Charting a victory

Howdy folks. Have to start talking in western-speak as Brad Paisley is going to strum his guitars for Joy and me (and 15000 others) tonight. Yee Haw!

I want to give a special congratulations to our trotting buddy Lorianne as last night she was honoured in Toronto as the Manager of the Year for her company, Chartwells. I don't know all the details but I do know Joy and me (and all of the trotters) are proud of you and your hard work. Well done!

As for tomorrow and our normal meet, let's meet at the Mount Pleasant arena (hockey season is here!) and a visit to Confederation Park for a light jaunt. Mount Pleasant arena is two blocks west of the McDonald's at 4 Street and 23 Avenue NW. We will meet inside the arena and take off to the park at 9 am. See you then. Breakfast might be at either 4th Spot or John's Diner.

Congrats to all those that participated in the runs of last weekend. I want to shout out to all those fast kids that did the Eikiden relay, the Confed 4*3 relay, and the MEC run. Because of you I was able to trot the route of the Gorilla Run and claim victory. Pedestrian as it was I will take it!

No picture from this year, but this is the Westie way!

A weekend of monkeying around

Another week, another race. Last weekend was a fun Sunday up at the Grizzly ultra and relay. I want to shout out congratulations to Jen, Jamie, Jodi, Bob, and Tamara for a successful relay. As well we saw Ally, Greg, Carolyn, Lindsay, and Lindsay trotting the trails. Well done!

This weekend we will support the zoo with the annual Gorilla Run. Ten years ago Emm came to the tech shop with an idea which a decade later has supported gorilla conservation around the world. Well done Emm!

If anyone is interested in a Saturday trot perhaps we can meet at Glennfield Meadows for a Fish Creek trot.  Meet you at 9 am at the main lot.

If you are a fan of finishing, you might enjoy these finish line photos. All that is missing is Wendy's cartwheel. Enjoy. http://blogs.twincities.com/flashgarvin/2013/10/07/amazing-finish-line-moments/

Are you feeling stoked? Richelle has an interesting trot for you. What will Rose do?

Harvesting a good day

Howdy folks. Trying my first post via naiad. Wish me luck on the editing. Tomorrow those that want to go for a trot can meet joy and me at Eau Claire for a short one. I will be doing a 5-8 km loop as I have a race Sunday. More on that later. Not sure what joy is doing as she is face down on a massage table up in the bedroom. Nothing too good for Joy! See you at 9 am for a reasonable morning start. Right Susan?

Last weekend four of the troop headed over to fish creek and the annual Harvest Half in honour of Tracey Flagg. We all did our best to earn the medal and shirt, one of the best combined race swags on the calendar. I will toot my own horn and let you know I ran a 1:40 even with stopping to say hi to many, including Jim Flagg, Tracey's father. I guess I still have it although I have more than before...

The peeps before perspiration

This weekend is the Grizzly trail run up in Canmore. We have Jen, Jamie, Jodi, Bob, and Tamara doing the relay and hopefully dragging me as I do the 50 km solo. I originally thought this was a Saturday run which I now know it will be an early start for the drive up Sunday. Hopefully we can be home for dinner at six! If pictures can say a thousand words, thanks again to Ally as it looks like she will be offering her talents as a volunteer this weekend. I expect a lively high five!

I don't remember all our Celiac members but I know a few of you are out there. Perhaps a dinner for you?

The Calgary Celiac Association has booked our Highwood dining room for their annual dinner on Wednesday October 30th at 6:00pm! Our Chef and students will create a full 5 course gluten-free menu. They still have availability for you to book with them directly! If interested please contact Kathy at http://www.kathy@calgaryceliac.ca or call 403-237-0304.

I constantly talk about wearing the right shoes for trotting and that is what works for you. As you see we have to be comfortable in our own shoes to be exceptional.

Even Albert wore sensible shoes.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.