The club is in full swing this week, with training for the Army Run, Terry Fox Run, the Russell Run, and many other local races. Check out this week's blog, where we update you on our events and our members' achievements and challenges.
In This Issue
Join our Team at the Terry Fox Run
What was the Russell Run Club up to this week?
Claire races again at Camp Tri
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Club News
Join us at the Russell Historical Society's Heritage Day
The Russell Run Club was invited to prepare a display for this year's Heritage Day, which is held by the Russell Historical Society. Inspired by the Olympics, the focus is on Sports Heritage. We will be at the Keith M. Boyd Museum on September 14th from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, along with individuals who specialize in the sport's history locally.
Be sure to say hello to our run club representatives that will be flying the Russell Run Club flag. For more information, visit the museum's website: https://www.russellmuseum.ca/programs-events/
New Medals for the Kid's Run at this Year's Russell Run
Wouldn't you like to see your child get one of these medals to celebrate their hard work training for the 1.2 km Kid's Run?
Thanks to the generosity of club member Paul Lalonde, the Kids Run at the annual Russell Run will offer these awesome hand-made wooden medals. To ensure your child goes home with a one-of-a-kind medal, get them registered for the 1.2km Kid's Run on October 19th, 2024.
Click the button below for more information and to register.
Join our Team at the Terry Fox Run
The Terry Fox Run is next weekend - Sunday, September 15th, at 9:00 AM. We will participate as a team at the Russell end of the Run. If you want to participate or donate, please do so through our Team Page:
PLEASE NOTE: There will not be a regular group run on September 15th to encourage our members to participate in the Run and support this great event.
Prescott-Russell Recreational Trail Relay UPDATE
Creating a new event can be fun, exciting, and challenging. So let's keep the community updated about what's going on as we organize what we hope will be an epic event.
We opened our email the week to find two teams officially registered for our event. We have the "Dream Team" (aka our Casselman Contingent) and "Always Runs in Pears" (a family team). We also have another group of 8 from our club participating. We know plans are brewing, and we can't wait to see what they have in store. We have another potential team joining us. And we just got the word out last week!
We even had a runner approach us to run it solo. Does running solo interest you? Please reach out to the Race Director - Michelle (michelle@russellrunclub.ca)
Or perhaps you want to participate but need more people to form a team. If so, email us at info@russellrunclub.ca.
While we can confirm the weather that day, we can confirm we will be toeing the start line in St. Eugene on November 2, 2024.
Don't miss this unique event. Gather your team of 2 to 11 people to cover the 72km distance. With legs varying from 4 to 12km, any runner can find a segment or two (or more) that they feel comfortable with.
New York Central Fitness Trail parkrun
It might have been a little wet, but that didn't stop our New York Central Fitness Trail parkrun regulars from attending our 125th parkrun.
Parkrun is a free timed 5km run, walk or jog every Saturday morning at 9:00 AM. To register, go to https://www.parkrun.ca/register/. You only have to do it once. Remember to bring your barcode or take a snapshot of it on your phone.
What was the Russell Run Club Up To This Week?
Every week, we call out our members to share their runs, training, and races. We love to celebrate achievements of all sorts and be a sounding board when things go wrong.
To inspire and motivate you - this is what happened this week:
Sebastien G:
Just came back from a 10 km with à wind of 30 kh in my face. 1:10 min. Really proud of the time
Crystal M:
I had a run this week where “the wheels fell off”. Since that type of run doesn’t happen very often, I chalked it up as a one off and sat on the curb when I felt I couldn’t go any further. I took an inventory of my situation and tried to take some positives from it. For instance, it was a beautiful sunny day and the sun felt amazing on my face. After pulling it together, I ended up walking 2km home after taking this picture. It happens! Rest, reload and keeping going next time! Tomorrow is another day.
Tammy C in beautiful British Columbia
Drills and being silly at the Track on Thursday
Click on or hover over the pictures for more details.
Member Profile
Meet Julie
Don't miss our September runner of the month, Julie! If you've joined us for a group run, then there is a good chance you've met Julie. You'll know her by her big smile! Julie is one of our most consistent runners. Always ready to put in the hard work
Click the button below to be inspired by Julie's running story.
Member Achievements
Claire races again at Camp Tri
Congratulations to Claire Sadler for the second week in a row! Claire is taking advantage of this race season by competing in the Camp Tri 5km on Saturday, September 7th, 2024 in Mille Roche Island.
Claire finished in a time of 33:00 AND 3rd female across the line!
Did you run a race or event this past weekend? What about
a PR or milestone? How about just a great run/walk in a new location? Feel free to share in the comments.
This Week's Schedule
NOTE: Walk Club and Trail Runs on pause for the summer
We meet at various times and locations throughout the week for a run, walk or workout.
If you are new to these events, please complete our waiver and select a two-week trial. We hope you enjoy it and meet our awesome members.
NOTE: To register for Parkrun, go to https://www.parkrun.ca/register/. You only have to do it once. Remember to bring your barcode or put a snapshot of it on your phone.
Group Runs
New York Central Fitness Trail parkrun
Track Thursdays
Upcoming Events
Community Running Run Inspired
September 21, 2024, in Alexandria, with races starting at 9:10 am. There is a distance for everyone: 1, 2, 5, or 10 km.
For more information: https://clglen.on.ca/en/evenements/community-running/
Ruffneck K-9 Obstacle Course
How about an obstacle course that you and Fido can run together?
River Oak, known in the winter for its great skating trails, is holding a K-9 obstacle course. Just for participating, you get a Ruffneck T-shirt, and your four-legged friend gets a bandana! This race is open to spectators, too, so if you don't have a furry buddy, it might be fun to watch.
September 21, 2024 8:00am at 2900 York's Corner's Road
Get all the details and register on the River Oak website: https://www.riveroak.ca/event-details/ruffneck-k-9-obstacle-run-september-21-2024
Coureurs des Bois Challenge
Looking for something a little bit different? Does the largest obstacle course in the region sound interesting? Events for children and adults so register the whole family!
September 28, 2024 with the first event starting at 10:00am.
Events take place in 3 locations in and around Bourget, ON.
Get more information and get yourself registered here: https://deficoureursdesbois.com/en/
Zombie Run
Saturday, October 5, 2024 Hammond Hill
Want to see if you can survive the zombie apocalypse at this sure-to-be a fun event, all while raising money for CHEO? Choose to run a 2km course full of obstacles and zombies or, volunteer to be a zombie stalking the humans on the course! Get all the details here.
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