Mount Edward Grocery Memorial Run - 2nd Place on a New Course

It was sunny and 17 degrees.

The Mount Edward Grocery Memorial Run at Hashem's Variety. The loop course on Confederation trail, UPEI, and Mt. Edward Rd.

Andre Blow won the race and Jennifer Pizio-Perry for the top female.

I finished in 29:50 and came in 2nd out of 72 runners.

Official Result: 2nd out of 72
5 Miles / 8 Km in 29 minutes, 50 seconds

Results

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Photos from the Mount Edward Road Run (2004-2011)

2010 Mt. Edward Grocery Run
2009 Mt. Edward Grocery Run
2008 Mt. Edward Grocery Run
2007 Mt. Edward Grocery Run
2006 Mt. Edward Grocery Run
2005 Mt. Edward Grocery Run
2004 Mt. Edward Grocery Run

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Mt. Edward Grocery Memorial 5 Mile Run and a couple of Run4Wishes miles

It was sunny and 15 degrees.

The Mt. Edward Grocery Memorial 5 Mile Run in Sherwood. The 2.5km loop course on Mt. Edward Rd. and Maple Ave.

Troy Cox from Ontario won the race and Rebecca Pike for the top female.

I finished in 35:38 and came in 11th out of 58 runners.

Official Result: 11th out of 58
5 Miles in 35 minutes, 38 seconds

2009 Mt. Edward Grocery Run
2008 Mt. Edward Grocery Run
2007 Mt. Edward Grocery Run
2006 Mt. Edward Grocery Run
2005 Mt. Edward Grocery Run
2004 Mt. Edward Grocery Run


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Photos from the Mount Edward Road Run (2004-2010)

Afternoon I ran the 3km with my mom on bike with The Run4Wishes crew
from Cymbria to Oyster Bed Bridge. They are going all way to Charlottetown.

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Mt. Edward Grocery Memorial 5 Mile Run

It was sun and cloud and 19 degrees.

The Mt. Edward Grocery Memorial 5 mile on 2.5 mile loop in Sherwood and Mt. Edward Road.

Andre Blow won the race and Rebecca Walker for the top female.

I finished in 35:15 and came in 12th out of 43 runners.

Tomorrow I run the Brookvale trail run at 10km race with 25km and 50km ultramarathon at Brookvale Provincial Park.

Official Result: 12th out of 48
5 Miles in 35 minutes, 15 seconds

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2008 Mt. Edward Grocery Run
2007 Mt. Edward Grocery Run
2006 Mt. Edward Grocery Run
2005 Mt. Edward Grocery Run
2004 Mt. Edward Grocery Run

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This weekend's Races - Something old, something new, city streets, forest trails, 5 miles to 50 Km

Mount Edward Grocery Memorial Run
(Points Race)
Saturday August 1, 2009
5 Miles

Starting Time: 9:00 a.m.
Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Mount Edward Grocery (Find it on the Map)
Fee: $5.00
Sponsor: Mount Edward Grocery
Contact: Tanya Gregory 368-2457
Course Description: Double loop course through Sherwood

2008 Mt. Edward Grocery Run ~ 2007 Mt. Edward Grocery Run ~ 2006 Mt. Edward Grocery Run
2005 Mt. Edward Grocery Run ~ 2004 Mt. Edward Grocery Run

Photos from the Mt. Edward Grocery Run 2004-2008


The brand new

Brookvale Ultra Trail Marathon
(click on poster to enlarge)

What distances: Your choice of 10km, 25km or 50km

Where: Brookvale Nordic Ski Park, Brookvale, PE (Find it on the Map)

When: Sunday, August 2, 2009. All race distances start at 8:00 am

Cost: 10km = $10.00 and 25/50 km distances = $30.00

Registration: Preregister on-line at Atlantic Chip On-Line paying by credit card. Or, register in person on race day between 7:00 and 7:45 am paying by cash or cheque only.

Contact: Shawn McCardle at 902-887-3751 or smccardle@live.ca

Course: The 10km course winds you through the Nordic Ski Park. The 25km course uses Brookvale Provincial Park, the nordic ski trails, single-track mountain bike trails, a heritage road, and Provincial Forestry Demonstration Woodlot trails. The 50km route is a second loop of the 25km course.

Aid Stations: Two staffed aid stations are on course, each passed twice during the 25km loop. The stations are stocked with water, Gatorade, soda pop, and a variety of food items. Runners are strongly advised to carry their own water supply (ie. Water bottles, camelback, etc.)

Litter: We are using Forestry and Park land, and will be taking a strong stance against littering. Anyone found littering will be automatically disqualified.

Pacers: Runners in the 50km race will be allowed to have a pacer during their second loop only. Pacers are allowed to run with the competitors and carry supplies for their own run, but cannot carry any food, water or supplies for the competitor.

Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and top three female competitors in each race distance.

T-Shirts: Short-sleeve t-shirts will be given to competitors registered in the 25km and 50km distances only. Quantities are limited.

Time Limit: There will be a time limit of 10 hours for the 50km race.

Directions to Brookvale: From the Confederation Bridge - take Highway #1 (TransCanada) towards Charlottetown. Turn off at Crapaud and take Highway #13 north towards Cavendish. Brookvale Nordic Ski Park is approximately 9 km from Crapaud. (Find it on the Map)

Accommodations: This is no camping allowed at the race site. For a listing of nearby accommodations log on to tourismpei.com/accommodations

Mt. Edward Grocery 5 Mile Run

It was cloudy and 19 degrees.

The Mt. Eward Grocery 5 mile run held on 2.5 mile loop.

This year to pay tribute for Amal Hashem who passed away in January.

I finished in 35:29 and came in 13th out of 55 runners that same position from last year.


Stephen Baglole won the race and Bethany Doyle for the top female.

Official Result: 13th out of 55
5 Miles in 35 minutes, 29 seconds

More Photos (ours)



Mt. Edward Grocery Run 2007
Mt. Edward Grocery Run 2006
Mt. Edward Grocery Run 2005
Mt. Edward Grocery Run 2004

Mt. Edward Grocery Run Photos 2004-2008

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Amal Hashem 1948-2008

Amal N. Hashem

1948-2008

Members of the PEI RoadRunners Club were saddened to hear of the passing of our friend Amal "Mel" Hashem. Amal was a generous supporter of the RoadRunners Club and sponsor of the Mount Edward Grocery Run.

Our thoughts and sympathies are with Salem and the rest of Amal's family.

Amal N. Hashem

1948-2008

(click to enlarge & read)
http://www.islandowned.ca/obituaries/33700
~*~
Photo credits: PEI RoadRunners
More PEI RoadRunner Photos of Amal Hashem

Mount Edward Grocery Run - A Personal Best 5 Mile

Saturday, August 4, 2007
"Double loop course through Sherwood"

It was cloudy and breezy and humid and 21 degrees.
2.5 miles loop course in Sherwood and new race start at Village Green Driving Range just up from Mt. Edward grocery store.
Finish in 34:32 my best time in 5 miles by 1 minute and 3 seconds from Clark 5 Mile. Came in 13th out of 74 runners.
I won a door prize for my sister's birthday present on Thursday.

Official Result: 13th out of 74
5 Miles in 34 minutes, 33 seconds
Mount Edward Rd 2006
Mount Edward Rd 2005
Mount Edward Rd 2004

Just calm before storm. At 5:00pm the lightning knock the power out for 18 hours. Lightning hit a bale of hay in our field and it caught fire.

Bale still burning Sunday morning

Bale burning in the field, our house & barns in background
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The burning bale as seen from our house
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