Learn to Run Training

Next Saturday, November 18th, our Learn to Run training will start. If you are interested in running or are coming back from an injury this will be a good way to start and be injury free. The training will help you stay active over the winter. The goal race will be determined by the participants.  Meet at; 74 Quarry Edge Drive, Brampton, Ontario L6V 4K2 in front of the Second Cup. Time: 8:00 am Not a member? You can try a few runs with us prior to joining the club.  ? Read more

Chilly Half Marathon and Around the Bay Training

Training for the Chilly Half Marathon and Around the Bay will start next week. We encourage members to pick a spring race to help keep them motivated and active during the winter. The Chilly and ATB are popular with our members which is why we selected them.  Members will receive a weekly email with the training required for that week. Then come out on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday to get your training runs done with the group.  Members are strongly encouraged to register for the race(s) now to ensure? Read more

HoHoHoliday 5k Virtual Run – December 5th

It’s that time of year again where we can sport our Santa suits and do the HoHoHoliday 5(ish) or so km run! The HoHoHoliday 5k Virtual Run is an awesome festive event that we can all participate in! You can register to run the virtual run, included in your registration is a Santa suit, finishers medal that turns into an ornament, a Holiday treat, timing app and shipping. The current price is $40 but that goes up at 11:59pm on November 5th OR, come out in your best Santa gear? Read more

Upcoming Training

Training for spring races; Chilly Half Marathon and Around the Bay starts on November 5th. Our training plan will accommodate the following goal times for the half marathon; 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45 and 3:00 hours.   Currently our 5 km group is ramping up their distance until the end of the month in order to start half training. Interested? Come out and give us a try.   It’s the 130th anniversary for Around the Bay and registration opens October 12th. Registration for Chilly is already open and we have? Read more

THANK-YOU!

The Brampton Benders would like to thank all our sponsors; Oscar’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill, BTI, B-Foot Clinic, Post2Fence, Tonino Pizzeria & Panini, Action Physiotherapy and M & E General Contracting for supporting our race.   Thank-you to our volunteers for your support of our runners and walkers.   Finally a big thank-you to all our participants who came out to support our race and ALS Canada. Read more

Reminders!

Tonight’s run will be from Professor’s Lake at 6 pm. This is to allow the Bender volunteers to earn their Don Doan Dash medal. All welcome to join us. Golf this Sunday – September 24th – 4:00 pm tee off time. Please come early to pay, fill out paperwork, get cart, etc. MAYFIELD GOLF CLUB, 12552 TORBRAM ROAD, CALEDON EAST, ON L7C 2S7 Cost: $47.70 + HST includes 9 holes of golf with a cart. Let Liz know if you are interest by tomorrow! Read more

Don Doan Dash – Race Day!

We will see everyone today for the Don Doan Dash race at Professor’s Lake Recreation Centre located at: 1660 North Park Road Brampton, Ontario L6S 4B4   First race at 9:00 am!   If the lot is full, please park at: St. John Bosco School 1025 North Park Road Brampton, Ontario L6S 4B4   Or nearby street parking in the event of full lots at the Rec Centre and school.   *Please DO NOT park at the Brampton Chinese Baptist Church or the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall locations across the street. You? Read more