http://www.resultscanada.com/results2011/2011_Great_White_North_Triathlon/2011_Great_White_North_Triathlon.htm 

MOOSE JAWG RACE REPORT

Some of you may remember a former BRAINSPORT manager by the name of Sean.  Sean and family took in the Moose Jawg event on Canada Day and he sent us this race report.  Sounds like a fun event to put on your calendar for next year.  Thanks for the report Sean.

If you are looking for a nice way to supplement your Canada Day celebrations I can strongly recommend trying the Moose Jawg 5k or 10k event.  Held annually in, you guessed it, Moose Jaw, this fun filled event has something for everyone.  As part of the Timex Roadrace series it brings in those looking to face some fast competition but there is plenty of room for everyone else too.  I was there as a spectator/cheerleader for my wife who used the 10 km race as a training run for her upcoming half marathon and for my two young girls who participated in the super fun Runt Run, an 800 metre race just for the kids.  The kids gave us adults a thrill, not only with their running skills, but also with their inspiring rendition of Oh Canada!  Medals and popsicles were awarded to all the participants and even to a few of us winded coaches. Mine was grape.  After that it was time for the big kids to start.  The 5k route was through the scenic Wakamow valley which featured a few bridge crossing, a few hills and even some nice off road moments. The 10 km race was two loops of the 5k course which made it nice for the runners and the spectators to keep contact with loved ones.  This years race fielded a record number of runners, 568, and this  sparked some really impressive times.  The U of S product Caitlin Warkentin set a women,s 10k record (36.24) as  did Mens winner Matthew Neff (34.16). In a side note my wife set a personal best and my kids left me in the dust.

The mens 5k winner was Iain Fife in 15.25 and the womens 5k winner was Karissa Lepage in 18.49.  I noticed that the womens 5k record remained in the grasp of Brainsport run club member (Ed. note & Clinic Coach) Brandi Pozniak for yet another year. The perfect weather and chip timed race was followed up by a scrumptious pancake breakfast and numerous prize giveaways. The winners received brand new trophies as did the age class winners. Did I see Judy and Randy Warick lurking near the winners table?  In any event all who participated were winners as was the Moose Jaw Heath Foundation who has received over $50,000 dollars in donations from this event over the last ten years.  Hope to see you there next year!!!     Sean “Gray Ghost” McConnell

And the results are again with Results Canada at http://www.resultscanada.com/results2011/2011_MooseJawg/2011_MooseJawg.htm .