New Links List

We have added a links list to our blog as you will see at the bottom of the middle column, so if there is a link you would like to see on the list let us know.

Paradise Lakes Trail Run

Saturday September 1st was the 4th Annual Paradise Lake Trail Runs just north of Waterloo. 2 RoadRunners took part, Hellaina Rothenburg was the 6th female in the 25k in 2:12. Keith Lascelles was 7th overall in 1:45. It should be noted that the race was not the advertised 25k, but more like 22k. Although it was a difficult 5 loops, the weather could not have been better.

Two More Ironmen

On Sunday August 26th Tim Hatch and Jamie Nielson completed the Louisville, Kentucky Ironman. Tim's time was 12:17:05 and finished 442nd, Jamie was 725th in a time of 13:06:22. Awesome job by both, we are honoured to run with guys (or girls) who can put themselves through such an ordeal and still say that was fun.

RoadRunner Gear

Looks we have some movement on RoadRunner gear. James Rooney is in contact with Sugoi about ordering Singlets, Tees and Longsleeve Tees. Prices to follow. He will be taking orders at the Running Room on Wednesday at Run Club. The primary colour will be red and the logo as seen above, which will be on the back and also mapleleafs in the shirt design. The picture at right is what the Tee is supposed to look like. Stay tuned for more...

Barrie Dragon Boat Festival

Saturday August 24th saw a number of the RoadRunners compete as "Running On Water" in the Barrie Dragon Boat Festival. For most of us this was our first time, so we probably surprised a lot when we won both of our heats. The second heat saw us come from behind to win. The third heat was cancelled to due to inclement weather, preventing our team from claiming first in our division. As it was we were .7 seconds out of first place. A good day and a lot of fun had by all. Thanks to Georgian Pontiac for their Sponsorship. Special acknowledgement should go out to Clarence Wang, the organizer of our team, who worked tirelessly to make everything happen. Thanks Clarence.

Orillia Triathlon

This past Sunday was the Orillia Triathlon and we were represented by "A Rose and 2 Thorns" who came 1st. We assume the rose was Lyndsay Smith who swam followed by Shawn Patton on the bike and Kevin O'Neill on the run. Congratulatons to all three.

Iroquois Trail Test 32k

Saturday August 18th was the tough Iroquois Trail Test in Kilbride Ontario. On a beautiful cool morning Kevin O'Neill finished in 2:45 and Keith Lascelles in 2:51 for 8th & 13th places. This is an event which came well recommended (with sly smiles), and lived up to it's billing. Running through a creek (twice) and up and down the Niagara Escarpment a number of times, sometimes over very technical terrain (where walking was a challenge). If you are looking for a great challenge next year then give this one a try.