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DECEMBER 27, 2006
Hi Runners!
It has been
an interesting Fall – starting off with our Fall Classic on
October 7th, and ending with our Santa Run and
Pancakes Breakfast on Dec. 23rd. The Saturday
Club runs have been well attended and our Social Runs a lot
of fun! We’re certainly looking forward to 2007 and all the
running that awaits!
The autumn
provided us with unusually mild weather, which has made the
running that much more enjoyable...but I think we’re ready
for some good old fashioned cold and snow! Running in the
snow at Ravenshoe provides a lot of fun and a great work
out. We welcome Darryl back to the running ranks after a
long recovery following a broken foot last spring. Now that
he’s back for the winter running, don’t let him get in
front, as he loves to twap the snow laden branches so it
lands squarely on the person behind!! Snow aside, remember
to keep your “twapping distance” when group running. It’s
always fun until someone gets it in the eye! Hopefully Santa
provided you all with some nice winter running gear and
you’ll be able to enjoy this next season to the max!
We also
welcome Roland Geerders to the GRC team! Roland will be
running the GRC as of January 1st while I am
off, so watch for his Newsletters and updates! And thanks to
Charlene Gunn for helping to keeping things moving Nov –
Dec.!!
Watch in January for the 2007 dates of GRC events and the new
5Peaks Race schedule. Mark your calendars accordingly and
get ready to enjoy another great year of trails, challenge,
and comradery!
BE
CHALLENGED. ENJOY THE RUN.
Maggie
September 19 2006
Hi Runners!!
Happy September! It’s that most wonderful time of the year
yet again! …Wonderful cool long runs, warm sunshine and
beautiful fall colours already beginning to show their
stuff. Fall promises some of the best running weather of the
season and you can enjoy the best of the bush without the
best of the bugs!
The GRC Jack Rabbits have been low in numbers at the
Ravenshoe Forest for the regular Saturday club runs.
Actually, rumour has it, that there were some Saturdays when
there was no one there at all. Well – not to worry. The Jack
Rabbits were very busy, bounding through forests and around
lakes at respective cottages, and they showed up in full
force, at every 5Peaks race of the season, gracing the
podium each time with a placement in their age categories.
View the photo page to see how good looking they are in
their orange shirts, adorned with medals. View the race page
to see their times and placements! Special mention to Karen
Harvey for doing such a great job on the photography!! And
to Anthony Woodruff from 'SKIPWEB.com' for diligently
and faithfully updating/hosting our website!!
Saturday October 7th hosts our GRC ANNUAL FALL CLASSIC FUN
RUN and it sounds like the SALTY DOGS will be joining us –
so let’s make sure the Rabbits are out in full force to give
them a good chase! Please RSVP to
runGRC@rogers.com
just so we can have an idea regarding numbers – ‘Last
Minuters’ are fine, we’re always prepared for extras. If
you’ve never run with the Georgina Jack Rabbits, have only
been out once or twice, or are looking to find out what this
group is all about – this is your PERSONAL INVITATION! We’d
love for you to join us and we promise you’ll feel welcomed.
Due to the fact that Kennedy Forest is overgrown with poison
Ivy, this years Fall Classic will be held at our regular
Rabbit hole – the Ravenshoe Forest. Run starts at 8:30am,
with breakfast and the annual GRC awards at 9:30am. Bring
your families. Bring your dogs. (We’ve got a new mascot that
we’re excited to introduce!) If you’re not running, bring
your bike or your hiking shoes.
As for the 2006 GRC awards – we’re waiting for your
nominations for: MOST IMPROVED RUNNER, MR./MISS 5PEAKS, or
any others that you would like to see recognized for
whatever reason! (Like, say… Mr. Directionally Challenged,
for example…) Send them ASAP to
runGRC@rogers.com
Also, come with any good anecdotes regarding the runs and
the races for our general entertainment!
In the mean time, most of the Rabbits are back to bounding
through Ravenshoe for the regular Saturday runs: EVERY
SATURDAY RAIN OR SHINE. Meet in the McCowan Rd parking lot,
8am sharp!
See you then!
BE CHALLENGED. ENJOY THE RUN.
Maggie
July 7 2006
Hi Runners!
A full month without a computer and email has certainly left
us a bit behind, but now that we’re up and running we’ll
catch you up, pronto!
The 3BEARS Run was a great success – runners had a super
time exploring some new tract, were challenged by Bears and
enjoyed a delicious breakfast to follow. Thanks to all who
contributed and participated…it was a super morning!
During this past week, thanks to the York Region Forestry
Department, all of the Ravenshoe Forest trails have finally
been completed with new signs at the head of each trail, and
the maps at each parking lot repainted with the routes
colour coded as per all the markings we did in the fall.
They also gave us whole box of orange arrows to officially
mark the “Jack Track”, which is now partially up and will be
completed this week. So many, many thanks to all those Jack
Rabbits who have been a part of this whole process and have
given their time on several occasions to help mark trees,
post arrows and take down old signs. Let’s all help to keep
this forest and its tracks clean and up to date – as you’re
running, or biking through please pick up any garbage you
see, and report any mischief or damage. You can let me know,
or report directly to Douglas Wells, our Area Forester.
The Jack Rabbits have had a super start to the race season,
gracing the podium with a 2nd and a 3rd at Dundas Valley,
two 2nd s at Rattlesnake Point, and a 2nd at the Toronto Mud
Run. Way to go everyone!!! See ‘Race Results’ for all the
details! Send your race results to rungrc@rogers.com so we
can post them. July 8th is the next 5PEAKS race at Durham
Regional Forest….sign up!!!
Coming up:
August 12th: Mono Cliffs
Sept. 9th: Albion Hills (a 25K run has been added here for
all those who are looking forward to an extra challenge!)
Have a great month. See you on the trails!
BE CHALLENGED. ENJOY THE RUN.
Maggie
May 25 2006
Hi Runners!
It's nearly the end of May and we have our Spring Run Off
and the first of the 5Peaks series under our belt. The Run
Off boasted a great turn out (see our Photo Gallery) and the
5PEAKS Dundas Valley boasted 3 Jack Rabbits on the podium
for their age groups! Way to go!!
Next up is our Annual 3BEARS RUN (May 27th) and 5PEAKS Race
#2 at Rattlesnake Point on June 10th (always a favorite!)
The 3BEARS replaces our regular Saturday Club run and is an
opportunity to introduce runners to some great new track,
and get a taste of what goes on at the Wednesday evening
Power Run. Breakfast afterwards is potluck in the parking
lot...we'll provide the coffee and the orange juice. RUN
STARTS AT 9am - bring your families for a walk while the
runners do the route.
Rattlesnake Point delivers some challenging and scenic
terrain. This race is a 'must-do' of the series. We're
looking forward to another great show from the Jack Rabbits
and would like as many to come as possible. If you're not
ready for the enduro course - sign up for the sport distance
and get in on the fun!
Adding the Wednesday evening Power run to your running
schedule will get you ready for the 5PEAKS challenge. It
will strengthen your core, increase your run times, and make
you master of the hills. That, and the company's good too!
Regardless of where you run and when, your recovery routine
after a long run is crucial in order to enjoy consistent
maximum performance. I've heard the groans and have seen the
eyes roll when we talk about soaking your legs in cold!
water immediately following a race or long training run. It
may cause you to cringe at the thought - and cringe while
stepping into the tub or taking the garden hose to you legs
- but the way that it aids muscle recovery in undeniable!
That and throwing in a swim the day after can do wonders. In
the May/June edition of the RunningRoom magazine, John
Stanton himself concurs in his insert on recovery tips.
(page 24)
The Georgina Leisure Pool is open every morning from 6:30am
- 9:00am for adult lane swim as is the NewMarket Pool. We go
regularly Tuesday and Thursday mornings, throwing in an
extra morning when needed, so feel free to meet us there!
If you've run other races, 1/2's or marathons - we'd love
for you to send us your stats from each one so we can keep
our Race Results page up to date. Tell us about the race and
how you fared. We're interested to know and want to keep
personal tabs on all our runners!!
So, here's to a great season...
BE CHALLENGED. ENJOY THE RUN.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Maggie
April 5 2006
Hi Runners!
OK - it's time for all our Fairweather Runners to say
'goodbye'... Bid 'fairwell!' to your friends at the gym. 'Addios!'
to your basement dwelling tredmill and 'Au revior!' to your
soap opera pals who keep your mind off the workout. But
don't be sad, because with every goodbye there's a 'Hello!'
waiting on the other side. 'Hello!' to the spring weather.
'Good to see you!' to the forest and 'I missed you!' to
those trail runners that still have last years memories
caked onto the treads. Start your season, catch up with your
old running buddies and be inspired once again by the
comradery of the club runs.
SATURDAY APRIL 15TH
RAVENSHOE FOREST
8:30AM
BREAKFAST TO FOLLOW.
Bring your spouses. Bring your kids. Bring your dog. Bring
your pot belly pig. We've given you an extra half hour to
get everyone out the door.
While the runners run the rest of your clan will join the
others for a hike and we'll all meet back for a continental
breakfast in the parking lot. Run. Friends. Food. Coffee. Is
there a better way to start the season? I think not!
There will even be a raffle prize....
Wear your GRC shirt for the 2006 season group photo....don't
have a GRC shirt? Orders will be taken.
Come out. Be motivated. BE CHALLENGED. ENJOY THE RUN.
See you there!
Maggie
Monday March 27 2006
Hi Runners!
Spring is in the air. The trail conditions have been excellent
- save a few icy spots - and we're gearing up for our Spring
Run Off on Saturday April 15th.
There will be a run and breakfast to follow. What a great way
to start to season!
This year, for the 5Peaks races, we've got group registration.
This means that if you register as a GRC member, you get $5
off each race entry fee.
Groups must be registered by the Friday, 1 week prior to race
day in order to qualify. Don't forget each team member still
qualifies for all the great finisher souvenirs, all the
Championship calculations, and all the other great prizes and
incentives 5Peaks has to offer!
Just contact me via email, and I will send you the group
registration password that you will need. The first race is
Saturday May 13th @ Dundas Valley!
We are looking forward to starting our Wednesday Evening Power
Runs on April 18th. The first few will be in Keswick until the
conditions in Kennedy Forest are right. Still some snow and
ice to be melted and, of course, we'll need to see where we're
going! To start, we'll meet at West Park at 7:15pm.
And here's an encouraging tidbit from Charmaine:
Hi Everyone,
As most of you already know, I have become quite passionate
about the sport of running since the birth of my second child
(3 yrs ago). It has been a goal of mine to finish a half
marathon (21 K or 13 miles) in less then 2 hours. I was very
disappointed this past fall when I ran Angus Glen half
marathon in 2h and 2minutes. Well, I am VERY pleased to
announce that today, I finished the Chilly Half Marathon in
Burlington in 1 hour 56 minutes and 20 seconds!!!!! I also
placed 4th overall in my age group for woman 150 lbs + also
known as the Clydsdale category.
I felt so great after I finished the race I even ran up the 12
flights of stairs to my hotel room!
I hope you all enjoying this great day as much as I am, and
remember: .....dreams are made if people try" Terry Fox
Char
Thanks Charmaine for sending that in, and here's to all our
runners for a great 2006 season!
See you on the trail!
BE CHALLENGED. ENJOY THE RUN.
Maggie
Friday January 20 2006
Hi Runners!
Just a quick update on the trails.
I regret to inform you that the remaining arrows for the 'Jack
Track' will not be posted. The ones that were posted last week
have yet again been torn down. We are not sure who is
continuing to do this dis-service, but the remainder of the
track will not be marked until the spring when we can paint
the arrows directly onto the trees as we have with the diamond
markers.
All that to say, if you're not sure of the trails and the
route, run with someone who is.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
If you get lost - enjoy the adventure and the extended run!
See you Saturday!
Maggie
Friday January 13 2006
Hi Runners!
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas holiday and a good
time bringing in the New Year! Thanks to Darryl for bringing
the trailer and the BBQ to the Santa Run so we all could enjoy
the pancake breakfast in the parking lot! The weather was
great - not like the -30 we ate pancakes in last year! Thanks
to Peter McEachern for the draw prize, and thanks to those who
kept the runs going while some of us were away during the
break.
The trails were slick this past Saturday...trail shoes are
must and the need to tread carefully goes without saying.
Watch your step and keep mindful of the ice! Ok, I said it
anyway.
The Jack Track arrows that were down, have been
replaced...save a few, so if you're in for a run and you're
not 100percent sure of the trail, run with a buddy who is. I
hope to have the rest up by next week...I was just a few
short.
The runs are staying at 8am unless otherwise noted - nobody
seems to want that extra 1/2 hour sleep-in time! It's good to
run early - then we have the whole day ahead of us to do all
the other things we'd like to accomplish on our weekends! Time
with the family, time for chores, time to go skiing...!
I encourage you to balance your winter running with some time
at the pool, and cross-country skiing. Hill training will
start again in the spring...
I look forward to running with you on the trails...see you
Saturday!
Maggie
Tuesday December 13
2005
Hi Runners!
It’s a wonderful winter wonderland out there – and if you
haven’t been out to the trails because of the snow, you’re
really missing out! The Ravenshoe Forest tract is well packed
and might I add well marked, thanks to some Jack Rabbits armed
with spray paint, templates, arrows, and hammers.
For those of
you who aren’t aware, the GRC has been working throughout the
fall with the York Regional Forestry Department to give the
Brown Hill Tract a face lift, and a comprehensive trail
marking system so any one can go, any time and still find
their way out. There’s still some work to be done that will
have to wait until the spring, (like the repainting of the
large signs etc.) but it’s looking pretty good so far! So,
grab your dog, put on those shoes and a pair of warm socks and
get out there and enjoy the snow!! You’ll be glad you did!
Here’s how
the new markings work:
Each
individual trail is marked with different coloured diamonds
that are painted onto the trees. (The only way our crazy
friend can take those down, is if she cuts down the tree!) So,
once on a trail, you just follow the diamonds until the trail
ends. Each trail starts and ends on a main fire access road
where the YRFD will put in direction signs to the main parking
lots. (Yep, parking lots. They’ve added one on
Ravenshoe Road to help ease the congestion at the McCowan
lot.)
There is also
a continuous biking, running, hiking tract, which is what we
run most Saturdays. This is now called the ‘Jack Track’ and is
marked by orange arrows. The arrows are only located at the
beginning, end and at tricky forks on each trail, so you know
which trail to follow next. Once you’re on the right trail,
you just continue to follow the diamonds. All extra arrows and
trail markings have been removed from the forest so that there
is no more confusion, and so that the forest doesn’t look
messy with a collection of signs and arrows all over the
place.
Unfortunately, a few of the Jack Track arrows have already
been vandalized. We are replacing them for the Santa Run, but
after that things will be left until the spring, when those
too, will be painted directly onto the trees.
Don’t forget
the GRC ANNUAL SANTA RUN and PANCAKE BREAKFAST
is this Saturday December 17th at 8:30am.
We are taking
a collection for the GEORGINA FOOD BANK, so please come
and be generous. The GRC would like to really bless those who
depend on the Food Bank this year out of the abundance and
blessings that we all are able to experience daily.
Bring your
families, Santa hats, and Christmas spirit!
See you
Saturday!!
BE
CHALLENGED. ENJOY THE RUN.
Maggie
Monday October 24 2005
Hi Runners!
What a beautiful Fall it's been so far - this cooler
weather has made perfect running temperatures! I'm sure you
have all been out there enjoying it as we have!!!
Thanks so much to everyone who came out and had fun at our
GRC CLASSIC FUN RUN! It was a cold but
sunny morning..the kids enjoyed their hike and the runners
enjoyed some new trails. Lots of food and lots of laughs..all
in all a great morning! (See pictures!)
Our Season Awards were given out ....
The MR./MISS 5PEAKS AWARD: Karen Harvey.
Karen was the only GRC member to run every race in the 2005
series. The rest of us all missed at least one! Way to go,
Karen!!!
The PODIUM AWARD: Lorinda Mundy &
Dave Robertson. Lorinda and Dave are the first GRC
members to have the honour of gracing the podiium at any of
the 5peaks races. Lorinda placed 2nd in her age group for the
5K at Mono Cliffs, and Dave placed 2nd in his age group for
the Enduro Course at Mono Cliffs. Way to go you two!!
The MOST IMPROVED RUNNER AWARD: was a tie and
went to Charmaine Broughton & Tara
Gilpin. Charmaine has been running up in the
Muskoka's this summer as that is where she runs her business
"Gourmet on the Lake". Muskokas = hills and when Charmaine
returned, her speed and endurance noted significant
improvement. Tara has been juggling parenthood, work,and
wanting to start running again. She found it difficult to fit
running in with the clubs' schedule, but persevered on her
own, and ran the Port Perry 1/2 in 2:32:21. Way to go Tara and
Charmaine - we're very proud of both of you!!!
The INJURY OF THE YEAR AWARD: James Pugh.
James broke his leg skiing in February one weekend between our
runs. This was not a 'clean' break but a twist and tear. He
spent months in casts and wraps, has been undergoing extensive
physio therapy and many frustrations to get out there again
and resume running. James ran for the first time since the
injury at our Fall Classic. We are happy to announce that he
is back, and in fine form. We sure missed you on the trails,
James, and are glad to enjoy your company again on the run!!
The DEDICATION and SUPPORT AWARD: Anthony Woodruff.
Anthony has spent hours of time and energy supporting
the GRC by manning this web sight, updating & posting
information, and paying for our hosting. Amidst running his
web business, and being a husband and father, he trained
and raced the Ironman Canada in August. Tony finished with a
12:17:23 time! Thank you so much for all you give and
Congratulations! on your accomplishment!
Special Thanks to:
Liquidation World who donated the Picnic
Blanket, and the Running Headband Ear Warmer for our
Draw Prizes and the Power Bars that were 'Give
Aways'.
Zehrs who donated the muffins.
Tim Hortons for the dozen donuts.
Keswick Presbyterian Church for the use of
their pop up tent shelter and folding tables.
Lorinda for the hours she gave to help mark
the trails (in the cold and rain none the less!) and for her
willingness to jump in any time, anywhere.
Everyone who helped pitch in for the food,
who came and had fun, and made the morning such a success!!
COMING UP:
Saturday November 19th
The Salty Dog Trail Group from Toronto will be our guests for
the morning run.
Let's show them a good time, and give them a taste of Jack
Rabbit Track!
Saturday December 17th
GRC SANTA RUN
Ravenshoe Forest
8:30am.
Pancake Breakfast to follow!
Other News:
1. We're busy marking trails over the next
couple of weeks at Ravenshoe Forest. Lots of
trails and routes to mark...Want to help? Give Maggie a call.
905-476-4660.
2. The Monday Evening Road Run will start
officially again in the spring. Due to the small turn out,
we have been switching things up a bit just with the regulars
to suit. So, in the mean time, if you want to run on a Monday
night call Maggie, Darryl or Lorinda that day or the night
before and they'll give you the when and where.
3. Important Question for our regular
Saturday Runners!: Is 8:30am too late for you
on a Saturday? Do you want to go back to the 8:00am time until
the Santa Run in December? We'd love to hear from you, so we
can tailor our run times to suit as many people as possible.
Please give us your ideas and input. Afterall, this is
your running club!!
BE CHALLENGED. ENJOY THE RUN.
Maggie
October
1 2005
Hi Runners!
The 5PEAKS series finished off with a grand finale
- Dave Robertson took 2nd for the Enduro course in his age
group, and Lorinda Mundy took 3rd for the sport course in
her age group. It's the first time we've had our runners
on the podium at this series...a proud moment for the Jack
Rabbits! COngratulations to both of you!
Next up is our own GRC FALL CLASSIC FUN RUN and
we're hoping that all of you will be able to join us. It's
a great morning for the whole family... Please register
via email NOW!!!
runGRC@rogers.com
Friday
September 9 2005
Hi Runners!
The goal for the
next 5PEAKS race (SEPTEMBER 17th) at Mono Cliffs (NEW
LOCATION!) is to catch Doug. That, and to have the largest
number of GRC runners present and running!! If you haven't
been out to a race yet, you're a little nervous, or you're
resting up for the Toronto 1/2.....come anyway! This is
the LAST RACE of the 2005 series and the SPORT COURSE is
an easy 5K. It'll be a wonderful day, and a great way to
end the GRC 5Peaks race season with all of us there,
wearing our coveted orange shirts! Everyone takes home a
prize and there's fun for the whole family. Sign up now
and let us know you're coming. We're going for a record
club attendance! http://www.5peaks.com/register_login.asp?raceid=&prov=&cookie=processtest
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS!!:
SATURDAY OCTOBER 8TH
8:30am
GRC FALL CLASSIC FUN RUN
Kennedy Forest
4K and 8K
Breakfast to follow. Prizes. Fun for the whole
Family.
FREE REGISTRATION!
Click
here for your FREE
registration now!
BE CHALLENGED.
ENJOY THE RUN.
Maggie
August 22nd
2005
Hi Runners!
Hope you've had a good few weeks! Tony is on holidays so
you're getting the newsletter this way - I'll get him to
post it on the web when he returns!
He is in BC with his family and competing in Ironman
Canada, so we wish him the best and look forward to
hearing all about it!
I had a super time in Holland with my daughter - lots of
biking, running, touring and visiting with family. It was
rainy and cold, however, and we were looking forward to
enjoying some of the heat that has been torturing the rest
of you here in Canada!
Thanks so much to Lorinda and Darryl who have been holding
the fort while I was away. Many of the runs were switched
to the mornings to avoid the worst of the heat and that
sounds like it worked out well!
The Monday Evening Road Run (which ran in the morning..)
is up to 15K and will continue to add in preparation for
the Toronto Half. Tonight (*August 22nd) it goes back to
7pm.
It was great this past Saturday to be back in the forest
with you all, and I might add that the weather was great
and there were no bugs, so what has all the complaining
been about??!!!!
Darryl is off for a bit with an injured calf, but Dave
Robertson is back in fine form and ready to put on the
miles. Loren has been off with a bike injury (10 stitches
in her calf) but she is mending nicely and looking forward
to joining us again soon.
I'm not sure yet whether this week's Wednesday Power Run
will be morning (8am) or regular evening time (7pm) so
best give a call Tuesday night if you're planning to come.
Next week it will be back to evenings...
This Saturday is the 4th 5PEAKS race at Albion Hills -
anyone wanting to carpool, just call - otherwise we'll see
you there. Lorinda and I are going to try to check out the
course this week. It's a new location so it should be an
exciting route and a great race. Register Online:
http://www.5peaks.com/register_login.asp?raceid=&prov=&cookie=processtest
Ravenshoe Run is as usual, 8am.
That's it for now!
Have a great week and enjoy the cooler days...
BE CHALLENGED. ENJOY THE RUN.
Maggie
July 19, 2005
To date we've enjoyed
some great runs and challenging races... we've run with
the best of the bugs in the early morning, and dusky
evening; we've run in the heat and in the humidity;
we've run through prickly raspberry branches and trails
laden with poison ivy; we've run with little water and
tired dogs...but we've always run in good company and
had a great time!...yep - and the season's only 1/2 way
going! So chin up, keep a can of bug spray in your car,
an extra bottle of water, a towel to dry off with when
your done, and come on out and enjoy the run - it
really is a lot of fun!
Next up is the 4th race
of the 5Peaks Series: Albion Hills. New
course location so the route will be a fun surprise for
everyone! Saturday August 27th.
MANSFIELD
PICTURES are up, and there's a new lay out to
our photo page. Just click on the pic of the series you
want to see..and there they are. Thanks Tony for setting
that up!
My daughter Melanie and
I are off to Holland this Friday (July 22nd) and will be
back the 17th of August - so Darryl and Bruce will be
running the runs while we're gone. This Wednesday
(July 20th) I'll be doing the Power Run
@ Kennedy at 7am if anyone wants to
join me. Here's the schedule for the rest July / August
and the contacts.
Note that we've
added a Friday morning run @ Ravenshoe! 7am.
JULY - AUGUST
SCHEDULE
Darryl: 905-722-6003
Lorinda: 905-722-8841
Bruce: 905-476-3307
Maggie: 905-476-4660
For the
Wednesday Night and Friday morning runs, call the
contact person ahead of time if you're planning to run.
Wednesday July 20th:
7am run @ Kennedy - Maggie
6:30pm 20min Challenge @ Newmarket Running Room store. -
Maggie
7:00pm POWER RUN @ Kennedy - CANCELLED
Friday July 22nd: 7am
run TRAIL RUN @ Ravenshoe - Lorinda
Saturday July 23rd: 8am
TRAIL RUN @ Ravenshoe - Bruce
Monday July 25th: 7pm
Road Run - Darryl
Wednesday July 27: 7pm
POWER RUN @ Kennedy - Darryl
Friday July 29: 7am
TRAIL RUN @ Ravenshoe - Darryl / Lorinda
Saturday July 30: 8am
TRAIL RUN @ Ravenshoe - Bruce
Monday August 1: 7pm
Road Run - Darryl
Wednesday August 3: 7pm POWER RUN @ Kennedy - Darryl
Friday August 5: 7am @ TRAIL RUN Ravenshoe - Darryl /
Lorinda
Saturday August 6: 8am TRAIL RUN run @ Ravenshoe -
Darryl
Monday August 8: 7pm Road Run - Darryl
Wednesday August 10: 7pm @ Kennedy - Darryl
Friday August 12: 7am @ Ravenshoe - Darryl /
Lorinda
Saturday August 13: 8am run @ Ravenshoe - Darryl
Monday August 15: 7pm Road Run - Darryl
Wednesday August 17: 7pm @ Kennedy - Darryl
Friday August 19: 7am @ Ravenshoe - Darryl /
Lorinda
Saturday August 20: 8am @ Ravenshoe - Maggie
Monday August 22: 7pm Road Run - Darryl
Wednesday August 24: 7pm @ Kennedy -
Darryl
Friday August 26: 7am @ Ravenshoe - Maggie
Saturday August 27: 8am @ Ravenshoe -
Bruce
10am ALBION HILLS 5PEAKS
RACE - Maggie
OK ..
Hope you all have a great few weeks - I
know I will! See you when we get back from
Tulipland, and in the meantime...
BE CHALLENGED. ENJOY THE RUN.
Maggie
June 20-2005
Six Jack Rabbits ran at the 5Peaks race at
Rattlesnake Point, and six Jack Rabbits ran at the Ravenshoe
Forest this past Saturday...and we're pleased to announce that
all 12 runners survived the sweltering heat and heavy
humidity! 5Peaks second place winner of the enduro run was not
so lucky - he passed out in the arms of the Jack Rabbit's
Support Team (our spouses and significant others!) and was
carried off in an ambulance. He was dehydrated and a bit
delirious..but came in with an impressive 1:02:11, running a
4:52/K pace. First place winner Kenneth McAlpine came in at
1:01:01, running a 4:46/K pace. Awesome! Although everyone's
pace and time was considerably slower than last year (due to
the climate conditions), it was an awesome run, with
challenging and beautiful terrain. We are very proud of our
Rabbits and their race performance!
Race day pics are also on our photo page.
The Newmarket Running Room is
having a '20 MINUTE CHALLENGE' on
Wednesday July 20th at 6:30pm. I'd really like for as
many of us to participate as possible, wearing our Jack Rabbit
shirts of course! We can run the 20 minutes and then extend
the run afterwards (or really push for 20min!), either way it
will be great to support the Running Room and get our club out
there for publicity. Also - everyone that signs up on line
gets a free hat and I've seen the hats! They are not only cool
but they are our orange GRC colour! So let's sign up here:
http://www.runningroom.com
When you get to the page go to 'events' and then 'event
listings' and then '20 minute challenge'. There's a picture of
the hat! oh yeah - and there's no registration fee. It's Free.
I've already signed up - let's see how many GRC names we can
get on that list!
Wednesday's Power Run was cancelled this week
because of a severe weather warning, but it turned out to be
one of the nicest evenings we've had for a run. No humidity,
nice breeze and fairly bug free. Darryl and Lorinda hit
Ravenshoe Forest for an hour, and we're hoping that you put on
your running shoes and enjoyed an evening run too. (but ran
close to home - just in case!)
This Saturday's Run goes rain or shine, so
unless there's lightening we expect to see you out! This
cooler weather should be a great motivator!
There's only 3 Saturdays and 3 Wednesdays until the next race
(July 9th @ Mansfield) so don't miss! We're hoping to go with
a larger group - we did have 25 Jack Rabbit
shirts printed and handed out, after all! To register now got
to
www.5peaks.com !
See you Saturday - and in the mean time:
BE CHALLENGED. ENJOY THE RUN.
Maggie
June 1-2005
Hi Runners!
What a great day it was on Saturday at the 3BEARS FUN
RUN! Some found the course a wee bit challenging, but
all agreed it was a fantastic run and the scenery was
definitely a big highlight! There were lots of great giveaways -
including a $25 gift certificate from the RUNNING ROOM, free one
week trail memberships from THE SUTTON GYM, and water bottle
holders and power bars from LIQUIDATION WORLD. ZEHRS donated the
fruit that made up the delicious platter, and WILLOW GREENS
provided the bagels and cream cheese.
Everyone was pleased to get their new shirts and they looked
really sharp on! All in all it was a wonderful morning, and once
we located the missing spouses that went for a stroll with the
children, it was near perfect!
Thanks to Jim for rabbitiing and to everyone who helped collect
the trail markers afterwards. Charlene came with baby Piper and
we gave her her first pair of running shoes - orange, of course,
to match mommy's shirt.
See
the pics on our photo page! Thanks Anthony for keeping this site
so cool and up to date!!
Our
first Wednesday evening POWER RUN had 5 runners to kick it off -
we're looking forward to seeing the rest of you out in the near
future! It's a wonderful prep for the 5PEAKS or just to
strengthen your run. Next 5PEAKS is June 11 so sign up and come
out so your ready to run! www.5peaks.com
Remember we're running a carpool so let us know when your
registered!
This Saturday we're back at Ravenshoe for our regular CLUB RUN
at 8am, and tomorrow night is the Power Run at Kennedy. Now that
you're all familiar with the forest (some saw more of it than
others!) we expect you out! We'll have the shirts available for
pick up at both runs this week, for those of you who didn't make
it to the 3BEARS.
To
all our running enthusiasts: BE CHALLENGED. ENJOY THE RUN.
and...
See you Saturday! You'll be glad you came!
Maggie
May 25-2005
Hi Runners!
First off - a huge wonderful congratulations to Charlene and the
birth of
PIPER ELIZABETH! Charlene had her beautiful healthy
running baby on Monday evening...2 minutes before midnight! Here's
a copy of the email she sent:
"I just wanted to let you know that I had the baby. Piper
Elizabeth was born at 11:58pm on Monday May 23. She is 6lbs 13 oz.
I had a great run on Saturday with Bruce and a short one on Monday
morning which I'm sure helped things go so smoothly!!
If I am feeling well I may pop by with Piper on Saturday and walk
a little in the forest (while everyone else enjoys the hills!!!)
and have breakfast."
YIPPEE! For those of you who don't know Charlene - she and Piper
have been running with us every Saturday...of course, Piper was
inside and enjoying the ride - so now she'll get to see what all
that weekly bouncing has been all about! We can't wait to meet you
in person, Piper, and we want you to know that you're already a
GRC Jack Rabbit. We'll spot you some ears until you figure out how
to work those legs! See you Saturday!
WEDNESDAY EVENING POWER RUN starts this Wednesday (May
25th) at 7PM. Kennedy Forest Parking lot (see map: Club Runs).
The JACK RABBIT shirts (bring the $5 for tax if you
haven't already) will be handed out this Saturday at the
3BEARS FUN RUN!
Remember that it is held at the Kennedy Forest at 9:00am,
and it will be in place of our regular Saturday club run at
Ravenshoe (8am).
We're looking forward to a great run, beautiful scenery, lots of
fun, and a delicious breakfast to follow!
Remember: This is not a 'members only run' (actually, none of our
runs are!) - it's open to anyone and everyone who wants to join
us. It's a fun prep run for the 5Peaks series, a nice change of
scenery for our reg. runners and an extra challenge for anyone
wanting to see what the Wednesday Power Runs are all about.
No sign up, no fee - just lace up your shoes, put on a smile and
be there! Spread the word!
SATURDAY MAY 28TH
GRC FIRST ANNUAL 3BEARS RUN
5K and 8K
Kennedy Forest
9:00am start
Breakfast at 10:00am
See map http://www.georginarunningclub.com/clubevents.php
The next 5PEAKS run is coming up soon - so get to the
www.5peaks.com website and register!
JUNE 11th @ Rattlesnake Point. We are running a GRC
carpool, so let us know when you've registered so we can make sure
we have the right numbers of seats and vehicles. Don't forget to
wear your new shirt!!
See you Saturday!
in the mean time...BE CHALLENGED. ENJOY THE RUN.
Maggie
May 12-2005
Hi Runners!
The Monday Evening Road Run was off to a great start - if
you missed the first one, you can join us any Monday at 7pm. Call
Darryl for details! 905-722-6003
Saturday's run was awesome once again - the forest is drying up
nicely and the morning temperatures are 'Running Perfect'. It may
be time to start carrying a little spray, however, as the
'Motivators' will be joining us shortly. We're still trying to
work out something to better mark the trails, so in the mean time,
continue to run with a partner and stay in sight of someone who
knows the way. Mind you, getting turned around in the forest isn't
such a bad thing, is it? Explore. Enjoy the scenery. Find a new
favorite track. Add a 'surprise package' to your regular route.
Darryl and I were at Kennedy Forest the other day, planning the
route for the 3BEARS. We're really excited about the run and are
sure that you all are going to enjoy it immensely. It's a perfect
balance of scenery, challenge, single track and wide track. Ups
and Downs; field and forest; logs, winders and straights. On top
of the ridge, down into the gorge, through reforestation and
through misty hollows....and just wait til you see the 3 Bears...
This is not a 'members only run' - it's open to anyone and
everyone who wants to join us. It's a fun prep run for the 5Peaks
series, a nice change of scenery for our reg. runners and an extra
challenge for anyone wanting to see what the Wednesday Power Runs
are all about.
No sign up, no fee - just tie up your shoes and be there.
SATURDAY MAY 28TH
GRC FIRST ANNUAL 3BEARS RUN
5K and 8K
Kennedy Forest
9:00am start
Breakfast at 10:00am
Held at the Kennedy Forest, it will be in place of our regular
Saturday club run at Ravenshoe.
See map http://www.georginarunningclub.com/clubevents.php
OK Runners - that's it for now. See you Saturday, and in the
meantime..
BE CHALLENGED. ENJOY THE RUN.
Maggie
April 27-2005
Hi Runners!
Thanks to everyone for a great GRC SPRING RUN OFF! It was a wonderful turn out,
yummy food and lots of fun...and we didn't loose anybody on the trails this
time!
A big THANKS to : Darryl for bringing the trailer and the BBQ - and being the
official pancake flipper; Karen for providing the delicious fruit trays; Lorinda
and Wendy for hot drinks, Tammy for the bagels; Charmaine for her apple-spice
cake and Rob for the pancake batter, coffee and all the other trimmimgs!
Welcome to all the newcomers - it sure was great to have you and we hope you'll
run with us regularly!
Unfortunately, after our fun event, the 'crazy lady' was back in the forest and
proceeded to tear down our GRC trail signs, leaving them to litter the forest
floor. Last Saturday, due to the Saboteur , the tails were hard to follow - so
we apologize to anyone who was frustrated or had their run cut short because
they were unsure of where they were going. We are currently in the process of
resolving this matter and will hopefully have the trails marked again soon! In
the meantime, run with a partner and we'll watch for any stragglers!
Anyone interested in the Wednesday Power Run that's at 12:30pm (until after the
May long weekend), please give Darryl or I a call if you're planning to show up.
So far it's just been the two of us, so we've been adjusting according to
personal schedules. If you're planning to be there - just let us know by noon so
we don't miss you!
Our official first GRC race/run in the 5Peaks series will be June 11th at
Rattlesnake Point. The first race, on May 21st, is a conflict for many of our
runners as it is also the May long-weekend. Some of our runners may be going, so
if you've registered and plan to race that weekend, let us know.
We will be running a mock 5Peaks course on May 28 at the Kennedy Forest in
place of our regular Saturday club run at Ravenshoe. This will be a fun prep
run for the series, a nice change of scenery for our reg. runners and an extra
challenge for anyone wanting to see what the Wednesday Power Runs are all about.
Watch for the next news bulletin and the
GRC's First Annual '3BEARS'.
MONDAY EVENING ROAD RUN starts next Monday (MAY 2nd). 7:00pm, WILLOW GREENS.
Call Darryl to sign up - 905-722-6003.
Have a great week. See you Saturday at 8am! Rain or Shine!
BE CHALLENGED. ENJOY THE RUN.
Maggie
April 13-2005
Hi Runners!
Put on your good socks - this Saturday is our GRC SPRING RUN OFF!
Remember it starts at 8:00am
and there's breakfast to follow! We'd like to take a group picture before we hit
the trails, so don't be late!
The trails will be marked so bring your families. They can enjoy a walk or a
hike while the runners run. Got bikers? Bring them too - as you know, the
Ravenshoe trails are great for mountain biking!
Looking for a change of scenery?
Darryl and I are very excited about the trails we've been exploring on
Wednesdays at Kennedy Forest. Today was another awesome day - you can run
forever and never have to back track. Not totally in to the hills? Don't worry -
there's lots of great wide track that makes for enjoyable group runs and is much
easier terrain. Want a challenge? - head off into one of the many single track
trails that will take you up and down and all around the moraine. It's an
incredible view and provides tons of exciting running.
Due to the wonderful sandy soil of the York Regional Forests, the trails have
been drying up beautifully, and there's only a few patches of snow still
lingering here and there.
We'll be marking some routes in there in the next little while, so if you can't
join us on Wednesdays, just go when you can and follow the GRC trail signs.
We'll let you know when they're posted.
2005 T-SHIRT UPDATE
The Running Room has sent notice that their policy has just changed , so they
will provide us with the t-shirts, but not do the printing. We've found someone
local who will do them for us so hopefully we'll get that all organized this
week.
This is the last call if you'd like to order or still need to pay. To date we
have 25 orders!
NOTE: If you haven't paid by Saturday's run - your t-shirt will not be ordered.
April 4-2005 / Hi Runners!
IT'S TIME FOR OUR GRC SPRING RUN-OFF!!
We have had a super winter season - great turns outs and great
trail conditions. One of the highlights was the GRC Santa Run which you'll be
able to see pictures of on our new web page which will be launching very soon!
Some of you have taken the winter off - you've been missed but
fear not, the sun is out, the weather is warm (except of course, for winter's
last jab this past weekend!), the company is great, and the run is motivating.
Don't put it off any longer. Take your runners from the closet,
dust them off and tell them how much you have missed their feel on your feet.
SATURDAY APRIL 16TH
8:00am
AND...
breakfast in the parking lot after the run!
We'll have new runners and old runners; fast runners and slow
runners; far runners and around the block runners; so none of you have to feel
like you'll be running or plodding along on your own. Bring your families,
friends and dogs to enjoy a hike and join us for the breakfast.
What a great way to get back into a routine and start off the
spring...don't you think?!
I really look forward to seeing you all again in your running
gear!
GRC JACK RABBITS: the shirts have been ordered and the
early bird registration for the 5Peaks is almost over - so get to the web page
and register!
First race is May 21st.
I've got sample shirts so you can try them on this Saturday to
confirm the sizes you ordered. They're doing the screen and will wait with the
print until I confirm. So make sure you come out!
Payment is due - so bring your cash or cheque.
Calendar of 2005 events: all of which will be posted on our
webpage!
GRC SPRING RUN OFF and breakfast: Sat. April 16 (8:00am)
Wednesday afternoon Hill Run 12:30pm Kennedy Forest
(Wednesday Evening 'Power Run' will start Wednesday May 25th)
5Peaks races: Sat. May 21 - Dundas Valley
Sat. June 11 - Rattlesnake Point
Sat. July 9 - Mansfield
Sat. Aug. 27 - Albion Hills
Sat. Sept. 17 - Mono Cliffs
(all races start at 10:00am. GRC will run a carpool for any
Georgina Runners who wish to participate)
Run for the Toad: Sat. Oct. 1 - Paris, Ontario (Pinehurst
Lake Conservation Area)
GRC FALL CLASSIC: Sat. Oct. 15th (time and location to be
announced)
See you Saturday!
Maggie
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