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Congratulations to everyone that ran Mississauga and Toronto races yesterday! We lucked out with the weather (no rain/snow) but it was still cold and windy. We had several PB’s despite the conditions, as well as first half marathons for some! It was so nice to see so many Benders afterwards at Oscar’s for post race celebrations! Was especially great to see Don out! ???? Let’s welcome our newest Bender David into our group. David was part of Laura and Chandra’s Half Clinic – welcome David! This week is recovery week,? Read more
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
Just a quick shout out to all our Bender friends racing in Ottawa this weekend for the Ottawa Race Weekend . ?This is a popular race in our nation’s capital and it looks like the weather will be great, ?maybe even a bit hot. Good luck to everyone racing this one! Read more
Tomorrow is a big race day in the GTA. ?We have the Goodlife Fitness Toronto Marathon??in Toronto and the Mississauga Marathon in Mississauga. ?Why these two races are on the same day and in such close proximity, I have no idea. ?Every year we have our group picking which of these 2 races they will be doing. ?This year is no exception and we have Bender representation at both races. ?So good luck to all our Bender friends running these races. ?The weather looks like it will be another beauty? Read more
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
Tomorrow is the Chilly Half and the Frosty 5K. This is a great race out of Burlington that happens at the beginning of March and a lot of runners use this as a pre-race run to Around the Bay. The Benders usually have a great presence at both of these great races and tomorrow’s Chilly is no exception.? I don’t know the exact number (last minute changes and such) but I believe we have something like 29 members participating.? What a great turn out!? The weather is calling for somewhat? Read more
This year runners will have a break from the giant hill at the end of the Around the Bay Race. ?This race is pretty much known for that hill but unfortunately (or fortunately) construction in the area will not be done in time for the race. ?Runners will take an alternative route running back in to Hamilton via Plains Rd. ?Don’t worry though runner friends, there are still the rolling hills of North Shore. ?See the article here.
The Benders have invaded Florida! ?A bunch of the group went down to participate in the Run Disney marathon weekend.
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!
Sunday is the Hamilton Road 2 Hope Marathon. This race is pretty much the last race of the season for many people. ?We have a large number of Benders out running this race and we want to wish them all a great race. ? Tony, Firmo, Teresa, Donna, Michelle, Ivar, Jackie, Mike B, Samantha, Tanisha, Michelle, Carlo, Manuel, Maria S., Denis and Jay (sorry if anyone was missed). ?This race is Boston’s fastest qualifier and we are sure to have some Benders qualify on Sunday! Good luck everyone! Read more
