ROC Trail Bits #49
Runners of Compassion Trail Bits # 48 – lots of new information
What a day Saturday turned out to be. Left Nanaimo at 10:15 am under a grey cloudy sky heading down south for my first race in over eighteen months; The Gunner Shaw Cross Country Race. The conditions for the race were actually not too bad; in fact they were pretty good in comparison to past years. The temperature was balmy enough that a short sleeve shirt and shorts along with a pair of light gloves was the wardrobe choice for the day. The trails were actually fairly dry in some parts, but yes, there was the requisite dosage of mud and calf deep puddles along the way, and yes The Gunner Puddle was really deep (quad high), really cold and REALLY STINKY, it was actually stinker than I remember! Thank god, none of us fell down in the puddle like the one fellow who foolishly decided to pass people in the middle of the puddle. I think I counted close to 25 Nanaimoites that ventured down for the race. It was great to see so many familiar faces at the finish line. The top male performance from
The drive home was interesting to say the least. The snow which started to fall heavily as we sat having a late lunch in
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Bits
Ø We are still in need of a few more people for the
Ø Don’t forget that this Wednesday you can choose from either the
Ø Salvation Army – I have attached some information concerning the Salvation Army’s Kettle Ringing Program. The Kettle Campaign is one of their major cash fundraisers of the year. Sadly this year they are extremely short on volunteers for this campaign and are very worried about not collecting enough cash prior to Christmas, which in turn will affect their ability to provide a number of programs at Christmas and into the next year.
Ø Santa Shuffle – The 2nd annual Santa Shuffle 5KM Fun Run & 1KM Elf Walk takes place this Saturday, December 2nd at 10:00am. The event helps The Salvation Army to assist families and individuals in need during the Christmas season and throughout the year. You can register online at www.runningroom.com or at the Running Room at Country Club Mall.
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1. Wednesdays, 6:30PM starting January 17th
2. Thursdays, 6AM starting January 18th
They will also be offering two other classes that will take place in their bike shop. For these classes you will need your own bike and ideally your own wind- trainer, however they will have some wind trainers for people to borrow. Both of these classes will last for about one hour and will also last for 8 weeks. The cost will be $40. You can also do a "drop in" for these classes for $7.
1. Mondays, 6:30PM starting January 15th (this class is new and will run dependent on registration numbers)
2. Fridays, 9:00AM starting January 19th.
For more information please contact Sean or Corey at 760-0211, or at oakbaybikesnanaimo@shaw.ca
Ø New Balance Half Iron – the date for this year’s New Balance Half Iron Triathlon in
Ø Self-Transcendence Triathlon - Mark you calendars for AUGUST 5, 2007. The organizing committee for this event is busy working on improvements for the 2007 event. They will have some new categories including a Duathalon team category as well as a team category for participating Police, Firemen and Paramedics. Look for their new website and entry forms to be available April 1, 2007.
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Ø Suzan Briggs, who is one of our ROC members, is training for a triathlon May 2007 in
Ø Team Gobi Canada is preparing for the upcoming Gobi March which is a 250km footrace across the Gobi desert in
Ø This weeks trail run? - a good question as it depends on the condition of the trails? It won’t be
Ø Upcoming runs: Ammonite Falls - as soon as weather permits.
Boxing Day Social Run – 8:00am,
New Year Day Run & Dip - 10:00am – Westwood Lake - come join Bastion Running Cub members in their annual run around the lake followed by a quick swim (optional), hot chocolate, baked goods and draw prizes. No charge.