3rd place finish - broke last week's PB at the Sporting Intentions Spring Run Off

It was cloudy and 8 degrees.

The Sporting Intentions Spring Run Off in North River Road. The out and back course on North River Rd, Brighton and Victoria Park.

Connor McGuire won the 10km race and Kara Grant for the top female.

I finished in 40:03 and beat my 10km personal best 23 seconds from last Saturday's Bunny Hop and came in 3rd out of 56 runners.

Tyler Koughan won the 5km race and Alyssa Arbing for the top female.

I run home from work 5km almost everyday that why I'm running faster and breaking PBs.

Official Result: 3rd out of 56
10K in 40 minutes, 3 seconds

5K Results ~*~ 10K Results

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Spring Run Off 2010 ~*~ Spring Run Off 2009 ~*~ Spring Run Off 2008

Photos from the Sporting Intentions Spring Run Off 2008-2011

http://www.journalpioneer.com/Sports/2011-05-01/article-2468893/McGuire%2C-Koughan-top-runners-in-Sporting-Intentions-Spring-Run/1

McGuire, Koughan top runners
in Sporting Intentions Spring Run

Published on May 1, 2011
Jason Simmonds

CHARLOTTETOWN - Connor McGuire and Tyler Koughan were the top runners in their respective divisions in the Sporting Intentions Spring Run here Saturday morning.

McGuire, 19, won the 10-kilometre event in 34 minutes 36 seconds (34:36). Carson Campbell (39:53), Alex Bain (40:03), Leo McCosham (40:52) and Michael Gaudet (41:06) rounded out the top-five finishers.

Kara Grant, 32, was the first female to hit the finish line in 42:09. She was eighth overall in the field of 58.

It was the second 10K win in a row for McGuire, who also won the Source for Sports Bunny Hop on April 30 in 33:22.

5K

In the five-kilometre race, the 19-year-old Koughan finished 11 seconds ahead of second-place finisher David McQuillan. Koughan's time was 20:43 while McQuillan stopped the clock in 20:54. Ryan Lloyd (21:09), Andrew Pickard (21:30) and Ryan MacRae (21:50) were third, fourth and fifth.

Alyssa Arbing, 15, was the top-finishing female in 26 minutes flat. She was 14th overall.

A total of 62 runners took part in the five-kilometre race.

Next race

The next P.E.I. RoadRunners Club race is the Proude's Shoes 5K Run on Saturday. Registration at Proude's Shoes at the Sherwood Business Centre will begin at 8 a.m., with the race beginning at 9 a.m.

This race is a fund-raiser for Youth Mission Nicaragua 2012.

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2011 Source for Sports Bunny Hop - A 10Km Personal Best!

It was sunny and 7 degrees.

The Source for Sports Bunny Hop at Source for Sports.

The 10km course on Kirkwood Drive, North River Rd, Capital Drive and Lewis Point.

Connor McGuire won the 10Km race and Rebecca Pike for the top female.

I finished in 40:26 and beat my 10km personal best, the 2004 Wally Rodd (40:58).

Rick Lehman won the 5Km race and Hannah Walker for the top female.

My boss's daughter Julia ran her first 5Km race.

Em & Julia

Official Result: 15th out of 130
10K in 40 minutes, 26 seconds

5Km Results ~*~ 10Km Results

Photos

2010 Bunny Hop ~*~2009 Bunny Hop ~*~2008 Bunny Hop ~*~2007 Bunny Hop
2006 Bunny Hop ~*~2005 Bunny Hop

Bunny Hop Photos 2005-2011


http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Sports/2011-04-23/article-2450592/A-hill-by-any-other-name-is-still-a-hill/1

A hill by any other name is still a hill

Guardian photo by Brian McInnis

Source for Sports Bunny Hop

Published on April 23, 2011

There is a hill just west of the Queens Arms corner on the Trans Canada Highway in Charlottetown that has been the near downfall of many runners over the years. It was known simply as the Wandlyn Hill to runners as far back as the 1970s when an motel of the same name was located part way up the hill. That motel is gone, but to many runners of a certain age the hill is still the Wandlyn Hill and Saturday during the Source for Sports Spring Bunny Hop the hill once again played havoc with some runners. The event, with is the unofficial start of the spring road run season, attracted more than 200 runners for the 10 kilometre and five kilometre run.

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SADD 2011 - First Points Race of the Year

It was sunny and -1 degrees.

The SADD Run at Colonel Gray High School. The 10km course on Spring Park Rd, Victoria Park, Brighton, North River Rd, Charlottetown Rural and Queen Street.

David Gallant won the 10K race and Kristy Newson for the top female. I finished in 41:34 and came in 6th out of 41 runners.

Carson Campbell won the 5km race and Kara Grant for the top female.

It was first points race of 2011 PEI Road Runners Club.

Official Result: 6th out of 41
10K in 41 minutes, 34 seconds

5K Results ~ 10K Results

More Photos

2010 SADD Run ~ 2009 SADD Run ~ 2008 SADD Run ~ 2007 SADD Run ~ 2006 SADD Run
2005 SADD Run ~ 2004 SADD Run

Photos from the SADD Run (2004-2011)

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I Walk - I Run for the IWK

It was sunny and 5 degrees.

I Walk - I Run 2.5km and 5km Walk and Run for the IWK at the grand opening of the new Running Room.

There were around 400 people.

I met John Stanton the founder of Running Room.

Dianne and Elaine are working at the Running Room.

The out and back course on Fitzroy Street, Terry Fox Drive, Victoria Park and Brighton.

Gary Simmons came first, I came 4th. Everyone got a medal, cake and pizza.

Unofficial Result: 4th out of a whole bunch
5K(~4.57K) in 17 minutes 34 seconds

"Registrations are still being collected and processed but at last 374 people participated in the “I Run – I Walk for IWK” to benefit the IWK Health Centre Foundation at the new Charlottetown Running Room Wednesday night. The IWK was gunning to beat the opening night record of 401 participants set by Toronto and claim victory as the “running capital of Canada” Registrations were still being collected. Regardless of the outcome, it was an amazing turnout and show of support for the IWK and for the strength of running and walking on the Island.

About $5, 000 was raised at the event. "

Alex & John Stanton

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Next Race: April 6th, 6pm - I Walk - I Run for the IWK

A special Wednesday evening Walk & Run to celebrate the Grand Opening of PEI's new Running Room in Charlottetown. This is a fundraiser for the IWK and Lynn Anne wants to "make this the biggest grand opening the Running Room has ever seen!!!" She'll need 400 runners & walkers there to pull this one off so grab your friends, your kids, your grandmother, your grandmother's kids.... and make Lynn Anne's wish come true. Details below, see you there!

http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=6591

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St. Patrick's Day 5K Run

It was sun and 2 degrees.

The St. Patrick's Day 5km Run at Sport PEI on Enman Cres. The loop course by Charlottetown Rural, North River Rd, Skyview, Seaview, Belvedere Ave and University Ave.

Kris Taylor won the race and Natalie Dallaire for the top female.

I finished in 21:41 and came in 8th out of 40 runners.

Official Result: 8th out of 40
5K in 21 minutes, 41 seconds

St. Patrick's Day 5Km Run Facebook Page

Photos ~*~ Results

The old St. Patty's Day Run for Easter Seals at UPEI:
St. Patty's Day 2009
St. Patty's Day 2008
St. Patty's Day 2007
St. Patty's Day 2006

Photos for all the St. Patrick's Day Runs

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New Year's Day Run for Rapha House

It was cloud and 2 degrees.

The New Year's Day Run for Rapha House at Charlottetown Rural. The loop course on North River Rd, Belvedere Ave and University Ave.

Gary Simmonds won the race and Jill Smith for the top female.

I finished in 20:10 and came in 3rd out of 39 runners. It was the first run of 2011.

Official Result: 3rd out of 39
5K in 20 minutes, 10 seconds

5K Results ~ 3K Walk Results

Photos

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TDISC Santa Claus Run

It was cloud and flurries and -2 degrees.

The TDISC Santa Clause Run at UPEI. The loop course on UPEI campus, Belvedere, Mt Edward and University Ave.

It was untimed fun run. There were lots of Santas!

Tonight the PEI Roadrunner Christmas Party and Run at Queen Charlotte Armories.

TDISC Santa Clause Run Facebook Page

Photos

http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2010-12-11/article-2036227/Santas-on-the-run-for-a-great-cause/1

Santas on the run for a great cause

Guardian photo by Brian McInnis

Santas on the run

Published on December 11th, 2010

Several hundred Santas or his relatives took time during his busiest season to run five kilometers to raise money for the needy. The run was held at the University of Prince Edward Island Saturday and was organized by a group of tri-athletes. Last year the fun run raised more than $3,000 and they hope to surpass that this year.

T'Was The Month Before Christmas Run

It was cloud and -1 degrees.

The T'was The Month Before Christmas Run at UPEI. The loop course on track, campus and trail.

Billy MacDonald won the 10km race and Deanne Burnett for the top female.

I finished in 43:58 and came in 3rd out of 11 runners.

Devin Docherty won the 5km race and Lisa Whitlock for the top female.

Official Result: 3rd out of 11
10K in 43 minutes, 58 seconds

5K Results ~*~ 10K Results

T'was The Month Before Christmas Run 2009

T'was a SNOWED OUT Month before Christmas (non-) Run 2008
T'was the Month before Christmas Run 2007

T'was the Month before Christmas Run 2006

Alex & Ms. Bond

Mrs. Bond my grade 7-8 T.A. ran the 5km.

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Photos from all the T'was Month Before Christmas Runs

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A GREAT! Great Canadian Goat Run

No, not a goat..... a fox
who took it upon him/herself to supervise us
as we set the course up early this morning

Foxy was hanging out by the 5K turn around point


Wayne Easter, MP ready with the "goat bell" to start the race
as Em Zember welcomes the runners


5K Start


10K Start


The Medals
Gold, Silver & Bronze Soap-on-a-rope!

When Em first told me that "next year I want to make soap-on-a-rope medals"
it only took me a moment to realize that this idea was
way too cool to not do this year.
I asked (begged) her, if there was any way
she could fake it for this year, please find a way.

(Soap making is, after all, more like cheese making than bread baking - it involves curing & drying and such. Drop into the shop and watch their 12 minute video sometime - it's full of information about the farm and the family and you'll learn all about how they make their soap and other products).

Thank you Em and Conor! I loved them.
Looking forward to next year's!
Congratulations to the runners who took one home.
This one belongs to Wade Sweet & Piper, I'll get it to you Wade

Awards for running a Personal Best Time


Medals for the youngest Male & Female


Alex hitting the finish line
escorted by the 10K Race Winner Scott Clark


Womens' 10K Gold Medal winner
Jennifer Pizio-Perry


Goat Race Winners
Carson Campbell & Clover ~*~ Sylvie Arsenault & Tansy


Thank You so much to the Event Sponsors
for supplying the venue, registration gifts, medals & awards,
food, drink, signage, cups and support.
Please support these businesses that support us.


Great Canadian Soap Company
Robin's Donuts ~+~ Purity Dairy ~+~ Kays Wholesale
Coca-Cola Bottling Company ~+~ Buns and Things ~+~ Sign City
Atlantic Wholesales
PEI RoadRunners Club

Thank You Sara Deveau for the "Alex Cake"

Only a few of you were lucky enough to have seen a
similar cake
also made by Harbourview Training Centre
at a party in 2006 celebrating the completion of Alex's Tip-to-Tip Run

This truly was an day worthy of an Alex Cake


Huge Thanks as well to our many and varied Door Prize Sponsors.
Your generosity was touching, and at times overwhelming.
Again, please consider supporting these people & businesses
that have so generously supported us.


Crooked Creek Christmas Tree Farm ~+~ Proude's Shoes ~+~ Kwik Kopy
Sporting Intentions ~+~ Harmony House Theatre & Kris Taylor ~+~ Isobel's Flower Farm
Owl's Hollow ~+~ Stella Maris Credit Union ~+~ CARI Pool ~+~ Pure Spa
Paul Chessman (Credential Financial Strategies) ~+~ Quick Wrench
Grafton St. Shell ~+~ Prince Edward Island Preserve Company ~+~ Bulk Barn
Robin's Donuts ~+~ Andrews Hockey ~+~ TDISC SANTA CLAUSE 5K Fun Run
North Rustico Home Hardware ~+~ Oyster Bed General Store~+~ Clark's Toyota
North Star Arena ~+~ Sherwood BMR ~+~ Bugaboo Cottages ~+~ Tremploy
Sylvie Arsenault ~+~ A Friend



Thank You Runners
for your generous food donations for the Food Bank.
Thank you also to Ms. Milner who took a food donation to the water stop
& Mrs. Younker who flagged down Ronda Bellefontaine as she ran by
and gave her a cash donation!


Monday we'll give you a total of the money raised and donated
along with these 3 big tubs of food.

Everyone who asked for the pancake recipe can find it HERE

Big thanks to Alex's boss, Em Zember,
for giving him a job and a chance to prove himself,
and then "throwing him a race".
It doesn't get any better than that!

Thanks to all the volunteers
Alex's boss and co-workers Shannon, Conor and Amy and their families,
Alex's family and Alex's RoadRunning family.

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5K Results ~*~ 10K Results

And here's how Alex saw it.....

It was sunny and 10 degrees.

The Great Canadian Goat Run at Great Canadian Soap Company.

The loop course on Portage Rd, Winsloe Rd, Ling Rd, MacQuarrie Rd and Brackley Point Rd.

Phil Byrne won the 5km race and Sara Deveau for the top female.

Scott Clark won the 10km race and Jennifer Pizio-Perry for the top female.

I finished the 10km route in 41:59 and came in 7th out of 40 runners.

3 runners set a PBs with $5 gift certificate.

The course record time of 20:23 in 5km and 37:58 in 10km.

The cake from Sara have me on it. Thank You Sara!

The goats race too and Carson Campbell and Sylvie Arsenault had the fastest goats.

Everyone got to see where I work. Come back and see me I work Monday to Friday 8am-1pm.

Thank You Em for having the Great Canadian Goat Run. I have a great day!

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