They just can’t be stopped. As Summer begins to wane, and the grass begins to green, we seek pathways, steps and hills. A change of style, a change of pace, and just like that we’re ready to race.
Category Archives: News
Paralympic Games begin Friday for Canadian track and field team
From Athletics Canada: London, UK – Competition at the 2012 Paralympic Games begins Friday August 31 for the Canadian track and field team comprised of 26 athletes. The team is led by five medallists from the 2008 Paralympic Games. Things officially get underway on Wednesday August 29 with the opening ceremonies live on TSN2 and RDSContinue reading “Paralympic Games begin Friday for Canadian track and field team”
Easing into the change of pace…XC Season
We’ve been looking at blogs that discuss the many, many aspects of Cross Country running. Please feel free to suggest more that you’d like to follow, and we’ll incorporate them subject to our Coaches’ approval. This one looks interesting, covering the basics for newcomers. We also welcome funny ones that are hill-arious…
Canadian Sprint Legend Leads Hall of Fame Inductees
From Athletics Ontario: TORONTO, ONTARIO – August 23rd, 2012 —- Canadian 200m record holder Atlee Mahorn leads an outstanding group of individuals who are to be inducted into the Athletics Ontario Hall of Fame on Saturday September 22nd. The induction ceremony will be one of the highlights of the Athletics Ontario Awards dinner held atContinue reading “Canadian Sprint Legend Leads Hall of Fame Inductees”
Athletics Canada launches Paralympic Games Website
From Athletics Canada: The countdown to the 2012 Paralympic Games is on, with only five days to go Athletics Canada launched today www.paralympic2012.athletics.ca to serve as your reference point for everything Canada track and field related at the 2012 Paralympic Games. The site is built around a powerful social media hub providing friends, family and fans theContinue reading “Athletics Canada launches Paralympic Games Website”
Having fun while you run is always in fashion, just ask the designers
Perhaps this is something we should be promoting as a major Summer event for all active Niagara Region people whose 40th birthday occurs in that year? From National Post: It’s very difficult to flourish as a runner if you dread every step you take. The fashion world, a group not particularly synonymous with strenuous physicalContinue reading “Having fun while you run is always in fashion, just ask the designers”
NOC team for Midget-Youth National Track Championships.
From Sharon: Troy Smith Medals at Nationals – Silver in the Youth 3000m and Bronze in the Youth 1500m
Legion Canadian Youth Championships come to a close
From Athletics Canada: OTTAWA – A number of athletes left their mark on the track and in the field this weekend as the 2012 Legion Canadian Youth Championships wound down in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Heading into the event World Junior teammates Nicole Setterington of London, Ont., and Deshaunda Morrison of Calgary, Alta., were set to go headContinue reading “Legion Canadian Youth Championships come to a close”
Results from PEI. Well Done NOC Athletes!
“Live” Results are a click away. From yesterday’s competition, our Athletes achieved great results, including: Midget Girls 1200m Tracey Myers 6th Youth Girls 1500m Heather Petrick 4th Youth Boys 1500m Troy Smith Bronze Medal. Stay tuned as the Legion National progresses.
Canada’s best young track and field athletes in Charlottetown
From Athletics Canada: CHARLOTTETOWN – Canada’s best youth aged athletes will take to the track and to the field at the University of PEI Canada Games Stadium beginning on Friday for the 2012 Legion Canadian Youth Athletics Championships in Charlottetown, P.E.I. The event is organized and hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion PEI Command and willContinue reading “Canada’s best young track and field athletes in Charlottetown”
Niagara Olympic Club 