Islanders on the Run - Last Weekend in Saint John NB

Tim Hortons Marathon By The Sea

Full Marathon

The Marathon was won by Alex Coffin in 2:50:41. In second place was an Autistic runner from Saint John, Chris Brake who finished in 2:57:19. Top Islander Scott Clark placed 3rd.

3 - Scott Clark - M - 1/35 - M4049 3:00:01(Gun Time)- 3:00:00*(Chip Time)4:18(pace)
11 - Timothy Murphy - M - 5/35 - M4049 3:13:29(Gun Time)- 3:13:21*(Chip Time)4:37(pace)
24 - francis fagan - M - 6/14 - M5059 3:28:08(Gun Time)- 3:27:08*(Chip Time)4:56(pace)
27 - Kerry Murphy - M - 11/35 - M4049 3:31:29(Gun Time)3:31:21(Chip Time)5:02(pace)
39 - Beverley Walsh - F - 2/13 - F4049 3:45:02(Gun Time)3:44:02*(Chip Time)5:21(pace)
43 - Kimberley BAILEY - F - 3/13 - F4049 3:48:26(Gun Time)3:47:28*(Chip Time)5:25(pace)
47 - John VanEkris - M - 18/35 - M4049 3:52:58(Gun Time)3:51:56(Chip Time)5:32(pace)
60 - Doug MacEachern - M - 9/14 - M5059 4:01:07(Gun Time)4:00:11(Chip Time)5:44(pace)
107 - Rosie Banks - F - 6/9 - F5059 5:08:24(Gun Time)5:06:44(Chip Time)7:19(pace)
111 - Lianne Murray - F - 13/17 - F3039 5:20:40(Gun Time) 5:19:00(Chip Time)7:36(pace)
112 - Sherry Rooth - F - 14/17 - F3039 5:20:40(Gun Time)5:19:01(Chip Time)7:36(pace)
Total Runners: 128
Full Results HERE

Half Marathon

48 - Alexandra Keedwell - F - 2/73 - F3039 1:40:06(Gun Time)1:39:49(Chip Time)4:46(pace)
185 - Loretta VanEkris - F - 19/91 - F4049 1:59:16(Gun Time)1:58:18(Chip Time)5:38(pace)
189 - CHERYL TANTON  - F - 21/91 - F4049 1:59:57(Gun Time)1:58:32(Chip Time)5:39(pace)
191 - Pam Schurman - F - 23/73 - F3039 2:00:11(Gun Time)1:58:46(Chip Time)5:40(pace)
192 - Donald Walsh - M - 44/71 - M4049 2:00:19(Gun Time)1:59:19(Chip Time)5:41(pace)
345 - Ruth Glady - F - 69/91 - F4049 2:17:31(Gun Time)2:15:57(Chip Time)6:29(pace)
Total Runners: 452
Full Results HERE

Congratulations All!

A Personal Best 10 Mile - The Miscouche Firefighters 10 Miler

"Out and Back Course on Lady Slipper Dr. and Belmont Road"

It was sunny and warm.

The start and finish line moved to the Fire Station.

35 minutes split at first 5 miles was in 9th place. The 4 runners including two female runners Athena Doyle and Shelly Simmons- McLeod passed me on the way back.

He came in 12th and a personal best time of 1:13:30, 3 minutes and 36 seconds better than my 2004 PB at this race.

Randy MacNeill won the race in 1:01:00 and Athena Doyle was top female. Monique Kaye beat her personal best by more than 8 minutes. Monique runs with me at Stan's group. Jamie Mutch beat his personal best by more than 4 minutes.

Tomorrow I am going to run with Athena at AIDS walk in Charlottetown.

Official Result: 12th out of 34
10 Miles (16K) in 1 hour, 13 minutes, 30 seconds

Miscouche Firefighters 10 Miler 2006
Miscouche Firefighters 10 Miler 2005
Miscouche Firefighters 10 Miler 2004

Running For Autism
Not Against It
acceptance not cure

http://www.journalpioneer.com/index.cfm?sid=64660&sc=118

22/09/07
First-time participants top runners in Miscouche firefighters' 10-mile race
Dr. Randy MacNeill, formerly of Milton, Athena Doyle of Charlottetown, top male and female

NANCY MACPHEE
The Journal Pioneer

MISCOUCHE -- Two first-time participants were the top finishers in Saturday morning's Miscouche firefighters' fifth annual 10-mile run.

Dr. Randy MacNeill, formerly of Milton, was the first to cross the finish line with a time of 1:01.00 and Athena Doyle of Charlottetown was the first female to finish with a time of 1:13.14.

For more on the race, including comments and photos of the top male and female, see Monday's Journal Pioneer.

Athena Doyle of Charlottetown was the first
female to cross the finish.
Nancy MacPhee/Journal Pioneer

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

http://www.journalpioneer.com/index.cfm?sid=65276&sc=119

25/09/07

First-time participants first across the finish line
MacNeill, Doyle top finishers in 10-mile run

NANCY MACPHEE
The Journal Pioneer

First-time participant Randy MacNeill was the first across the finish line to win the fifth annual Miscouche firefighters' 10-mile run here recently.

MacNeill, originally from Milton and now residing in New Hampshire, won with a time of 1:01:00. He hoped to finish under the hour mark.

"I ran a 30K race last weekend, so I knew I was still a little tired from that," said the 46 year old, who's been running for 25 years. "I'm sure if I was rested I'd do better."

MacNeill usually runs 10 miles in 57 to 58 minutes.

"I went out easy because I knew we had the wind on our backs when we went out, so we would have to face it coming back," he added.

"I just wanted to get a feel on how I was feeling first. I ran the first couple of miles fairly easily and picked it up a little bit, and tried to stay into a nice little rhythm and held it the rest of the way."

Athena Doyle of Charlottetown, also a first-time participant in the event, was the first female to cross the finish line, 10th overall.

Doyle finished with a time of 1:13:14. She hoped to beat her best in the 15K, which is 1:25.

"It was fairly straight and flat, not overly challenging," said Doyle, who has been running long distance for only two years. "Sometimes it's challenging, the fact it's really straight because you get bored."

The race was also Doyle's first win.

"It's a great day for a run," said the 35 year old, in her first year with the P.E.I. Roadrunners Association. "When I figured out I was anemic I started taking supplements, so now it's easier to run."

But the race wasn't about who was first to cross the finish line, said organizer Mike MacKinnon.

"The winner is going to be the one with the best personal best," said MacKinnon, a former member of the P.E.I. Roadrunners.

That person was Monique Kay, who finished with a time of 1:31:04, beating her personal best of 1:39:04.

Also, Jamie Mutch knocked four minutes six seconds off his personal best, finishing with a time of 1:12:57.

summary of the 10-mile run:
34 competitors.
24 male, 10 female.
Race record of 57:40 belongs to Paul Thibideau, set in the event's first year.
10-mile route.
Nine total personal bests set in the race.
Proceeds in aid of the Miscouche fire department

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Fall Frolic Set for New Harmony

For Immediate Release
September 21, 2007

Fall Frolic Set for New Harmony

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI -- A unique event that takes runners, hikers and walkers through a scenic fall forest setting, the Provincial Forest Fall Frolic is set for October 6 at the New Harmony Demonstration Woodlot near Souris.

Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry George Webster says the Fall Frolic is a great way for Islanders to enjoy the provincial forest lands in eastern Prince Edward Island.

"Our provincial forests offer many recreational possibilities year-round. But October is a particularly beautiful time of year to visit these properties because of the spectacular fall colours," the Minister said.

The Fall Frolic is hosted by the Prince Edward Island Roadrunners Club and the Provincial Forest Section of the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry.

There are two courses. The shorter 4.6 kilometre course is perfect for beginning runners, joggers and walkers - including families with baby strollers. The longer course is 12.3 kilometres and takes the runner over the Scenic Heritage Road in New Harmony, along a section of the Confederation Trail, and then back along the Scenic Heritage Road to the demonstration woodlot and the sprint to the finish.

The course was designed in 1999 by Kim Bailey of the Roadrunners Club and Kevin Brothers of the Provincial Forest Section. They set out to create a family-oriented event that would also challenge runners so that points could be awarded by the Roadrunners Club. Drawing 51 runners the first year, the Provincial Forest Fall Frolic, has grown each year since then. There is now a hard core group of between 70 and 80 runners who participate in the event. Their dedication was clearly demonstrated in 2005 when wet conditions failed to put a damper on the day.

"The community nature of the Fall Frolic is something we strive to accomplish each year," said Kim Bailey. "For the past five years, the registration fees have been donated to MacIntyre House, a non-profit group home that is located in Souris."

Registration begins at 9 a.m. and both runs begin at 10 a.m. Entry fees are $9 for Roadrunner members and $10 for non-members. A barbecue will be held after the run and, thanks to local sponsors, there will be a draw for door prizes.

For more information on the Provincial Forest Fall Frolic, call the Eastern Forest District Office at (902) 961-7296.

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Issued at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island by Island Information Service. For more information, please contact Ken Mayhew , Environment, Energy & Forestry by email at khmayhew@gov.pe.ca or phone (902) 368-6450.

Training while travelling - Off and Running by Cheryl Paynter

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

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Alex has joined the PEI RoadRunner Club - Run for the Cure Team

Alex has joined

the PEI RoadRunner Club - Run for the Cure Team

If you're a PEI RoadRunner, why don't you join too?

"Let’s do something about breast cancer and have fun together on Sunday, September 30th!

Join the PEI RoadRunners team. Registration is easy!

Once you register, you can set up a personal donation page where friends, family and co-workers can support you. Online donations are quick, easy and secure!

Join the team today and reap the rewards as an individual participant and team member. For information about prizes, fundraising, your Run site and Run kit pick-up, visit www.cbcf.org often. Thank you for your support.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, September 30th!"

Click here to sponsor Alex in The Run for the Cure

The PEI RoadRunners Club

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure

City ironman completes his journey back

http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/index.cfm?sid=63581&sc=102

City ironman completes his journey back

DON MORRISON

The Guardian

Two years ago, Patrick Trainor was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a form of cancer that attacks the lymphatic system.
From the start, the Charlottetown native and ironman competitor was positive and upbeat, vowing to beat what he called his “little bug’’.
In a feature I was privileged to do with Trainor in September of 2006, he was determined to get back to where he was in the gruelling sport.
Guess what, he’s made it.
He will complete the journey back when he competes in the Ford Ironman world championship, Oct. 13, in Kona, Hawaii.
Trainor, a resident of Toronto, became the second Islander to qualify this year, following York Point native Jody Sanderson, who earned a spot off an eighth-place finish at Ironman U.S.A.
Trainor claimed his ticket to the worlds off a solid performance at Ironman Canada last month in B.C.
“In a way, it was the last step in putting the previous challenge behind me,’’ said Trainor in an e-mail from Toronto. “Very happy.’’
He completed the Canadian qualifier in 10 hours, 17 minutes and 32 seconds over the course covering 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run legs.
“I did the best I could, left nothing out on the course and finished an hour faster than my best time,’’ said Trainor.
After overcoming stomach pains with 12 miles to go, Trainor began a steady rebound.
“It is at that time, when the best part of the race started,’’ he said. “After the pain left, all I could think about is what great friends and what a wonderful family I have and how lucky I am.’’
He ran the final three-plus miles in under 21 minutes, enough to book passage to Kona.

The Terry Fox Run

Sunday, September 16, 2007

It was sunny and cloudy and 13 degrees.

The Terry Fox Run in Victoria Park on 5km loop.

There was people are walking, biking, wheelchair and running.

Premier Robert Ghiz is running.

Total $170 so far.

Thank you to all you who sponsored me.

Sean MacNeill and I together lead the way and cross the finish line first.

BBQ afterwards.

Mom at the water station first 5k.

Premier Ghiz hydrating at 5K

Click here for more photos

http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/index.cfm?sid=62910&sc=117

TERRY FOX RUN GOES IN CITY

16/09/07

The Guardian
More than 100 runners and walkers participated in the annual Terry Fox run in Charlottetown Sunday to raise money for cancer research. The run started and ended in Victoria Park and afterwards there was a barbeque. Although the numbers were down ffrom other runs organizers said they were happy with the turnout. (Guardian photo by Brian McInnis)

http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/index.cfm?sid=62957&sc=98

About 170 join Terry Fox Run

Ryan Hagreen lets his grandmother, Jennifer, do all the work, as he and his brother, Owen, and their grandmother participate in the annual Terry Fox run and walk Sunday in Charlottetown. Just how far they will go is up to Owen and how long his legs hold out on his bike, Hagreen said. Guardian photo by Brian McInnis

17/09/07
KATIE SMITH
The Guardian

For the past 2 1/2 years, Paula MacDonald of East Royalty has been living with cancer.
The retired elementary school teacher said because of advancements made in terms of cancer research, she not only lives with cancer, but she lives well.
Although she’s undergoing chemotherapy treatment and takes medication, she said she could only look at the positive side of her situation.
“These 2 1/2 years have been the best 2 1/2 years of my life. Not only have I survived them, but I’ve had great quality of life,” she told a group of participants in the 27th annual Terry Fox Run in Charlottetown on Sunday.
“I have never been sick from my cancer and I have never been sick from the treatments.”
MacDonald said she’s grateful to everyone who was participating in this year’s event, and said it’s because of fundraising efforts such as this one that cancer research is made possible.
“You’ve been an important part of raising money for the research that’s making a difference in the lives of cancer patients.”
There were approximately 170 participants in this year’s event in Charlottetown, said event organizer Athena Doyle.
Doyle has been a regular volunteer in the Terry Fox Run. This year, two days after she found out her uncle wouldn’t survive his bout with cancer, she was asked to be the head organizer. He passed away in June, and she said she was involved with the event in his memory.
“It’s been a lot of work and a lot of stress, but it’s for him and people like him that you’re doing it for.”
Doyle said she was pleased with this year’s turnout and although the total raised wasn’t available Sunday night, she said it is likely close to the $7,000 raised last year.

The ADL Golden Mile - A Personal Best

"Flat and Fast"
It was cloudy, sprinkles a rain and 15 degrees.

The ADL Golden Mile held on North River Rd.

At 1,000m mark I was 2nd to Ryan Doucette who starts fast and few metres to finish the two runners past me in top three finish and came in 4th out of 64 runners.

Personal Best Time of 5:31 and beat the 2004 time by a second!

Terry Fox Run tomorrow at Victoria Park and raised $170 so far, mom work at water station by the finish line.

Official Result: 4th out of 64
1 Mile in 5 minutes 31 seconds
Golden Mile 2006
Golden Mile 2005
Golden Mile 2004

Please consider sponsoring Alex in....

the Terry Fox Run and/or the Run for the Cure
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Running For Autism
Not Against It
acceptance not cure

The Terry Fox Run - Coming This Sunday

The course map

It is 5K in length, participants doing the 10K they will do this course 2 times in total.

PEI Terry Fox Run Links:

• The Terry Fox Run HomePage
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• The PEI RoadRunner Team - Join the Team or Donate to them here
• PEI RoadRunner Team Pledge Sheets - Once you've joined, download a pledge sheet here
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• Run Site Listings across Prince Edward Island
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• The Charlottetown Terry Fox Run Facebook Group
• Email Contact for Ch'town Run -charlottetownpei_terryfoxrun@yahoo.ca

The Basics:

• DATE: Sunday, September 16th, 2007
• DISTANCE: 5k & 10k run/walk/bike
• REGISTRATION: 12:30pm -1:30pm @ Victoria Park field near the Dairy Bar. Registration is by Pledges. Last minute entries without a pledge sheet is asked to make a minimum donation of $10 to enter event.
• OPENING CEREMONY: 1:30pm
• START TIME FOR RUN/WALK/BIKE: 2pm sharp
• COURSE DESCRIPTION: 5k loop around Victoria Park and residential area
• FREE BBQ for participants and volunteers!

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!! Please contact the Charlottetown Run Organizer Athena Doyle at charlottetownpei_terryfoxrun@yahoo.ca. Please provide your name, phone #, shirt size and previous volunteer experience. Sizes limited so sign up early!

TEAMS ARE ENCOURAGED!!! Families, and Co-workers can create teams! It is an easy way to fundraise! Each team can register online at www.terryfoxrun.org. On the right hand side of the page under "Registration and Information" click on what type of team you are entering. Each team will be assigned a Team Number unique to them. There is no cost to register a team. Registration is by pledges.

PLEDGE SHEETS...please email charlottetownpei_terryfoxrun@yahoo.ca for locations for where you can pick up a pledge sheet(s). Some obvious places are Superstore and Sobey's, QEH, Sports Centre Weight Room @ UPEI, COOP Basics on Connolly St bulletin board.

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P.E.I. hosts international games committee

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http://www.cbc.ca/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2007/09/11/games-host.html?ref=rss

P.E.I. hosts international games committee

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 | 9:52 AM AT

CBC News

P.E.I. sports officials spent the weekend showing off the Island to International Island Games committee members in a bid to host the games in 2013.

'You're used to dealing with huge numbers of visitors.'
— Jorgen Petterson, Island Games chair

Prince Edward Island is facing off against Bermuda in its bid to host the event.

The Games feature small islands from around the world but have never been held on this side of the Atlantic.

Two members of the international executive toured sports venues and accommodations across P.E.I.

They will also be visiting Bermuda, which lost the bid to host the Games in 2011 and is trying again.

Association chair Jorgen Pettersson, visiting from his home in Aland, an archipelago in the Baltic Sea and an autonomous province of Finland, said P.E.I. is not as well-known within the Island Games membership as Bermuda, but may have the edge in other areas.

"Accommodation and transportation. You're a tourist resort. You're used to dealing with huge numbers of visitors," said Pettersson.

"You have your sports venues, which are there. They are in shape," he said, noting the Island doesn't need many capital investments.

P.E.I. and Bermuda have until December to finalize their bid packages. They will then try to win the votes of the 25 member islands. That vote will be held in June 2008.

The Island Games are held every two years. The last games on the Greek island of Rhodes featured more than 3,000 athletes.

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PEI at The Island Games in Greece:

• Help Get Stanley Chaisson to the Island Games in Greece
  

• The Island Games - Stanley in the 5000m
  

• The Island Games - Another Medal for Stan in the 10,000m

Pace Bunny Hunting

So... You've always wanted to be a Pace Bunny....

Well now is your chance!!

Pace Bunnies Wanted for the
Prince Edward Island Marathon and Half-Marathon
October 13-14, 2007

The Prince Edward Island Marathon
is looking for a few individuals
willing to act as pace bunnies for the marathon.

If you have a GPS watch, can maintain a constant pace,
and don't mind wearing "bunny ears"...

Contact info@princeedwardislandmarathon.com

Pace Bunnies are treated to FREE registration to their event
Ears are compulsory (and will be provided).
Bunny suits, tails, tutus & magic wands are not (but feel free to wear them if you have them).

The Prince Edward Island Marathon
Not just an event. An experience.
One of a kind.