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February 2010 UpdateHRC Annual General Meeting - Sunday Feb. 28 Join us on Sun, Feb 28 after the group run for our Annual General Meeting. We expect the meeting to start around 11 am. In addition to covering the 2009 club activities, finances, and formally electing the board, the AGM is also an opportunity for all members to provide input, ask questions and offer to be part of the volunteer board. Interested in taking on a volunteer role with Halifax Running Club? We're always looking to get more members involved. To learn more about the club, how it's managed, who is on the current Board of Directors and the volunteer roles read our Club Governance document. And if you're interested in taking on a volunteer role or helping out with the club contact Dianne Chiasson. Member Views: Favorite Races This month we asked members to share their favourite race. Here's what you shared: "My favorite has got to be the New York City Marathon. Great energy, great crowds, awesome experience." (Darcy Stephens) "My favorite run is the 'Not Since Moses'. It is a unique running experience." (Betty Hutchings) "Big Sur Marathon comes out on top. It is truly the most beautiful course in the world. Great music, drums, dancers. Free beer at the end. My 2nd favorite is the Chicago Marathon. Everybody knows Chicgao. Flat and fast, very exciting crowds. The spectators are on your side all the way. Superbly organized. Also has free beer at the end. You have to do it. It's a club rule." (Robin Whyte) "I have a few favorite runs. Honoloulu Marathon was amazing - it's pretty cool running up a volcano. I liked Chicago Marathon because it flat and fast, and the crowds were amazing. I like the Berwick 5-miler because it's a miler, because it's flat and fast. And, of course, the Lung Run 5 km is one of my all-time favorites. It's flat and fast....and of course, Louis organizes it". (Yvette Scattolon) "The run that stands out for me is the 'Not Since Moses' in Five Islands, NS. - It's 10km and it's a rough, challenging run. Running on the ocean floor, running to beat the tide. It's a run so unique and one-of-a-kind. I love the fact that the run spans so many different terrains in such a short distance....water, sand, gravel, rocks, moguls, hills, muck and mud....all amidst some of the most spectacular scenery. It truly is a great event....and fun too!" (Dale Armstrong) Next month's question: What do you eat before your race? Share your views. Curling Event - Fri, Mar 19 Mark your calendars for Friday March 19 from 7pm-9pm at the Halifax Curling Club. We’re planning a Friday night curling event for members, friends and family. Afterwards, we'll enjoy pizza and cash bar. Cost is $20/person. Curling space is limited to 32 people. If you're interested, hurry hard and let us know! Contact Randall Hipson to register for the event or get more info. New Running Routes We are in the process of coming up with new running routes that begin from our new club location. There will be 5 main routes (Peninsula Halifax, Dartmouth, Clayton Park, Bedford Highway, Dingle/Fleming Park). An objective with all the new routes is offer various options for distance and to use a common start which enables everyone to run the first 5-10km together. Routes will be set up on www.runningmap.com for club members to view. Special thanks to Randall Hipson and Brian Doiron for their work on this project. Blue Nose Marathon - Volunteers Wanted Who better to look after runners after a marathon then fellow runners? If you're planning to be around Blue Nose weekend and are not running, Ava Czapalay may have a job for you. Ava is co-chairing Runner Services and needs volunteers for various roles. The Blue Nose Marathon is Nova Scotia’s largest running event and is scheduled for May 21-23. Volunteers are still needed for all areas including Runner’s Services. To sign up as a volunteer visit the marathon site and click on “volunteers”. For more information on volunteering for Runner’s Services, contact Ava Czapalay.In addition to the volunteer request for Runner Services, the Halifax Running Club will once again manage the water stops for the Youth Run on Saturday and we'll be looking for volunteers to help with that too! Olympic Moments A few lucky HRC members have had the opportunity to experience the 2010 Olympics first hand. Mike Kennedy won a competition through his employer, Deloitte Touche, where he had to explain why he should go to the Olympics and carry the torch. Mike's creative juices flowed and he put together a music video to a song he, himself, wrote about the under-represented white collar sports. His submission won him a trip to the Olympics! Way to go, Mike. Club member, Michelle McTimoney, is at the Olympics as part of the Short Track Speed Skating medical support team. Hope we won't slow you down to much when you get back Michelle! Have you renewed your HRC Membership for 2010? For those of you who have not yet renewed, we are extending our “early bird” renewal offer to February 28th so that you may take advantage of the great year-long benefits our club sponsors have offered to our members. Register Online through Atlantic Chip Timing. Or complete the application available online and mail or drop your cheque for $50 to the Halifax Running Club. On January 31, we conducted our three early bird draws. Congratulations to our lucky winners - Al Pottier, Robin Whyte and Mike Harrigan. Al won a free registration to the Blue Nose Marathon. Robin brunch for Two from Chez Tess. And Mike took the CW-X running tights from the Trail Shop. Membership packages:If you have not received your membership package or simply have questions on your membership, please contact Chris Woodbury. Credit Union Atlantic Lung Run 5K-Saturday April 10 The Credit Union Atlantic Lung Run 5K and Active with Asthma 1.5 K for Kids takes place on Saturday April 10. The Halifax Running Club has entered a team and would welcome all members to be part of it and help support this worthy cause. To get event info, visit the race website. To register for the race, join the HRC team or simply support a runner, use the event online registration tool. Chocolate Arrives at HRC We all know runners like their chocolate! There have been a few requests lately for hot chocolate for the Sunday post-run. So, for those of you who don't drink coffee or tea, or just want to satisfy your sweet tooth, we now have pouches of hot chocolate on hand for the post-run beverage. Enjoy! Member & Running News George Strikes Again Congratulations to George Pothier who ran another marathon - this time in Melbourne Florida on Feb 6. Congratulations, George! Who needs training? Congratulations also to Marie-Claude Gregoire who went to Florida to visit her parents and along the way found a marathon to run in Fort Lauderdale. Awesome run! Jasper-bound: We wish all the best to run club member Karl Peetom who is leaving Halifax to take on a new job in Jasper. Keep in touch Karl! New Members: A big welcome to our new member: Judy Schoen. We're happy to have you on the run! Hypothermic Half Recap: Congratulations to all HRC members who participated in the annual Hypothermic Half Marathon in both Halifax and Moncton. Club News & Reminders Want to catch up on the news. January 2010 newsletter December 2009 newsletter November 2009 newsletter Got news to share or want to submit a story? We're always looking for submissions - drop us a line. Sunday Runs Reminder: Just a friendly reminder that we welcome all runners to participate in our Java Blend after-run coffee and bagel socials on Sunday and to not forget about the Toonie Bin (which helps buy the bagels) and to help out with some of the clean up. Upcoming Events |
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