Love the fall, the mist and all...

Days are certainly getting shorter, before we know it summer has come to an end and fall is here. I know this is probably sounding like a broken record, but please use extra caution while running in the evening. Be sure to wear reflective, light colored clothing and if you must run alone, tell someone the route you will be taking. Practice "safe" running.

I would love to take this opportunity to say Good Luck to the ORCA's heading to the Royal Victoria Marathon, Half Marathon and 8km Races on the Thanksgiving long weekend. Our club has always had a good turnout for this fun-filled weekend.

The club membership is now 154 members strong and it is always a pleasure to meet new people who share the same love of this sport. All members should check out our new website for weekly runs, calendar of races and our always expanding photo gallery. If you have any photos from races/events, especially the ACTION shots, please send them to Ken Peters, our web master. There is more information below on how to do so. We would love to see them and share in your experiences. Likewise, if you would like to submit an article on an event in which you've taken part.
See you out there!

ORCA Clothing

We are looking at the possibility of updating our team singlets, tech shirts and jackets. In the meanwhile, there are a few team singlets in stock, please contact Pam Horbay, our clothing coordinator. The cost is $30.00. Email or phone 738-0447.
Pam also has information should anyone like to have the ORCA logos screened onto personal clothing.

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PLEASE NOTE: CLUB MEMBER CHANGES

It is important that you let Kim Longmuir know if your email address changes. Please call at 248-8515 or email Kim. Kim is the keeper of the Master list of club members; to keep you informed, you must keep her informed!

Have you checked out our new and improved Website? If you have any photos, articles or events, Please email to Ken Peters.
ORCA Webmaster
The site is still at http://www.orcarunning.ca/

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

October 7, 2007 at 8:30 am. Royal Victoria Marathon, Half Marathon and 8km
Inner Harbour, Victoria, BC
Register Online at www.royalvictoriamarathon.com


October 28, 2007 at 9:00 am. Shawnigan Lake Half Marathon
Shawnigan Lake Community Center
For more info, contact Karen Waite at 250-709-2274


November 4, 2007 at 9:00 am. Run Wild
North Oyster Elementary School
Cedar, BC
Run Wild is a running/walking event JUST FOR WOMEN with the mandate to have fun and raise money for Haven Society. It is a 10K run and a 5K walk.
Contact Donna Spencer at 250-713-9453


December 2, 2007 at 9:00 am. 3rd Annual Cinnamon Bun Fun Run
Ladysmith, BC
Predicted time event for participants, either 5km or 10km. Prizes for those closest to their predicted times. Registration is at least 5 cans of food donated to our local food bank.
Email Kim Judson, or go online at milltownmedia.com/funrun


December 8, 2007 at 10:00 am, Sprint to the Spit 2007
Comox, BC
5K and 10K run and a 5K walk. Beautiful scenic rolling course with 1 steep hill.
Start: 10:00am. For more info email Jen Gilbert

For a full list of Upcoming Races, check out the calendar at: Prairie Inn Harriers Running Club

The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) recommends the following safety guidelines for runners.
DO take a self-defense class from a well-qualified instructor.
DON'T run with headphones. They will make you less aware of your surroundings and put you at greater risk for injury, accident or attack.
DO run with your dog, if possible.
DON'T run the same route every day.
DO tell someone your running route before you leave, and the estimated length of time you'll be gone.
DON'T run after dark, but if you must,
DO run with a partner.
DO carry a quarter. (change or a cell phone, rwc) In case of an emergency, you can call a friend.
DO wear reflective clothing or running gear when running at dawn or dusk.
DO run against traffic.
DON'T run in unpopulated or unfamiliar areas.
DO carry identification (with your name, phone number and blood type).
DON'T wear jewelry.
DO ignore verbal harassment.
DO use your intuition about a person or an area.
DO practice memorizing license tags or identifying characteristics of strangers.

Adapted From: Runner's Safety Tips, at http://www.rachelalert.org/runnersafety

Welcome New Members

Judy Delogne
Tonia Leronowich
Allen Lewis
Janice and Mark Lillywhite
Laura Lindstrom
Charmain McMillan
Michael Molony
Kelly Mowat
Cory McIntosh and Cinnamon Phillips
Evelyn Parker
Stana Pazicka
Debbie Shore and Albert Tomasson
Allison Vail

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Annual Ken Owen Award Nominations
This award was initiated in 2005 in memory of long time ORCA member, Ken Owen. Ken loved running, enjoyed triathlons and his many friendships within our club. Please give consideration for nominating a deserving club member as Most Inspirational Orca.
The recipient is chosen for his/her inspiration to other members and the criteria is that it should be give to the person who, through his/her dedication, tenacity, comeback, etc has been an inspiration to our club.
Please submit your nominations by email to Randy Longmuir.

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Stay tuned for details on our fall/winter fun runs :
Tentative dates in October with a finish at a coffee shop and in December for our annual "Christmas Light" run with a finish at a local pub.

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Annual General Meeting

Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 7:00 pm
Parksville Conference and Community Centre
We would love to have some new faces and ideas at our meetings! Please mark this date on your calendar.

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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: Randy Longmuir

Past-President and Treasurer: Brenda Light

Membership Director: Kim Longmuir

Secretary: Donna Golding

Events: 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: AGM - November 15, 2007 at 7:00 pm. at the Parksville Community Centre. Please Email Randy or Kim for more details.