May Club Update
May has been a busy month for club members!
First, congratulations must be extended to Stacy Chestnut for organizing the fantastic Shelter Challenge races on Mother’s Day weekend. Fundraisers for the St. Leonard’s Society, The Benny the Bulldog 5 k and the Du it For Shelter Duathalon were well attended, well organized, and boasted some of the best draw prizes this runner has ever seen. Combine this with post-race treats from Two-If-By-Sea Cafe and you have two events that that we will look forward to for years to come.
A thumbs-up must also be given to Catherine Fitzsimmons who finished the Missisauga Marathon in a solid 4:07. Catherine also recently ran the Disney Princess Half Marathon and paced a close friend to a Boston Qualifier in another recent event.
With the long weekend fast approaching the Blue Nose Marathon is in the minds of many. This event has long been a club favourite and this year is no exception. Dave Nevitt, Karen Marlin, and Brenda Topliss are all planning to run the full marathon, while Maureen Stiner, Trish Fogarty-Pierce, Clarence Whynot, and Fred Debaie are running the half. Those running the two hour half marathon group should look for yours truly in her Bunny Ears and white ball cap. I think I am more nervous than I would be before a race!
Cabot Trail Relay is just around the corner as well. Dave Nevitt is captain of the Eastern Z Descendents – the defending mixed team champions, for those who are interested - which includes Stacy Chestnut and yours truly among its members. Word has it that Stacy plans to bike all three mountains on Saturday and run an early leg the following morning. Way to go Iron Woman!
Stay tuned later in the weekend for updates on the weekend’s race results and Marathon Maniac Dave’s next adventure.