TRC Adds Saturday Run

Posted on Feb 01.12 to TRC News

TORONTO - Toronto Running Club is pleased to announce that besides its Wednesday group runs, it offers a Saturday morning, 8:45am, group run. Run coordinator, Peter Kain, said that “Interest was high based on those out for the inaugural Saturday run.” The group will alternate routes already on this website with one or two new ones. (Click on the sidebar “Running Routes” for both Wednesday and Saturday routes)

Come run with us!

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Add Life to Your Running

Posted on Jul 30.10 to TRC News

Add Life to your Running

Add Life to your Running

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Rejoin the Family

Posted on May 25.10 to TRC News

It’s not too late to rejoin the club…
1. Let Michael B know by email if your email or phone nos. have changed
2. Let Michael know when you’re next coming to a Wednesday run and he’ll bring your new deluxe club sport bag AND tech socks for rejoining.
3. Bring a cheque for $45 made out to “Toronto Running Club” or cash and give to Sheila Jacobs or Michael B.
And you’re done! If you need to mail the cheque, send to: Sheila Jacobs, 687 Oriole Parkway, TO, M4R 2C1 (and then do #1 and #2 above).

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Dec. 9

Posted on Dec 12.08 to TRC News

Club Notes
  1. Michael B has a pair of men’s black loafer shoes that someone left at the Christmas party.  Maybe size 9 or 10. Email him to bring them Wed. night otherwise they stay in his cold garage.
  2. Someone left a pair of black running gloves in the main foyer of the community centre after a run two weeks ago. They’re in the club maps case upstairs. See Stephen Wallace at the next run.
  3. SAFETY FIRST… Some people are still ‘invisible’ when running at night because they don’t have flashing lights or reflective material on their outer layer. Please add lights or reflective bands so you’ll be seen. 
  4. Safety & Etiquette… when we’re running down a street, can you please all move to the left side of the street facing traffic like the bulk of club members do? This makes it safer for runners AND drivers who then don’t have to ‘thread the needle’ to drive between runners on both sides.
  5. “Jingle Bell Run”, Wednesday Dec. 17th… dress in Christmas garb, have lights, bells, reindeer… The neighbors will surely hear us coming to check out their house decorations that night.
  6. No official club runs on Dec. 24 or Dec. 31 as the centre will be closed anyway. Next official club run is Jan. 7.

Club Running Clothing

 

 

   For all those who ordered and paid for clothing (thank you), just to let you know that new club clothing has been purchased and is at the screener’s.   There will be a few extra technical running tops and jackets available for purchase in case you didn’t order anything or want a second one. All garments have the club name on front and back. Contact Michael for styles, colors and sizes.
Race Results
Canadian Cross-Country Championships 8k, Saturday Nov. 29th, Guelph
    Adrienne Stewart, 40:31 - 4th in age group
        [she says, "The season is done, time to be a couch potato!]

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Nov. 24

Posted on Dec 12.08 to TRC News

Race Results
Ontario Cross Country Championships 5k (Miscalculated. Officials figured 5.9k)
Sunday November 16th, 2008 - times we missed last week from the bog slog…
      Jamie Black, 22:51
      Glenn Darras, 28:58

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Nov. 17

Posted on Dec 12.08 to TRC News

Race Results
Ontario Cross Country Championships 5k (Miscalculated. Officials figured 5.9k)
Sunday November 16th, 2008
       Adrienne Stewart, 29:48      4th in age group.It was a mud bath!  Where were Doug and Peter and Mark Mannering?  They would have loved it!

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Nov. 10

Posted on Dec 12.08 to TRC News

What Do You Reflect?
Reports from a few club members state that many of you veteran runners are STILL not wearing reflective materials when out on club runs.  If your club jacket has reflective piping and you don’t wear the jacket because it’s not cool enough, you’re invisible to drivers. Wear reflective bands, flashing lights or a safety vest if your long sleeve tops don’t reflect. Black shorts + black top = invisible.  Play safe out there, eh?
 
Danny Kassap the Marathoner Needs Our Help
See letter about him at bottom of newsletter.
 
Club Christmas Party
Saturday November 29th, 7pm arrival, 8pm dinner… Check the Evite for details then see if you can fit the party in between poker.ca and buffing the Audi.
 
What’s He Doing Now?
While most of you know one of the running club co-founders, Michael Brennan, some of you don’t know his co-founder, Paul Vacirca.  Paul has worked in the Whistler BC area for about 7 years and in that time took up the hobby of stone carving. He made elaborate carvings for gifts at his wedding and since then has sold his beautiful works to gallery stores in Whistler and Victoria. He continues to ‘polish’ his skill and ‘carve’ a niche out for himself!  Visit his elegant website .  Oh yeah, he still runs but mostly from the bears that frequent his subdivision of Pemberton.
 

A rebuttal for Rob Gonsalves (from Bob Glazier)
Coconuts v. Beer
 
I am sure Rob’s analysis of the benefits of coconut water are correct. However he omitted to mention the following.
 
1. A coconut can give you a nasty bang on the head when it falls off the tree - beer bottles DO NOT grow on trees and therefore are not dangerous.
2. Beer contains alcohol which is essential to stay sane. 
3. Coconuts are really hard to open - to be able to drink beer, all you need is a bottle opener.
4. Coconut shells cannot be recycled.
5. Can you really see Doug Piercey, Steve Jones, Andy Watson, Dan Little and Peter Kain enjoying coconut juice at Scruffy Murphy’s after the Wednesday night run?
 
No More Complaining
I thought people might be interested in this extract from a recent email I received from my friend back in Harare. Her description of the prize reminded me of my Granddad’s tales of post war rations. Cheryl’s final sentence hit me hard - this from a relatively well paid school secretary with two young sons. And to think that all we have to fret about is the color of the run shirt. Thank you Canada!             ~ Sheila Jacobs

Race Results

Angus Glen ½ Marathon

Bob Glazier         1:40

Katherine Ing     2:01

Sheila Jacobs      1:51

Judy Knott          1:52

Dan Little             1:41

Sue Pearen         1:47

 

Road 2Hope ½ Marathon

Stephen Stein   2:12

 

USA 10 Miler, Oct. 13 

Hi gang - hope all is well in Snowy Toronto!  I am working way too much down here in Houston but did manage to run the USA 10 Miler - Alliance Space Center Run on October 13th.  Here is a photo and my run time.   The run started from the University of Houston at Clear Lake and circled the NASA Space Center.  The great thing about this part of the country is it is very flat, not a hill to be found but unfortunately the humidity is a killer.  The race was on a very hot humid and still day, I was drenched with sweat along with everyone else as soon as we started running.  I did get a few comments from people if I was actually from Toronto and if it was snowing back home or not.  It was great to get out and do a run while I was here.   

Hope everyone is doing well in Toronto - I should be back around Christmas time and will be back out to run with the group then. - Joanne Agnew

Rank          Chip Time      Gun Time
15              1:33:18.7       1:34:00.3

 

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October 27, 2008

Posted on Dec 12.08 to TRC News

Thanks Tony C!
Last week we were pleasantly surprised to have Tony Correale provide juice and snacks after the run. What a great way to make our new members and guests feel welcome. Well done Tony!!
Race Results (sorry, missed these on last week’s results)
 
Tufts US 10k Championships. Oct.13
Adrienne Stewart    48:07 (11th in age category)Right behind Joan Benoit!  With explanation. I pulled a muscle. Had to stop 3 times. Was on pace for top 5. Oh well, that’s the nature of the beast. Got to run on the Olympic Trials course with Joan.  It doesn’t get better than that!  
Toronto Half Marathon, Oct. 19
Jim Garner    1:38:49
Nathalie Dash    1:47:22
Judy Knott    1:51:29

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TRC Record - July 7

Posted on Jul 09.08 to TRC News

THIS WEEK AT TRC:
  • Photo shoot: Wed. July 9: 6:20pm (BEFORE the run) at NTMCC at our usual outside meeting spot (2nd floor outside) - courtesy of Adrienne (who also took photo below) - please wear any of your Toronto Running Club shirts.
  • Lemonade Run: Wed. July 9: 7:30pm (AFTER the run) at NTMCC at our usual outside meeting spot (2nd floor outside) - Lemonade and goodies bought by the club, coordinated by Tehmina
  • Nissan Toronto 10-miler: Sun. July 13: 8am - Distillery at Parliament & Mills
  • Free club BBQ: Sun. July 13: 12pm - club prez Tony Samson & wife Mary are hosting - goodies supplied by club
Club Shirts will be brought to this week’s run for those who haven’t yet received their red shirts for joining this year (plus we have the white tech shirts for those same people)…  If you want to buy a tech tank top, we’ll have those too in men’s and women’s sizes.
Race Results  - Congrats…!
Run for Canada 10km, July 1 (sorry we missed these last week)
Jamie Black, 37:57
Stephen Stein, 53:54
 
Wolfe Island 10k, July 6
Stephen Wallace, 57:12
 
Race Calendar
Don’t forget to also check running and cycling races at www.mynextrace.com …

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TRC Record - July 2

Posted on Jul 09.08 to TRC News

To those teachers in our membership, congratulations, you are now on two months paid leave… Tehmina Ahmed, Zuzana Capar, Ted Dash, Teresa Godin, Allan Moore, Sreela Sengupta… By Sep. 1st we expect a short report on how you delightedly frittered away your summer reading books, drinking daiquiris and calling Peter Donato each week to say, “What’s your next race.com?”  Have a fun summer!
  

Birthday Kids
Happy day you characters…

Kerri Brass Jul. 11, Jonathan Atkins Jul. 12,  Bruce Graham Jul. 13,  Nick Roberts  Jul. 15, Sid Finkelstein  Jul. 25, Sreela Sengupta Jul. 28

 

 

 

HOTTEST CYCLING JERSEY ON THE MARKET

The new MyNextRace.com cycling jerseys have arrived! You don’t need to compete in Le Tour to get your very own maillot jaune (yes that rhymes….on purpose). Check out these snazzy new jerseys in our photo gallery!   For details, copy & paste into your browser:

They have already been on the podium in their short existence!  The jerseys are $95, all shipping and taxes included. We’re even throwing in some swag and the chance to earn a rebate by sending us your photos of the jersey in action!   To place your order, e-mail 

peter@mynextrace.com .   

Available to Club Members Only
1. Great fitting tank tops (basically a sleeveless t-shirt) with club logo and “iRun” front & back …  technical (quick dry) fabric (color of top is red)…  available in men’s size M & L; women’s size S, M, L … all $22 each
 
2. Windproof, breathable, water resistant Club Jackets with club logo front & back … Men’s size L in royal blue or gray; women’s size S in raspberry … $67 includes tax and club logos… good deal!
  
Get Out There Magazine now on-line

Get Out There Magazine’s new digital edition is available for viewing! The entire print issue plus bonus pages can be viewed in their entirety online. Check out some of the features in this issue: Hosting a Cottage Triathlon, Kayak Gear from Head to Toe, GPS Review, Reader Photo Gallery, Epic Rides, Your Guide to Bike Month, Kids’ Event Calendar and of course, the largest sports and outdoor event calendar for activities taking place in your area! It’s 100% free to view – and to subscribe! If you like this issue, sign up to receive each issue direct to your inbox 6x year. Visit http://www.getoutthere-digital.com/getoutthere-ont/20080506/ to read it now. 

Visit the magazine’s website at: http://www.getouttheremag.com/index.php for outdoor info news, and the event & race calendar.

Race Results Congrats…!

5000m,  Adrienne Stewart, 23:31, 2nd in age group
800m, Adrienne Stewart, 3:10.05, 3rd in age group

Bob Glazier, 23:40, 4th in age group (no cigar) and 1st race in 8 months
 
The new Toronto Women’s Half Marathon & 5k
Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 31st, 2009 for the first Toronto Women’s Half Marathon & 5k.  The race start & finish are at Wilket Creek Park in Sunnybrook Park just off Leslie, with the race course along the Don River and Taylor Creek Park (nice and flat). 
 
WHY A WOMEN’S RACE: To create a women’s event that motivates and inspires women to get active, fit and involved.  For some women participating in this race, their motivating factor will be the opportunity to run as part of a group, to socialize with other women and to feel good about themselves.  Competitive female runners tend to feel that they are the “chase” group. An all women’s race lets them experience the rush of being first across the finish line instead of being the first woman across the finish line.  It is the collective power of the group all supporting one another that will make this race so unique and special.   

RACE FEATURES: Unique finisher medals, age group awards, chocolate aid station, fire fighters handing out water, free massage at finish, deluxe race kits, technical race souvenir shirt, clean porta-potties with fresh hand soap, warm-up team, draw prizes, cookie booth and an elegant Whole Foods post-race food table.

The Great Green Challenge - Saturday, July 12th - 9:00am, Toronto, ON (Scavenger Hunt)
 
Do you have what it takes to go green? Students of the George Brown College Sport and Event Marketing program are putting on an environmentally friendly scavenger hunt through downtown Toronto. Teams of 2-4 will navigate their official race maps to find the pre-designated race stops. Once there, the teams will complete eco-friendly challenges and decipher clues to score points all while learning tips for “going green”! For all of the details, copy and paste in your browser:

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