Busy Weekend

Looks like Barrie RoadRunners were very busy this weekend. Saturday was the first of the 5 Peaks trail series of races. Enduro Race Results

Barrie Runners

Orillia Runners

Alliston Runners

In the Sport Race:

Tracy's result

On Sunday a number of races took place. Alan Hewson completed his second Marathon this week after completing Boston on Monday, he travelled down to Waterloo to do the St. John Ambulance Marathon and finished 127th in a time of 4:29 in pouring rain.Not to be outdone it looks like Chris Battaglia ran the same race in 3:54 the day after finishing the 5 peaks Enduro race.

Alos on Sunday there was the Mercedes 10k in Oakville with a number of the 5 peaks runners running this race as well.

Barrie Runner Results

Orillia Runner Results

Also on Sunday was the Huronia Run for The Chicken Half Marathon. results havent been posted but we do know that Nancy Chong won her age category, as did Brendan Kavanagh. Other runners represnting the RoadRunners proudly were Shawn Patton, Oliver Owens, Angela Willows, Lisa Thurlow, Mary Mitchell

Boston Marathon results

Looks like another successful day for Barrie RoadRunners at the Boston Marathon today, Can't wait to hear the stories.

Seaton Trail 52k

Well it was not a repeat of 2 years ago when, two RoadRunners came first and third, but it was still a successful day in Pickering for the 6th Annual Seaton Trail Races. 3 Barrie RoadRunnerstook to the trail this day, Chris Battaglia was about to lose his Ultra virginity, while ultra "veterans" Kevin O'Neil and myself (Keith Lascelles) were toeing the line for another one of many. The drive down was rather ominous as it was snowing. I think we've been spoilt by mother nature lately, but thinking back to 2 years ago it was a warm day compared to the +2C it was Saturday morning with the intermittent snow fluries.
We lined up at the start line with the other hardy folks doing the 52k and 26k races, the 78k race had started an hour earlier. The course is an out an back 26k, so you do the math. For me it was supposed to be a training run for my 100 miler in July, but as much as I tried to keep it slow I still went out too fast. Kevin complaining about me going out too fast as he passes me. The race is advertised as a trail runners dream, especially if you like hills and dirt. There is only a short paved section between trails. The river crossing was "refreshing", actually it didn't feel to bad until you got out, then your feet went numb. By the 4th time through the water it was not any better, or worse. Just before I got to the turn around for the first time I felt my left calf seize up on me, no warning signs, just bang. Initially I thought my race was over, but I walked on it for a bit, took some salt caps and an advil and walked some more, eventually trying to run again, which while painful at first wasn't too bad as long as I didn't push it. So this is how the run went for the next 40+k. Kevin stuck with me until he found out that I wasn't going to quit at halfway, to his dissapointment, this meant he would have to continue on too and not sit back and drink Guinness. Well maybe he should thank me, because although we were 8th and 9th at the halfway point Kevin passed a number of runners in the second hakf to finish 3rd overall in 5:28 and first male over 45. Myself, I finished 10th in 5:57 and second male over 45. Chris should be applauded for finishing his first Ultra in 7:10.

Seaton Trail 50 mile, 52 km & 26 km Trail Race

Okay so a couple certifible Barrie RoadRunners have hit the road this morning for the Seaton Trail Race... it was a fine April snowy morning... Pickering should be just as tropical. Looking forward to reading that blog. AHAHA.

Good luck to Kevin O'Neill & Keith Lascelles. Hope you packed the thermals.

Course Description
A 13 km out and back along Duffins Creek featuring single track trail, water crossings, lots of ups and downs, twists and turns and roots and rocks. One aid station is located on a 300 ft' stretch of road, otherwise, the entire course is on trail. This course is a true ultrarunner's dream! Note: In 2010, Suicide HIll will NOT be a part of the course

Aid Stations & Facilities
Three aid stations en route: start/finish; Taunton Rd; Whitevale. Washrooms & showers at the school gym. Lots of parking

Boston Bound

Good luck to all the Barrie RoadRunners that are off to Boston this weekend:
Theo Bosch
Alan Hewson
Darren Collins
Robin Lesperance
Kellie Silva McNabb

Sorry if I missed anyone.

MEC coming to Barrie !! HIP HIP HOORAY

Okay so besides La Senza & DIY stores (whaaat???? -it works for me) I have another favourite FAVOURITE store. It's MEC - Mountain Equipment Co-op. I just got an email from them and guess what...

THEY ARE OPENING A STORE IN BARRIE NOVEMBER 2010 - off Bryne Drive.

I'm so freaking excited.

I can't wait.

MEC have some terrfic products and reasonable price points. Now I don't have to travel all the way down to Burlington to get my fix & pick up my NUUN tablets. WOOT WOOT.

I'll be there at the grand opening.

I can see many new pieces of MEC type sports wear in my future. OMG - Stacy and Clinton better stay out of my closet. But according to my Brother in Law (who in my opinion is the authority on most everything) wearing running gear outside of running is most acceptable. Phew. Cus if I keep purging my closet - the only thing I'll have are my business clothes and my Tech shirts & compression tights.

*grins*

See you on opening day!!!

Another Winner

Looks we had another winner on the weekend. Roger Ison travelled to Xenia Ohio to take part in the Ohio River Road Runners Club Marathon and placed 23rd overall and won his age group, in 3:33. Way to go Roger.