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

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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


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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

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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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WR3 2011

It was cloud and furries, drizzle and windy and 1 degree.

The Wear RED Road Races at Queen Charlotte Armoury. The half marathon course on Pownal, Alexandra, Tea Hill, Stratford and Charlottetown.

Scott Clark won the half marathon and Pam Power McKenna for the top female. I finished in 1:39:12 and came in 6th out of 33 runners.

Gaetan Dallaire won the 10K race and Rebecca Pike for top female.

Brandon Higginbotham won the 5K race and his mom Heidi Wood for top female.

Official Result: 6th out of 33
Half-Marathon in 1 hour, 39 minutes, 12 seconds

2010 WR3
2009 WR3

Half-Marathon Results ~ 10K Results ~ 5K Results

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Photos from the WR3 (2009-2011)

http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2011-04-02/article-2394088/Theyre-off-and-running/1

They're off and running

Guardian photo by Brian McInnis

Wear Red Road Race

Published on April 2, 2011

Runners all dressed in red leave the Queen Charlotte Armouries in Charlottetown Saturday morning for the Wear Red Road Race in support of the troops and military families. These were the 10 kilometre and five kilometre races, but a half-martathon was also run from the Pownal Sports Centre to the armouries. Organizers said there were about 100 runners registered, but because of the nasty weather the children's run was cancelled. The event was hosted by the P.E.I. Regiment.

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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

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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

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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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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

It was Cloud and -3 degrees.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics at Simmons Rink. The loop course on North River Rd, Brighton and Spring Park.

Gary Simmonds won the 10K race and Dianne Watts-Pye for the top female.

I finished in 44:24 and came in 3rd out of 15 runners.

Mark Cullen won the 5km race and Natalie Cullen for the top female.

Official Result: 3rd out of 15
10K in 44:24

5K Results ~*~ 10K Results

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A Very Wet Wally Rodd 10K

It was cloud and rain and 10 degrees.

The Wally Rodd Memorial Run at Charlottetown Hotel. The out and back course on Old Charlottetown, Victoria Park and Brighton.

David Gallant won the race and Pat Ellis for the top female.

I finished in 42 minutes and came in 8th out of 77 runners.

Next Saturday I run the 10km of my new race "The Great Canadian Goat Run" in Brackley Beach.

Official Result: 8th out of 77
10K in 42 minutes, 0 seconds

2009 Wally Rodd
2007 Wally Rodd
2005 Wally Rodd
2004 Wally Rodd

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Charlottetown Bluephins 5K Fun Run/Walk/Bike

It was cloud and windy and 5 degrees.

The Bluephin Run at UPEI. The out and back course on track and confederation trail.

Billy MacDonald won the race and Kelly Manuel for top female.

I finished in 21:13 and came in 2nd out of 13 runners.

Official Result: 2nd out of 13
5K in 21 minutes, 13 seconds

2009 Bluephin Run

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RUN for the CURE

It was sun and cloud and 15 degrees.

The Run For The Cure at Charlottetown Waterfront. The out and back course on Old Charlottetown and Victoria Park.

CBC's Steve Bruce won the race and Jennifer Pizio-Perry for the top female.

I finished in 21:36 and came in 9th.

They raised over $174,000.

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2005 Run For The Cure ~ 2004 Run For The Cure

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Our Photos from the Charlottetown PEI Run for the Cure : 2004-2010

http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2010-10-03/article-1817670/CIBC-Run-raises-%24175%2C000-for-cancer-research/1

CIBC Run raises $175,000 for cancer research

Guardian photo by Brian McInnis

CIBC Run for the Cure

Published on October 3rd, 2010

Approximately 11,000 runners and walkers made their way through the streets of Charlottetown in the annual CIBC Run for the Cure to raise funds for breast cancer research Sunday. Organizers said almost $175,000 was raised. The event began and ended at Founders Hall on the city's waterfront.

http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2010-10-03/article-1817670/P.E.I.-CIBC-Run-for-the-Cure-raises-nearly-%24175%2C000-for-breast-cancer-research/1

P.E.I. CIBC Run for the Cure

raises nearly $175,000 for breast cancer research

Published on October 3rd, 2010

Mitch MacDonald

Joanne Holden was in the middle of a work meeting when her cellphone rang on Sept. 21, 2007.

Answering the call to hear her doctor’s voice on the other line, the meeting no longer seemed important and when he said her mammogram results were positive for breast cancer, Holden was shocked.

Thoughts started running through her head.

“How do I tell my family? My two girls? Am I going to die?” she thought.

Then Holden switched into fighting mode.

“It’s that feeling that you’re going to beat it, whatever it takes,” she said Sunday as the honorary chair at the 19th annual CIBC Run for the Cure.

Islanders from Souris to West Prince and everywhere in between took part in the event, running towards a cure for breast cancer at the Confederation Landing Park on Sunday.

About 11,000 participants split into about 85 teams raised almost $175,000 for breast cancer awareness.

While the amount was shy of the $200,000 goal, chair of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure committee Leone Dixon said the run’s support was overwhelming and with donations left to count, the final number will be a little higher than $174,583.48, announced at the end of the run.

“I have people coming up to me today asking, What’s going on here? Where can I give?’ It’s just phenomenal,” said Dixon.

The crowd’s support was amazing, said three-time breast cancer survivor Marlene Cairns, while handing out pink shirts to other survivors.

“It keeps you going as a survivor,” said Cairns.

“They don’t give up on you so you don’t give up. I’m really lucky to be alive.”

With about 75 survivors, totalling a combined 410 years of living with breast cancer, the far-reaching disease affects many Canadians, said Cairns.

“Everyone here in a pink shirt has their own story,” she said.

I have people coming up to me today asking, What’s going on here? Where can I give?’ It’s just phenomenal. - Leone Dixon, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure committee

Holden’s first experience in the run was five days before her surgery in October 2007.

Six rounds of chemotherapy and five weeks of radiation followed her surgery.

Holden was treated with herceptin through an IV every three weeks for a year before her cancer was gone.

“They don’t ever say your cancer is cured, said Holden. It’s hope that it doesn’t come back and reoccur. You pray each day that it won’t come back.”

Since her first Run for the Cure, the event has become an important tradition for Holden and her family.

“I’ve experienced firsthand the remarkable work done as a result of the run and the incredible outcome it can have on people’s lives,” she said.

The run honours the lives of those who lost their fight to the disease and to cherish and support those fighting it, said Health and Wellness Minister Carolyn Bertram.

With low waiting times in the province for mammograms, getting screened for breast cancer is integral in catching the disease, she said.

“We have to get the message out and get more women in our province screened,” said Bertram. “We have to do that whether they’re our sisters, mothers or friends, we have to.”

Getting screened is easy for Islanders fortunate enough to have the province’s cancer treatment facilities, said Holden, adding that the facilities became a second family to her during her fight.

Honoured, yet surprised when asked to be the 2010 run’s honorary chair because of her young age, Holden said she realized breast cancer has no age limit, making the screening process integral in fighting the disease.

“If you feel something that may not be right, get it checked. Early detection is key.”

ADL Golden Mile - A Personal Best 1 Mile

It was sunny and 13 degrees.

The ADL Golden Mile at Queen Charlotte Intermediate High School. The course on North River Road.

Steven Baglole won the race and Vanessa Foster for the top female.

I finished in 5:22, came in 6th out of 65 runners and best time in mile. 9 seconds faster than in 2008.

Tomorrow I will run the Terry Fox 50km run from Tidnish Bridge, NS to Borden, PEI.

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