Team Canada preview for March 24th World Cross Country Championships

From Athletics Canada: OTTAWA – Twenty-three Canadians will travel to Bydgoszcz, Poland for the 40th International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Cross Country Championships taking place Sunday March 24. The Canadian contingent will depart March 16 for a training camp in Walcz in Poland before heading to Bydgoszcz on March 22. Team Canada at the 2013Continue reading “Team Canada preview for March 24th World Cross Country Championships”

NOC All-American to wear red and white…

From St. Catharines Standard: Achieving All-American status did little to lessen Mo Ahmed’s disappointment with a fifth-place finish in the 5,000 metres at the NCAA indoor track and field championships in Arkansas. “I’m pretty disappointed but I can’t change history. I have to somehow accept it,” the University of Wisconsin runner said. The race wasContinue reading “NOC All-American to wear red and white…”

Canada wins 3 NACAC Cross Country team titles in Jamaica; Natasha Fraser wins individual gold

From Athletics Canada: OTTAWA – Athletics Canada’s entry won three team titles today at the 2013 North America Central America and Caribbean (NACAC) Cross Country Championships in Mandeville, Jamaica. The junior women, junior men, and senior women’s teams were all crowned 2013 NACAC champions. …………………………….. Canada took the junior men’s title with 31 points over theContinue reading “Canada wins 3 NACAC Cross Country team titles in Jamaica; Natasha Fraser wins individual gold”

Olympic medal next on list

From St. Catharines Standard: By Bernie Puchalski, St. Catharines Standard, Monday, January 14, 2013 9:34:04 EST PM Mohammed Ahmed’s first Olympic experience has left him wanting more. “It made me want to look at the big picture,” said the 22-year-old St. Catharines resident, who was back in the city for about two weeks before returning to theContinue reading “Olympic medal next on list”

Revised Indoor Training Schedule

Sharon Shares: I have attached a revised training schedule to accommodate the indoor training at McMaster University. This is the closest available indoor facility.  This is more convenient than travelling to York University.  I have sent an information sheet with the details, by email. Car pooling is recommended.  Athletes should let us know if they can drive othersContinue reading “Revised Indoor Training Schedule”