Conversational Pace

What a Week!
It has been a hectic, enjoyable, event-filled week for the club.

Sunday:
All started with the Breakfast Run from various points on Highway 29 - that was the original plan; too complicated to explain what actually transpired - and from the Athens Post Office to Christie and Dan Reitsma's beautiful new home on Charleston Lake. The heavy rain failed to dampen our spirits and a delicious breakfast was served up to an appreciative group of road runners. Kudos to Dan and Matt who were very active in the kitchen - Denise was also seen displaying her unique egg-cracking technique! Thanks Christie and Dan for your hospitality.

Monday:
The evening saw another very successful track meet at TISS for Christie's current crew of Fun 2 Runners. This amazing programme run by the indefatigable and dedicated Christie, goes from strength to strength and is now in its 10th year. Track meet director, Anne Hodgson, with the help of an enthusiastic group of volunteers, put together a smooth and polished meet that rivalled any seen at that exalted track venue. Well done Anne!

Randy Givogue has compiled the detailed meet results and they may be accessed by clicking F2R Meet Results Congrats to all the youthful winners and to all who took part.

Tuesday:
Uncle Bob Castle's regular Track Workout (P+Q) took place at TISS attended by experienced and aspiring half and full marathoners alike with a view to TIP and Picton in particular.

Wednesday:
Canada Games Torch Relay from Gananoque to the Athletes Village at St. Lawrence College in Brockville. 19 Hall of Famers and 13 BRRC members carried the Lance Besharah designed replica torch on its 55K journey, including 47K along the TI Parkway. Torch was finally passed to Walter Gretsky who lit the Games Cauldron at the special enclosure in the athletes village. A memorable occasion for all involved.

Included were: Merv Hodgson, Michele Perry, Liam Cullen, Paula Wiltse, Terry Hodge, Zack Boyd, Denise Anthony, Rod Palmer, Randy Frith, Eithne Dunbar, Lynda Cavanagh, Murray Tait and Tina Melbourne. The club was represented in the in-town sections by Muriel Carlyle, Nieves Bonucchi, Corrinne Miller and Doris McEwan. Our drivers were Anne Hodgson, Rick Swift and Sue Frith. We also had great support in keeping us all safe, from St. John Ambulance, the Gananoque City Police, the OPP (Sandra Barr), and Brockville City Police. Thanks to all, runners and drivers alike.

Thursday:
Canada 55+ Games Open 5K/10K was held at 9am on a special course from St. Lawrence Park. Rick Swift worked diligently for weeks to put the whole event - a brand new addition to the Games - together and the run was a tremendous success, garnering well deserved praise from local and visiting runners. The Games Organizing Committee were also most appreciative of the efforts of Rick and his volunteer team and indications are that this Brockville innovation will be adopted at future Canada Games venues. Detailed results of the 5K and 10K may be accessed by clicking Results

Fun 2 Runners and TISS X-C squad joint workout session took place.

On Thursday also a number of local runners ran in the famous Glen Tay Block Race 14.7K in Perth. Some good performances resulted: Pascal Peladeau 60:44; Laurence Jones 67:04; Shelley Steenwyk 67:35; John MacMillan 67:42; Yves Decoste 69:59 and Louise Wood 81:32. Congrats to all!

Friday:
We Rested!

TIP Half Marathon and 5K, Sat Sept 11 at Rockport; Pre-Registration
Pre-registrations are coming in fast and just a few t-shirts left. Get your registration in quickly! Click here Form for a form , fill out and mail with a cheque as directed. Free technical grade t-shirt for the first 100 pre-registrants.

This is one of the most affordable half marathons anywhere ($12 max. fee), with trophies, medals, t-shirts, etc and on a certified, traffic-free course. We also offer a 5K, likewise with all the trimmings and on a certified course. So get your forms in the mail and start some serious training. Raceday registration is available for the tardy! Note that race-kit pickup is on raceday only.

Out of towners should be aware that the start area at Rockport is 35 Km approx. west of Brockville. For a map of the out and back, certified course click Course Map. Note: Click on the arrow in the upper right hand corner to expand the map.

Note: You may also use the registration form to order tickets for our post-run 25th Anniversary Bash. (See below.)

We are also looking for volunteers to help out. If you're available contact me, Tony Dunbar tonyd@ripnet.com Thanks in advance.

25th Anniversary Bash; The Evening of Sat Sept 11; Post-TIP
Just two weeks left to the 25th Anniversary Bash or Dinner/Dance on the evening of Sat. Sept 11th, the evening of our TIP Half/5K on the Parkway. The venue is the Community Hall at the Brockville Memorial Centre. Catered by CJ's - a delicious pasta bar. DJ Johnny Five will provide the music to dance the night away. Cash bar available.

Tickets at $25 per adult and $12 child, which must be purchased in advance, are now on sale from Cranks Bicycle Shoppe on King Street or from Denise Anthony 613-926-2896 or email anthony@ripnet.com.

You may also use the TIP registration form Form to order tickets.

Charles and Angelina
Congrats and best wishes to our good friends Charles and Angelina who recently were married. The club was represented at the special wedding reception in Toronto by the Hodgsons and Lockes. Apparently the meal was a marathon in itself consisting of 13 delicious courses!

The Happy Handsome Couple

Happy Running!
Tony Dunbar