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2009 Archived News from Peninsula Runners Victoria
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Julia's Winter Staff Pick
Sugoi Midzero Bun Toaster $44.99
Nov 30/09: "Ladies...we have got your new favourite winter running piece! They are a must in my running wardrobe these days. The Bun Toaster is just what the
name boasts: extra warmth for your hips and 'buns' for those cold winter runs. They have a medium weight brushed fleece on the inside for those
common cold-zones. They can even help with injury prevention by keeping your muscles from being cold which can often lead to injury.
Come try them out — you can wear them under tights, loose pants, or shorts (even under your jeans for cold days!)."
Dave's Hitched!
Peninsula Runners is proud to announce a new member of the team. Jillian Bellows found Dave through a Saturday shop at Freedom and now the two are married. The ceremony was beautiful and here are some pictures so you can enjoy them with us! Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Milne!
Great Lake Walk completed
On Saturday, Sep. 19, local walking/fundraising dynamo Jacquie Farris powered through the 56km Great Lake Walk in Cowichan, supported by our own Adam O'Meara & Myke Labelle. Jacquie completed the Great Lake Walk in 7hrs 42mins 51seconds. Jacquie is raising awareness and financial support for Sean Marlowe, a local triathlete who was tragically injured in a 2004 car accident. Please click here to read about Sean, Jacquie's phenomenal work, and how you can help, too. Click photo to enlarge.
Peninsula Runners Tweets
Attention Clinic Members and friends of Peninsula Runners, we have officially entered the social media age with our new
Twitter account! Our hope is that we can use our tweets to communicate updates and news to our adoring fans in the quickest, most efficient
way possible. News and notes will still be updated right here on the website, but clinic info and special events will earn a tweet (we promise not to
let you know what we are eating for lunch and stuff). 
Follow
penrunvictoria on Twitter, we'll follow you, friends can follow each other...
it all sounds too good to be true.
Heather Hollman moves to Toronto
Our long-time staff-member and good friend Heather Hollman has picked up and moved on to chiropractic school in Toronto. While attending UVic, she competed in triathlons, coached our running groups and always brought a smile to the face of everyone she met. We'll miss you, H-Squared! Read Heather's blog
Supporting Habitat for Humanity
Peninsula Runners and Saucony are proud to support Habitat for Humanity Victoria in their fund raising campaign this fall, leading up to the Royal Victoria Marathon weekend. Get training with us this summer (see our clinics info to the right) or click here to learn how you can help right now.
Triathlon of Compassion performances
Jul 5/09: Congratulations are in order for our friends Allan Boos, Dominic Bergeron and our own Heather Hollman, for their performances in the 2009 Tri of Compassion in Esquimalt on July 5. Heather, a recent UVic grad who will be competing at the World Triathlon Championships in Australia, earned 1st in her age group. Way to go!
June 28 Races in Vancouver and Seattle
Jun 28/09: Congratulations to all our friends who ran June 28 at the Scotiabank Half Marathon in Vancouver and Seattle's Rock'n'Roll races, including our own Sarah Riddell, who completed her first half-marathon. Way to go!
Top finishes for Myke LaBelle and Jeff Hunt at Great Walk Ultra
Jun 6/09: Congrats to staff member Myke LaBelle and sponsored athlete Jeff Hunt for their performances this past weekend at the Great Walk 63.5km Ultra marathon. Myke was 1st across the line in 5hrs 13mins and Jeff 4th overall in 5hrs 55mins. The event featured 3250ft of climbing and 3500ft of descent from Gold River to Tahsis, BC. Read their blogs for more: Jeff's Blog; Myke's Blog
Our Condolences: Bruce Bowman
Apr 09: Our good friend and local triathlete Bruce Bowman passed away suddenly in April. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and to the community who knew him, loved and will sorely miss him.
Racing Season is here!
Come and check out Victoria's best selection of spikes and flats in sizes ranging from kid's to adult's. Click here for a sneak peek at what is available now, with new items are arriving throughout the spring.
Newton Running shoes in store
Now in store: Newton Running shoes, the latest tool designed to improve your running performance through innovative construction and an optimal forefoot strike. We have two different styles (neutral & stability) for men and women. Check them out, try them on, ask us how they can take your running to the next level!
Michael Shewchuk wins Spotlight Award for Best Performance
Jan 09: Congratulations to our own Michael Shewchuk on his Victoria Critics' Spotlight Award for Best Performance. Michael will be doing double-duty once again this Spring, coaching the Half-Marathon clinic and performing in Edward Albee's classic Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf. Check out these links: read about the nominations; listen to the CBC review.
News on this page:
Heather Hollman moves to Toronto
Supporting Habitat for Humanity
Triathlon of Compassion performances
June 28 Races in Vancouver and Seattle
Top finishes for Myke LaBelle and Jeff Hunt at Great Walk Ultra