The Great Canadian Soap Company Staff Party

December 22nd 2010

Left to right: Shannon, Em, Conor, Amy's daughter (green shirt sleeve), Katie (Em's daughter),
Amy's daughter, Wayne (Shannon's husband), Mackenzie (Shannon's son), Jordan (Em's son)

Alex's first ever staff party. On December 22nd Em opened her home to her staff, Shannon, Amy, Conor & Alex and their families for the "first annual Christmas staff party". It was a truly lovely time filled with good food, good folks and good fun.

Alex enjoyed playing one of his favourite games, Password. I love to play this game with him; his single word clue choices give so much insight into him, how he thinks and how enormous his vocabulary is (especially considering how little of it he actually shares with us in everyday conversation).

He also enjoyed the challenge (and is still very much enjoying it) of playing with this traditional wooden ball & cup game Em gave him:


Em shared these words with her staff, giving thanks for the unique gifts each of them bring to her Company:

"There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open."

from The Life and Work of Martha Graham

Alex playing "Frère Jacques" on the piano

Thank you Em & family, a great time was had by all!

Season's Greetings

Seasons Greetings

Wishing the PEI Roadrunners,
The Staff of The Great Canadian Soap Co.,
all of their Families,
our Family & Friends,
and blog readers...
A very Merry Christmas
and a very happy, safe & healthy 2011


Under the tree we have for you...

a smile



and a song...



Have a wonderful Holiday Season

My Birthday

I went swimming after work.

I playing my new Wii game.
My new book One Hundred Greatest Canadian Sports Moments.



My Death by Chocolate birthday cake.


Thank you for all the Happy Birthday Wishes!

I having a Happy 23rd Birthday.

TDISC Santa Claus Run

It was cloud and flurries and -2 degrees.

The TDISC Santa Clause Run at UPEI. The loop course on UPEI campus, Belvedere, Mt Edward and University Ave.

It was untimed fun run. There were lots of Santas!

Tonight the PEI Roadrunner Christmas Party and Run at Queen Charlotte Armories.

TDISC Santa Clause Run Facebook Page

Photos

http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2010-12-11/article-2036227/Santas-on-the-run-for-a-great-cause/1

Santas on the run for a great cause

Guardian photo by Brian McInnis

Santas on the run

Published on December 11th, 2010

Several hundred Santas or his relatives took time during his busiest season to run five kilometers to raise money for the needy. The run was held at the University of Prince Edward Island Saturday and was organized by a group of tri-athletes. Last year the fun run raised more than $3,000 and they hope to surpass that this year.

http://www.journalpioneer.com/Sports/2010-12-08/article-2028679/P.E.I.-Ultraman-athlete-is-in-select-company/1

P.E.I. Ultraman athlete is in select company

Submitted photo

Paul Dalton, third from right, celebrates with his support crew seconds after finishing the Ultraman world championship in Hawaii on Nov. 28.

Published on December 8th, 2010

Jason Simmonds

ST. EDWARD - Paul Dalton had this to say after a 30-kilometre bike ride and a seven-kilometre run on Sunday, "I felt really good!"

And why shouldn't he?

Compared to what he was doing just a week earlier, that's a leisurely jog.

Upon crossing the finish line of the Ultraman world championship triathlon in Hawaii on Nov. 28, Dalton became one of only 495 athletes in the world to complete the demanding race in the event's 26-year history. He is also one of only 39 athletes from around the world to complete both the Ultraman Canada race and the Hawaiian race, and one of only a handful to complete both Ultraman races in the same year.

"More people have climbed Mount Everest than have run an Ultraman," said Dalton, admittedly proud of his accomplishment.

Despite getting caught in a current that left him churning in place for a while near the end of his 10-kilometre swim, Dalton, 52, said he was really satisfied with his swim time.

If not for his good swim, he said, he might not have had been able to complete Day 1 of the three-day race within the 12-hour cutoff. One participant, Dalton said, made the cutoff with just one second to spare.

The start of the bike race was so steep - 1,000 feet in three miles - that some bikers walked sections of it. It was a more gradual climb the rest of the way, but gale-force crosswinds kept things difficult and made biking dangerous.

"It took everything to keep from going over the edge or into traffic," Dalton said.

On a long descent, he found himself fighting against the bike all the way.

"More people have climbed Mount Everest than have run an Ultraman." - Paul Dalton

"You couldn't go over 40 kilometres (per hour)," he said, noting there was strong headwind and sharp corners.

His times were three hours 39 minutes 57 seconds (3:39:57) for the swim, and 7:56:41 for the bike. He made the cutoff with 23:32 to spare.

"It was just a hard day," assessed Dalton, adding he was still tired from that race heading into Day 2 of the competition and another 276-kilometre bike ride. At the end of it, Dalton needed help getting off his bike.

After two difficult days of biking, Dalton wasn't sure how he'd do in the double marathon run on Day 3, and surprised himself with a strong finish.

"I had a really good run," he acknowledged.

He was pleased to have his support crew cross the finish line with him, pointing out he would not have been able to do the race without their support and guidance.

Now back home and back to driving his school bus, Dalton said he will soon get back to serious training for next year's Boston Marathon and the Ironman Canada race. He wants to do another Ultraman race, but that will depend on resources. "Keep doing what I'm doing and focus more on the bike section," he said describing his game plan.

wbureau@journalpioneer.com

T'Was The Month Before Christmas Run

It was cloud and -1 degrees.

The T'was The Month Before Christmas Run at UPEI. The loop course on track, campus and trail.

Billy MacDonald won the 10km race and Deanne Burnett for the top female.

I finished in 43:58 and came in 3rd out of 11 runners.

Devin Docherty won the 5km race and Lisa Whitlock for the top female.

Official Result: 3rd out of 11
10K in 43 minutes, 58 seconds

5K Results ~*~ 10K Results

T'was The Month Before Christmas Run 2009

T'was a SNOWED OUT Month before Christmas (non-) Run 2008
T'was the Month before Christmas Run 2007

T'was the Month before Christmas Run 2006

Alex & Ms. Bond

Mrs. Bond my grade 7-8 T.A. ran the 5km.

More Photos
Photos from all the T'was Month Before Christmas Runs

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Not Against It
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Paul's Ultraman World Championship

Day 1

Stage I – 6.2-mile (10 km) ocean swim from Kailua Bay to Keauhou Bay, followed by a 90-mile (145 km) cross-country bike ride from Keauhou Bay around the southern tip of the island via Route 11 to finish at Namakani Paio Park in the Volcanoes National Park. Vertical climbs total 7,600 feet.

Dalton Paul - 52 - M - 3:39:57 (Swim) - 7:56:41 (Bike) - 11:36:38 (Total)

Full Day 1 Results
Day 1 Race Report

Day 2

Stage II – 171.4-mi (276 km) bike ride, from Volcanoes National Park (Route 11) to Keaau, then turning east with a counter-clockwise loop through Kalapana, Kapoho and Pahoa, then on through the City of Hilo. From Hilo, the route continues north along the Hamakua Coast (Route 19) to Waimea, and over the Kohala Mountains via Route 250 to finish at the Kohala Village Inn on Hawi Road, just above its junction with Route 270. Vertical climbs total 8,600 feet.

Dalton Paul - 52 - M - 11:26:00 (Bike) 23:02:38 (2 Day Total)

Full Day 2 Results

Day 2 Race Report

Day 3

Stage III – 52.4-mile (84 km) double-marathon run from Hawi to Kawaihae (Route 270), then on to Kailua-Kona (via Route 19) and finishing on the beach at the Old Airport State Park.

Dalton Paul - 10:08:53 (Run) 33:11:31 (Event Total) 32 (Place)

Full Day 3 Results
Day 3 Race Report

Congratulations Paul!
unimaginable...

http://www.journalpioneer.com/Sports/2010-11-30/article-2006415/St.-Edwards-man-among-36-athletes-in-world-ultraman/1

St. Edwards man among 36 athletes in world ultraman

Eric McCarthy/Journal Pioneer

Paul Dalton

Published on November 30th, 2010

Eric McCarthy

HAWAII - Prince Edward Island's Paul Dalton started strong and finished strong in the three-day world ultraman championship, held in Hawaii during the United States Thanksgiving weekend Nov. 26 to 28.

Dalton had a very good swim, covering the 10-kilometre ocean swim in a time of 3:39.57 – 27th out of a field of 36 world-class athletes. That was just part of his Day 1 job, though. He still had to endure a 145-kilometre bike ride, completing the day in a combined time of 11:36:38 and a 33rd-place finish.

He was back on the bike Saturday, covering the 276 kilometres in 11:26:00, dropping to 34th place out of 35 starters.

Sunday, Dalton ran a double marathon in a time of 10:08.53 – the 26th fastest. That put him in 32nd place overall with a combined time of 33:11:31. His finish time was five minutes and 44 seconds faster than the numbers he put up in the Ultraman Canada race in British Columbia last July.

Paul at the Ultraman

A couple of shots of Paul in Hawaii by Josh Baker of Azulox Photography

Competitor Group Shot

the Canadians

More great photos from the Word Ultraman Championships
by Josh Baker HERE and by Gary Wang HERE

Another peek at the Ultraman can be found by following Jason Lester
by Live Tracking him HERE

The #ultramanlive Twitter feed is HERE
Follow the Live Updates of it HERE at RealEndurance.com

Today is Day 1 -

Stage I – 6.2-mile (10 km) ocean swim from Kailua Bay to Keauhou Bay, followed by a 90-mile (145 km) cross-country bike ride from Keauhou Bay around the southern tip of the island via Route 11 to finish at Namakani Paio Park in the Volcanoes National Park. Vertical climbs total 7,600 feet.

Islanders on the Run - Saturday in Washington County, Maryland

JFK 50 Mile
http://www.jfk50mile.org/

 234 John Van Ekris 44  68/273  M CHAROLOTTLETOWN PE 9:09:55

Full Preliminary Results

Congrats John!
an ultramarathoner if there ever was one...

Sneak Peek - The PEI RoadRunners Club Eastlink Holiday Greeting

Today Kim, Jamie & Alex taped a Christmas Greeting from the PEI RoadRunners Club to be aired on Eastlink throughout the Holiday Season. If you're watching Eastlink TV, keep an eye out.

Here's a sneak peek....

One Year Ago Today

One Year Ago Today

$616 + $84 = $700 !

$616.00 + $84.00 = $700.00
Another $84. will be going to the Upper Room Food Band this week
for a total cash donation
from The Great Canadian Goat Run of
$700.00

Thank you!
again

Paul Dalton enjoying the warm weather and good coffee at lava java

Paul Dalton enjoying the warm weather and good coffee at lava java #ultramanlive posted by @realendurance

http://yfrog.com/c8pefgj

Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

It was Cloud and -3 degrees.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics at Simmons Rink. The loop course on North River Rd, Brighton and Spring Park.

Gary Simmonds won the 10K race and Dianne Watts-Pye for the top female.

I finished in 44:24 and came in 3rd out of 15 runners.

Mark Cullen won the 5km race and Natalie Cullen for the top female.

Official Result: 3rd out of 15
10K in 44:24

5K Results ~*~ 10K Results

More Photos



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Not Against It
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2010 ULTRAMAN World Championships

http://ultramanlive.com/

2010 Ultraman FAQ

http://ultramanlive.com/2008-ultraman-world-championships/2008-ultraman-faq/

What:

A 3-day, 320-mile (515-kilometer) individual ultra-endurance event which takes place on the Big Island of Hawaii. Entry is limited to 40 participants and is by invitation only. Founded in 1983, the event is held annually on the traditional Thanksgiving weekend.

When:

FRIDAY, November 26, 2010 Stage I Starting time 6:30 a.m.
SATURDAY, November 27, 2010 Stage II Starting time 6:30 a.m.
SUNDAY, November 28, 2010 Stage III Starting time 6:00 a.m. (note earlier start)

Where:

Stage I – 6.2-mile (10 km) ocean swim from Kailua Bay to Keauhou Bay, followed by a 90-mile (145 km) cross-country bike ride from Keauhou Bay around the southern tip of the island via Route 11 to finish at Namakani Paio Park in the Volcanoes National Park. Vertical climbs total 7,600 feet.

Stage II – 171.4-mi (276 km) bike ride, from Volcanoes National Park (Route 11) to Keaau, then turning east with a counter-clockwise loop through Kalapana, Kapoho and Pahoa, then on through the City of Hilo. From Hilo, the route continues north along the Hamakua Coast (Route 19) to Waimea, and over the Kohala Mountains via Route 250 to finish at the Kohala Village Inn on Hawi Road, just above its junction with Route 270. Vertical climbs total 8,600 feet.

Stage III – 52.4-mile (84 km) double-marathon run from Hawi to Kawaihae (Route 270), then on to Kailua-Kona (via Route 19) and finishing on the beach at the Old Airport State Park.

Time Limits: Each stage must be completed in 12 hours or less. The swim should be completed in 5-1/2 hours or less. Participants not reaching the respective finish lines within the 12 hour limits will be disqualified.

Who:

Limited to 40 athletes, participants are expected from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, England, Germany, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Japan, Puerto Rico, and the United States. Over 50% of the field will have participated in at least one previous ULTRAMAN. Each must be accompanied by an individual support team of at least two persons over the entire course. Many of these team members volunteer from the Big Island community each year. The event attracts individuals who not only thrive on personal challenge and enjoy the thrill of victory, but who come to understand, as did the ancient Hawaiians, the importance of aloha (love), ohana (family), and kokua (help). Individual resources, mental, physical, and spiritual, are shared in an atmosphere where everyone who completes the course is a winner, and the pursuit of human excellence is the fundamental rule of the road.

2010 Entrant Bios - Full List

Paul Dalton , M52, St. Edward, PEI, CANADA
Occupation: School Bus Driver
Races: Second time Ultraman. 2010 Ultraman Canada finish time 33:17:15. Ironman Canada, Boston Marathon, Mississagua Marathon.
CREW: Swim Escort: Clark Willcox Land Crew: Ellis Andrews, Paulette Dalton and Triton Hall

2010 Live Updates

You can join the real-time news feed via Twitter Tag

#ultramanlive

All the best Paul!

Dalton leaves today for world ultraman ch'ships

http://www.journalpioneer.com/Sports/2010-11-16/article-1969894/Dalton-leaves-today-for-world-ultraman-chships/1

Dalton leaves today

for world ultraman ch'ships

Eric McCarthy/Journal Pioneer

Paul Dalton trains at the Mill River Aquaplex pool on Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming world ultraman championships in Hawaii.

ST. EDWARD - He logged about 1,000 kilometres on his racing bike in the past month, ran 155 kilometres and swam about 24 during that period.

Today, Paul Dalton turns his attention to flying.

A 52-year-old school bus driver and bicycle repairman from St. Edward, Dalton is winging his way to Hawaii, where he and a group of up to 39 other athletes from around the world will compete in the world ultraman championships Nov. 26 to 28. It's an invitation-only race, open only to accomplished ironman and ultraman participants.

He will be using the week leading up to the big race on the Big Island of Hawaii getting acclimatized and acquainted with the scenic but tortuous course.

"I'm looking forward to it," said Dalton. "I think I was meant to be there."

He said he will be carrying in his head during the race the many well-wishes, and sponsorship support he has received.

The race starts off with a 10-kilometre ocean swim from Kallua Bay to Keauhau Bay, but that's only part of Stage 1. Participants hop on their bikes and pedal up to Volcanoes National Park. They climb some 7,600 feet during that 145-kilometre scenic bike ride.

They endure another 276-kilometre bike ride during Stage 2, where vertical climbs total 8,600 feet. On Nov. 28, the participants finish off the race with a double marathon (84-kilometre) run to the beach in Old Airport State Park.

"I'm looking forward to it. I think I was meant to be there." - Paul Dalton

Dalton's confidence in his swimming was boosted last summer, when he trimmed 10 minutes off of his swim time in Canada's ultraman race in B.C. He is hoping to complete the Hawaiian swim in four hours.

Dalton's ultraman time in B.C. was 33:17.15.

A fast swim time is critical, he said, as participants have only 12 hours to complete each stage. Miss the deadline by mere seconds and you don't advance to the next stage, he acknowledged.

"You have to get out of the water as quickly as you can," he stressed.

His swim escort is Clark Willcox. Willcox will paddle ahead of him in a kayak, making sure he stays in a straight line, and tossing him water and nutrients at timely intervals.

Crew chief is Ellis Andrews from B.C., an accomplished ultraman participant. Dalton's daughter, Paulette, and her boyfriend, Triton Hall, are also on his support crew.

One of the things Dalton said he will be focusing on extensively leading up to the big race and on race days is nutrition.

"That's the biggest part," he said. "That's what gets you to the finish line."

wbureau@journalpioneer.com

Running on a (goat) theme)

Can't wait until next year for a Goat Run?
Good news!

The Goat Alpine Adventure Run goes in 2 short weeks, December 4th,in Tongariro National Park, New Zealand.

The Goat is an exhilarating adventure run from Whakapapa to Turoa Ski Fields on the Round the Mountain track, traversing the western slopes of Mount Ruapehu. The 21 kilometre course has over 1000 metres of vertical ascent and covers a whole bunch of amazing terrain. Participants will experience stunning scenery ranging from ancient lava flows and scoria fields, mountain beech forest, tussock grasslands and alpine herbfields to cascading waterfalls, an alpine lake, boulder strewn rivers and amazing panoramic views, all set in a dual world heritage area; Tongariro National Park.

The Goat is a demanding yet achievable run that is widely acclaimed as one of New Zealand’s premier off road running events. Discover for yourself why The Goat is such a memorable experience.

The Goat Alpine Adventure Run will take place on Saturday 4 December 2010 starting at 9.30am. The reserve day is Sunday 5 December at the earlier start time of 8.30am.

There are 500 places available for this event each year.

If you find yourself on PEI, not Tongariro National Park, New Zealand this December 4th, join us just southeast of New Zealand, PEI in Souris for the Rollie Gallant Memorial Run.

Or..... Closer than New Zealand but not until May, you can take in...

The Mountain Goat Run, May 2nd in Syracuse New York

As part of an early morning fitness class at the Downtown Syracuse YMCA, a small group of people started to jog around a few city blocks. As their fitness improved, distance was added to these daily runs. As part of their route, they added some parks in Syracuse , many of which featured some of the highest points in Syracuse . Special shirts were created claiming these individuals as "Mountain Goats".

In June of 1978, 25 people decided to run four city parks during the same run, covering a distance of 17.5 miles. All those who completed the run, received a special ribbon recognizing them as "Super Goats".

YMCA Director Walt Price, created an official race in 1979, called the "Fun to Run Classic" which started in Columbus Circle . A 10 mile course was created that needed to be a demanding course, which tested runners and provided a true sense of accomplishment for all those who finished.

The initial Mountain Goat featured a 3000 meter race and the 10 mile Mountain Goat. Jeff Wells, winner of the 1977 Honolulu Marathon, was the first winner of the Mountain Goat in 50 minutes and twelve seconds.

Over the years, may top ranked national runners have tackled the Mountain Goat. Joan Benoit, Benji Durden, Jeff Galloway, Jerry Lawson, Michelle LaFleur, Tom Carter, Kevin Collins and Deb Springer are all past winners of the Mountain Goat.

And again, if you're on PEI that weekend, not Mountain Goat Running, there will probably be a running of the Proude's Shoes 5K right about then.

Visiting Perth, Ontario and looking for running gear? Looks like this is the place to go:
http://www.therunninggoat.com

Not leaving the Island?
The folks at

• Sporting Intentions,
• Proude's Shoes,
• Source for Sports and/or
• Hashem's Variety
  

can fix you up.

Who knew Running and Goats went so well together?!

PEI Runners Rock!

PEI runners

whether RoadRunners or not
(you can join the PEI RoadRunners Club HERE)
Rock!

You generously donated 3 big bins of food and a big pile of cash
to the Upper Room Food Bank.

In that envelope is $616.00
all the registration & donation money from Saturday's Great Canadian Goat Run.

Today we loaded it all up....

and got a real good idea of just how generous you were!That air compressor that powers the soap cutter Alex uses came in handy
in getting us back on track.

This photo from 2008
shows Em with a box of soap she was donating to the Food Bank.

http://redislandgoatfarm.blogspot.com/2008/12/food-bank-soap-donations.html

Here's Em today with Alex & Mike MacDonald
and just some of the food that was donated Saturday.

Allow us to pass along Mike's thanks along with our own.

Fabulous folks, absolutely fabulous!

Em's Great Canadian Goat Run Apple Pancakes Recipe - By Popular Request.

Not since Kim's Fall Frolic Bars have I heard so many recipe requests at a race before (though I'm sure I'm not the only one who asked Marta about some of her fabulous offerings!) So here by popular request is Em's "Great Canadian Goat Run" Apple Pancakes....

Em's
"Great Canadian Goat Run"
Apple Pancakes

Mix together:
5 cups chopped apples, sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon set aside
4 cups white flour or half white and half whole wheat
1 cup 12 grain cereal
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda

Make a well in middle.

Mix together:
4 eggs
2 cups buttermilk or sour milk
1 cup milk or apple juice
1/4 cup of oil combination of soft oil or butter

Pour mixture into the well in the flour mixture. Mix.

Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles form in the cakes and the bottoms are golden brown. Flip and cook the other side.

Serves 6 with 2 teenagers

Enjoy!

Em Zember ~ The Great Canadian Soap Co.
greatcanadiansoap.com

Thanks Em!

A GREAT! Great Canadian Goat Run

No, not a goat..... a fox
who took it upon him/herself to supervise us
as we set the course up early this morning

Foxy was hanging out by the 5K turn around point


Wayne Easter, MP ready with the "goat bell" to start the race
as Em Zember welcomes the runners


5K Start


10K Start


The Medals
Gold, Silver & Bronze Soap-on-a-rope!

When Em first told me that "next year I want to make soap-on-a-rope medals"
it only took me a moment to realize that this idea was
way too cool to not do this year.
I asked (begged) her, if there was any way
she could fake it for this year, please find a way.

(Soap making is, after all, more like cheese making than bread baking - it involves curing & drying and such. Drop into the shop and watch their 12 minute video sometime - it's full of information about the farm and the family and you'll learn all about how they make their soap and other products).

Thank you Em and Conor! I loved them.
Looking forward to next year's!
Congratulations to the runners who took one home.
This one belongs to Wade Sweet & Piper, I'll get it to you Wade

Awards for running a Personal Best Time


Medals for the youngest Male & Female


Alex hitting the finish line
escorted by the 10K Race Winner Scott Clark


Womens' 10K Gold Medal winner
Jennifer Pizio-Perry


Goat Race Winners
Carson Campbell & Clover ~*~ Sylvie Arsenault & Tansy


Thank You so much to the Event Sponsors
for supplying the venue, registration gifts, medals & awards,
food, drink, signage, cups and support.
Please support these businesses that support us.


Great Canadian Soap Company
Robin's Donuts ~+~ Purity Dairy ~+~ Kays Wholesale
Coca-Cola Bottling Company ~+~ Buns and Things ~+~ Sign City
Atlantic Wholesales
PEI RoadRunners Club

Thank You Sara Deveau for the "Alex Cake"

Only a few of you were lucky enough to have seen a
similar cake
also made by Harbourview Training Centre
at a party in 2006 celebrating the completion of Alex's Tip-to-Tip Run

This truly was an day worthy of an Alex Cake


Huge Thanks as well to our many and varied Door Prize Sponsors.
Your generosity was touching, and at times overwhelming.
Again, please consider supporting these people & businesses
that have so generously supported us.


Crooked Creek Christmas Tree Farm ~+~ Proude's Shoes ~+~ Kwik Kopy
Sporting Intentions ~+~ Harmony House Theatre & Kris Taylor ~+~ Isobel's Flower Farm
Owl's Hollow ~+~ Stella Maris Credit Union ~+~ CARI Pool ~+~ Pure Spa
Paul Chessman (Credential Financial Strategies) ~+~ Quick Wrench
Grafton St. Shell ~+~ Prince Edward Island Preserve Company ~+~ Bulk Barn
Robin's Donuts ~+~ Andrews Hockey ~+~ TDISC SANTA CLAUSE 5K Fun Run
North Rustico Home Hardware ~+~ Oyster Bed General Store~+~ Clark's Toyota
North Star Arena ~+~ Sherwood BMR ~+~ Bugaboo Cottages ~+~ Tremploy
Sylvie Arsenault ~+~ A Friend



Thank You Runners
for your generous food donations for the Food Bank.
Thank you also to Ms. Milner who took a food donation to the water stop
& Mrs. Younker who flagged down Ronda Bellefontaine as she ran by
and gave her a cash donation!


Monday we'll give you a total of the money raised and donated
along with these 3 big tubs of food.

Everyone who asked for the pancake recipe can find it HERE

Big thanks to Alex's boss, Em Zember,
for giving him a job and a chance to prove himself,
and then "throwing him a race".
It doesn't get any better than that!

Thanks to all the volunteers
Alex's boss and co-workers Shannon, Conor and Amy and their families,
Alex's family and Alex's RoadRunning family.

More Photos



5K Results ~*~ 10K Results

And here's how Alex saw it.....

It was sunny and 10 degrees.

The Great Canadian Goat Run at Great Canadian Soap Company.

The loop course on Portage Rd, Winsloe Rd, Ling Rd, MacQuarrie Rd and Brackley Point Rd.

Phil Byrne won the 5km race and Sara Deveau for the top female.

Scott Clark won the 10km race and Jennifer Pizio-Perry for the top female.

I finished the 10km route in 41:59 and came in 7th out of 40 runners.

3 runners set a PBs with $5 gift certificate.

The course record time of 20:23 in 5km and 37:58 in 10km.

The cake from Sara have me on it. Thank You Sara!

The goats race too and Carson Campbell and Sylvie Arsenault had the fastest goats.

Everyone got to see where I work. Come back and see me I work Monday to Friday 8am-1pm.

Thank You Em for having the Great Canadian Goat Run. I have a great day!


Related Posts:

Em’s Great Canadian Goat Run Apple Pancakes Recipe
Posted Sunday, November 14th 2011

PEI RoadRunners Rock!
Posted Monday, November 15th

$616 + $84 = $700 !
Posted Sunday, November 21st

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Not Against It
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