down to the far dock and back. You can bring your fins if you want.

There are a lot of bike clinics going on this month. Check the clinic page and event page on the website for clinics and events going on.



Thanks,

Ross