HAPPY NEW YEAR

Wow, another year has flown by and here we are...2008! Resolution time once again and our choices are "Make them or Break them". With so many options available to us in Oceanside and neighbouring communities, it is actually tougher to break them. Aside from running, activities are plentiful and cross training helps to prevent boredom and overuse injuries. On your next run, talk to a fellow ORCA who could introduce you to a sport you've not yet tried. You could be pleasantly surprised!

The island race series has started and Race #1, the Pioneer 8Km is already behind us. Congratulations to all the members who took part. For more details, a great link is Prairie Inn Harrier's website at pih.bc.ca

See you out there!


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PLEASE NOTE: CLUB MEMBER CHANGES

It is important to let the membership director know if your email address changes. Speaking of which, if you are interested in joining the executive, this position is available. Please contact ORCA Club President, Rod Bailey by email or call 240-2331. For the interim, please continue to forward your 2008 membership renewals to Kim Longmuir at 629 Banks Avenue West, Parksville, BC V9P 1G2.

REMINDER: Membership forms, with signed waivers are due by mid February and are available on the website.

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Be sure to use our website to view weekly run schedules, photos, and special events. Ken is continually updating so if you have any photos, articles or events, please email to Ken Peters.
ORCA Webmaster
The site is still at http://www.orcarunning.ca/

January 27, 2008 at 11:00 am. Cobble Hill 10K
Island Race Series #2, register Online


February 10, 2008 at 11:00 am. Cedar 12K
Cedar Junior Secondary School, Gould Road, Nanaimo
Island Race Series #3, Register Online


February 24, 2008 at 11:00 am. Hatley Castle 8K
Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Road
Victoria, BC
Island Race Series #4, Register Online


March 9, 2008 at 9:00 am. Bazan Bay 5K
Sanscha Hall, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney
Island Race Series #5, Register Online


March 16, 2008 at 11:00 am, Comox Valley Half Marathon
Florence Fillberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay
Island Race Series #6, Register Online


March 30, 2008 at 11:00 am, Merville 15K
Merville Community Hall, 7261 Island Hwy
Island Race Series #7, Register Online


April 13, 2008 at 11:00 am, Sooke River 10K
Edward Milne Community School, 6218 Sooke Road
Island Race Series #8. Final race and Series Awards, Register Online

For a full list of Upcoming Races, check out the calendar at: Prairie Inn Harriers Running Club (pih.bc.ca)

The Lighter Side of Running...
You know it is time to resume running when...

You try to do a few pushups and discover that certain body parts refuse to leave the floor.
Your children look through your wedding album and want to know who mom's first husband was.
You get winded just saying the words "10 kilometer run".
You come to the conclusion that, if God really wanted you to touch your toes each morning, He would have put them somewhere around your knees.
You analyze your body honestly and decide what you should develop first is your sense of humor.
You step on a talking scale and it says, "Come back when you are alone".


Adapted From: Jokes for Runners and Walkers, at http://www.runtheplanet.com

Welcome New Members

Garth Ball
Ngaire Mouritsen

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Annual Ken Owen Award This award was initiated in 2005 in memory of long time ORCA member, Ken Owen and is presented to a club member who is "Inspirational".
The recipient of the this year's Ken Owen Award is Kim Longmuir, a name familiar to all of our membership.
Congratulations Kim, keep motivating!

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Stay tuned for details on our UPCOMING fun runs :
Thanks to Melanie for organizing our annual "Christmas Light" run with a finish at a local pub.

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Special Discount to ORCA Members

Be sure to visit the following Team ORCA Sponsors:

Outsider - The Outdoors Store, Qualicum Beach 752-6610
-10% off running related products, excluding sale items

Frontrunners, Nanaimo 729-8200 or Victoria
-10% off anything except food, heart rate monitors or sale items

Extreme Runners, Courtenay (250)703-9544
-10% off most products

Body Works Fitness & Tanning, Parksville 248-3346
-20% off gym memberships

Body Sculptors Fitness, Qualicum Beach 752-5553
-$40 for a month membership or a ten punch card

Fitness Connection, Parksville 248-3144
-15% off membership fees

Heaven on Earth Natural Foods, Qualicum Beach 752-3132
-10% off sports nutrition items and vitamins, including items on sale

Arrowsmith Bikes, Nanaimo (behind Earl's) (250) 758-6675
- See Kebble Sheaf or Robin Dutton for 10% off all merchandise.

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President: Rod Bailey

Past-President: Randy Longmuir

Membership Director: Vacant

Secretary: Mairi Speed

Treasurer: Jackie Allen

Events Director: Melanie Peake

Communications: Ann McDonald

Media Contact: Don Petrie

Webmaster: Ken Peters

ORCA meetings are held every 2 months. If anyone from the club would like to join us, please do so! Goodies are always provided!

Next ORCA Meeting: Monday, February 4, 2008 at 7:45 pm. at 309 Willow Street . Please Email Rod Bailey or phone 240-2331 for more details.

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Questions or comments regarding the newsletter or if you would like to submit an article, please email Ann McDonald.
ORCA Newsletter Editor