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Egg Nog Jog – Recap

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Weather definitely got the memo for this year’s Egg Nog Jog. As if on cue there was a dusting of snow that set the mood for the 10.8K loop around the Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Celebrating it’s 35th year with a sold out race, 18 Benders towed the starting line. Cheered on by those who either waited too long to sign up or were nursing an injury. Participants scored a fantastic medal and personalized bath towel as well as enjoyed a great post race celebration. Be sure to sign up? Read more

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This Week – Dec. 4th

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Welcome to the second week of December. The weather is still holding out favourably. Well done to all the runners this past weekend. Samantha in Cayman Islands Marathon,  Jackie, Belinda, Yasmin and Marcia who rocked the Reggae Marathon in Jamaica. We are waiting to hear your stories. Also congrats to all who participated in the Tannenbaum 10K This Friday, don’t forget our Bender Christmas party at J Red Co at 6:30pm. If you haven’t already, please let Michelle know if you are coming. It’s looking like a great turnout. For? Read more

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This Week – Nov. 28th

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We had another fantastic turnout for the practice run of the Egg Nog Jog course at Terra Cotta this past Sunday. We’ll be heading up there for one last trip before the race the following week. Be sure to come out and stick around for the tailgate afterwards. Lights are up in the city. Be sure to join in the group runs through the week to get out and see all the great lights in the city. Routes that run by City Hall and Gage park are on tap. This? Read more

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This Week – Nov. 20

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Hope everyone’s weekend went well. Sunday morning we had a great turnout at Terra Cotta, cold, but the weather co-operated. No rain!! Sunny (sunglass conditions), counted 16 Benders. We missed a few from last week….the Laura’s, Gina, Ben, David, Annette….Where were you all? A great tailgate afterwards, thank you for the Grand Marnier Firmo! And thank you all for all the treats. Come on out if you can next sunday. Dont forget our Bender Christmas party Friday night. Dec 8 at J Red and Co.. more details to come from? Read more

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This Week – Nov. 13

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Great conditions at Terra Cotta doing the Egg Nog Jog course. A good turnout – 20 Benders. We enjoyed the 10.8K Egg Nog Jog route and the tail gate and treats afterwards. We’re going to do this run again soon, in preparation for the Race in December. In Vegas, hope to hear soon about Jackie, Yasmin and Belinda’s trip from the Instagram posts it looks like it was a blast.  Tom has found a 5 k race you may be interested in: www.teamunbreakable.ca Tom saw it at the gym he? Read more

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Mid Week Update – Nov. 10

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Lots of things going on this week and coming up that a mid-week update is needed. Boy, what a change in the weather. possible snow tomorrow….what’s going on. We will just have to dress warmly. Best wishes to Jackie, Belinda and Yasmin, who are heading to Las Vegas this weekend. Besides all the fun, they will be participating in the Rock and Roll Half and 5 k races. Make sure you guys go to Mickey Gilley’s restaurant and ride the bull. And send pictures. That’s a real fun place. Mark? Read more

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Benders Store Instructions

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For those having difficulties placing orders in the Benders Store (Open now until Nov. 15), please see Karyn’s detailed step-by-step instructions below. 1. Once you have logged in, Press ?START A NEW ORDER? and this screen will pop up. Press ?ORDER NOW?    2. The next screen shows all the Proofs (illustrations) of Bender gear. Press in the group of items you are interested in.       3. Example – I want to order a Cycling Jersey so I pressed that Proof and the next screen appears. This is? Read more

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This Week – Nov. 6th

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Congratulations to the Hamilton and New York Runners! Hope you ran well in New York Shana, looking forward to your stories. And Hamilton…..brutal! Pouring and driving rain at the start, and what about that hard 20 km wind! It sure wore you down, but we finished. Now a brief lull between the big races. We have the Egg Nog Jog coming up Dec 10. Guess what, it’s SOLD OUT. We do have 18 Benders registered. Way to go! We can all still enjoy the event, either as Runners or Cheering? Read more

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This Week – Oct. 30

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Congratulations Tony and your completion of the Dublin Marathon – And in your Bender race shirt too! Mike B, you’ve have been toiling all Summer and Fall in the 5 Peaks Trail Races. Congratulations for sticking with it under some crazy conditions! Amazing! Next weekend we have Hamilton coming up. At least 10 Benders so far registered in the Full or half. Hope the weather holds out. It would probably be a good idea to visit your local Value Village to pick up some throw away jackets and pants just in? Read more

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This Week – Oct. 23rd

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Congratulations to all the Benders who participated in the Scotia Waterfront races. Especially Ariellia – a new PB in the Half – 1:52, Kevin 1:48, Dave 1:38, Walter, a PB 2:01, Samantha, Lorraine you beat your goal. Alain, heard you had some issues near the end, hope all is well. Next week, Tony is headed for Dublin and the Marathon…Good luck to you! Two weeks till the Hamilton Marathon, half and 10! Chicago Marathon – registration is opening this week for next years race. A great event. This week: Tapering? Read more