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Your Weekly Get Out There Report (Thursday, January 31 - February 7, 2008)
This week… Celebrate winter at Ottawa's Rideau Canal and cheer on athletes in the Winterlude Triathlon, Saturday, February 2. Both individuals and relay teams of three will race in an 8K skate, a 5K ski and a 5K run. Start time is 9 am. The next Hypothermic Half Marathon gets under way on Sunday, February 3 in Sudbury. Held across Canada by the Running Room, the Ontario dates are February 10 in Sarnia and February 24 in Thunder Bay. Each participant will receive a Running Room duffle bag, a post-race meal and more. The third annual Reel Paddling Film Festival 2008 premiers in Toronto on Thursday, February 7 at the Bloor Cinema. Over the next eight months, the tour will travel to 75 cities around North America and feature screenings on sea kayaking, canoeing, whitewater and kayak fishing.
Click here to view our complete event calendar online.
In other news… Following the success of last summer's inaugural Saab Salomon Mountain-X Race in the French Alps, this year's race returns July 21-26 -- and a team of three has the chance to win a free entry and travel package to compete! Co-ed or open threesomes must particpate in two qualifying events: the Giant's Rib Raid, a 25K adventure run on April 12 (200 racers allowed), and Storm the Trent, an eight-hour multisport race on May 10 (with 500 racers). The winning team will be sent to Savoie Mont Blanc to trail run, mountain bike, paddle, swim and climb. Stay tuned for more info at a website to be launched soon; in the meantime, visit the race websites and Salomon Canada. For competitors who will race the 5Peaks trail run this April 26 at Horseshoe Valley, they can participate in a Shave-a-thon beforehand to suppor the Canadian Cancer Society's Barrie & District Unit. More details to follow in an upcoming GOT Report.
March 1st is the deadline to apply for the Rock Solid Leadership 2008 course that will be held from June 20 to 27 at Jasper National Park, AB. Just eight participants will be accepted for this technical climbing course organized by the Alpine Club of Canada’s Toronto Section. You’ll focus on hard and soft skills for leading rock climbing trips of almost any grade. The $1,650 fee includes instruction, a course manual, meals, accommodation and GST. For more info, contact Sandra Bowkun at rsl@climbers.org. If your iPod playlist isn't cutting it while you exercise, the New York Times gives suggestions to maximize your workout music. The tempo of a song should match your heart rate during exercise--120 to 140 beats per minute (BPM)--about as fast as most commercial dance music and many rock songs. Stroll walkers should listen to a remixed track that's 115 to 118 BPM in tempo; a power walker should have music that's 137 to 139 BPM; and a runner should boost the BPM to 147 to 160. Try remixed sets if you're doing cardio because there are no pauses between tracks. And for high-intensity runners? Glenn Frey's "The Heat is On" should do the trick.
Mountain Equipment Co-op is Canada's leading retailer of quality outdoor recreational clothing and equipment for over 30 years. They are looking for a National Bike Shop Coordinator/Technical Services Coordinator to coordinate the development and ongoing improvement of store technical services such as the bike mechanic and ski technician program. The successful candidate will have 1-3 years of cycling maintenance and repair experience; a passion for cycling and skiing; and knowledge about the latest cycling/ski equipment and technologies. Please visit their website at www.mec.ca/jobs for more details. Robbie Burns 8K Race Report The memory of Robbie Burns was observed along Burlington streets in the 29th running of the Robbie Burns 8 km Road Race. This year’s run was held on January 27th, just 2 days after the Scottish barid’s birthday. A tartan-clad piper kicked off the race and the post-race breakfast – hot porridge of course – was ladled out after the race.
The event marked the start of the City of Burlington’s Family Winter Carnival and supports the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton Region. This is the only mid-winter race in the region and the certified 8 km distance was a test of each runner’s mid-winter fitness. The real winner this year is the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton. Last year the race donated $4,000 for this worthy cause and the goal this year is to surpass it. Every pre-registered entry received a tartan backpack. It’s a unique gift that is very popular with the runners. The top Burlington male runner was Stephen Miller with a time of 27:10 which placed him 12th overall and 2nd in his age group. Top Burlington female runner was Helen Hadcock with a time of 35:14 which placed her 5th in her age group. Josephat Ongeri, Hamilton won the race with a time of 24:14, narrowly beating Derek Nakluski, Kitchener by only 2 sconds. This is Josephat’s second win in 4 weeks. He triumphed at the Boxing Day 10 Miler held last month in Hamilton. Contest deadlines (fast) approaching… We’ve got two major contests running in the current issue of Get Out There – and we want to make sure you get your chance to win! The deadline for both of these contests is January 31st – take some time right now to make sure you don’t miss out!
We’re making it pretty easy on the first count – win a ski trip for four to Smuggler’s Notch in Vermont. Now, since you’re already signed up for this newsletter – and by default our new electronic edition – you’re automatically entered into the draw. But be sure to get your friends to sign up for the new electronic edition for more chances to win and hit the slopes in Vermont!
Calling all triathletes in the crowd! We’re giving away a sweet Nineteen wetsuit and prize pack – valued at over $420! You’ll be sporting Nineteen’s latest and greatest this summer as you hit the water at your favourite triathlon. Sound good? All you need to do is tell us what your favourite triathlon host town is and why. Click here for contest details.
Powder Report Bury yourself in winter thrills! We've got you connected and up-to-date with the latest conditions at your favourite hills. Just click on the links below or call the snow lines.
Ontario Blue Mountain 705-445-0231 Calabogie 1-800-669-4861, 613-752-2720 Chicopee 1-877-244-2673, 519-894-5610 Dagmar 905-649-2002 Earl Bales Ski & Snowboard Centre 416-338-6754 Glen Eden 905-878-5011 ext 221 or 222 Hardwood Hills 1-800-387-3775, 705-487-3775 Hidden Valley 705-789-1773 or 1-800-398-9555 Horseshoe 1-800-461-5627 Kamiskotia Snow Resort 705-268-9057 Lakeridge 905-686-SNOW Laurentian Ski Hill 705-494-7463 Loch Lomond Ski Hill 807-475-7787 London Ski Club: Boler Mountain 519-657-8822 Mansfield 1-800-461-1212, 705-435-3838 Mount Pakenham 613-624-5290 Mount St Louis Moonstone 1-877-835-2112, 705-835-2112 Oshawa Ski Club 905-983-7669 Searchmont Resort 800-663-2546, 705-781-2340 Skyloft 905-649-5160 Talisman 1-800-265-3759, 519-599-2520 Quebec Edelweiss 819-459-2328 Jay Peak 802-988-9601 Le Massif 1-877-536-2774, 418-632-5876 Mont Avila 450-227-4671, 514-871-0101 Mont Gabriel 450-227-1100, 514-871-0101 Mont Olympia 450-227-3523, 514-871-0101 Mont Orford 450-227-3523, 514-871-0101 Mont Sutton 1-866-538-2545, 450-538-2545 Mont Tremblant 1-866-253-0096 Mont-Sainte-Anne 418-827-4561 Mont Saint Sauveur 450-227-4671 Morin Heights 450-227-2020, 514-871-0101 MSS Snoprk 450-227-4671, 514-871-0101
Deals… And most importantly, don’t forget to take advantage of the deals available in the current issue of Get Out There!
On page 28 of the current issue, The Runner’s Shop in Toronto is offering 15% off of all regular priced merchandise (with coupon) until February 15th, 2008.
On page 19 Dagmar Resort in Ashburn is offering $10 off of an Alpine ski ticket with presentation of the Get Out There ad. Cool!
Heading south to ski? Why not hit Smuggler’s Notch in Vermont. Sign-up on their website using the special GOT code, and take a whopping 15% off your trip! Visit website for details!
We’ll see you out there!
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