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Hello
Everyone,
September
4, 2024
In
this Issue:
- Helen Francis Takes on Hoka UTMB®
Mont-Blanc 2024
- Sep
8 Sudbury Masters Ramsey Tour THIS SUNDAY
- Photos This Week
- Upcoming Events:
Sep 15 Apex
Warrior Trail Run, Sep 15 Terry
Fox Run, Oct 5 BB Backyard Ultra,
Turkey Gobbler Trail Run
- Running Room Run Club
Update:
- Track North and Laurentian XC News
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Helen
Francis Takes on Hoka UTMB® Mont-Blanc 2024
Follow my live race on LiveTrail by following
the link: https://utmb.livetrail.net/coureur.php?rech=4976
utmb.livetrail.net
https://montblanc.utmb.world/
https://montblanc.utmb.world/races/UTMB
Helen and Heiko before the run
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The HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc
is the most incredible trail running event! Each
year, the best athletes meet in Chamonix and more
than 10'000 runners participate in one of the event's
8 races, including the UTMB World Series Finals.
ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS
RACES IN THE WORLD
The Ultra Trail du
Mont Blanc (UTMB) is one of the world’s best
known endurance running events, taking place each
August.
It is the centrepiece
of a week-long event named after it, the UTMB World
Series Finals. Based in Chamonix, France, it sees
almost 10,000 runners compete in seven different
races.
A brutal 170km route,
the UTMB itself features more than 10km of ascent.
The start line in the center of
Courmayeur overflows with an atmosphere that only
Italians know how to create. After the first kilometers,
you will quickly climb to 2500m of altitude to enjoy
an exceptional landscape, facing the Mont-Blanc
and the Grandes Jorasses. The path to the Grand
col Ferret invites you to cross into Switzerland,
where you will enjoy the incomparable welcome of
the volunteers of La Fouly, Champex and Trient.
Once across the border in France, discover the authenticity
of Vallorcine, before climbing up to Vallons des
Chezerys, a true corner of paradise with a magnificent
view over the Mont-Blanc chain. It is then time
to push through and receive a hero's welcome across
the finish line in the heart of Chamonix.
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UTMB Mont-Blanc
CCC is done!
Congratulations
Helen!
All
Photos Here
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| UTMB
Mont-Blanc CCC is done!
It was beautiful,
spectacular, gruelling, a little scarey and
fun…all the right elements for ultra
running.
Hot and steep climbs were all worth it for
the views and except for general fatigue I
could move up hill okay throughout…
the steep technical descents after about 70k
got to me and my quads started to hate me
pretty quickly so moving downhill became power
hiking for the last sections..
Big thanks to Heiko as my support crew …
navigating and accessing the mobility shuttle
buses to get to each aid station was quite
an adventure for him too… it was a great
boost to see him at Champex-Lac, Triente,
Vallorcine and ultimately Chamonix. And to
all my awesome friends and family; the Sudbury
Rocks Running Club, YMCA Sudbury and everyone
else who tracked the race and cheered me on
thank you. Shelley Walushka thank you also
for the super sweet card for my finish……love
you all.
It was a dream to get here and I am so fortunate
to get the opportunity… so much more
to say but it would take too long to type
and even my hands feel tired!
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CCC® 100k
Helen FRANCIS
Sudbury Rocks, CA, Bib 4976
50-54W
Race Info
Race Time 23:05:54
Global Rank 979th
Cat Rank 11th
Gender Rank 173rd
Distance / Elevation Gain
62.6 Miles / 19888 ft+
Average speed 2.7 mph
Total Rest Time1:32:21
Last Checkpoint
Chamonix (Arrival)
62.6 Miles - 23:05:54
Status FINISHED
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| Sunday
September 8, 2024
| The
Ramsey Tour THIS SUNDAY
Pre-Registration
(mail-in registration must be in by September 4, 2024)
Manual
Registration Form
Online
Registration Here
Reminder
that online registration for The Ramsey Tour closes today
at midnight (Sept 4th). If you are still undecided and
waiting to see if the sun will shine that weekend have
no fear as you can register in person at the Running Room
Saturday September 7th from 10am-4pm This year's steel
grey tshirt is going fast So if you want one---
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| NOTE
#1
Due to construction
and the outage of the Nelson St. pedestrian bridge
the half marathon course will be rerouted from Howie
Drive, right on Van Horne St, left accross the Bridge
of Nations and remaining on the Paris St. sidewalk
until reconnecting with the original course at the
17k marker approaching Science North. Total distance
will be very close or the same as 2023.
NOTE #2
Volunteers
are always needed. There is no such thing as too
many helpers. Please reach out to the Race Director
Jesse Winters if you are able to assist. Thank you
in advance.
Jesse Winters:
705 677 6285
email: jesseawinters@gmail.com |
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EVENT MAPS
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Photos This Week
Aug 28 Rocks!! Apex Wednesdahy
pm run
Aug 28
Aug 28 Bioski
Aug 30 Moonlight trail
Aug 30 Bioski
Aug 30 Bioski
Aug 30 Moonlight Bridge
Aug 30
Aug 30
Aug 31 Rocks!! Saturday am run
Aug 31 Rotary Partk Trail
Aug 31 Nature Chalet Trail
Aug 31 Bioski Pond
Sep 1 Finlandia
Sep 1 Finlandia
Sep 2 Moonlight Backcountry
Sep 2 Bioski
Sep 2 Bioski
Sep 2 Finlandia
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Upcoming Events
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Sep 15, 2024
Sudbury Terry Fox Run
Fundraising for cancer research.
Province: Ontario
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DAY DETAILS
Registration: 9:30am
Check-in from 9:30am-10:30am
Start Time: 10:45am
Location: Grace Hartman
Amphitheatre, Off of Bell Park Boardwalk
ROUTE
INFORMATION
Distance: 1km, 4km,
and 10km routes (strollers welcome)
Accessibility: Bicycle,
Rollerblades
https://run.terryfox.ca/55809
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Oct
5, 2024
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| What
is a backyard ultra?
In a backyard ultra, runners
complete a 6.7 kilometre loop every hour.
Why such an odd number? It is the pace equivalent
of running a 100 miles in 24 hours. The format
is simple yet demanding: runners have one
hour to finish the loop, and any time left
over can be used to rest, refuel, and prepare
for the next lap. This cycle repeats until
only one runner remains, having completed
one more loop than the second-to-last competitor.
But there’s more to
it than being the last bb standing. This format
allows you to truly challenge yourself to
go further than you’ve ever gone before,
whether that’s 13.4km, 100km, or more
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Join us on October 5-6 at
Kivi Park and challenge yourself to go one
more lap.
Information
and Registration
BBBU24
Runner's Handbook
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Oct
13, 2024
2024 SFC Turkey Gobbler
Walden Cross Country
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The
Turkey Gobbler Trail Run offers you the opportunity to
pre-burn some Thanksgiving calories with either a challenging
8km route or a stroller friendly 3.5 km route. Kids are
encouraged to to take part in the 1km fun run. This is
the final event of the 2024 Sudbury Fitness Challenge.
Proceeds from the event go to support the Walden Nordic
Race Team.
Please note that the 1km entry fee does
not include a T-shirt however t-shirts can be purchased
separately for a cost of $10.00.
T-shirts are included at no additional charge with the
8km and 3.5km entries.
Sizes for all events are subject to "first come,
first serve" availability. We will have a selection
of previous year shirts available if you would like to
exchange your shirt for a different size or colour at
pick up. Supply chain difficulties may mean last minute
changes to size options/availability or colours.
Race Kit Pickup
Race Package pick will take place at the Running Room
from 11am until 3pm on Saturday October 12th.
Packages can also be picked up race morning at the Walden
Cross Country Fitness Club Ski Chalet from 7:30am onward.
If picking up on race day, please pick up your package
at least 15 minutes prior to your wave start time.
Race Times
Sunday October 13, 2024
8km TRAIL Run/Walk Wave 1 @ 9:00 A.M.
1km Kids Run/Walk Wave 3 @ 10:30 A.M.
3.5km TRAIL Run/Walk Wave 4 @ 11:00 A.M.
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Store News
Good afternoon Sudbury Runners and Walkers,
Cancelled
until Further Notice
NOTE:
There is a Wednesday pm group leaving the Apex
Warrior gym On Loach's Rd. at 6pm
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