Five Ten Event, May 17th in Lindsay

On May 17th there is a 5 & 10k Trail race in the Lindsay area. For more information click the link here:

http://www.fivetenevent.com/

Deena Kastor Interview & VIdeo

The following video shows some of the "terrible" coniditions elite athletes have to contend with when training, if only we could be so lucky as to train in such a beautiful place.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1459208349/bclid1460782882/bctid1472348038

For the interview go to http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/microsite/article/0,8029,s6-239-419-0-12540-0,00.html

The Human Limit

The following article appears on an online edition of Blue Ridge Outdoors.
Very interesting at how far a human can push themselves and how much damage is being done.

THE-HUMAN-LIMIT

USATF Proposes Helmet Rule

USATF Proposes Helmet Rule
If USA Track & Field has its way, we could all be wearing helmets in our next 5-K or marathon. (Well, at least the larger ones.)

A proposed amendment to the 2009 Rules of Competition, being debated by the governing body's Long Distance Running Division, states that...

Persons in any USATF-sanctioned running event with 500 or more participants shall be required to wear a protective helmet that meets or exceeds the CPSC (Consumer Products Safety Commission) standards, as set by the federal government. The helmet must be securely fastened to the participant's head and must not block or impair the participant's field of vision. The helmet must be worn at all times during the event.

Failure to adhere to any of these requirement will result in penalties up to and including disqualification.

Delegates to this year's USATF convention will debate and vote on the measure when they meet in November.

In a statement, the governing body said it was acting out a concern for runners' safety -- and in recognition of liability fears.

"Races are getting more and more crowded," said USATF spokeswoman Isabella Adler in a recent conference call with reporters. "It's only a matter of time before someone gets jostled, falls, and hits their head on a curb. If that happens, the race director has blood on his hands -- literally."

Adler suggested that runners might look to cycling helmets, if the rule is approved. With advances in technology and design, Adler noted, today's helmets are light, comfortable, and well-ventilated.

"You hardly know you're wearing a helmet at all," she said, noting that she has taken several "test runs" while wearing a cycling helmet made by Bell.

Officials drew parallels between the helmet mandate and USATF's earlier rule banning headphones and portable music devices in races.

"Just like with the headphone rule," said Adler, "it's a simple matter of safety."

Click here to read more.

Interested in Running in Ireland (or drinking Guinness)

If you ever thought about going to Ireland for a vacation and would be interested in running while there (probably most of us). Well there is a web site that can help you out with both irishrunningtours.com.

Some upcoming Events that may interest you

There a number of events that we have been advised of that may interest a few of our members, especially the Womens only 5k & 10k races in Milton on May 4th. This event is organized by Womens Triathlon and more information can be found here http://www.womenstriathlon.com/eve/RuntheFlats.htm.
On Sunday April 13th there will be a 5k & 10k race in Brampton, the 4th annual Run4hope in support of the Special Olympics. Info here: http://www.run4hope.com/
Anyone interested in some trail races? The 5 peaks series will be starting soon and the first event is at Horseshoe Resort April 26th, for more info: 5 peaks

Around the Bay results

Congratulations to all those who completed the Around The Bay Road Race: Here are links to the results by town/city:

Barrie Results

Innisfil Results

Midhurst Results

Walkers

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