It was a dark and stormy night.  That was this past Saturday night at Waskesiu.  Morning came and there was a bit of wind but the lake was relatively calm for the swim portion of the 30th annual Frank Dunn Triathlon.  The recent storms had really stirred things up so the water was cold and murky, kind of like Pike Lake without the weeds.  Well into the race the skies opened up and we got a downpour of rain.  The water was pouring off my helmet as I entered the bike to run transition.  As I took off on the run I was caught on film with a smile on my face.  I was having fun playing in the rain!  

A lot of Saskatoon athletes take part in this race every year as it is a really nice venue to race in and a well organized event.  In the Team Event, Saskatoon’s Better Than Bond Girls took first place in the women’s teams.  Two of the members are regular Run Club members. Janis Shirriff swam and Lorrie Dobni ( also SRRA President ) ran with Carolanne Inglis-McQuay biking.  Congratulations Ladies.  Results for the race are available at  http://www.resultscanada.com/ .

The Better Than Bond Girls L to R Carolanne, Lorrie, and Janis.

FALL CLINICS

These clinics are scheduled to prepare runners for the Arthritis Society’s Jingle Bell Walk and Run on Sunday, November 20 and the Las Vegas Rock and Roll Marathon on Sunday, December 4.  Here is what we are offering;

Half Marathon Clinic/Marathon - Starting Tuesday, August 30 at 6PM - coached by Brandi Pozniak.  Cost $125 plus GST.

This 14 week clinic will be of interest to runners who want to run either the half marathon or marathon in Las Vegas on December 4.  Runners should have experience at running the 10K distance before taking on a half marathon.  Experienced runners wanting a marathon training plan are welcome to join this clinic, training plans will be adjusted accordingly.

10 K Clinic - Starting Thursday, September 15 at 6:00 PM- Coached by Brandi Pozniak. Cost $100 plus GST.

This 10 week clinic will be of interest to runners wanting to try the 10K distance or to improve their existing 10K times.  If you have not run 10K before you should be able to run continuously for 25 minutes before starting this clinic.

Learn to Run Clinic -  Starting Wednesday, September 21 at 6:15 PM.  Coached by Kim German  Cost $70 plus GST.

Intended for individuals looking to make running part of their lifestyle for fun and fitness.  This is a progressive program beginning with walk-run and by the end of eight weeks you will be running 30 minutes.  Kim is a new coach to our roster.  She is a physiotherapist with Daniels Kimber Physiotherapy, is a graduate of our Learn to Run program, and has become a regular at Run Club this year.

SPORT LEADER

BRAINSPORT is pleased to introduce Sport Leader, an electronic package of information put together for independent running stores like us.  Don’t have the time in your schedule to join one of our clinics or maybe you live where there are no clinic resources available?  Then Sport Leader might be something you could use.  A password is required to access this so if you think this is something you will use please contact the store and we will arrange to link you up.

EVENTS

Sunday, August 14 - SRRA River Run Classic.  Half Marathon, 10K, and a 5K Run/Walk. www.saskatoonroadrunners.ca  and our events page has the registration form http://brainsport.ca/events/list .  Good luck to everyone participating.  Race package pickup is at BRAINSPORT this Saturday from 2PM until 5PM.  There is no race day package pick up.  If you still haven’t registered you can do so at the race package pickup on Saturday.

Saturday, August 27 - The Fin Island Trail Run at Battleford’s Finlayson Island.  5K, 10K or 21K.  Register at www.finislandtrailrun.com or contact Jes 306-937-6700.

Sunday, September 11 - Queen City Marathon in Regina

Sunday, September 18 - Schizophrenia Society Walk/Run - more info in upcoming TIMES.

Saturday, September 24 - Miles for Smiles.  Fund raiser for the Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan.  5K run or walk and Half Marathon and proudly presented by the Student Medical Society of Saskatchewan.  For more detail go to http://medicine.usask.ca/miles-for-smiles-2011 .

Saturday, October 1 - 10th Annual Outter Limits Fun Run at Elk Ridge.  Entry deadline is September 1.  10K run or 5K Walk/Run.  Entry forms at BRAINSPORT and of course at Outter Limits.

Tuesday, November 1 - Day of the Dead Fun Run.  7PM at Blackstrap Provincial Park.  This is a night run so flashlight or headlamps are mandatory.  Entry forms at BRAINSPORT.  We’ll tell you more about this one in upcoming TIMES.

WALKING CLUB REVIVAL

There were a lot of comments at our 20th Anniversary party about “community” and how Run Club is a community.  We would like to extend that community feeling by including Walking Club in our Wednesday night gathering.  Walking is a great way to build fitness and health. We would like to see the Walking Club be as successful and fun as Run Club is.  We have two new enthusiastic members who would like to facilitate this revival of Walking Club.  Joy Ryan and her son in law Alan Carlson started coming out to walk while other family members run with the Run Club.  If you haven’t been out in a while why not come back and see what the Walking Club can be for you?  Runners, if you have a spouse or friend who doesn’t run but would like to walk and maybe join you for the weekly dinner gathering after Run Club, why not bring them along?

Just a reminder that Walking Club and Running Club get under way at 6PM on Wednesdays.  We will all meet for announcements and group assignments in BRAINSPORT.

IN BRAINSPORT

We have been getting some new ladies swimwear and need to make room for the new styles.  Therefore we’ve pulled out some of the suits we’ve had for awhile and marked them down by 50%,  need a new suit?

adidas Solution - a new shoe from adidas in the stable neutral category.  Might be right for orthotic wearers.

IN PEDESTRIAN

We’ve received a new shipment of Fall Vibram 5 Fingers.  Fall shoes are arriving from other brands as well including El Naturalista.  Check them out.

Well that is the TIMES for this week - Gotta Run

Ian

As always you can check out our website www.brainsport.ca or catch up on events at our Facebook page.  The TIMES is also published and archived weekly on www.saskatoon.com and www.yourregina.com .