HALF FOR HAITI So we started out this week digging out from a blizzard. We can be thankful we are only digging snow and not concrete burying our families and neighbours.  Mark Saturday, February 6 on your calendar for the Half for Haiti.  As noted last week,  BRAINSPORT and Canarama RUNNING ROOM are joining forces to put on this fundraising event to support PLAN CANADA and it’s relief efforts in Haiti.  You can run or walk your choice of 5K, 10.5K or 21K starting at 9AM Saturday from BRAINSPORT.  The event won’t be timed, no Tshirt, no entry fee other than your donation to PLAN CANADA.  Receipts will be issued for donations of $25 or more. The folks from Cafe Sola are coming out with coffee and cookies for after your run.  Our goal is to raise $21,000 or $1,000/km.  Hope to see you out.

UKSI WINTER SKIRTS This is a good time for a reminder of the UKSI winter skirt.  You can now check them out at their new website www.uksi.ca .  I see a lot of moms wearing them as they walk their children to and from school in the Broadway area.

SKI LOPPET I’m sure the cross country ski club members were happy to see this snow with their Loppet coming up this weekend.

Saskatoon Nordic Ski Festival Saturday January 30th and Sunday January 31st Wildwood Golf course ski trails CELEBRATING THE COOL CULTURE OF CROSS COUNTRY SKIING WITH THE NORDIC SKI CLUB –SASKATOON  
ON SATURDAY WATCH, TRY, OR ENJOY:

The “Kid’s love to ski adventure trail”  – open 10 am to 4 pm

Sask. Cup sprint races– Start time 11 am  To race please pre-register.   Race details attached.  Many heats will determine the fastest of the fast. Trust me, the pace will be HOT, that’s why they call them heats. Want to watch and cheer? Bring your cowbell and be prepared to make some noise.  
Product demos and free trial skiing -10 am to 4 pm Eb’s Source for Adventure and their ski rep will be giving you or your “want to try skiing” friends the chance to try the latest in ski technology FREE Members of our touring group will provide pointers on “How to”

ON SUNDAY CHEER OTHERS ON OR TEST YOURSELF AT THE SASKATOON SKATE AND CLASSIC LOPPET

Mass start -11am      Finish line closes at 3pm  
Skiers registered by Jan 27th will be guaranteed an after ski chili meal.  On site registrations will be taken as well. Registration form attached. All skiers are entered for our many great draw prizes Distances for the most junior skier to the hard-core loppeteer. This event is about a great day of skiing together, not racing, though some just can’t ski without trying to be the fastest!!! BOTH DAYS THE MAJORITY OF THE TRAILS WILL BE OPEN FOR ALL SKIERS

TRAIL ETIQUETTE We received a comment on Saturday from someone who felt that their personal comfort zone was encroached by a large group of runners.  Just a reminder here that out of courtesy and safety we should call out as we approach others on the trail and run no more than two abreast while we pass.  Remember, it is nice to share.

BRAINFREEZE Just a reminder that this is the last week for reduced entry fees and guaranteed race shirt for the BRAINFREEZE.  Matt also asked me to let you all know that the mens and women’s Huskie Track & Field Teams are currently rated number 1 in Canada!  Just like BRAINSPORT.   Way to go Huskies.
   
CLINIC SCENE With the roads in the condition they were on Monday, parking a vehicle and getting it out again was a challenge.  The Meewasin Trail had not been cleaned yet so for everyone’s safety we cancelled the clinics on Monday night.  Hopefully things will be a little better for Walking Club and Running Club on Wednesday night.

Well that is it for the TIMES this week, Gotta Run

Ian

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