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Busy Race Weekend – WSER100, IRONMAN and BAA10

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It was a busy race weekend with Benders racing all over the North America. California, Boston, Quebec and Toronto. This weekend saw Steve along with Carol and Randall out in sunshine filled California. Lake Tahoe specifically where The Western States Endurance Run was taking place. The Western States Endurance Run is the granddaddy of the all ultra-marathon races. First 100 Miler in North America. Find more info here . Steve who has been working tirelessly to qualify (multiple 100 mile qualifying races) and with the hope of being selected for this? Read more

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2 Weeks to go – Run4Hope Recap

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First, let me welcome our 2 newest Benders….Jim W. and Gina B. Congratulations to everyone who ran this weekend. Whether it was your long slow run or if you raced at the Run 4 Hope at Professor’s lake on Sunday. We had a record number of Benders on the Podium for the 5 and 10 km races for their age groups: Way to go…Sue, Jacki, Carlo – First place! Way to go…Anupam, Alan Beasley, – Second Way to go…Teresa, Denis, Derek, Laura C. – Third   What a great accomplishment,? Read more

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Race Season is Upon Us

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We have finally got some good weather?and?today was a beauty. ?It is about time! It seemed the winter would never end but alas it is only April so we know it will get colder before it gets hotter. ?That is ok though because that fresh spring weather is perfect for running. ?That fresh spring weather is what we hope for for all our Bender runners participating in one of several races coming up. First up we have 2 races tomorrow. ?We have the Toronto Yonge St. 10K. A fast downhill? Read more

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Run Disney

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The Benders have invaded Florida! ?A bunch of the group went down to participate in the Run Disney marathon weekend.

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There are many options to this sold out event. ?There are your standard kids races, 5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon and then there are the challenges. The Goofy Challenge which is the half marathon on the Saturday followed by the full marathon on the Sunday and the Dopey Challenge which begins on Thursday and has people running all the distances, 5K on Thursday, 10K on Friday, half marathon on Saturday and a full on Sunday to finish it off. ?I am tired just writing all of that out.

We have 13 members all doing the challenges and we want to wish them all a fantastic race, or 4 races. ?Good luck to you all and have fun!

 

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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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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

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Races this weekend

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There are several races coming up this weekend that our Benders are participating in so let’s wish a great race to the following: MEC Race 1 – Jay Oakville Mercedes 10K – Carlo Run 4 Hope – Jenn, Beth, Andrea, Maria, Don and Al Waterloo Marathon – Mike B. If anyone signed up last minute or was missed, we wish a great race to you as well. ?Can’t wait to hear all about it. Read more