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July 2010 Update

Smoothie Sunday-July 11

The blenders will be buzzing Sunday July 11 as we add Smoothies to our Sunday post-run menu. Join us at the club for this fun and healthy summer treat. Hope to see you there.

MacPass Miles Bridge Run-Volunteers

We need a team of volunteers to support the MacPass Miles Bridge Run on Sunday August 1. This is a fun event where runners race the length of the bridge. We'll need help with registration, chip removal, refreshments and other race details.
Race Info
Volunteer: Email Erin McDonah and Brian Doiron

Race Roundup

Congratulations to everyone who participated in recent races. Below is a list of some members who participated in Johnny Miles in June.

Johnny Miles - Full: Frank MacGillivray, Chris Cocek, Bruce Gallager, Gerry Lessard and Paul Callaghan.
Johnny Miles - Half: Andrew Dacanay, Michael Kennedy, Jeff Courish, Mark Pothier, Tom McLellan, Mark Uiterwaal, Marie-Claude Gregoir, Gordon Kiley, Micheline McWhirter, Roger Barakett, Judy Schoen, Robin Whyte, Barb Fox. Norma Houston, Lynn Vernon, Scott MacCDonald and Denise Mader.
Johnn Miles - 10k: Brian Doiron, Brendan Ryan, Betty Hutchings and Nancy Holland

Also congratulations to all members who are turning in exciting performances in this year's Run Nova Scotia Timex Series Timex Series - can't wait to see how it all turns out in Berwick.

Summer singlets for sale

As the weather gets warmer, you may also want to consider adding a cool moisture-wicking HRC singlet to your running wardrobe. Singlets cost $35 and are available at the club or by emailing Erin McDonah.




Maritime Heart Centre Cross Country Run

Thanks again to all members who helped make this year Maritime Heart Centre Cross Country Run and Youth Running Series event such a great success. Check out Brian Dorion's fantastic pictures from the event.

Free Strength training workshop for runners

Kinetesis Sports Injury & Performance Clinic if offering a free workshop Saturday July 17. This workshop will review the concepts and recent research behind adding strength training to a running with a focus on improving running efficiency. You'll also learn about an upcoming bootcamp starting in August. For more information, view the workshop flyer.

Member News

Welcome New Members: We extend a warm welcome to our new member: Robyn Hawco. We look forward to seeing you out running soon.

Club News & Reminders

Want to catch up on the news.
June 2010 newsletter
March 2010 newsletter
February 2010 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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