Wowee - so much activity (I know it is all relative, but last year I had 2 1/2ers so..) Ok ok - dear Angellos Glaros @ Glaros Studios can not go on like this. When he volunteered to make medals it was because we thought we would have a few fullers & a few 1/2ers - SO THIS CRAZINESS has got to stop!!! No wait, don't get me wrong, I am delighted to have so many new entrants come & run around beautiful Westwood Lake & celebrate the winter solstice with us - but I have to have a registration deadline of tomorrow - Friday, Dec. 15 - so Ang can spend the weekend slaving over a hot studio (it's sorta like Bikram medals) & then have done with it - coz if you scroll down to the Holy Facebook entry you will notice that not only is Mr. Glaros a maker of medals, he is also running the 1/2 (he is not the president of hair club for men - FYI) - So send me an email by tomorrow if you want to run this - please & thank you!
So also why I am here I should mention that besides the fabulous Running Room & Glaros Studios ( the man is a machine), I have gift certificates from Natural Edge Fitness & Nutrition & Old City Organics . Modest yes but still! I can now say local businesses are supporting this event & you can win a prize!
Finally - if you have questions about the course or anything please scroll down to past posts but also email me - it's ok - beasknee@gmail.com. All to say - 1 week to go!! Come run - come cheer - come with baking to share - come to chat - really, Westwood Lake is a beautiful place
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
less than 10 days!!!
Volunteers Still Needed!!!
Less than 10 days until the 3rd Annual Westwood Lake Solstice Marathon
In the midst of a registration mob SO PLEASE - if you do plan to run the 1/2 or the full let me know ASAP so we can plan accordingly. We may be small but we still care & want you to have a pleasant running experience.
Angela: beasknee@gmail.com
Less than 10 days until the 3rd Annual Westwood Lake Solstice Marathon
In the midst of a registration mob SO PLEASE - if you do plan to run the 1/2 or the full let me know ASAP so we can plan accordingly. We may be small but we still care & want you to have a pleasant running experience.
Angela: beasknee@gmail.com
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Here comes Santa Claus!
Well December is upon us & so that means the Solstice approaches!! December 21 is coming up quick! Hope your training has been going well & you are ready to rumble on the shortest day of 2011. I ran the loop around the lake yesterday & am happy to report that the ground is softish from all the rain but not completely wrecked. I will keep you posted as the date approaches.
I have had some inquiries about an early start to the full and we are considering it, but I would like your input. If you would prefer an early start please email me & let me know so I have an idea of the number - Angela - beasknee@gmail.com
I also would just like to take the opportunity to remind you that if you are planning to run this you need to let me know & you need to remember that this is a super low key event. We have an aid station once every 10km (that's where the loop begins or ends or.. well, it meets up with the picnic table) Anyhoo - you should bring your own hydration pack - it can be filled @ the aid station but if you need more along the way, it is your responsibility. We will have a few things to munch @ the aid station & there is a washroom too!
Also - this is a public park with an open trail so you will be sharing the trail with walkers & other runners & dogs & maybe even some bikers - just sayin'. It is a groomed trail - stroller friendly with roots & rocks, but not completely flat & one pretty substantial incline that you do twice.
We will hopefully have a few gifties & there will be some super yummy chili & treats @ the finish & maybe I can scratch together a couple of sponsors - you never know
So there ya go - as the rocks in the lake say - peace, cherish...
looking forward to the 21st - see all you fullers & 1/2ers & anyone else -
$5 suggested donation plus some canned goods - 9am start - 8:30 registration - oh brother - what AM I forgetting? Medals - oh yeah we got em!
This is the Coast Inn info - they are not a sponsor but a nice hotel - some one requested the info - if you need a place to stay. There are also a lot of motels on the old island highway & a nice guesthouse right downtown - http://www.paintedturtle.ca/
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Ang squared
I had a facebook conversation with Angellos Glaros, owner of Glaros Studios,
www.westcoastarts.com
the other day - here is an after the fact, loosely remembered summary
Ang F(me): Hey Ang, I saw your medals for the beer mile, they looked great. Wanna make some for the Solstice Marathon? We can't pay you.
Ang G: Maybe. I wouldn't want to spend too long on it though.
Ang F: No, you could do something quick, with scraps, whatever, last year we had paper flowers, the year before I sewed little pillows, so it doesn't have to be fancy or anything. I just thought it would be kinda cool.
Ang G: I have an idea, I'll be right back. Ok, they're done, wanna see them...
Ok, time may be compressed a little but not much! Ang got all inspired & BADA BING! We have medals this year made by Angellos Glaros & they are REALLY COOL!! And I will not show them until I want to, which will probably be when you cross the finish line. Then after the finishers get their bling, I will post a pic. I think I will not even show co-director Dawe, who is running this year, so she will have a surprise.
But even more exciting is that we have for the first time - 1/2 finisher medals!! How cool is that!! So come on out - run a full 42.2 km - or our special 1/2 (22km) - enjoy some friendly support & vegan chilli & last year I made vegan power truffles - no, they are really good!
Also - I suppose it is time to start putting the word out there that any
VOLUNTEERS are welcome!!
If you want to -
man the aid station for an hour
bring some baked goods or left over halloween candy
come & cheer
offer another running related service
why we would appreciate it greatly
just contact me!
Angela - beasknee@gmail.com
See you the 21st!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Walk a mile in another man's shoes
My last marathon, in May, ended up with me in hospital, electrolytes all akimbo and then I had 2 back to back contracts which required long hours & time away. So suffice to say I was not as trained as I would have liked to be for today's Moustache Marathon.
I was planning on running the 1/2 so I figured that even though I had not put in as much mileage as I had hoped I was gonna be ok. This, to me, was my triumphant return to running, in preparation for the Vancouver Full & hopefully, NYC in 2012.
Co-director Dawe & I hurried our way to the ferry, were met by the official brother & were welcomed in his home with tea & youtube vids. It was a nice relaxing pre-race evening. Then bed.
Then I went to put my chip on my shoes....my shoes? my shoes & my bag of running gear??? MY RUNNING GEAR!!! NOOOOOOO. Yes. The nightmare came true. I had come across on the last ferry without my running togs. The race started the next morning before any ferries or stores & I knew no one. I had a meltdown, the end to a rushed afternoon came crashing down on me. No shoes. No socks. No pants. No toque. No bra. Nothing.
I got no sleep.
I dreamed of vampires & telling the Dawes of my idiocy.
But then..
when I actually did tell brother Dawe, he & his wife & co-director Dawe rallied & found me an entire outfit & shoes to run in.
So today I did run 13 miles in another (wo)man's shoes. They were a little small & my feet are a bit sore. But I feel only tired (knock wood), not injured, and so very very happy about the day & the race & the kindness of strangers & friends & the fact that running is not about winning or losing or time always, sometimes it is about doing it & remembering how lucky we are to be able to.
Please join our little bit of running goodness on December 21 (see how I did that?)
9am
& call if you forgot anything - I live here & will probably be able to rustle up some gear.
I was planning on running the 1/2 so I figured that even though I had not put in as much mileage as I had hoped I was gonna be ok. This, to me, was my triumphant return to running, in preparation for the Vancouver Full & hopefully, NYC in 2012.
Co-director Dawe & I hurried our way to the ferry, were met by the official brother & were welcomed in his home with tea & youtube vids. It was a nice relaxing pre-race evening. Then bed.
Then I went to put my chip on my shoes....my shoes? my shoes & my bag of running gear??? MY RUNNING GEAR!!! NOOOOOOO. Yes. The nightmare came true. I had come across on the last ferry without my running togs. The race started the next morning before any ferries or stores & I knew no one. I had a meltdown, the end to a rushed afternoon came crashing down on me. No shoes. No socks. No pants. No toque. No bra. Nothing.
I got no sleep.
I dreamed of vampires & telling the Dawes of my idiocy.
But then..
when I actually did tell brother Dawe, he & his wife & co-director Dawe rallied & found me an entire outfit & shoes to run in.
So today I did run 13 miles in another (wo)man's shoes. They were a little small & my feet are a bit sore. But I feel only tired (knock wood), not injured, and so very very happy about the day & the race & the kindness of strangers & friends & the fact that running is not about winning or losing or time always, sometimes it is about doing it & remembering how lucky we are to be able to.
Please join our little bit of running goodness on December 21 (see how I did that?)
9am
& call if you forgot anything - I live here & will probably be able to rustle up some gear.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Oct 28 2010
Holy Facebook Batman!
So anyhoo
Here I was blithely posting my pathetic marathon info page on facebook & sharing it with a few friends - then WHAMMO & so on & so on & so on..
SO - as near as I can figure (from my fancy figurin spot here in beautiful downtown Nanaimo)
we have 7 entrants!!! In, like, 1 day! CRAZY!! Well - keep on coming people - it can only get better....
Marathon Distance
1 Sheila Dawe - early start 7:30
2 Richard Stewart - early start 7:30
3 Tracy Marshall
4 Jenny Taylor
5 Brad Goodman
6 Mike James
7 James Griffin - early start 7:30
8 Mike Macey - early start 7:30
1/2 Marathon Distance
1 Jenna Goodman2 Deirdre Glaros
3 Angellos Glaros
4 Annie Gibson
5 Darcie Nolan
7 David Vanderlinde
8 Claire Sasso Sant
9 Joshua Seal
10 Tracy McKeown
11 Rachel Kimler
12 Jen Dowell
13 Stacy Wallington
14 Joe Schuckel
15 Britta Ballendine - early start 7:30
16 Kelly Schellenberg
17 Anne Heyes - early start 7:30
18 Julie Goodman
19 Quentin Proud
20 Gene Wray
21 Cheryl Davies
22 Lisa de Lusignan
23 Garth Fuller
24 Catherine Macey
25 Sheron Chrysler
26 Mylisa Edison
Oh I am getting excited about WEDNESDAY DEC 21 - the 3rd Annual Winter Solstice Marathon @ Westwood Lake - 9am start time (8:30 registration)
Thursday, September 22, 2011
It's September & we are getting ready to RUN!!
It is getting closer - the 3rd annual Winter solstice marathon which this yeat coincides, NOT with a weekend, but with THE PREDICTED END OF THE WORLD!!!!! (again)
Well, if this really is the real end of the world, what better way to spent it than running in circles around a beuatiful lake on a small island off the coast of B.C. CANADA??? Dare I say, Heaven?!
So start planning campers - for this low key, no bells & whistles event. Hope to see you there!
To enter just email me with your intended distance - full, half, 10k, 6k - it's all good to us. There will be vegan chili & cookies & chips & cocoa & maybe some other stuff too!
Angela
beasknee@gmail.com
It is getting closer - the 3rd annual Winter solstice marathon which this yeat coincides, NOT with a weekend, but with THE PREDICTED END OF THE WORLD!!!!! (again)
Well, if this really is the real end of the world, what better way to spent it than running in circles around a beuatiful lake on a small island off the coast of B.C. CANADA??? Dare I say, Heaven?!
So start planning campers - for this low key, no bells & whistles event. Hope to see you there!
To enter just email me with your intended distance - full, half, 10k, 6k - it's all good to us. There will be vegan chili & cookies & chips & cocoa & maybe some other stuff too!
Angela
beasknee@gmail.com
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