Midhurst Fun Run

5k Fun Run on Sat Sept 29 at the Midhurst Autumnfest. Great scenic run through the village and it's only $10. Lots of draw prizes and a free 1k kids run. Stick around for lots of family oriented activities and the Lions club duck race. Please go to Midhurst/Autumnfest facebook page for more info.

Punishment and Vindication

One of the runners in the Running Room's Marathon clinic has written a blog item that she is hoping will win her a space in iRun magazine. The more hits she gets, the better the chance she has to win. So please go to the link below and read a short inspirational posting. http://www.irun.ca/blog/index.php/punishment-and-vindication/

Barrie Summer Classic 5k/10k

Barrie Summer Classic 5K/10K Race – July 29th, 2012 Registration fee only $15 for online registration (https://www.karelo.com/events.php) Prizes for top three finishers in each women’s and men’s categories, plus entry prizes! Location: Start and Finish at Oro Worlds Fairgrounds, Oro, Ontario Directions: North or South on the 400, exit on West 7th Line N. towards Barrie's Airport continuing to 15th/16th Side Rd. E.; Turn RIGHT on 15th/16th and your next LEFT at Oro Worlds Fairgrounds. Time: 10k starts at 9:00 am, 5k starts at 9:10 am Race Package Pick-up: MEC, 61 Bryne Drive, Barrie, Ontario, L4N 8V8 Friday, July 27th from 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday, July 28th from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm For race information, e-mail marco.campana@mec.ca Or call 705.792.4675 Ext. 247 For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Cheers Marco Campana Store Outreach & Learning Coordinator 705.792.4675 Ext.247 Mountain Equipment Co-op Barrie Store 61 Bryne Drive Barrie, ON Canada L4N 8V8 mec.ca

Base Borden Run

Register for the Base Borden Run Oct. 21

Lace up with the Canadian Forces and Georgian College for the Base Borden Run on Sunday, Oct. 21. Walk, run or roll in the 5km, 10km or half-marathon events hosted on the scenic grounds and training facilities of Canadian Forces Base Borden.

Proceeds support Operation Hero, an endowed scholarship for military family members who are pursuing an education at Georgian College.

This is Simcoe County’s fastest growing charity run – uniquely military from start to finish.

Registration includes t-shirt and commemorative dog tag. Enjoy a challenging, chip-timed course on varying terrain.

Register on-line at:

http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=7707

Katie's Run

There is a new new running event in beautiful Haliburton, Ontario, on July 21, 2012.


Katie's Run is a scenic 10 km run and 2.5 km family run/walk at the beautiful Sir Sam's Ski & Bike in Haliburton, Ontario. Enjoy a unique cross country run under a canopy of trees, with beautiful views from the top of the ski hill overlooking the lake. The goal of this event is to raise funds for epilepsy research, in honour of 16-year-old Katie Woudstra. Epilepsy Canada will be the recipient of all funds raised.


For more information, please visit www.katiesrun.ca.

Third Annual Run to Orillia and Back

If its June it must be time for the annual night run to Orillia and back. This year would mark the third time we had attempted what would be about 76 kms of running and a bit of walking, ok maybe a lot of walking at times.
This year's event would see more RoadRunners taking part than ever. There were a number of different groups leaving Barrie at different times. Brenda and Lee-Ann left at about 5:30 and would go with out support to Orillia only, and by all accounts had a great time. Joan, Angela and Chris "Battman" would leave at 6:15 and were also only going to Orillia. Steen would leave some time after 7 and be aided by Kelly Ann on her bike. The last group are where the crazies were. Those planning on going all the way were Keith, Bill, Erin and Alan. Also along for the run was Brendan, whose wife Marie would support us to Orillia. This group left at 7:45 pm.
The weather int he past few years had been very favourable, nice temps and next to no moisture, this year wouldn't be quite as good, but still bad. The worst issue was the humidity, it was very humid and we were soon dripping sweat. The run took its toll on Alan who dropped before getting to Orillia after making a valiant effort with little training.
THe last group arrived in Orillia just before midnight to raucous welcome of supporters. A quick turn around, change of shirts, shoes etc and Bill, Keith and Erin accompanied by Bryan headed back to Orillia. Erin had decided that she would nobly go so far as her foot was rather painful, but after reaching the 48k mark she decided to get at least 50k. It would 52k before we saw the support from Joan and Jim and before we saw them asked about the history of the run. We told her that I (Keith) was the only person who had run both ways the past two years. So if she finished she would be the only woman finisher. She immediately perked up, and with that it was on to the finish. We had a strategy to walk for a while when we hit each concession and then run to the next concession. this worked extremely well and we finished strong. THe rain started slowly at about 1 am but turned into heavy rain just as we approached Barrie at about 4:30. We were soaked but feeling good. after about 8 hours and 55 minutes we all completed the run at the Southshore centre and after a few high fives and hugs we headed in our separate directions looking for a shower and bed. A great event again which turn into something more official one day.


Early on in the run.

At the 11th line of Oro.


Ready to set out back to Barrie, half way done.


Finished!!!

Huntsville Half Marathon

Hi,

I wanted to let the Barrie Roadrunners know about a new Half Marathon taking place in Huntsville, Muskoka in June this year. We'll have live bands playing rockin' tunes along the route to energize everyone's race experience. It's a challenging course with plenty of hills. The entire route is on roads through beautiful Muskoka scenery.

Date: June 10th - 9:30 am start
Distances: Half Marathon, 10k and 5k

Full information & route maps: www.huntsvillehalf.com

Online registration: http://onlineregistrations.ca/huntsvillehalf/

We'll have chip timing and lots of great prizes.
Early bird rates are in effect until the end of April.

We are extending our Early Bird Rates past April 30th to groups of ten or more runners. If you have a group of this size please contact myself or melissa@bandontherun.ca or call 705-788-3488.

We'd really appreciate it if you could spread the word about our new race!
Cheers

Boston Marathon Article

I thought I would pass this article from the National Post about the 2012 Boston Marathon. There are always many stories that accompany any marathon but when its Boston and the conditions are extreme, the whole world notices. Congrats to all our Barrie Roadrunners who ran Boston this year, you should all be proud.

National Post

Boston Weekend

Good luck to al the Barrie RoadRunners going to Boston this weekend. Remember to have fun and enjoy the weekend.

Kempenfelt 5k/10k Race

Barrie MEC Kempenfelt 5k/10k Road Race - April 29, 2012


Registration fee only $10 for online registration (https://www.karelo.com/events.php) and $15 for day-of registration (cash only on race day)!

Prizes for top three finishers in each women and men’s categories, plus entry prizes!

Location: Start and Finish at Heritage Park, Barrie, Ontario

Time: 10k starts at 9:00 am, 5k starts at 9:10 am

Race Package Pick-up:

MEC, 61 Bryne Drive, Barrie, Ontario, L4N 8V8

Friday, April 27th from 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday, April 28th from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

For race information, e-mail marco.campana@mec.ca

Or call 705.792.4675 Ext. 247.



KEMPENFELT 5K/10K RACE

Bayshore Half Marathon

On August 26th will be the third annual running of the Bayshore Half Marathon in Owen Sound.

The Bayshore Race challenges runners and power walkers in timed ½ Marathon, 10k and 5k road races. Races begin and end at the Bayshore Community Centre on the east shore of Owen Sound harbour. With views of Georgian Bay, the course is one of the most scenic in Ontario!


While the road races challenge more serious athletes, our 5k Fun Walk enables almost anyone to participate! The 1k Kids' Run helps make it an unforgettable family event.

For more info and about registration go to: http://www.bayshorerace.com/

6 Hour Trail Run Relay for Pine River

Here's a new race close to home at the Mansfield Outdoor Centre on May 27th. It the 6 hour Run for Pine River which can be run solo, as a relay. For more details go to the website at Pine River

Chilly Half Marathon

As usual the Barrie RoadRunners made an impressive appearance at the Chilly Half Marathon. There were two bus loads and then some that went on there own. to compete in the various events. Some impressive results as usual on a cool windy day in Burlington, Ontario.

Results: Barrie Runners Orillia Runners and Darren Collins of Victoria Harbour came in 45th place in a time of 1:21:38. Amazing!! Congrats to all.

OUS Slam

For the really crazy runners amongst, and yes there are a few, here is challenge put on by the folks running the Ontario Ultra Series.

The Ontario Ultra Series (O.U.S.) SLAM challenges seasoned ultra runners to complete four of the five longest races of the Series within the calendar year. Few are expected to rise to the challenge and even fewer are expected to realize the goal. By its very nature, the SLAM will push both physical and mental boundaries, recognizing and rewarding those that complete it.

Rules:

1 - You must declare your intent to participate in the O.U.S. SLAM before the start of the Niagara Ultra (Saturday June 23 2012)

2 - The form and a fee of $50 can be handed to the Race Director at either the Sulphur Springs or Niagara Ultra races or mailed/addressed to Dirty Runner, P.O. Box 23043, 125 Carlton St. St. Catharines, ON L2R 1R5.

3 - The fee is non-refundable

4 - Successful SLAMMERS will be recognized and rewarded at the annual O.U.S. banquet and on the website.

5 - You must complete, as per the rules of the respective races four of the following five races:

Sulphur Springs 100 miles Niagara Ultra 100 km dirty girls 24 hours (120 km) OR dirty girls 48 hours (100 miles) Haliburton 100 miles Ottawa 24 hours (140 km) More at OUS SLAM Good luck to anyone who my try this one.

Huronia Half Marathon

Yes the Huronia Half Marathon is back and it will be taking place on Sunday April 29 at the Midland YMCA.

Huronia Half Marathon registration is officially OPEN!


We invite you to register to join us again this year for the Huronia Half Marathon, 10k run or relay or 2k fun run.

Hope to see you on Sunday, April 29th!

fax to 705-526-8735 to save your spot!

All proceeds from this event go to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign which supports families (of all ages and kinds) who are in need. Visit www.ymcastrongkids.ca for more info.

Jessica Rawn, CFRE
Manager, Association Advancement
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca
705-726-9622 x 444

Orillia Snowflake Series wrap up.

With the final race yesterday the 2011/12 Orillia Snowflake series comes to an end.
It was a good series put on by CANI Running,with nice weather and of course tough competition as always. A number of Barrie Road Runners participated in the series and some great results and lots of fun. Nancy Chong finished the series winning her age group, Chris Dixon and Shawn Patton also placed in thier respective age groups as well. Logan Duffy was 3rd in his age group for the youth series. Other BRR that ran the entire series were Wayne Hodge, Jim Duffy, Anne Marie Dixon, Lisa Thurlow, and myself. Lisa and I posted PB's for the final race which always makes a race that much better. Tracy MacLean and Keith Lascelles were out for some of the races as well. Keith won his age group in the 10k New Years Day Race. After each race Brewery Bay provided pizza and wings. There were also lots of draw prizes that included gift certificates for CANI Races, MEC Headbands, and a pair of Snowshoes.
Congratulations to all the runners who participated. Now its full on Marathon training time for the spring.