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Now that was Fun! After a short run with Run Club on Saturday I headed out to Blackstrap and did another 5K at the SRRA Trail Run. What a beautiful, hot day! That is a challenging but fun trail to run on. This was my first trail run and first run in my New Balance Minimus Trail shoes and they were perfect for this course. Here are pictures I took after I finished. https://picasaweb.google.com/113631729685036076321/SRRATrailRace20110924011?authkey=Gv1sRgCPSc8Zqf35PwXA . Thanks to Peter Goode and Lynn Cushway and their merry band of volunteers for putting this on. Looking forward to more of the same.
One of our former managers, Sean McConnell, sent me this short story last week which I thought fit with the theme of trail running. Feeling the pure joy of being alive the Rabbit jumps in and takes a risk only to pull back for a moment, "is this the true path or did I leave my spirit behind me?" Then the Rabbit laughs "My spirit is in my legs" he says and then he hops off.
DAILY KICK IN THE BUTT courtesy RUNNER’S WORLD “I use running as a way to keep myself young. Imagine working with 18- to 22-year-olds, some of them among the best athletes in the country. You want to stay up with them somehow.” This is how I feel about working at BRAINSPORT and running with Run Club.
LAST SALE OF 2011 Or as Brian called it, the Dolly Parton Sale. ”9 to 5” this Saturday, October 1 at Grace Westminster Church on the corner of 10th street and Eastlake Ave. We’ll be selling shoes, bags, and socks at a minimum of 50% off with some shoes as little as $29.99. The next sale we will have wont be until January with the Below Zero Sale FALL FASHIONS Summer 2011 is over, let’s hope this fabulous Fall weather continues. Inevitably though winter will hit us. New stock is arriving to help you run more comfortably. adidas has a new Climaproof shoe and BROOKS has a Ghost GTX which is waterproof and breathable. Last winter I ran for the first time in a pair of weather proof shoes and combined with Smartwool socks my feet have never been so comfortable in winter. Winter footwear is also appearing in PEDESTRIAN including a new waterproof, insulated boot for men from Dunham.
BROOKS Silver Bullet Wind Pant for Men and Wind Tight for Women. This is a new winter running pant/tight that is weather proof on the front, nicely fleeced inside and has a reflective panel ( think space blanket ) inside the front panel to reflect body heat. Bet this is going to be a nice and warm pant for cold winter running. $160. Sorry, doesn’t come with a Coors though says Jamie.
FALL CLINICS Well the Fall clinics are well under way. We had our maximum of 35 sign up again for the Learn to Run Clinic which started last Wednesday night. I ran with them on their first outing and I think it is going to be another fun group of future runners.
RISE AND SHINE This one started last Tuesday morning at 6:15AM so if you were thinking this might be good idea you could still join up this week at the latest. This is an 8 week clinic for experienced runners, you don’t have to be fast but it is not a beginner workout. Participants will meet with coach Brandi Pozniak at BRAINSPORT and head out for interval training for approximately an hour. Upon returning to the store you will do a 15 minute core workout. You can test your improved fitness at the Arthritis Society’s Jingle Bell Run on November 20. Cost is $70 per person plus GST.
POZNIAK FITNESS PLUS Coach Brandi now has her own website. A lot of our clinic participants have not only enjoyed their clinics but have enjoyed personal best times after training with Brandi. If you are considering a running coach keep her in mind. www.pozniakfitness.ca/
EVENTS 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.
Saturday, October 1 - Brock Walk or Run :). 9AM at the Brock Community Centre. Walk or run 2, 5 or 10K. Cost is only $10 and proceeds go to Brock Fitness Centre ( Community Centre). For info contact Kim Hobbs – 379-2047 or Debbie Farnden – 379-2141.
Saturday, October 15 - 2nd Annual OT Fun Run, Walk, and Roll in Saskatoon. The event will take place on October 15th at Meewasin Park, the same location as last year's event. This year's event includes 2, 5, and 10 km distances, registration begins at 10 a.m. with the run beginning at 11 a.m. Registration fees are $30 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under. Please bring completed registration forms with you to the run including your signed waiver. Cheques can be made out to SSOT.
If you plan to participate, please send your name and number of participants to ot.run.sk@gmail.com as soon as possible. We hope to have our expected numbers by October 1st to help us plan the event. The participant raising the most pledges will receive a prize, and many other fabulous prizes are available for those raising $50 or more.
Saturday, October 22 - SRRA ULTRA. I think this is the 4th year of this increasingly popular event. Run it solo or in a team of 3. Registration forms and information are available on the Saskatoon Road Runners website www.saskatoonroadrunners.ca . If you are interested in volunteering for this event please contact Lynn Cushway at l.cushway@sasktel.net .
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. The organizers have now set up a website http://mudfirstracing.webs.com/ where you can get all the details and an entry form. TRI CURIOUS? In case this isn’t readable the Saskatoon Triathlon Club is inviting anyone interested in learning about training opportunities this fall to come out to Caffe Sola on Thursday, September 29 at 7PM. This is for newbies and experienced triathletes. Registration for programs will commence that night.
FALL IN MOTION - 2011 Fall…in motion 2011 Declare to Get and Stay Active this Fall! Do you want to be part of something GINORMOUS this Fall? Kick off Fall…in motion with the GINORMOUS Walk. Come down to the River Landing Amphitheatre Friday September 30th at noon or be active for 30 minutes where you work, live or play. Then declare that you will stay active for the month of October. Go to www.in-motion.ca to register your activity (from Sept 30th), make your Declaration, download a Planning Toolkit and more information. You could win an elliptical trainer or a cardio bike from Flaman Fitness and MUCH MORE!!! Every year, Fall in motion is a reminder to make physical activity a priority in our lives. It is an opportunity to help the people and places around us to be physical activity friendly. It is a time to get moving and stay moving. Physical Activity - do it for life!
MARATHON WORLD RECORD Peter Goode posted this on the SRRA Facebook page on Sunday. Kenyan Patrick Makau runs 2:03:38 at the Berlin Marathon, unofficially a new world record! Pacer Stephen Chemlany was the second finisher in 2:07:55. That is amazingly fast!
BRUCE IS BACK HOME Several weeks ago I posted on our Facebook pages that Jessica’s dog Bruce had gone missing. I checked with Jessica on the weekend and happy to report that Bruce had just been found after almost three and a half weeks. Bet he got some treats. Jessica says he is very happy to be home.
CARLY IS BACK FROM WORLD’S Carly Priebe is back from Canada’s World Paratriathlon Championship training camp in Beijing where she was coaching the paralympic triathlon team. She is offering the following training for triathletes and runners.
TRX & Restore for Triathletes & Runners - Tuesday nights from 8:45-9:40pm for 12-weeks (Oct.4th to Dec.13th, 2011) at Lead Pilates (on Taylor St.) coached by Carly Priebe of Transition Sport & Fitness. This very functional strength training will focus specifically on the needs of triathletes & runners (all abilities welcome as exercises are easily varied). If you have never used TRX suspension training straps you are in for a treat! This 55minute classes will include exercises to strengthen swim, bike, and running muscles as well as strengthen stabilizers to prevent injury. Single leg exercises, in particular, will be used to challenge athletes to achieve balanced musculature. The final portion of the class will focus on restorative exercises using various props to aid in recovery. A great "off-season" or base training program for triathletes & runners! COST: $15/class (contact Carly at carly.coach@gmail.com or www.transitionsportandfitness.ca or register through Lead Pilates directly, www.leadpilates.com ). Interested in more TRX? Also sign up for Carly’s open TRX class on Saturdays 9:30-10:25am.
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 .
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