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June 2010 UpdateMaritime Heart Centre Cross Country and Family Fun Run Volunteer. Bring your kids. On Saturday June 12 the Maritime Heart Centre Family Fun Run and Youth Running Series Cross Country Race will take place at the Inglis St/Goresbrook field.
Volunteer activity starts at 8am. Race registration opens at 9am. Races start at 10am.
The race registration fee is $4 / person. Distances range from 1 km to 3 km.
Mosquito (Ages 9 and under): 1.0 km
Pee Wee (Ages 10-11) + Bantam (Ages 12-13): 1.5 km
Midget (Ages 14-15) + Juvenile (Ages 16-17): 3.0 km
Free Yoga - Monday June 7, 5:30pm We're offering a free yoga session for HRC members and friends Monday June 7. The session will run from 5:30 - 6:45 pm. HRC Volun-cheers Blue Nose Youth Run Thanks to all members, family and friends who worked the water stop at last month's Blue Nose Youth Running Event. Check out Brian’s pictures from our water stop. HRC Members on the Trail A number of HRC members took part in the 2010 Cabot Trail Relay as runners, volunteers and running volunteers. It was another great event and special thanks to the organizers and volunteers who make this event possible. Check out Brian’s pictures from Cabot Trail. Craig's Cause Maritime Bike Tour From July 28 to August 2, HRC members Mike Harrigan and George Clark are taking part in the 1st annual Craig's Cause Maritime Bike Tour - an event that is raising funds and awareness for pancreatic cancer research and education. If you're interested in contributing to the cause or taking part in the bike tour, visit the Craig's Cause website. Maritime Heart Centre offers Bootcamp The Maritime Heart Centre offers a Heart Pump Boot Campu with Flexion Performance Training. These 8-week workshops started the first of June and are offered at the Garrison Grounds. There are three sessions to choose from (Tuesdays at 6:30 am, Thursdays at 6:15 pm and Saturdays at 10am). If you're interested or want more info, email Jason at Flexion Training or visit the Maritime Heart Centre website. Biomechanics of the Running Stride Kinetesis Sports Injury & Performance Clinic is offering a 2-hour workshop on what you need to know to prevent injury, improve technique, and enhance your running performance. The clinic takes place Saturday June 12 from 9-11 am. For more information, view the workshop flyer. Summer running The club will continue to remain open for Sunday runs through the summer. Once the weather gets warmer we may have a few groups who choose to start their Sunday runs a bit earlier. We'll try to keep members posted of these schedules through the summer. We also have a few events planned including "Smoothie Sunday" which will take place Sunday July 11. Halifax Running & Halifax Curling - Member offers We are very pleased to be able to continue to call the Halifax Curling Club our home and are looking forward to strengthening our relationship over the next year. On that front, the Halifax Curling club is pleased to offer HRC members the following: -Single Curling Membership: Introductory registration rate of $299 for the whole winter, from late September to early April (approximately 30 weeks). With this rate you would also receive special instruction at the beginning of the year along with an invitation to the regular 'Learn to Curl'and 'super Saturday' drop-in sessions and the opportunity to play with a team of supportive curlers in the Foundations League. -Group Curling Memberships: If 4+ members want to join, the introductory rate drops to $249. Plus all the benefits described above. -Curling events: HRC Members who want to organize their own custom curling event for their office, family, community group, or sports team now automatically receive a 13% discount on any such rental. -Skilled Trades: Also, on a non-curling note, if any HRC members are trades people, or are involved in business-related manufacturing, marketing, or just want to help out, the Halifax Curling Club wants to hear about it. The Halifax Curling Club ofen employs trades people for maintenance, upgrades, and repairs and would be very pleased to employ HRC members whenever possible. Interested in any of these offers, contact Donald MacDougall at the Halifax Curling Club at (902) 423-7857. Member News Welcome New Members: We extend a warm welcome to our new members: Carla Cawdle, Alex Farrell, Kari-Ellen Graham, Jill King, Shannon Read, Mike Bavis. We look forward to seeing you out running soon.
New Master Runners: Congratulations to Lisa Cicchelli and Roger Barakett on completing their Masters this past spring. Roger graduated with his EMBA in May 2010 and Lisa will wait for the fall to get her Masters in Nursing.
Wedding Congrats: Congratulations to Louis Dionne and Kari-Ellen Graham as they tie the knot in Judique in June.
Club News & Reminders Want to catch up on the news. March 2010 newsletter February 2010 newsletter January 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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Great Prizes: All participants will have the chance to win excellent draw prizes – including Norco bikes, sneakers and fun sports toys.
Have kids in school? Sign them up and bring their classmates. For schools, the Youth Running Series offers the opportunity win funds to purchase sports equipment. Schools are awarded points based on the number of their students who participate in their 2010 Series. At the end of the series, the top five schools will win cash prizes (1st place $600, 2nd $500, 3rd $400, 4th $300, 5th place $200).
This event is just one way that the Maritime Heart Centre promotes heart healthy activity for children and families and an event that Halifax Running Club has been happy to support. Everyone is welcome to participate. If you're able to volunteer but haven't signed up yet, 
Singlets: 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 
Race Roundup: There have been too many runs to mention since our last newsletter but belated congratulations to everyone who participated in marathon events in Boston, Fredericton, Mississauga, Sugarloaf and Blue Nose. And congrats to all HRC members for their great performances in the various RNS events that have taken place this year including: the Lung Run, Greenwood 10K and the Enfield Penguin Run. 
