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2008 Archived News from Peninsula Runners Victoria
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Bamboo Socks debate
Dec 2008: We get a lot of questions this time of year about bamboo socks, and in keeping with our goal of being a resource for runners, click here to read about why we don't recommend them.
Heather Hollman at Bear Mountain 10K
Nov 17/08: Congratulations to everyone who completed the challenging Bear Mountain 10K this past weekend, but
especially to our own Heather Hollman, who finished 1st in her age category.
Way to go, Heather!
Justine Johnson & Derek Machin shine at BCHS XC Champs
Nov 9/08: Congratulations to two young Peninsula Runners up-and-comers, Justine Johnson and Derek
Machin, on their outstanding performances at BC High School X-Country Championships this past Nov. 8 in Surrey.
Keep your eyes on these two — they are going far.
Read Province article
Adam is back from Ironman Kona
Oct 12/08: Following a tremendous effort in Kona, Hawaii at the World Ironman Championships, finishing with a time of 9 hours, 28 min (101st out of 1700+ of the world's best athletes and 11th in his very competitive age category), Adam O'Meara is back and is sending his heartfelt thanks out to everyone who helped him get there. See his results and finishing video HERE.
Myke LaBelle finishes 4th overall in Okanagan Marathon
Oct 12/08: watch video on CHBC news.
Feedback from a happy clinic participant
Oct 20/08: "How nice of you to congratulate me. I feel very good about finishing the beginner clinic, finishing the race, and coming in faster than my entry application time.
I want to compliment everyone in the Peninsula Runners' clinic for his or her support, excellent coaching and enthusiasm. Special praise to both Michelle for getting me started; and, to Heather for helping me achieve my goal of finishing the beginners running clinic without an injury. I started running at one of your competitor's clinics and was very disappointed in their program. When comparing your program with theirs, your clinic program is far superior. It is well organized, starts on time, varied, fun and educational. All of your run leaders show a genuine interest in each participant and encourage each person to attain their very best.
Of special note, my husband is most impressed that you could encourage me to get up early each Sunday morning to run. I am not really a morning person and have always relished my Sunday morning opportunities to sleep in. He was, rather is, totally amazed that I got up on my own without being coaxed!
I plan to attend the Wednesday drop-ins and will be signing up in January for the next clinic level—I am hooked!"
— Cherie Smiley
2008 Ironman Canada - Congratulations
Aug 24/08: Peninsula Runners is exceptionally proud of all of the 2008 Ironman Canada participants:
Our own Adam O'Meara in 9:38 (2nd in his age group)!
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Tammy Kovaluk-Boos 11:17 Julie Simpson 14:03 Jason Ball 11:43 Christiane Selenz 15:30 John Weaver 12:50 Suzie Cutt 16:34 Bob Janicki 11:47 Kirsten Arensen 12:17 Jim Brackenbury 13:19 Josee Proulx 12:32 Dan Smith 10:04 Brent Blackhall 14:07 Roger White 13:46 |
Fergus Mooney 11:59 Mark Ritchie 11:59 Bob Gebbie 12:43 Carolyn Gebbie 13:15 Mark Harris 15:52 Karmen Jongewaard 12:36 Doug Thorsteinson 13:25 Shelley Thorsteinson 13:21 Grant Peterson 12:39 Ron Schick 12:50 Wade Carlson 12:50 John O'Shaughnessy 14:58 Jessica Dasler 13:39 |
and the whole delegation from Victoria!
Dragon Boat to the Rescue
Aug 4/08: During the BC Day festivities in Victoria's beautiful inner harbour, the Peninsula Runners Dragon Boat was the first on
the scene to help a capsized kayaker. As usual Peninsula Runners supporters rush to help a friend in need!
(photo by Sheila Matheson)
Happy BC Day everyone!
Steve Osaduik is a dad!
July 28/08: Congrats to Steve and Karen on the birth of Arianna Raine Osaduik. She was 6 lbs, 12 oz and 21 inches tall. Click photos to enlarge...
Esquimalt 8k a big success
July 27/08: The 4th Annual Esquimalt 8km is over and receiving rave reviews. The Zone at 91.3FM was again on site and provided the event with the edge that has kept it different from other events. See full race report and draw prize winners. Race Results HERE.
LaBelle wins Scorched Sole 50k Ultra
June 7/08: Congrats to staffer Myke LaBelle who won the Scorched Sole 50km Ultra trail run in Kelowna on June 7th, in
a time of 4 hours 29 minutes 43 seconds, ten minutes ahead of second place. Myke set a new course record by 23 minutes,
leading from start to finish. The race had 6000 feet of climb and 6000 feet of descent, and featured
a 6k portion of the race that climbed 2500 ft between 34k and 40k. See more photos
Myke used his Brooks Cascadias and
Injinji toe socks
(same pair for the entire race) with no hot spots or blisters during the wet and muddy 50k.
Read Jeff Hunt's Blog: North Coast Trail 60k
Read Jeff Hunt's Blog (sponsored athlete): latest update from his weekend race at the 60k run of the North Coast Trail
Kiauka wins TC10K
April 27/08: Congrats to our own Eric Kiauka on winning the 2008 TC10k! (30:31) Full results here, and finish line video here. (Tony Austin photo: click to enlarge) Interview with Eric on Flotrack
Kiauka at Mt. Sac Relays
April 2008: Peninsula Runners is happy to note staffer Eric Kiauka's performance in Friday night's 3000m steeple at the Mt. Sac Relays. View the race footage here. Eric finished the race in 11th place and ran a time of 8:46.91. His next race will be back in Palo Alto at Stanford University in 2 weeks.
Congratulations Allison
Jan 16/08:Congratulations to is ex-employee Allison and good friend Sean on the arrival of baby William. They had to move back out East but we miss them. Click images to enlarge.
News on this page:
Heather Hollman at Bear Mountain 10K
Justine Johnson & Derek Machin shine at BCHS XC Champs
Adam is back from Ironman Kona
Myke LaBelle finishes 4th overall in Okanagan Marathon
Feedback from a happy clinic participant
2008 Ironman Canada - Congratulations
LaBelle wins Scorched Sole 50k Ultra