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Events this week

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Sunday was the kick off of the ENDURrun. ?This week long event includes 7 stages to the race. Stage 1 – kicks things off with a half marathon. Stage 2 – 15km time trial Stage 3 – 30km trail run Stage 4 – 10 mile (16km) hill run (that does not sound fun!) Stage 5 – 25.6km Alpine run Stage 6 – 10km time trial Stage 7 – finishes things off with a full marathon. This event is a true test of endurance and we have a few Benders participating? Read more

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Iron Man, Lake Placid

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We would like to offer great support and wish Manolo?an amazing race tomorrow as he competes in Ironman, Lake Placid. ?Ironman is no easy feat. ?For those that do not know an Ironman is a 4km swim (3.86), followed by a 180.25km bike ride and then a 42.2km run to finish it off. ?That’s right, you run a full marathon at the end. ?This race takes dedication to your training and Manolo has been dedicated and I am sure it will show with his race tomorrow. ?Good luck Manolo, we? Read more

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Congratulations TTF Participants

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I didn’t get a chance to wish a great race to John M., Chandra and Mario at the Toronto Triathlon Festival this weekend but I am happy to offer congratulations to all of them. Mario did a great job in his olympic distance triathlon which was a 1.5km swim, 40km bike and a 10km run. John M. also did a great job on his first ever olympic duathlon which was a 10km run, 40km bike and 5km run. Extra impressive was that he has been off running for a while? Read more

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Niagara Ultra

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This Saturday is the 22nd annual Niagara Ultra Races featuring 100K, 50K, marathon and half marathon distances. ?This is a popular race as the 50K is sold out. ?Of course a bunch of Benders will be heading to Niagara on the Lake to participate and we want to wish them all a fantastic race. Samantha, Ivar, Carlo, Brian, Michelle, Jim, Firmo, Teresa, Elaine, Mike B, Michelle, Sabrina, Maria S., Mario, Karyn, Shana, Tony and Tanisha. Let’s also wish all the fathers (and single mothers) a Happy Father’s Day this weekend.? Read more

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Ottawa Race Weekend

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This weekend is a pretty big weekend in Ottawa. It is the well known?Ottawa Race Weekend?and as usual we have a number of our Benders heading down to participate in what will surely be an amazing weekend. ?We want to wish a great race to all our runners and hope you all achieve whatever your goal is. Samantha, Ivar, Elaine, Beth, Michelle, Todd, Firmo, Teresa, Mike B., Andrea, Sonia, John and Denis. We would also like to welcome our newest Bender Jyoti (Jody). ?She was actually the 1st place winner? Read more

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Sporting Life

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Good luck to those of us running Sporting Life on Sunday – Jenn, Carlo, Teresa, Mike B and Don. There are sure to be some PB’s on this downhill course. The largest race in Toronto with an estimated 27,000 runners!! It is sure to be a great time. This race also happens to fall on Mother’s Day so we would like to give a special shout out to all the mothers out there as well. Have a great day!!! Read more