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Oceanside Running Club Associtation
Vancouver Island, British Columbia
WHO ARE WE? ...
- A diverse group of people who love to run and meet in the spirit of fun, good health and friendship.
- Some of us are very slow, a few are very fast and most are somewhere in between - we cater to all.
- Some of us race and many do not.
- We are an officially VIRA sanctioned running club.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
- Scheduled weekly trail or road runs of varying distances at paces to suit everyone.
- Runs to improve speed and strength.
- Training advice and plans.
- Injury prevention tips.
- Motivation to help achieve your running objectives.
- Social events.
- Discounts at various retail outlets.
- A comprehensive club Internet website and active e-mail communication.
WHERE DO WE RUN?
- Trails and roads in the beautiful Parksville/Qualicum Beach area with occasional forays elsewhere on Vancouver Island.
- WHY DON'T YOU GIVE US A TRY - WE WILL MAKE YOU FEEL WELCOME!
Team ORCA members San Francisco Women's marathon.
From Left to right:
Shirley Wong, Faye Amos, Deb Poland, Tonia Leronowich, Ann McDonald and Jackie Allen.
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| Announcements |
Saturday Morning Long Run ( Comox Half Marathon Training )
Posted 02/02/2010 09:42 PM
| Lace\'em up, it is time for another Saturday Long Run. This is going to be the best run in the history of man kind. It will take you past breath taking views It will give you a challenge and best of all it will give you a good reason for a coffee and a treat when you are finish. the Meeting place will be BSS at the usual time of 8:00 am. Bring you sunglasses. |
EXPERIENCE CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Posted 12/09/2009 06:53 AM
You might have thought about it NOW here is your chance to experience it..........
WHEN: Sunday December 20th (weather permitting) 10am-3pm
WHERE: Raven Lodge-Mount Washington
If you haven't XC skiied before the best and cheapest way is to sign up for a beginner package. $43 gets you rental of all equipment (skiis, boots, poles), trail fees and a 90 minute free lesson with Mt. Washington instructors. It also allows you to switch from classic to skate equipment and/or snowshoes, at no extra cost, anytime during the day. I recommend you start in the morning with a free classic lesson at 11am. After lunch you can decide if you want to continue skiing classic on your own or switch to skate skiis and work with me, or take out a pair of snowshoes.
Let ORCA Meber Malcolm Farrow know if you are interested at malcolmfarrow@shaw.ca or if you have any questions |
Christmas Light Run
Posted 12/09/2009 06:51 AM
It is that time of year that we should all get together and check out all the Xmas lights, share in the holidays and maybe sing a few carols. Come join Team ORCA for our annual XMAS LIGHT RUN on Wednesday Dec. 16 2009 at Ballenas Secondary School main parking lot at 6:30 PM. It will be a nice easy 45 to 60 min social run. No one will get left behind. Wear your red noses, antlers and flashing lights or anything Christmassy. Waviers will be on hand for nonmembers. See you at Ballenas
Update
Pub Night After XMAS Light Run
For those that wish to indulge in some Christmas cheer after the Light Run there will be a small gathering at the Upper Deck sports lounge. There are Road check out there so please drive responsibly. |
Support request
Posted 12/02/2009 08:49 AM
To fellow runners and friends;
I am writing to ask you for help in supporting me in the Ride to Conquer Cancer. The ride is June 19 and 20, 2010, from Vancouver to Seattle, over 200 km in two days. I have never ridden that far before so I will have to train for that. The hardest part is the fund raising – asking friends for donations to the BC Cancer Foundation. I need to raise $2500 to go on the ride. My good friend, Marj, died in August of ovarian cancer. I couldn’t do anything to help Marj so I need to do something so that other people have a better chance of surviving after a diagnosis of cancer. I have chosen to raise money for the BC Cancer Foundation and all the work that they do. If you are interested in helping me towards that goal, please make a donation on the link below. If you have already donated, Thank you! If you have already donated to another cause – Thank you for that too. All of us have been touched by cancer in a family member or close friend.
Christine Rivers
If you would like to donate or to see my personal page for the Ride to Conquer Cancer click here
If you have donated already - THANK YOU |
2009 Ken Owen Award presented to Rhys Harrision
Posted 11/24/2009 03:27 PM
| The choice for this year's most inspirational Orca and the recipient of the Ken Owen Award is Rhys Harrison for his contributions to the oceanside running commununity. For more information about Rhys and the Ken Owen Award, visit our Ken Owen Award page. |
Fitness sessions
Posted 11/19/2009 10:01 AM
A strength training program for endurance athletes is starting on Thursday November 19th, 6pm-7pm at One on One fitness. There will be five sessions before a Christmas break at $10 per session. We ask you commit to the full program so Wanetta Beal and staff know exact numbers and can better individualize routines.
Contact malcolmfarrow@shaw.ca or 250-954-3797 if you are interested or need more info.
Even if you already work out in a gym this is a great opportunity to focus on sport specific weaknesses with some excellent personal trainers. |
Mountain Biking Anyone!
Posted 12/04/2009 06:45 PM
You don't have to be a Pro, matter of fact, even if you have not done any trail riding at all, you will make out just fine. We will be meeting at the bottom of Greig Road( directly across the Hwy from the entrance to Rathtevor Park). Meeting time is 2:00 pm every Friday. We will ride to the Mountain Bike Park ( Top Bridge) and some of the easy trails for about 45 minutes then make our way back. It will be done at a slow easy pace, but you will know that you have had a workout when you are finished. This is great cross training, and a lot of fun. Hope to see you there.
If you have any questions please Email rbailey05@live.com |
New articles posted
Posted 10/08/2009 10:57 AM
New Wednesday run group
Posted 10/08/2009 10:29 AM
Join us for a gradual work up from 30 minutes to 60 minutes. Meets at various locations at 9:00 AM Wednesdays. Call 250-248-7612 or Dawn at 250-240-7220 for more information. Download the fall schedule here.
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Westwood Lake Relay
Posted 09/16/2009 08:45 AM
Exciting news, the second annual Westwood Lake Relay is being held October 31st at 11:00 am in Nanaimo. Teams of four runners required.
See the event web site for more details. www.westwoodlakerelay.com .
Registration available online here |
A poem by ORCA member Steve Crabb
Posted 07/07/2009 08:19 PM
| Running can be a very moving experience. ORCA member Steve Crabb was moved to express his feelings about running as a poem. Click "Read more" to read his submission. |
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2009 Royal Victoria Marathon training
Posted 06/22/2009 11:59 AM
For those of you who are participating in the club sponsored marathon training, the schedule has been posted. Click on the link below for details:
Marathon and half marathon training
Update: The training shedule has been updated and a new pace chart has been added. We've also created a new page for your questions and answers.
Update2: The training schedule has been updated again, and new half marathon training schedule has been added. |
Individualized Training Programs
Posted 06/09/2009 12:49 AM
| Coach Laurie, a Registered Physiotherapist and NCCP Level 3 Certified Distance Running Coach, is available to put together individualized 5 km up to marathon training programs for those that wish to finish your first race or improve your race times. You can choose to add speed, tempo and hill training to make your program more challenging, if desired. Extra information about stretching, hydration, nutrition, injury prevention, introduction of speed, cross training and progression of a safe program is also available. Fees vary from $10 to $50 depending on how much supervision and time is needed. Contact Laurie at jlamritc@telus.net or 250-248-4455. Check the weekly runs section for the free Tuesday/Thursday afternoon tempo and hill/speed training sessions. |
Thursday Night Race Route Runs
Posted 10/21/2009 09:43 PM
| The Race committee is trying to find a couple potential race route to stage a race or two in the near future. The next run will take place on Thursday April 30 at 6:15 pm, starting from the Errington Elementary School. The run will be about 10K. Hope to see you there. |
2009 ORCA membership
Posted 02/22/2009 09:50 AM
The Oceanside Running Club Association is updating its membership and email distribution list.
2009 memberships are now due. If you have already paid, thank you.
In an effort to keep a more up to date list it would be appreciated if you could send in your dues by March 31st 2009. After that date, any unpaid memberships will be removed from the distribution list.
Any new memberships or renewals received in the latter part of 2008 (Oct – Dec) will be accepted for the 2009 year.
You can download the membership form and waiver here. The forms can be mailed to Donna (Donna's address is in the form) or given to any one of the executive.
NOTE: All paid memberships received by March 31st 2009 (post dated) will be entered into a draw for a prize of a $100 gift certificate from the Outsider Store, Qualicum Beach.
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2009 Relay Information
Posted 02/09/2009 12:39 PM
2009 Relay Information
Do you enjoy running with a group? ORCA is once again willing to sponsor two separate relay events this year. The first being the Comox Valley Snow to Surf on April 19, 2009; the second being the Edge to Edge Relay from Tofino to Ucluelet on June 14, 2009.
The same criteria will apply as in previous years. Relay teams must consist entirely of Orca members. There will be a maximum of $400.00 set aside for each of the two relay races, to be administered to each Orca team that completes the relay.
Note: Teams will be reimbursed after successful completion of the relay and up to a maximum of their entry fee. The amount of reimbursement is dependent on the number of teams participating and completing; the monies would be evenly divided between teams.
Please submit by email to Rod Bailey (rbailey05@live.com)
the details of your team registration and include the names of participants. Deadline for submissions is March 31, 2008. |
Learn to run
Posted 09/09/2009 09:52 PM
Wednesday evening sept 9 was the first night of the new group. We had 11 eager particapants. We had a great time on the trails at Rathtevor Park. There is still room for a few more so if you are interested join us at the Springwood Middle School Wednesday sept 16 at 6:30.
This program is a beginners program and what you want to do with it upon completion is up to you.We will be starting in the Second week of September and finishing the first week of December. Cost is a low $25.oo. If you are interested or would like more info Email me at rbailey05@live.com or phone 250-240-2331.
Rod Bailey
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Seeking Race Committee Members
Posted 02/04/2009 02:42 PM
Our Orca Club would like to establish a race commitee, so we are looking for enthusiastic members who would like to join at the ground floor.
Once upon a time, we had been race #9 of the Island Series, and while we may not become a part of the series again; it would be nice to have a local event to call our own!
Any interested members should contact our president, Rod Bailey either by email, rbailey05@live.com or phone 250-240-2331.
The first meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 16th, Rod has the details for location and time. |
New events coordinators
Posted 12/09/2008 04:08 PM
| The executive would like to welcome Deb Poland and Toni Leronowich as our new CO-Event Coordinators!! Deb and Toni stepped up after the retirement of Melanie Peake, our outgoing Events Coordinator. Many thanks to Melanie, who did a wonderful job organizing many fun-filled events. |
2008 Ken Owen Award
Posted 12/09/2008 04:05 PM
The Ken Owen Award for the Most Inspirational Orca is presented annually to an Orca member who, through their dedication and tenacity, has been an inspiration to the club; not the fastest or the one winning all the prizes, but to a person who embodies the spirit of Ken.
This year's recipient is David Beatty. You can learn more about the award, Ken Owen, David and past recipients on our Ken Owen Award page. |
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| Featured Photo |
Ann in Disney World
Ann and Greg McDonald recently went to Disney World to take part in a marathon. Love the ears Ann! |
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