Well that was a bit of a cool weekend for June but beats getting snow or flooding.  Sunday saw a number of local residents battling the warm temperatures of the Okanagan in the Oliver Half Ironman Triathlon.  Coach Brad Spokes was one of them turning in a time of 4:54:10 followed closely by Shawn Rempel in 4:54:11.  Results are at 

http://www.outbackevents.ca/Oliver%20Half%20Web%20Site/Results.htm .  Congratulations too go out to Reagan Wildeman who did it in 5:51:21.  I told you about Reagan several months ago, she is the young lady who broke her ankle while out running on the lower trails between the Mendel and the Weir.  Great come back Reagan!

Lots of local residents were out Sunday morning for a bit chillier Moe’s Triathlon held from the Shaw Centre.  Here is a rather long link to pictures I took on Sunday

https://picasaweb.google.com/113631729685036076321/MoeSTriathlon?authkey=Gv1sRgCJi5kseTx8X8Sw&feat=email# and the results of the race are at Results Canada website http://www.resultscanada.com/results2011/2011_Bike_Doctor_Moes_Triathlon/2011_Bike_Doctor_Moes_Triathlon.htm .

Congratulations to the many participants who were doing their first triathlon, everyone looked like they were having a blast.

BOOGIE WITH NEW BALANCE

Are you ready to Boogie?  The Bridge City Boogie is this Sunday, June 12.  This event has rapidly grown in to a really great family friendly event for runners and walkers of all ages.  Registration deadline is June 10 and you register on line at www.bridgecityboogie.ca .  Package pick up is at Alvin Buckwold School on 715 East Drive.

SUMMER CLINICS

Three new clinics start this week, even though one was last night it isn’t too late to join if you want to enjoy some great camaraderie and excellent coaching. 

Half Marathon Clinic ( Competitive ) Starting Monday, June 6 at 6PM - coached by Brandi Pozniak.  Cost $125 plus GST.

This 14 week clinic will be of interest to runners who want to improve their running times.  Suggested for runners who have a 10K time of 50 minutes or faster or a Half Marathon time of 1:50 or faster.  Experienced runners wanting a marathon training plan are welcome to join this clinic, training plans will be adjusted accordingly.

Half Marathon Clinic ( First time or Recreational runner ) Starting on Tuesday, June 7 at 6PM - coached by Mike McDonald. Cost $125 plus GST

This 14 week clinic will be of interest to runners who want to try the Half Marathon distance either for the first time and can already run 35 minutes continuously, or have existing times above 50 min 10K or 1:50 half marathon.

10 K Clinic - Starting Thursday, June 9 at 6:30 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, June 22 at 6:15 PM.  Coached by Brandi Pozniak.  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.