EDITORIAL

HAVING A FABULOUS SUMMER!

WOW, what a great summer we had and this fine weather appears to be following us right into October for Marathon Season!

The ORCA wind up BBQ and 5 Km Race on September 26th was a great success and it was so much fun to catch up with everyone who attended. There were seven runners and hopefully next year many more can make it out!

Good Luck next weekend to the groups going down for the Royal Victoria Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K. Time to show off all that great training and reap the rewards! You've earned it! Also, Good Luck to the Nike Womens Marathoner's going to San Francisco the following weekend...(it's going to be a blast!)

And remember to check out the website for the various weekly runs, there is nothing like running with a group, ESPECIALLY OURS!!


See you out there!


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2009 CLUB MEMBERS

Please inform Donna de Bellefeuille if your email address changes. You can contact Donna by email or call 757-9436. 

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MESSAGE FROM THE AQUA TERRA TRIATHLON GROUP

Hi Everyone,
Well the sun has gone from our Tuesday evening rides, so it is time to get in out of the cold and start spinning.
We will spin every Tuesday evening at Ballenas Secondary at 6pm sharp in the french wing. Use the side entrance ( left side of school when looking from the road). Please give yourself enough time to set up your bike, as we will start spinning right a 6pm.
There is no experience necessary, everyone follows the same workout but spins at their own pace. Everyone welcome.
There is no cost for the spinning if you are an Aqua Terra Tri Club Member. If you are not a club member there is a one time fee of $15 for the whole season.
Aqua Terra has two trainers that can be rented if you would like to give it a try before you buy one. They are offered on a first come(email me) basis, and are $5 per session.
If you need a hand to set up please come at least 15 min early.
If you would like to buy a trainer, Arrowsmith Bikes, and Island Cycle in Parksville, Head over Wheels in Qualicum, or Oak Bay Bikes in Nanaimo (Longwood Station, by Frontrunners) are all great places to purchase one. Oak Bay Bikes & Frontrunners both offer a discount to club members.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact me by email robandkimw@shaw.ca or phone 250-954-1283.

Rob Williamson

UPCOMING RACES

October 11, 2009 at 8:30 a.m., Royal Victoria Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K
Victoria, BC
Register online at Events Online(http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/vicmara/)


October 31, 2009 at 11:00 a.m, Westwood Lake Relay
Nanaimo, BC
Register online at Events Online(http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/westwood_lake_relay/)



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

SEPTEMBER ARTICLE

A LOVE HATE RELATIONSHIP

Loving, and sometimes loathing our time together
Running remains a friend on whom I depend
Managing life’s pain and enhancing its pleasure,
We have braved it all through the cycle of weather
As relationships go, we’ve shared good times and bad
The runners high and the body’s’ low
This friend sometimes exposes my worst
Many times I’ve wavered, many times I’ve cursed
From apathy to injury and self inflicted abuses
My faithful companion forgives the excuses
Time marches on, friendships come and go
This one constant amidst the ebb and flow
Clearing my mind, stress left behind
Effort altered to energy
Mind, muscle; synergy
The culture of running
Elites and neophytes
Endorphins and electrolytes
Massage and physio, fire and ice
Training and pace, a coveted race
Goals and gear, a distance I fear
Hitting the wall; and watching it fall
The energy of an event; electric and palpable
In a group or alone in my thoughts
Personal bests to times best forgotten
Running;
As simple or as complicated as I want it to be
I hope our friendship continues to thrive
Reaping the rewards, feeling alive
Nurtured as we age, foundations laid
Love?, passion?, obsession?
Call it what you will, but to me it is still;
Freedom, inspiration, and fun
Always there, it is simple;
Just run.

Written and submitted by Steve Crabb


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WHAT'S NEW?

Welcome New Members

Lindsay Marriott
Fiona McDonald
Karen Roberts


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ORCA EVENTS 2009

UPCOMING ORCA EVENTS:

KEN OWEN AWARD
It is time to submit your nominations for the Annual Ken Owen Award. This award was initiated in 2005 in memory of long time ORCA member, Ken Owen. Please give consideration for nominating a deserving club member.
The recipient is chosen for his/her inspiration to other members and the criteria is that it should be given to the person who, through his/her dedication, tenacity, comeback, etc. has been an inspiration to our club. Nominations should be received by October 31st.
Please email Rod Bailey

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR 2010 ORCA EXECUTIVE
There will be a call for nominations for the executive, also a number of vacant positions will need to be filled.
Stepping down this year are Jackie Allen, Treasurer; Mairi Speed, Secretary; Don Petrie, Media Contact; and Ann McDonald, Communications
A great big thank you to everyone on the executive, past and present. You have done a tremendous job!
If you would like to join a dynamic group of people, meetings are generally every second month, then please email Rod Bailey

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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/



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2009 ORCA Member 5K Race/Summer Social
Such fun and a HUGE THANKS to everyone who organized and attended the summer social. Way to go Runners! It was a great turnout, and the food was fab! Here's to making this an annual event!


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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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2009 ORCA EXECUTIVE

President: Rod Bailey

Past-President: Randy Longmuir

Membership Director: Donna deBellefeuille

Secretary: Mairi Speed

Treasurer: Jackie Allen

Events Directors: Deb Poland, Tonia Leronowich

Communications: Ann McDonald

Media Contact: Don Petrie

Webmaster: Ken Peters

Next ORCA Meeting: Monday, October 26, 2009
Time and Location: 7:30 pm at Starbucks in Parksville. 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