Acting President – Alain
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Treasurer – Carlo T
Carlo has actively been running for 15+ years. Starting with a 5K race at the Around the Bay road Race on March 24, 2002. Over the years he has participated in many races and distances including a number of full marathons. Keep an eye for Carlo scooping up podium finishes at your local race.
Secretary – David N.
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Membership Director – Michelle B
Michelle decided in May of 2011 to see if she could learn to run….and she hasn’t looked back. She has now completed several races including 10+ full marathons. She enjoys running very much, for both the health and social aspects. Michelle says, “The best way to relieve stress is go for a run with a running buddy.” 2019 -Don Doan Dash Race Director
Social Director – Liz
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Communication Director – Heather P
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Information Technology Director – Holly L
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Don Doan Dash Race Directors – TBD
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Run4Hope Race Director – Carlo & Jeet
Past Executive Members
Jackilyn W – Past President
Jackilyn started running in 2013, to complete the Resolution Run 5k Goal Race at the Running Room. She has since completed several races, including many marathons, instructed many 10K clinics, at the Running Room, and started several in-school Run Clubs for mental health. Jackilyn enjoys promoting healthy active living and accepted her nomination on the executive as VP for the Brampton Benders to help spread her love for health & fitness in the Brampton community; what better way to do so, than leading by example. –Run4Hope Race Director, 2022 & 2023
Belinda M – Past Membership Director
Belinda began running in 2015, participating in the Ottawa Army run. She hasn’t looked back since, even after several falls and running injuries, she still believes running was the best thing to happen for her health.
Paul D. – Past Treasurer
He claims “he’s not much into running, but loves the people”. Paul can still be found at most Bender gatherings and sometimes even running. Runners are a great bunch-especially the Bender Runners. ‘If I thought I’d live this long, I’d have taken better care of my body’. Paul also fights tirelessly at every AGM, for an executive members exclusive limited edition Benders Naugahyde leather jacket.
Ivar G – Past President
Ivar discovered running in the summer of 2006, and has participated in numerous running events since then. With 50+ marathons under his belt, he has is often referred to as the “Fearless Leader”, which was no doubt earned by a full race calendar and an ability to bring people together regardless of the distance. 2018 Don Doan Dash Race Director
Sam G – Past Vice President
Samantha has been interested in running and fitness her whole life. She has been an avid runner since 2000 when she was living in England and was asked to participate on a company-wide team that competed in running and orienteering events. Running her first marathon in 2003 at the London Marathon she was determined to better her 5:12 time and within the next 10 years she has achieved a PB of 3:48. Her next goal is to qualify for Boston in her age category 40-49. Having ran just under 20 marathons plus several ultra marathons and numerous running events, Samantha’s passion for running keeps her focused, determined and fit. 2017 Don Doan Dash Race Director
Don Doan – Past Vice President
Don was interested in sports and fitness his whole life. In 1978 he developed an overall fitness plan with a commitment to do at least 365 fitness activities per year through a combination of weightlifting and running. He tracked all his workouts on a calendar, including his daily running mileage. For further incentive he created a goal to run around the world; the circumference of which is 40,076 K. This was accomplished in 2009, as he achieved 50,000K in distance, good health and numerous friendships along the way. Don competed in over 100 timed events, and raced on 3 continents, including Australia. He raced in 16 marathons, with 3 stops in Boston and 1 each in Chicago, Illinois and Venice, Italy. Don made no promises that running would be easy, but he promised that it is worth it! We said goodbye to Don in November 2021.
Mike T – Past Executive at large
In 2006 Mike first walked into the Running Room and joined the 10 km clinic. Since then he has run many races (slowly), met many, many incredible, humble, and talented people, given endless talks on hydration and fuelling (I am slowly learning to follow my own advice), and now he can state that running is an integral part of his life. Now, when people ask him what he does, “I say I am a teacher and a runner” and when he packs for an upcoming journey his passport and running shoes are always the first articles that are safely stowed away.
Michelle B – Past Membership Director
Michelle decided in May of 2011 to see if she could learn to run….and she hasn’t looked back. She has now completed several races including 10+ full marathons. She enjoys running very much, for both the health and social aspects. Michelle says, “The best way to relieve stress is go for a run with a running buddy.” 2019 -Don Doan Dash Race Director