Grey Cup Pub Run

On Saturday November 28th Joan Van Hilten, Victoria Northcott and Keith Lascelles drove to Hamilton to take part in last of the Slainte series of race the Grey Cup Pub Run 8k. On a very cool morning struggling to stay warm before the start in windy conditions. A good day was had by all, Keith finished 8th overall and 1st in his age group with a personal best of 31:33 (1st tiem in an 8k, :-)). Victoria was 2nd in her age group in a time of 39:40, and Joan blew away her PB by 5 minutes coming 3rd in her age group in a time of 43:23. For the second time this year the Barrie RoadRunners go to the Slainte Pub and come away with a lot of hardwear.

Update on Apparel blog...

There WILL be a new order for BRR shirts soon. Update on this and NEW GEAR on the apparel blog.

Philadelphia Marathon

Results for the Philadelphia Marathon ran today:

Theo Bosch - 3:34
Oliver Owens - 3:35
Roger Ison - 3:39

Awesome!

Mega Marathoners

Boston Marathon is Sold Out

As of November 13th the Boston Marathon is sold out for 2010. So if you were planning on going and haven't signed up... too late. Unless your one of the luck y one swho qualified late in the year and cna use your qualifying time for 2011 as well.

From Marathon Guide.com
Boston Marathon Registration by The Numbers
Boston Marathon registration closed on November 13, 2009 for the April 19, 2010 race (157 days early), compared to January 25, 2009 for the April 20, 2009 race (85 days early). We know many who were caught unaware by the earlier closing and many who were still hoping to qualify via races later in the year. According to the race website, the event will accept 25,000 registrants - the same as the stated number for 2008 (which yielded nearly 23,000 finishers). Beyond the open registration, the Boston Marathon has available charity registrations and reserves additional registrations - MarathonGuide.com estimates that somewhere over 6,000 registrations remain available through the alternate methods. MarathonGuide.com did a quick analysis of the numbers and here are some facts about the registrants on the day open registration closed:
By Country: USA (84%), Canada (12%), UK (1%), Mexico (1%)
Largest States: MA (8%), CA (8%), NY (6%), ON (6%), IL (6%)
Average Age: Overall - 42.2; Female - 39.4 (43%), Male 44.4 (57%)

Veterans and San Antonio Marathons

On Saturday Theo Bosch and Roger Ison ran the Veterans Marathon in Columbia City, Indiana. On a perfect day Theo ran 3:31 and Roger 3:35.

Meanwhile in San Antonio, Texas the weather wasn't quite as cooperative. 94% humidity greeted runners among them, Rick and Tracy Maclean and Keith Lascelles. After a rediculous line up for busses to the start, the wait for the start began. There didn't seem to be a lot of support at the start, no drinks, food etc.they made up for it on the course, including a Guiness beer stop about 6k in (maybe a little early for that). The course overall was rather blah, downtown was nice running by the Alamo. THe heat became a factor early and the humidity was thick enough to cause a lot of casualties. Rick, Tracy and Keith's times were all off by at least 30 minutes. Keith finished in 3:46, Rick in 4:37 and Tracy 5:43. Despite the weather , and times a good time was had by all. The steak dinner after would was worth it.

Barrie Tri Club Fall Meeting

Dear Runners, Ever thought about the swim, bike & run ? We admire the fun that the Roadrunners have and after a successful 2009 year the Barrie TC is branching out again.
The Barrie Tri Club is excited about the upcoming 2010 year. Please join us on Saturday November 28th 1pm at the East Bayfield Community Centre Activity Room #2 for what is in store. Memberships are $ 75 (included in this price is your annual OAT $40 membership).