Congratulations Parker Lund!

Congratulations Parker Lund!

Islanders on the Run -Last Weekend in Lake Placid

http://ironmanlakeplacid.com

Clark, Scott 193/59/1748/(RANK) M45-49(AGE/DIV) 01:20:54(SWIM) 05:47:45(BIKE) 03:28:58(RUN) 10:52:44(TOTAL)
Clark, Dave 113/42/12049/(RANK) M45-49(AGE/DIV) 01:14:48(SWIM) 05:42:50(BIKE) 05:25:55(RUN) 12:37:20(TOTAL)
Matthew Gallant 1:16:35(SWIM) 45:22(BIKE) 4:26:21(RUN) 12:47:58(TOTAL)
Ron MacDougall 1:24:40(SWIM) 7:12:35(BIKE) 7:19:43(RUN) 16:45:01(TOTAL)

Congrats guys!

http://www.journalpioneer.com/Sports/2011-07-28/article-2681869/Local-athletes-compete-in-Lake-Placid-Ironman/1

Local athletes compete in

Lake Placid Ironman

Published on July 29, 2011

Jason Simmonds

SUMMERSIDE - Two local athletes had strong showings at the gruelling Ford Ironman event in Lake Placid, N.Y., on Sunday.Scott Clark of Linkletter and Dave Clark of Summerside competed in the 45-to-49 age category. Scott finished with a total time of 10 hours 52 minutes 44 seconds (10:52:44) while Dave checked in at 12:37:20.

"They claim it's the second toughest Ironman on the circuit because there is close to 9,000 feet of elevation through the biking and running courses," commented Scott, who competed in his third Ironman event.

It was Dave's second Ironman. His first one was in Florida in November 2010.

"I loved it," Dave said. "The course was beautiful, and I absolutely want to do it again at some point."

The participants started the race with a 3.8-kilometre lake swim.

"To start off with 2,800 in the water at the same time, it's quite a feeling," said Scott, 47.

The participants then changed into their gear for a 180-kilometre bike ride. A full marathon (42.2 kilometres) concluded the Ironman. The time between events is referred to as transition time.

Scott's run time of 3:28:59 was the second-fastest in his division.

"My goal in the run was I did not want to let anyone pass me, and I succeeded," he said.

Participants also had to deal with warm temperatures in the high 20s (Celsius).

"That was doable," said Scott. "We trained in the heat leading up to it."

The Clarks, no relation, did considerable hill training in the New London and Park Corner areas.

"If you do not do the training, you are going to pay the price out there," Scott added.

Dave, 49, commented the Lake Placid course certainly featured more mountains and hills than he experienced in Florida.

"They claim it's the second toughest Ironman on the circuit because there is close to 9,000 feet of elevation through the biking and running courses."- Scott Clark

"I had a good swim and a good bike, but the run got to me a bit" he offered. "The heat got to me and I had to walk a bit. But, overall, I was pleased with my time."

When asked what he learned from the Lake Placid experience that will help him in future Ironmans, Dave commented: "For me, the nutrition part, especially on the run. I need to add more salt or salt tablets to my running. . ."

The Ironman concluded at the outdoor skating oval next to the Herb Brooks Arena. Both facilities were venues for the 1980 Winter Olympics.

"It's just amazing scenery down in Lake Placid," said Scott. "It's quite a site as the runners are coming in. They announce your name and have you up on a big screen as you run half the oval to the finish line."

jpsports@journalpioneer.com

Times

Local athletes in Ford Lake Placid Ironman:

Scott Clark

Swim (3.8 kilometres) - 1:20:50.

Bike (180 kilometres) - 5:47:34.

Run (42.2 kilometres) - 3:28:59.

Transition 1 (swim to bike) - 10:11.

Transition 2 (bike to run) - 5:12.

Total time - 10:52:44.

Dave Clark

Swim (3.8 kilometres) - 1:14:46.

Bike (180 kilometres) - 5:42:43.

Run (42.2 kilometres) - 5:25:55.

Transition 1 (swim to bike) - 9:07.

Transition 2 (bike to run) - 4:51.

Total time - 12:37:20.

Congratulations Erin & Team! Love4Gambia Run Accomplished!!

"The Atlantic Ocean in Banjul, The Gambia, after training for this moment for 7 months and running towards it for 424km with my team by my side. This is pure joy. Love you team."

Spider, Ashley Maria Sharpe, Pa Modou, Erin Poirier, Kebba Suso
www.love4gambia.com

Another PB! - 8K / 5 Mile Red's Corner Run

It was cloud and fog and 16 degrees.

The Red's Corner Run at Red's Corner Restaurant. The loop course on Georgetown Rd, Power Rd and Route 4.

Leo McCosham won the 8km race and Jillian Greene for the top female.

I finished in 28:18, beat my 5 miles PB, 2:27 faster than Clark's Toyota 5 Miler and came in 3rd out of 66 runners.

Nolan McKenna won the 4km race and Kelly Clements for the top female.

Official Result: 3rd out of 66
8K (5 Miles) in 28 minutes, 18 seconds

4K Results ~ 8K Results

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Cox and Palmer 2011 - Another PB!

It was cloudy and 15 degrees.

The Cox and Palmer Run at Cox and Palmer Law Office. The out and back course on Old Charlottetown, Victoria Park and Brighton.

Kris Taylor won the 10km race and Natalie Dallaire for the top female.

I finished in 38:17, beat my 10km PB, 24 seconds faster than May's Rural Raider Run and came in 7th out of 79 runners.

Carson Campbell won the 5km race and Madeleine Crowell for the top female.

Tomorrow I train at Brookvale Provincal Park for ultra trail marathon.

Official Result: 7th out of 79
10K in 38 minutes, 17 seconds

5K Results ~*~ 10K Results

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Cox and Palmer Run 2010
Cox and Palmer Run 2009 ~ Cox and Palmer Run 2008 ~ Cox and Palmer Run 2007


Cox & Palmer Photos (2007-2011)

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A Message from Erin on her Cross Gambia Run

If you haven't been following Erin Poirier's Love4Gambia Blog as she runs 430Km across Gambia, now would be a good time to start. Today is Erin's 31st Birthday and here's a brief quote from her most recent blog post

Thursday July 14 is my birthday. We will be running 31km for my age, 31 years. Internet time is really limited and I can’t read many facebook messages. But if you would like to wish me happy birthday, I would love for you to donate $31 to Love4Gambia. Or $310. Just click on the “donate now” button on the homepage.

Much love,
Erin

Go read the whole thing, I love the bit about the old ladies:

"running in the spot, 70 year old arms swinging back and forth, buckets perched gracefully on their old heads."

And donate!

At least wish her well and wish her a very Happy Birthday! Read about the conditions she's running under and why she's doing it.

Happy Birthday Erin!

Dunk River Run - a PB, 3rd Place, a Trophy & a Medal!

It was sun and clouds and 16 degrees.

The Dunk River Run at Central Bedeque Arena. The loop course on Rayner Rd, Ross Corner, Freetown Rd, Mill Rd, and Dunk River Rd.

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

I finished in 46:01, beat my race time 5:11 faster than 2009 Dunk River Run and came in 3rd out of 68 runners. I won the 3rd Place Overall trophy and Male 20-29 1st place medal.

Official Result: 3rd out of 68
11.667Km / 7.25 Miles in 46 minutes, 1 second

Results

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2010 Dunk River Run ~ 2009 Dunk River Run ~ 2008 Dunk River Run ~ 2007 Dunk River Run
2006 Dunk River Run ~ 2005 Dunk River Run ~ 2004 Dunk River Run

Dunk River Run photos (2004-2011)

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http://www.journalpioneer.com/Sports/2011-07-10/article-2643795/Clark,-Pizio-Perry-top-runners-in-Dunk-River-Road-Race/1

Clark, Pizio-Perry top runners in

Dunk River Road Race

Jason Simmonds/Journal Pioneer

Scott Clark of Summerside approaches the finish line of the 34th annual Dunk River Road Race in Central Bedeque on Sunday morning.

Published on July 10, 2011

Jason Simmonds

CENTRAL BEDEQUE – Scott Clark of Summerside was the top overall runner in the 34th annual Dunk River Road Race, sponsored by Callbeck’s Home Hardware.

Clark, 47, had a time of 41:55 in what he termed perfect running conditions Sunday morning. Leo McCosham (43:19) and Alex Bain (46:01) rounded out the top-three finishers.

Jennifer Pizio-Perry of Greenmount won her fourth women’s title in a row, setting a course personal best time of 50:12. She was 10th overall. Allie Keedwell (52:06), 15th overall, and Brenda Benson (53:27), 18th overall, followed Pizio-Perry in the women’s division.

Overall, 68 runners participated in the 11.667-kilometre run.

See complete story in Monday’s Journal Pioneer.

jpsports@journalpioneer.com

Hustle for Hoops - A 2nd Place Finish

It was cloudy and 18 degrees.

The Hustle For Hoops at UPEI. The loop course on campus and Confederation trail.

Cal DeWolfe from Nova Scotia won the race and Jennifer Egan for the top female.

I finished in 18:09 and came 2nd out of 67 runners.

Official Result: 2nd out of 67
5K in 18 minutes, 9 seconds

Results

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The Boardwalk Boogie 6K

It was sun and cloud and 16 degrees.

The Boardwalk Boogie 6K at Shipyard Market. The out and back course on Summerside Boardwalk.

Connor McGuire won the race and Jennifer Pizio-Perry for the top female.

I finished in 21:59 and came in 6th out of 57 runners.

I won the Male 30 and under first place medal.

Official Result: 6th out of 57
6K in 21 minutes, 59 seconds

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Please Watch, Share, Donate - Erin Poirier is about to take on Gambia

Erin is about to take on Gambia



http://love4gambia.com/

10 Minutes Plus Off my Half-Marathon PB!

It was cloudy and 10 degrees.

The Fulton Campbell Memorial Run in Montague Consolidated School. The loop course on schools, Montague River, Sparrows Rd, Victoria Cross, Union Rd, New Perth, Georgetown Rd, Pooles Corners, Route 4 and Queens Rd.

Mike MacKinnon won the half marathon race and Rebecca Pike for the top female.

Mark Cullen won the Rick Minnikin 5km race and Kara Grant for the top female.

I finished in 1:28:04, beat my half marathon PB time, 10:27 faster than 2008 Fulton Campbell and came in 7th out of 64 runners.

Less than 1km to finish I trip over the laces and fell on gravel and cuts knees and hand was bleeding and kept running PB pace.

Official Result: 7th out of 64
Half Marathon in 1 hour, 28 minutes, 4 seconds

Half-Marathon Results ~ 5K Results

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Fulton Campbell 2010 ~ Fulton Campbell 2009 ~ Fulton Campbell 2008

Fulton Campbell 2007 ~ Fulton Campbell 2006 ~ Fulton Campbell 2005
Fulton Campbell 2004

Photos from the Fulton Campbell (2004-2011)

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Thanks to Rick's Family
for keeping the connection & Rick's spirit
alive at this event.
We miss him very much.

This Weekend's Races - Fulton Campbell Memorial Run Half Marathon and 5K for Rick Minnikin and 7th Annual Bennie Bernard Memorial 6K Run/Walk & 3K Kid

35th Annual Fulton Campbell Memorial Run
Half Marathon and 5K for Rick Minnikin
Points Race Half Marathon Only
Saturday, June 25, 2011

Start Time: 9:00 am
Registration: 8:00 am at Montague Consolidated School, Princess Drive, Montague
Fee: $10 for 5K, $20 for Half Marathon, free for kids under 16
Sponsor: Stewart McKelvey
Fundraiser: Local children with special needs
Contact: Kim Bailey - 368-9019 dkbailey@pei.sympatico.ca
Course Description: The Half Marathon starts at MCS and proceeds through a residential area. The run then goes along the Montague River, towards Knox's Dam. Onto Queens Rd and then Union, the race become more rural. Take a right hand turn onto Rte #3 which will take you to Pooles Corner, hang a right onto Rte 4 . Bells Hill is just ahead! The race continues straight into Montague, at the intersection turn right onto Queen's Road, continue and then turn left at Princess Dr. Back at the School. The 5K race finishes on the Union Rd. Hilly, challenging...a little something for everyone!! Scenic and hilly
Course Map
Other Notes:The Half marathon is a Points Race. The 5K run is not a Points Race. Neat entrance gifts, post race BBQ with all the trimmings, door prizes drawn. Great value for your dollar.

Fulton Campbell 2010 ~ Fulton Campbell 2009 ~ Fulton Campbell 2008
Fulton Campbell 2007 ~ Fulton Campbell 2006 ~ Fulton Campbell 2005
Fulton Campbell 2004

Photos from the Fulton Campbell (2004-2010)

7th Annual Bennie Bernard Memorial
6K Run/Walk & 3K Kids Run (10 & under)
Sunday, June 26, 2011

Start Time: 1:30 pm
Registration: 12:00 pm at the Palmer Road Church
Fee: $5.00
Fundraiser: Parish Fundraiser
Contact: Randy Allain 882-3467 rallain@pei.sympatico.ca
Course Description: Out and back on Route 155, Thompson Road, Palmer Road. Nice run and event for all family members
Other Notes: The 3K kids run is a 1.5K out and back with safety for all participants the #1 priority of the organizers.

2007 Bennie Bernard Memorial Run

Islanders on the Run -The Johnny Miles

http://www.johnnymiles.ca/index2.php

Full Marathon Results

2(Place) - Scott Clark - 2/18(Division Place) - 2:53:46(Chip Time) - 4:09(Pace)
4(Place) - Leo McCosham - 4/18(Division Place) - 2:57:06*(Chip Time) - 4:13(Pace)
11(Place) - Francis Fagan - 1/7(Division Place) - 3:29:07*(Chip Time) - 4:59(Pace)
12(Place) - Beth Ellen Brown - 1/4(Division Place) - 3:29:44*(Chip Time) - 5:00(Pace)
13(Place - David Forsythe - 2/11(Division Place) - 3:34:37*(Chip Time) - 5:07(Pace)
14(Place) - James Mutch - 8/18(Division Place) - 3:34:48(Chip Time) - 5:07(Pace)
16(Place) - Michael Shea - 3/11(Division Place) - 3:36:24*(Chip Time) - 5:10(Pace)
22(Place) - Gary Simmonds - 6/11(Division Place) - 3:40:14(Chip Time) - 5:15(Pace)
49(Place) - David MacNeil - 10/11(Division Place) - 4:18:10(Chip Time) - 6:09(Pace)
52(Place) - Dianne Watts Pye - 3/5(Division Place) - 4:21:10(Chip Time) - 6:14(Pace)
60(Place) - Rick West - 5/7(Division Place) - 4:43:56(Chip Time) - 6:46(Pace)
63(Place) - Cathy Vaniderstine  - 10/12(Division Place) - 4:53:32(Chip Time) - 7:00(Pace)
all results

Half Marathon Results

38(Place) - Brenda Benson - 3/87(Division Place) - 1:39:08(Chip Time) - 4:44(Pace) 
74(Place) - Sarah-Jane Bell - 6/72(Division Place) - 1:46:20(Chip Time) - 5:04(Pace)  
96(Place) - Pam Power Mckenna - 5/45(Division Place) - 1:48:13(Chip Time) - 5:10(Pace)         
114(Place) - George Mutch - 17/46Division Place) - 1:52:26(Chip Time) - 5:22(Pace)
132(Place) - Darcy Fraser - 19/87(Division Place) - 1:52:58(Chip Time) - 5:23(Pace)
132(Place) -  Darcy Fraser - 19/87(Division Place) - 1:52:58(Chip Time) - 5:23(Pace)
157(Place) - Rochelle Sullivan - 18/72(Division Place) - 1:56:38(Chip Time) - 5:34(Pace)
160(Place) - Vikki Woodhead - 19/72(Division Place) - 1:56:05(Chip Time) - 5:32(Pace)
174(Place) - Pamela Paquet - 28/87(Division Place) - 1:57:35(Chip Time) - 5:36(Pace)
181(Place) - Mike Murrins - 9/17(Division Place) - 1:58:17(Chip Time) - 5:38(Pace)
213(Place) - David Duffy - 31/39(Division Place) - 2:01:40(Chip Time) - 5:48(Pace) 
218(Place) - Judy West - 10/45(Division Place) - 2:01:52(Chip Time) - 5:49(Pace)      
230(Place) - Bria Brown - 15/32(Division Place) - 2:05:08(Chip Time) - 5:58(Pace)         
239(Place) - Tracey Clements - 42/87(Division Place) - 2:04:25(Chip Time) - 5:56(Pace)
253(Place) - Ellen Panting - 17/32(Division Place) - 2:06:51(Chip Time) - 6:03(Pace)
254(Place) - Courtney Hughes - 18/32(Division Place) - 2:06:50(Chip Time) - 6:03(Pace)  
257(Place) - Wayne Sherry - 34/39(Division Place) - 2:06:49(Chip Time) - 6:03(Pace)         
270(Place) - Donna Crane - 50/87(Division Place) - 2:08:42(Chip Time) - 6:08(Pace)  
273(Place) - Bertha Campbell - 15/45(Division Place) - 2:09:14(Chip Time) - 6:10(Pace)   
277(Place) - Rose Murphy Cheverie - 16/45(Division Place) - 2:10:31(Chip Time) - 6:13(Pace)   
278(Place) - Debby Hughes - 51/87(Division Place) - 2:09:48(Chip Time) - 6:11(Pace)
292(Place) - Gwyn Bellefontaine - 56/87(Division Place) - 2:11:13(Chip Time) - 6:15(Pace)
293(Place) - Paula Pickering - 43/72(Division Place) - 2:11:18(Chip Time) - 6:16(Pace)
294(Place) - Leanne MacDonald - 44/72(Division Place) - 2:11:07(Chip Time) - 6:15(Pace)         
334(Place) - Aleatha Pickering - 26/45(Division Place) - 2:17:52(Chip Time) - 6:34(Pace)
340(Place) - Robbie Hicken - 2:20:16(Chip Time) - 6:41(Pace)
342(Place) - Barbie MacKay Larkin - 51/72(Division Place) - 2:20:11(Chip Time) - 6:41(Pace)
345(Place) - Adrien Sherry - 52/72(Division Place) - 2:20:42(Chip Time) - 6:42(Pace)
362(Place) - Ronda Bellefontaine - 69/87(Division Place) - 2:24:57(Chip Time) - 6:55(Pace)
389(Place) - Jessica Hicken - 6/6(Division Place) - 2:34:39(Chip Time) - 7:22(Pace)
390(Place) - Michelle Campbell - 63/72(Division Place) - 2:34:23(Chip Time) - 7:22(Pace)
391(Place) - Lynn Anne Hogan - 64/72(Division Place) - 2:34:23(Chip Time) - 7:22(Pace)  
398(Place) - Maureen Panting - 82/87(Division Place) - 2:38:00(Chip Time) - 7:32(Pace)       
399(Place) - Robert Hicken - 2/2(Division Place) - 2:38:01(Chip Time) - 7:32(Pace)         
400(Place) - Brenda Hicken - 83/87(Division Place) - 2:38:01(Chip Time) - 7:32(Pace)
all results        

10K Results

20(Place) - Troy Clements - 5/63(Division Place) - 44:12(Chip Time) - 4:26(Pace)
88(Place) - Alexis Clements - 5/87(Division Place) - 52:33(Chip Time) - 5:16(Pace)
189(Place) - Kim Clark - 21/94(Division Place) - 57:44(Chip Time) - 5:47(Pace)
320(Place) - Paul Pickering - 34/41(Division Place) - 1:02:23(Chip Time) - 6:15(Pace)
345(Place) - Beth Peters - 57/87(Division Place) - :03:45(Chip Time) - 6:23(Pace)
352(Place) - Jan Holmes - 59/87(Division Place) - 1:03:58(Chip Time) - 6:24(Pace)
374(Place) - Kelly Addison - 63/94(Division Place) - 1:04:37(Chip Time) - 6:28(Pace)
379(Place) - Rona Brown - 27/60(Division Place) - 1:06:19(Chip Time) - 6:38(Pace)
all results

5K Results

147(Place) - Calvin Joudrie - 22/30(Division Place) - 31:09(Chip Time) - 6:14(Pace)
all results

Congrats All!

Great Island Representation!

A sub-18 minute Deltaware 5K PB

It was cloud and 18 degrees.

The Deltaware 5km at Atlantic Technology Centre. The loop course on Fitzroy Street, Brighton Rd, Victoria Park, Old Charlottetown and Prince Street.

Connor McGuire won the race and Jen Nicholson for the top female. I finished in 17:53 and came in 6th out of 264 runners, beat my 5km PB, 31 seconds faster than last month's Proude's Shoes 5km and break sub 18 minutes.

My boss Em Zember raced too.

Good Luck to Johnny Miles runners tomorrow!

Official Result: 6th out of 264
5K in 17 minutes 53 seconds

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Deltaware 2004 ~ Deltaware 2005 ~ Deltaware 2006 ~ Deltaware 2007
Deltaware 2008 ~ Deltaware 2009 ~ Deltaware 2010

Photos from the Deltaware Run 2004-2011

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PEI Parks Trail Run - Another Top 10 Finish

It was sunny and 11 degrees.

The PEI Parks Trail Run in Milton. The out and back course on Confederation Trail.

Billy MacDonald won the race and Jen Nicholson for the top female.

I finished in 39:08 and came in 9th out of 90 runners.

Tomorrow I trained in Brookvale for the Brookvale Ultra Trail Marathon.

Official Result: 9th out of 90
10K in 39 minutes, 8 seconds

More Photos

PEI Parks Trail Run 2010 ~ PEI Parks Trail Run 2009 ~ PEI Parks Trail Run 2008 ~ PEI Parks Trail Run 2007
PEI Parks Trail Run 2005 ~ PEI Parks Trail Run 2004

PEI Parks Trail Run Photos (2004-2011)

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http://www.journalpioneer.com/Sports/2011-06-13/article-2581479/Runners-help-out-cyclists-in-weekend-event/1

Runners help out cyclists in weekend event

Paul Baglole

Runners take off at the start of the 9th Annual P.E.I. Parks Trail Run.

Published on June 13, 2011

MILTON - The 9th Annual P.E.I. Parks Trail Run was held on Saturday, June 11, with 91 runners completing the 10-kilometre run on the Confederation Trail in Milton, where the event started and finished. The Trail Run was a fundraiser for GEAR (Get Everyone Accessibly Riding).

GEAR is a ParaSport and Recreation P.E.I. organization which promotes cycling for visually impaired persons by supplying tandem bicycles for rides. For more information on GEAR call David Carragher at 566-3690 or ParaSport at 368-4540.

Participants of all ages and abilities took part in the run and along with Islanders there were also visiting runners from Nova Scotia and Ontario.

“The run couldn’t have gone better,” said Paul Baglole, run organizer. “The runners welcomed the sun and warmth of the day. Lots of smiles. It was great to see so many Islanders out in the fresh air enjoying the Confederation Trail.

“Looking forward to our 10th anniversary run next year,” he added.

First finisher overall and first-place male finisher in the 10K run was

Billy MacDonald of Charlottetown in a time of 35:23, second male was

David Gallant 35:40; and third male was Scott Clark 35:48.

The first female finisher was Jennifer Nicholson of Cornwall in a time of 38:19, second female was Jennifer Pizio-Perry 43:02; and third was Maddi Crowell in 44:02.

This Saturday's Races - PEI Parks Trail Run & Vector Vitality 5K Challenge

PEI Parks Trail Run
10K Run
Saturday, June 11, 2011

Starting Time: 9:00 a.m.
Registration: 8:00 a.m. At the Trail entrance in Milton (on Route 248)
Fee: $15, includes free t-shirt for first 75 registered
Sponsor: PEI Provincial Parks
Fundraiser: GEAR (Get Everyone Accessibly Riding)
Contact: Paul Baglole 566-4834 (h) or 368-6334 (w)
pamandpaul@islandtelecom.com
Course Description: Flat and easy on Confederation Trail
PEI Parks 10K Trail Run Map

Vector Vitality 5K Challenge
5K Run
Saturday, June 11, 2011

Start Time: 9:00 am
Registration: 8:00 am at Canada Games Sports Centre -Slemon Park
Fee: $10.00 and $2.00 for those 12 & Under
Sponsor: Vector Aerospace
Fundraiser: IWK Fundraiser
Contact: Lynn Anne Hogan - 836-5014 lynnanne.hogan@iwk.nshealth.ca
Course Description: Throughout Slemon Park
Other Notes: Lots of draw prizes!!
Vector Aerospace will match funds raised for the IWK ... Thanks Vector Aerospace!

Why we won't be at the new Autism Run this Sunday

No, Alex will not be at the new Autism Run (Tracy MacKenzie Memorial Walk/Run For Autism) this Sunday.

Not that he (the most "famous" autistic PEI RoadRunner) was invited (though it appears over 1,000 people were)....

It isn't that we object to Project Lifesaver, the fundraising cause. After all, it was Dennis Debbaudt who first formally introduced the Project Lifesaver program to PEI's Law Enforcement, First Responders and the autism community, in 2006 in the free seminars we presented. Alex ran across PEI, Tip-to-Tip, in The Autistic Celebration Run to raise the money to bring Dennis here to present those seminars.

Debbaudt’s seminars were made possible through the fundraiser of Alex Bain, an 18-year-old Oyster Bed resident with autism, who recently ran nearly 300 kilometres from North Cape to East Point.

“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for what Alex did, so thank you Alex,’’ said Debbaudt.

“It’s a testament to the abilities that people with autism have.’’

That's not a blanket endorsement of Project Lifesaver - it is a monitoring device, used and useful far beyond the autistic population, and with that comes ethical concerns. It is a tool. It will not necessarily keep a child from being hit by a car or drowning etc. It cannot & should not replace supervision. Every child up to age 6-7, not just autistic children (according to Dennis Debbaudt), is "at risk" and would be a candidate for a Project Lifesaver tracking device as well as adults with Alzheimer's/dementia, and other conditions in life.

I don't know exactly where the Project Lifesaver plans stand on PEI. My email to the Run organizer, Tammy Mcquaid, sent February 1st 2011, remains unanswered:

Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:42:03 -0400
To: tammymcquaid@live.com
From: "jypsy [ janet norman-bain ]"
Subject: Project Lifesaver

Hi,

I understand you are planning on bringing Project Lifesaver to PEI, what can you tell me about your plans?

-janet

I have had one previous, brief, contact with Ms. Mcquaid. In September 2009 I posted here on Alex's blog about an Autism Speaks PSA video I described as "dehumanizing, hateful, stigmatizing, ableist, fear-mongering, shameful, propaganda."
Please take a minute to revisit that post and see just how strongly I (and others) felt about this PSA: http://therunman.blogspot.com/2009/09/autism-boy-is-alex-bain-autism-speaks.html

Ok, back?

This is how this new Autism Run's race organizer felt about this same PSA:

"I personally love this video. To me it speaks fact and truth and my life. I find inspiration and strength in it and have posted on my facebook for all my friends to see."

Here is that comment and my only previous brief contact with her:

Click to enlarge & read or go to:

http://facesofautism.wordpress.com/2009/11/01/facebook-fan-page/#comments

Although the link remains on her Facebook Group, the video was long ago totally removed from the Internet.

That's how bad it was. That's how widespread the outrage and opposition to it was.

Autism Speaks, realizing how very badly they screwed up, have removed the video totally from the Web.

Ms. Mcquaid did not. She defended it. She loved it. It spoke fact & truth to her. She was inspired by it.

It spoke dehumanization, hate, stigmatization, ablism, and fear-mongering to me. I was beyond offended by it.

Alex runs for "Autism Awareness" every week, every race. Read his shirt. It's obviously not the same "Autism Awareness" that will be spread at this Sunday's event.


That is why we will not be there. I cannot imagine this event will be respectful to autistics like Alex & I. Not if this organizer's truth, fact & inspiration come from a place where so many of us see "a grotesque travesty of a film, filled with falsehoods, bigotry and hate." Inspiration & strength can be found without hurting a segment of society, without using fear & stigma and offending so many people.

If I were a runner who felt strongly about supporting Project Lifesaver, I'd send the event organizers a cheque and go for a run on one of my own favourite routes.....and along the way, think about Alex and the acceptance, inclusion and autism awareness he runs for every week....

Running For Autism
Not Against It
acceptance, inclusion, awareness

The Cornwall Classic - A Top 5 Finish

It was cloudy and 8 degrees.

The Cornwall Classic at Cornwall Town Hall. The course on Lowther Drive, John Street, Hillside Meadows Drive, Ferry Rd, Primrose Drive, Waterview Drive, Brookside Drive and James Street.

David Gallant won the 1okm race and Jenn Nicholson for the top female. I finished in 39:12 and came in 5th out of 58 runners. Hanna Walker was the first female and won the 5km race and Rob Jenkins for the top male.

Official Result: 5th out of 58 runners
10K in 39 minutes, 12 seconds

5K Results ~ 10K Results

More Photos

Cornwall Classic 2010 ~ Cornwall Classic 2009 ~ Cornwall Classic 2008
Cornwall Classic 2007 ~ Cornwall Classic 2006 ~ Cornwall Classic 2005

Photos from the Cornwall Classic (2005-2011)


Running For Autism
Not Against It
acceptance, inclusion, awareness

Islanders on the Run - Last Sunday in Ottawa

http://ncm.ca

232(Place) 3:13:47.5(Time) COSTAIN, MANNY 212/2733(Gender Place) 45/370(Category Place)

Congrats Manny!

This Saturday's Races - The Cornwall Classic & The Elm Street Elementary 5K Fun Run

Cornwall Classic
5K & 10K Run
Saturday, June 4, 2011

Start Time: 9:00 am
Registration: 8:00 am at the Cornwall Town Hall
Fee: $10.00
Sponsor: Cornwall Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation & Cornwall Save Easy
Fundraiser: KidSport
Contact: Allyson Sanderson (902) 628-6260 ext 228 asanderson@town.cornwall.pe.ca
Course Description: Deceptively tough course with a great downhill finish!
5K Map
10K Map
Facebook Page for the event

Cornwall Classic 2010 ~ Cornwall Classic 2009 ~ Cornwall Classic 2008
Cornwall Classic 2007 ~ Cornwall Classic 2006 ~ Cornwall Classic 2005

Photos from the Cornwall Classic (2005-2010)

Elm Street Elementary 5K Fun Run

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Start Time: 9:00 am
Registration: 8:00 am at Elm Street Elementary School
Fee: $5.00 for Adults and Students
Fundraiser: Proceeds to the Grade 6 Field trip to the Magdelene Islands
Contact: Jennifer Gallé, jen_galle@yahoo.ca
Course Description: Flat run on Confederation Trail out and back.