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

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

 

 

 

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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!
  
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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:

TRC Record - June 23

Posted on Jul 09.08 to TRC News

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!
 
Club BBQ
Sun. July 13 - after the Nissan Toronto 10-miler (approx. 12pm), a free club BBQ at prez. Tony Samson’s. All club members (& significant others) welcome. Tony’s place: 735 Glengrove Ave. (416-781-7612)… Tony’s is on Glengrove is north of Eglinton, west of Bathurst.  BYOB.  His wife is Mary. Please let Tony know if attending as he has to buy food…  tonysamson@tsenvironmental.com



 
Wanted - someone to adopt a young good looking black and white cat
We have temporarily adopted a small and very gentle, friendly cat who appears to have been abandoned. As we already have a cat, we need to find a home for him or her (think it’s a her). The Humane Society will not take in any more cats as they are overloaded already. It’s the kind of cat, if you are a cat lover, you couldn’t resist. If interested in having it, please contact Bob Glazier at 416-485-8531 or jglazier@rogers.com
 
Birthday Kids
Hope you all had a Happy Birthday you big kids…

Sheila Jacobs Jun. 11
NINA RAPOPORT Jun. 11
Tehmina Ahmed jun. 14
PAUL EPTON Jun. 15
STEPHEN STEIN Jun. 16
PETER DONATO Jun. 21

 

 
Race Results
Congrats to the (running) party animals…
 
Nightcrawler 5-miler, Jun. 18
    Adrienne Stewart, 37:52, 2nd in age group!
    Laurel Brooks, 38:20, 3rd in age group!
    Stephen Stein, 44:19
    Toni Samson, 46:52
 
Niagara Ultra 50k, Jun. 21
    Ed (Chen) Cohen, 6:34 (Chen stayed with a friend who got injured so he wants another crack at the distance… just for fun!)
 
Guelph Lake Duathlon, Jun. 22
    Nick Roberts, 2:24 (5k run, 43k bike, 10k run), 4th in age group

TRC Record - June 16

Posted on Jul 09.08 to TRC News

Wedding!
Congratulations to Jana Marshall and Dave Coutanche who married on Saturday at Vaughn Estate. A number of club members attended including Terry Gallagher who performed the outdoor service in his unique, spirited way (including answering a cardinal’s call with his own similar sound!… Terry later told the group that that was as close to being a ‘cardinal’ he’d ever be).  Bruce Graham made the ‘cake’, a tiered selection of deluxe and decadent chocolate truffles.  The whole event went off perfectly, right down to some very funny speeches.  It’s always interesting to note the awed reactions of those attending weddings who do no exercise at all and who hear about the athletic exploits of people like Jana and Dave.  We all exercise as we do because of the chocolate.  Best regards to the newlyweds!
 
Rejoin the Club
If you haven’t rejoined yet, you’ll get an email from Michael B soon reminding you that we’d really love to see you walking around town in the new club shirt that you get when you rejoin.  It’s still only $40 to join and we’ve got a pile of club subsidized events coming up that you really want to come out for.  Make payment to “Toronto Running Club” and give to Michael or Stephen Stein or Tony Samson any time.
 
Race Results
Jun. 14 - 5 Peaks Trail Runs - Durham Forest… 12k Enduro Race:
    Jamie Black, 56:17
    Tehmina Ahmed, 1:35:49
 
Jun. 15 - Waterloo Classic 10k - Waterloo… Terry Gallagher, 1:09 (2nd in age group)
 
Jun. 15 - Muskoka Triathlon Long Course (2k swim, 55k bike, 15k run)
    Kerri Brass, 3:34
    Sue Jewett, 4:18
 
Jun. 15, Binbrook (south of Hamilton) Sprint Triathlon (750m swim, 27k bike, 6.5k run)
    Mark Mannering, 1:46 (4th in age)
 
Race report Binbrook Triathlon - Mark Mannering
It had been a while since I had raced a sprint triathlon and had forgotten how much fun they can be.  No worries about pace or nutrition, just put your head down and hammer away.  Binbrook was the perfect course for that.  Beautiful lake, surprisingly warm, nice quiet roads for the bike course and the unexpected joy of a run course all off road.  Worth the drive, listening to the triathletes whine about the slippery uneven terrain.  The course was well marked with an overabundance of aid stations.   Great being in a new lower end of an age group and managed to pull off a 4th place.  Would highly recommend for next year or just a great place to train.

Race Calendar
Don’t forget to also check running and cycling races at www.mynextrace.com

TRC Record - June 9

Posted on Jul 09.08 to TRC News

July BBQs - Book ‘em
Sun. July 13 - after the Nissan Toronto 10-miler, a free club BBQ at prez. Tony Samson’s. All club members (& significant others) welcome. More details next week.
 
Wed. July 30 - after that night’s run, a free club BBQ at Joanne Agnew’s. All club members (& significant others) welcome.  More details in 2 weeks.
 
Race Report: Nipmuck Trail Marathon - Mark Mannering
 
“If You Have Not Got Medical Insurance Do Not Do This Race” 
      It was the 25th running of this race based in Ashford CT, just a few miles outside UConn campus.  Beautiful area but very remote.  Five of us from the Toronto area made the 8-hour drive a couple of days before.  After repeating his warning 3 times at the start, the race director then went on to explain that Nipmuck is from the Fukawee tribe meaning “Mud sucking”.  Apparently the tribe was not known for their navigational skills and during hunting season, legend has it they could be heard yelling “Where the Fukawee?”   You gotta love trail races.
     The course was hard technical single-track the entire way, with a couple of water crossings as well.  It was well marked with an adequate amount of well stocked aid stations.  The last 13 miles were extremely hilly, with some tough climbs on loose dirt and rocky trail.  A rainstorm the night before the race left most rocks wet and there was a lot of deep mud that attempted to remove your shoes.  Just about as good as it gets, except for a heavy humidity that seemed to hang in the air following the rain.  I was glad I carried water as well, as I needed more than I would normally have. 
     For all this fun, you received a section of a tree branch in lieu of medal, with race name printed on and a blue blaze that you had been following all day.  You also got a sheet with directions to the local hospital if you were in need of repairs.  All this for $25.00 entry fee.  It does not get any better.
 
Race Report: Twelve Mile Creek - Mark Mannering
 
    Recovery run in St Catharines following week.  It was the 20th running of this race and this would be my 18th time.  I knew I would have no legs and with the oppressive heat it could be a bit of a struggle.  Ran easy from start, really enjoyed it.  Major PW (personal worst) but with free beer and pizza at finish, well worth the drive.  A terrific low key race.  
 
Race Results
Racing in the heat is hard to beat…
 

June 6th Power Bar Trail Run, 9 miles: Mendon NY - Stephen Wallace, 1hr:42min
June 7th Run for the Rosa’s, 5km: Cheektawonda NY, Stephen Wallace, 26min:08 sec
 
Race Report: Run for the Rosa’s 5km - Stephen Wallace
 
     Dan Little is on some sort of weird running email distribution list and knew I was going to be driving by the suburbs of Buffalo and forwarded me this race. I was intrigued by it for several reasons; 1) I have never run two races on the same weekend before (never again!), 2) I have never run a 5k race before (the gun goes off and 30 minutes later you’re eating pancakes and long distance training doesn’t much help your time), 3) I seem to have a thing for hot weather racing (the day before the 9-mile trail race it was 31C, 50% dropout rate) and 4) this was a first ever race (165 finishers) run by family-owned department store. It would be interesting to know how they organized it.
 
     Rosa is a one-store, old fashioned department store owned and operated by a family. They managed to gather up lots of volunteers so the registration, marshaling, water station, finish and post race party were very efficient. And of course in true American fashion the singing of the American anthem (”for our men and women in Iraq”) was sung by a senior from the local chapter of the Free Masons. The post race party was a full pancake breakfast with large pancakes, sausages, potatoes, pastries, juices and coffee. All that for a $20 entry fee plus duty free shopping on the way home. I must admit for such a small event and for a first time race it was pretty impressive.
 
Next race is a 10k on Wolfe Island, Ont on July 6th with a breakfast BEFORE the race. Have breakfast will race!
 
Highway of Heroes
     On our way to Perth last Friday for the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour, Teresa and I heard on the radio that the body of Capt. Richard Leary (killed in Afghanistan last week) would be driven from CFB Trenton to Toronto that afternoon. We figured at some point we’d see a few vehicles with a police escort. What we didn’t expect to see was a crowd of people, many wearing red T-shirts, many with flags, waiting on every overpass from Scarborough to Trenton. We’re talking dozens of bridges. On some were fire trucks or police cars.  Some on-ramps had police cars waiting, preparing to hold back traffic there. At one ramp was a squad of 10 veteran soldiers dressed in their uniforms.  I must say I got a lump in my throat witnessing this incredible display of respect and appreciation for our military. When the cavalcade finally approached us, there were 3 police cars with lights flashing, six limos, a hearse, and other support vehicles & police cars. They were moving quickly but the emotion they aroused lingered. And to think this happens every time the body of a military casualty is brought back to Canada and transported along the Highway of Heroes (the 172km Hwy 401 stretch from CFB Trenton to Toronto).   /Michael B
 

Bike Tour Report: Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour

 

     An annual ‘tour de force’ we were told, with 2,000 cyclists heading to Kingston from Ottawa (177k one way classic ride) or Perth (100k one way century ride) and back the next day.  Teresa and I signed up in February to get spots in this very popular sell-out event. Though I’d planned to ride the 177k ‘classic’ route from Ottawa to Kingston with Dan Little, I decided my 1 training ride prior was going to mean one very sore butt at the end of both days so I changed to the ‘century’ ride to ride with Teresa, Kathy Ing, Sue Pearen, Mike Orr, Nancy Hunter & Steve Gross. Thank God I did. The 34C temp and high humidity and sunny skies meant one scorcher of a Saturday ride.  Some of us stopped enroute to dunk in a lake and did so again in Kingston.  I think Dan was questioning his choice of ride both days!  We all stayed in Queen’s residences and had cafeteria meals… it took us back to our own university experiences except everyone was in bed by 10 AND sober!
 
     For all the cyclists, we saw only one accident and that was just outside Perth on our return. Teresa and I rode back Sunday with Dan Little and were still thanking our lucky stars that we were finished riding after seeing him off on his final 77k leg from Perth to Ottawa. The sun was making for a very hot day again. We don’t know if he’ll ever sit normally again but do hope so!  We had a cool, refreshing lake dip and tasty hamburg in his honor. /Michael B

TRC Record - June 2

Posted on Jul 09.08 to TRC News

ReJoined at the Hip
Approximately 75% of last year’s members have rejoined so far this year.  We’re hoping you get around to it soon so we can quit this section!
 
Just submit your membership fee ($40 by cash or cheque payable to ‘Toronto Running Club’) with any phone or email changes to Michael Brennan (or any exec member).  Or mail your membership to Michael Brennan, 73 Wagon Trailway, Toronto M2J 4V4.  Email Michael when you’ll be out running next and he’ll bring your new shirt.
 
Member News
  • Rejoined lately… Owen Jurczak
  • New club members…  David Cooke, Victoria Ferguson, Kwame Nelson, Sandra Pritchard, Renata Rodriguez, Jorge Torres
  • Good to see you back running… Bob Glazier, Cyrus Barucha, Bruce Graham
  • Haven’t seen you out for a while, hope you’re still running… Tony Correale, Mark Henderson, Ray & Lauren Fischer, Rob Dowler, Sue Pearen, Viviana Zarrillo
  • Injured list… Tom Heaton
Fundraising Success
The clothing sale at Membership Night raised $666.29!  I will be forwarding this amount directly to the ‘Sick Kids Foundation’ along with names of those who requested tax receipts.  Since this fundraising initiative was inspired by a friend’s infant daughter who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia at Sick Kids, I will be requesting that the donation be made in the name of Maggie Salerno.  Thanks to all who bought or donated!   Tehmina
 
Race Results
Westover Shore to Shore 330km Relay (Port Stanley to Grand Bend)
Michael Brennan was on the Rocky Roadrunners Pepsi team that finished 4th in the 40+ category and 8th overall out of 58 teams. MB ran 4 legs instead of 3 legs, subbing in for an injured teammate on one leg. 
 
Of note about this event:
- mostly flat route… only a few of the 36 legs had the odd hill
- one of Michael’s teammates ran during a nasty hailstorm, covering his head with his arms during the onslaught
- relays are a fun way to connect with people over a weekend (our club was in the Jasper-Banff Relay two years)
- three waves of starters for each of the 5 stages meant all 55 teams arrived within 4 hours of each other
 
Milton Triathlon (750m swim, 30k bike, 7.5k run)
Cold water kept people moving in the swim we heard!
    Kerri Brass, 1:44

TRC Record - May 26

Posted on May 26.08 to TRC News

 

All the World’s a Stage
Congrats to Viviana who’s having a successful ‘run’ acting in a play called “Glorious” in Gananoque (on until this Saturday night) at the Thousand Islands Playhouse.  
 
A few friends came to see her play recently including Tina, Bryna, Kim and her 5-year old son, Tyler.  They arrived close to play time so most people were seated already.  As they walked down the aisle to their seats in a now hushed theatre, Tyler piped up in a voice surely to be heard, “Mom, they all have hair and heads like Grandma.”  The crowd burst into laughter as the foursome skulked to their seats!
Birthday Kids
We’re always happy to report glad tidings and congrats to club members. Yesterday, May 25th, Tina Weisz celebrated her 50th birthday!  She’s had numerous surprises already from friends and family but frankly loves the hugs.  She says you’re all invited to her 100th party and says it’ll be a blast with half of us bumping into each other with our walkers.
 
JAMIE BLACK May 20
TINA WEISZ May 25
ROBERT GLAZIER Jun. 6
TOM HEATON Jun. 6
Sheila Jacobs Jun. 11
NINA RAPOPORT Jun. 11
Tehmina Ahmed jun. 14
PAUL EPTON Jun. 15
Membership has its Privileges
When you rejoin you’ll get:
1) a fabulous red cotton shirt with the club logo and “iRun” graphic while sizes last
2) subsidized socials (Wed. Jun. 25 bbq and Sun. Jul. 13 bbq)
3) lemonade runs (TBA) and hot chocolate runs
4) regular email updates on what’s happening within the club
5) weekly group runs with numerous discussions about gas prices, American Idol and plantar issues
6) a website with newsletter history, running routes and club info
7) weekly group bike rides
8) a hug from Tina Weisz, Doug Piercey and if you’re lucky, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

 
Just submit your membership fee, $40 by cash or cheque, (and mention any email or phone changes) to Michael Brennan (or any exec member).  Or mail your membership to Michael Brennan (make cheque to Toronto Running Club), 73 Wagon Trailway, Toronto, M2J 4V4.  Email Michael when you’ll be out running next and he’ll bring your new shirt.
 
Homeopathic Presentation 2
A number of people asked if the talk on homeopathic medicine would be offered again so here you go… Thu. May 29, 7:30-9pm at the North District Library, 40 Orchard View (1 block north of Eglinton, west of Yonge)… see http://www.torontorunningclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/homeopathymay29.pdf
 
Cycling
We have a separate email list to those keen to cycle on Sundays with fellow club members. The distance of these rides varies by the week but probably average 50k-60k.  Some go shorter, some longer, it’s up to you and how much your butt can handle that little seat.  Reply to this email if you want to be added to that list.  NOTE: our meeting spot on Sundays is now Victoria Square Park on Elgin Mills Rd., 3 exits north of Hwy. 7 off the 404.  Victoria Park is only 500m east off the 404.  There’s lots of parking and a portapottie.  Coffee & food available just west of 404 on Elgin Mills.
 
Race Results
Congrats to National Capital Half Marathon runners in Ottawa:
 
Laurel Brooks    1:57
Mirian O’Neill    3:09
Sreela Sengupta    3:28

Tomatoes

An unemployed man is desperate to support his family. His wife watches TV all day and his three teenage kids have dropped out of high school to hang around with the local toughs. He applies for a janitor’s job at a large firm and easily passes an aptitude test. The human resources manager tells him, “You will be hired at minimum wage of $5.15 an hour. Let me have your e-mail address so that we can get you in the loop. Our system will automatically e-mail you all the forms and advise you when to start and where to report on your first day.”

Taken back, the man protests that he is poor and has neither a computer nor an e-mail address. To this the manager replies, “You must understand that to a company like ours that means that you virtually do not exist. Without an e-mail address you can hardly expect to be employed by a high-tech firm. Good day.”

Stunned, the man leaves. Not knowing where to turn and having $10 in his wallet, he walks past a farmers’ market and sees a stand selling 25lb crates of beautiful red tomatoes. He buys a crate, carries it to a busy corner and displays the tomatoes. In less than 2 hours he sells all the tomatoes and makes a 100% profit. Repeating the process several times more that day, he ends up with almost $100 and arrives home that night with several bags of groceries for his family.

During the night he decides to repeat the tomato business the next day. By the end of the week he is getting up early every day and working into the night. He multiplies his profits quickly. Early in the second week he acquires a cart to transport several boxes of tomatoes at a time, but before a month is up he sells the cart to buy a broken-down pickup truck.

At the end of a year he owns three old trucks. His two sons have left their neighborhood gangs to help him with the tomato business, his wife is buying the tomatoes, and his daughter is taking night courses at the community college so she can keep books for him. By the end of the second year he has a dozen very nice used trucks and employs fifteen previously unemployed people, all selling tomatoes. He continues to work hard. Time passes and at the end of the fifth year he owns a fleet of nice trucks and a warehouse which his wife supervises, plus two tomato farms that the boys manage.

The tomato company’s payroll has put hundreds of homeless and jobless people to work. His daughter reports that the business grossed a million dollars. Planning for the future, he decides to buy some life insurance. Consulting with an insurance adviser, he picks an insurance plan to fit his new circumstances. Then the adviser asks him for his e-mail address in order to send the final documents electronically.

When the man replies that he doesn’t have time to mess with a computer and has no e-mail address, the insurance man is stunned, “What, you don’t have e-mail? No computer? No Internet? Just think where you would be today if you’d had all of that five years ago!”

“Ha!” snorts the man. “If I’d had e-mail five years ago I would be sweeping floors at Microsoft and making $5.15 an hour.”

 

TRC Record - May 19

Posted on May 20.08 to TRC News

Please Pay for Your Tank Top
Can you please make payment for your tank top this Wed. May 21st to Michael Brennan? Amount you owe was in the last newsletter. If not at the run, could you mail it to him at the address below.

Renew Your Membership
Rejoin now and get a fabulous red cotton shirt with the club logo and “iRun” graphic while sizes last. Just submit your membership fee ($40 by cash or cheque) and mention any email or phone changes to Michael Brennan (or any exec member). Or mail your membership to Michael Brennan (make cheque to Toronto Running Club), 73 Wagon Trailway, Toronto, M2J 4V4. Email Michael when you’ll be out running next and he’ll bring your new shirt.

Homeopathic Presentation 2
A number of people asked if the talk on homeopathic medicine would be offered again so here you go… Thu. May 29, 7:30-9pm, Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View (1 block north & west of Yonge & Eglinton)

See: Homepathic PDF Invitation

Race Results
Congrats to these energizer bunnies who just keep on shaking…

  • Saturday May 10 - Ontario Masters East Regional Track and Field Championships, Brockville Adrienne Stewart - 5000m 23:02 (1st in age group W50-55!)
  • May 18 - Lilac Festival 10km, Pittsford, New York: Stephen Wallace - 43:00

Race Calendar
Don’t forget to also check running and cycling races at www.mynextrace.com …

  • Sun. May 25 - Ottawa Marathon & Half, 10k, 5k… http://www.ncm.ca/
  • Sat. May 31 - 12-Mile Creek Half Marathon, St. Catherines… http://www.welovetorun.com
  • Sat. Jun. 14 - the second 5 Peaks Trail Run, Durham Forest, Oshawa… Get outdoors! Trail running is fun… the 5 Peaks series has 5k and 12k runs on both wide paths and narrow trails. www.5peaks.com
  • Sun. Jun. 15 - Waterloo Classic 10k, 9am… flat, fast… http://www.runwaterloo.com Go for a run then take in Elora and other delights.
  • Sun. Jul. 13 - Nissan Toronto 10-Miler & 5k… fast, flat, scenic - have you seen how beautiful the Spit is these days? Worth a run around it! www.canadarunningseries.com
  • Sun. Sep. 28 - Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon - new start area on Bay at Queen by City Hall! - www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com

The Stumpy Division
by Stephen Stein

A couple of years ago I was driving with Rob Schatteman to the Around the Bay race. The subject of clothing came up. It turns out that even though he is less than an inch taller then me his inseam is four inches longer. This seems to me to be blatantly unfair. (It’s no wonder he can run a marathon an hour faster than me). When I asked him if he would have an operation to remove a couple of inches from each leg just to even things up he was completely insensitive to my plight and said no.

I now have an alternative. Given the fact that there are age divisions, sex divisions, a new handicapping system and even Clydesdale Divisions (for heavy people) I propose that there be a new division for races: the Stumpy Division for those of us who are inseam-challenged.

The Mississauga Marathon
by Stephen Stein

Having run the Mississauga Half Marathon a week or so ago I would like to make two unrelated observations.

At about the 17k mark we passed a senior citizens’ home. Its residents had a small band (quite good actually) playing “The Maple Leaf Forever” and there were several others in walkers tapping canes and cheering on runners. (This was much appreciated). It dawned on me however, that the Mayor of Missisauga, who is a very strong supporter of the race, is probably older than every senior I passed at that moment.

The last time I ran Mississauga I did the full marathon. I finshed in four and a half hours. By the time I crossed the finish line some of the displays and tents were being taken down, there wasn’t much food and the place was pretty quiet. The 20-minute shuttle ride back to the cars was pretty subdued as people were exhausted. This year I did the half, finished mid-pack and over 20 minutes in front of the winning marathoner. The place was incredibly lively, there was tons of food and the ride back was as noisy and lively as you could want it. I am not sure what this proves other than there is no sense of accomplishment quite like completing a full marathon, but sometimes just for pure fun the half is worth it too.

Ed. note: Last week we missed noting Mississauga Half finisher, Melanie Lopes, who did 2:02 (her first half - she did her first race ever last year, a marathon!… who says you have to follow a certain order when racing)

Top Ten Signs That You’re At A Runners’ Party
by Tim Scapillato (on the iRun magazine site)

  • As you walk up the driveway, you hear a group of people on the front lawn shouting, “You’re almost there! You’re looking good!”
  • The house is roped off into various sections. You’re asked not to enter a section containing runners who are expected to finish partying before you.
  • You hear a gunshot and run for cover, then realize that it was only the starter’s pistol announcing the official beginning of the party.
  • At the bar is a group of people shouting, “Jell-O shooters on the right, Margaritas on the left!”
    Every so often you hear a heart monitor start to beep. Following this, you hear someone say, “I’m going anaerobic - can we do a slow dance now?”
  • Several people leave just as things really start buzzing. They explain on the way out that they aren’t there for the full party; they’re only doing the half.
  • The host announces that it’s time to play a party game, and everyone hits the deck and starts stretching in preparation.
  • The cute girl that you met at the bar invites you to follow her and says that you won’t be disappointed with what she has to show you - and you aren’t, when you see that brand new, high-tech treadmill in the exercise room.
  • The midnight buffet table contains muffins, yogurt, apples and Exceed. The host puts an “X” on the back of your hand with a black magic marker so that you can’t sneak back for seconds.
  • Instead of using the washroom, males go outside to find a shrub or bush, preferably something in the middle of the yard.

TRC Record - May 5

Posted on May 08.08 to TRC News

Thank You

To all who attended the club’s Membership Night party last week! It was a huge success… 48 rejoined the club or signed up at the party (others joined prior to the party and more will continue to do so over the summer and fall) so we’re up to 59 members so far this year! And of course we had many extra guests, friends and entertainers there too! Thanks to the club executive members who worked very hard to plan the party, giveaway shirt, prizing and entertainment. Thanks to Tehmina for coordinating the big sale of sportswear as a fundraiser for Sick Kids Hospital. Doug Piercey (fashion show emcee) brought his whole family and Tina had her daughter there for technical expertise on the fashion show’s music and staging. What a production! Winners of the ‘modeling’ contest were Teresa and Michael who wore the new club shirt and gyrated (or was that dirty dancing) to the song “I’m too sexy for my shirt”!

We welcome:

  • former members Jonathan Atkins, David Cooke & Sandra Pritchard
  • new member Renata Rodriguez

We had a ton of fabulous prizes donated by club members (most of them exec members)

Who Donated Prizes for Membership Night

  • 3 RBC backpacks, 3 duffles,
  • 1 mug, 1 tech shirt - Dan Little, RBC
  • 2 “Run Easy” shoe bag, hat, gloves,T - Canada Running Series: Michael B, Alan Brookes
  • 4 sports packs - Peter Donato, MyNextRace.com
  • $30 Home Depot GC - Tina Weisz of ReMax
  • 4 Movie Passes - Tony Samson
  • 3-pc. Luggage set - Peter Kain binoculars - Canada Running Series: Michael B, Alan Brookes
  • bottle of wine - Stephen Stein
  • 2 bottles of wine - Teresa Godin free entry to Canada Running Series race - MichaelB, Alan Brookes
  • Harry Rosen delux soap kit, HR scented mood candle, HR shaving kit, HR toiletry bag - Sandra Kennedy
  • Run for the Cure bag - Jill Hamilton
  • 2 Spanish Sherry - Bob Glazier
  • $25 GC -Mohammed, Granite Brewery
  • $25 GC, Scruffy Murphy’s - Mgr. Clare Gaskell (per Dan Little)
  • The total translated into over 25 prizes.
Spectacular Spring Clothing Sale & Fundraiser
A big ‘THANK YOU’ to everyone who bought clothing at Membership Night & helped support the Sick Kids Hospital Foundation. Special appreciation goes to those who did not purchase anything yet still made a monetory donation. Several members have indicated an interest & intent to still make donations so please get in touch with Tehmina Ahmed (tehminanaureen@hotmail.com) in order to do so. Once all donations have been received,
the total amount will be published and forwarded to the SickKids Hospital Foundation on behalf of the Toronto Running Club.
Renew Your Vows of Ecstasy
Of course it’s ‘ecstasy’ running with friends each week so of course you want to rejoin! And this year you’ll receive the fabulous (award winning) red cotton shirt with the club logo and “iRun” graphic. Wear the shirt for a run or wear it for social occasions, for shopping, for commuting, even during moments of ecstasy! Did you just get shivers thinking about THAT?
If a returning member, please provide us with any change of email, home & work phone nos., address, spouse/contact no., an update on how many half and full marathons you’ve run and if your name or birthday has changed. Just submit your membership fee ($40 by cash or cheque) and any of the info changes mentioned to Michael Brennan (or any exec member). Or mail your membership to Michael Brennan (make cheque to Toronto Running Club), 73 Wagon Trailway, Toronto M2J 4V4 (if any changes of contact info, please add a note about it).
Email Michael when you’ll be out next and he’ll bring your new shirt.
Race Results
Congrats to all who did the Sporting Life 10k! These are gun times:
Jamie Black 35:11
Peter Donato 38:59
Cyrus Barucha 40:29
Bob Cronin 40:58 (son David ran 45:17)
Ted Dash 44:48
Adrienne Stewart 45:24 2nd in 50-54 age group! What a comeback!
Glenn Darras 45:27
Laurel Brooks 46:49
Nathalie Rahman 48:12
Jonathan Atkins 48:58
Ed (Chen) Cohen 49:53
Clem Yuen 53:34
Stephen Stein 55:10
Tehmina Ahmed 59:32
Sandra Kennedy 1:00:17
Rob Dowler 1:01:17
(if we missed anyone, please reply to this email)
Teresa and Tony staffed a booth at the finish line to promote the club and sell old race shirts for the Canada Running Series.
Race Calendar
Don’t forget to check races also at www.mynextrace.com

    • Sun. May 11 - Mississauga Marathon & Half, 10k & 5k… www.mississaugamarathon.com
    • Sun. May 25 - Ottawa Marathon & Half, 10k, 5k… http://www.ncm.ca/
    • Sat. Jun. 14 - 5 Peaks Trail Run, Durham Forest, Oshawa… Get outdoors! Trail running is fun… the 5 Peaks series has 5k and 12k runs on both wide paths and narrow trails. www.5peaks.com
    • Sun. Sep. 28 - Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon - new start area on Bay at Queen by City Hall! - www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com

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A Woman’s Perfect Breakfast

You’re sitting at the breakfast table …
Your son’s picture is on the box of Wheaties.
Your daughter is on the cover of Fortune.
Your boyfriend is on the cover of PlayGirl.
Your husband is on the back of the milk carton.

Lone Ranger

The Lone Ranger and Tonto camped in the desert, set up their tent, and are asleep. Some hours later, the Lone Ranger wakes his faithful friend.

“Tonto, look up at the sky and tell me what you see.”

Tonto replies, “Me see mi