Run POSTPONED

The run will be postponed until next weekend. Sorry!

Running for Nothing - First Run

Sunday, March 1 - 1:00 pm

The first RUNNING FOR NOTHING run will be this Sunday, March 1 starting at 1:00 pm.

We will start en masse from the Starbucks at Yukon and West 4th Ave (2055 Yukon St).

There will be two routes to choose from, one 3.8 k and one 6.0 k. Route details will be posted shortly that you can print out and carry with you. The routes are mostly flat and easy to follow. Check back in a few days for the route description.

Come on out for the inaugural Nothing Run. See you Sunday.

Running for Nothing - Starting February 2009!

Running is awesome. And it is awesome to have a reason to run. In fact, running for itself can be reason enough.

But we all need a little motivation now and then.

And while all those competitive events and races that happen throughout the year are great causes that can give you that extra push to put those shoes on and get out the door, especially when the weather sucks, they can cost a lot of money over time.

So I'd like to invite you to join "Running for Nothing"... an informal group of runners, new and experienced, who meet at a set time in a set location to "race" a set distance (<5k>10k).

There are no fees, no prizes, no shirts, no sponsors, and no timing chips. There ARE bragging rights, your stopwatch, and the motivation that a community of runners can offer you.

And ensure you ARE ready to take on that big event you have been training for.

Every few weeks, I will post a new route, and where & when to meet. After the run we'll meet at a coffee shop at the end of it all to warm up or cool down and share our stories.

Want to be Running for Nothing? Keep an eye on this blog and your emails.

AR for ALS!!

Greetings everyone.

Please share this message.

I am participating in a fundraising event, the ALS Adventure Challenge, that seeks to raise funds to help find a cure for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a progressive and ultimately fatal neuromuscular disease that affects 3000 Canadians ( http://www.als.ca/).

This adventure race is to be held Sunday, July 16th, and involves a series of physical challenges such as kayaking, mountain biking, and trail running through Belcarra regional park.

In order to participate, I will need to raise $700 for ALS research before Thursday July 13th. 100% of the funds collected will go to support ALS research and local patient services through the Nilsson Foundation (a federally registered charity, # 85650 1176 RR0001).

I am hoping that I can gain support from my friends, my family, my friend's friends, my friends family, my family's friends, and everyone, everywhere else EVER!!. Plus, if you have heard the stories of my last adventure race, you know this could be good comedy (i.e. collapsing at the finish line... on oxygen for 30 minutes)!

You can help me by making a donation. Take the time to visit my pledge page at https://www.sporg.com/registration?form_id=48028&view_type=DEFAULT. And for more information about the race, please visit www.ALSadventure.com.

Donations over $20 are eligible to receive a tax receipt. And the more you give, the more it helps!

I would sincerely appreciate your help.

Thanks, and best wishes.