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CAPE BRETON FIDDLERS RACE WEEKEND 2019 CANCELLED

Committee calls off annual race as Dorian approaches Cape Breton

SYDNEY, N.S. —
The 2019 edition of the Cape Breton Fiddlers Run has been cancelled.

Event vice chair Bernadette MacLellan said after much deliberation, the committee called off Sunday’s races due to safety concerns. Hurricane Dorian, a major storm that’s tracking to reach Cape Breton early Sunday morning, is expected to bring plenty of rain and damaging winds to the island.

MacLellan said they didn’t want to put volunteers and participants in unsafe conditions with possible debris or downed powerlines from the storm.

“I know runners will be disappointed,” she said. “If you’ve trained long and hard, and I’m a runner myself, so I can really appreciate that. That’s why we spent such a long time. It wasn’t a quick decision.

“It’s very sad, but hopefully people understand and next year, we’ll be back and hopefully we’ll be able to build it up again.”

MacLellan said they considered postponing the event to another weekend, but their usual venues would be booked up and they didn’t want to conflict with other races in the region. The decision to cancel was also made early with a number of runners travelling to Cape Breton to take part.

Close to 1,000 runners were registered to compete in the annual road race, which includes a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K races. About 250 volunteers help put on the event, which includes a committee of around 25 people. Other events, like Saturday’s healthy living expo in Membertou and a kid’s run that night, are also cancelled.

MacLellan said registration fees will be refunded, minus the small transaction fees for those who registered online. For those who paid cash, refunds will be given on Wednesday at the YMCA in Membertou from 5-6:30 p.m.

This is the second time the Cape Breton Fiddlers Run has been cancelled since the event began in 2005. Inclement weather forced organizers to call off the 2006 race as well.

“We really appreciate people’s support of the race and we hope they’re not too disappointed and they come back next year,” said MacLellan. “We hope everyone is on the same page with this, that safety is a priority.”

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TEAMS for 2019.

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2 MAINE ROAD HAGS ME

3 TRS RACING ON

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5 EASTERN Z DESCENDANTS NS

6 BACK2SQUARE1 ON

7 BLACK LUNGS ON

8 BLOWING KISSES NS

9 BOONDOCK HARRIERS NS

10 BRUCE TRAIL MIX ON

11 CABOT TRAILER PARTY NS

12 CAPE BRETON ROAD RUNNERS NS

13 IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA IN DECEMBER PEI

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15 MAINE-IACS ME

16 COASTBUSTERS ON

17 CUMBERLAND CRUSADERS NS

18 LABRADORABLE NL

19 FAST WOMEN HAPPY MEN NS

20 FEMME FATALES NB

21 FREDERICTON TRAILMASTERS NB

22 FUNDULATORS QC

23 GLORY DAMES ON

24 GOT THE RUNS NS

25 GREAT CANADIAN HONKING GOOSE NS

26 GREATER MONCTON RUNNING CLUB NB

27 CAPE BRETON EAGLES NS

28 CAN’T TOUCH THIS NS

29 HANGING WITH MY GNOMIES NS

30 HERD OF CATS NS

31 HIGHLAND HOPEFULS NS

32 12 WING SHEARWATER NS

33 OAR THE MOUNTAIN NS

34 LONGBOAT ROADRUNNERS ON

35 MAINE RHINO REDUX ME

36 16 CAPERS AND HAZEL NS

37 ACADIANS NS

38 MIRAMICHI LUCKY CHARMS NB

39 MOUNTAIN VIEW RUNNERS NB

40 NEEDS MORE COWBELL NS

41 NO PAIN NO GAIN NS

42 NORTH END RUNNERS NS

43 NOT FAST BUT KINDA FURIOUS NS

44 ALVA ROAD RUNNERS NS

45 OVER THE HILL GANG NS

46 WE’RE A PEPSI FAMILY NS

47 PINK PANTERS NS

48 PURPLE REIGN ON

49 PATTERSON VS CABOT NS

50 RED SOLES PEI

51 RESEARCHERS ON THE RUN ON

52 ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS NS

53 RUNNING FOR LOBSTER ON

54 SALT MARSH TRAIL RUNNING CLUB NS

55 SEVENTEEN RUNNERS ON

56 SIXERS ON

57 SMOKEY MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS NS

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59 SUCKERS FOR PUNISHMENT AB

60 TEAM 71 NB

61 TEAM PEI PEI

62 THE B TEAM NS

63 THE INTENSE MARGAREE SALMONIDS NS

64 TORONTO HARRIERS ON

65 TOTALLY 80’S NS

66 TOUCH NOT THE CAT NS

67 CAPE BRETON FIDDLER RUNNERS NS

68 50 SHADES OF TARTAN NS

69 WE’VE GOT A RUNNER NS

70. WHERE’S MY BIKE NS

BOSTON MARATHON 2019.

Tyler Germani was the top Cape Breton runner at the Boston Marathon on Monday.

The 33-year-old Baddeck speedster, finished with a time of 2:49:58, finishing 1,068th overall.

Wavey Burke, 48, of Mira Gut finished with a time of 3:43:32, her run ending 12,744th overall, followed closely by Danielle MacDonald, 38, of Port Hawkesbury, who finished 13,410th overall with a time of 3:45:56..

Donna Burns, 55, of Sydney finished 14,074th overall (100th in her division) with a time of 3:48:20.

Originally from Sydney , now living in Moncton, Glen Myers, 32, easily broke the 3 hour mark with a 2:58:36, followed by Suzanne Myers, 30, finishing the classic distance with a time of 3:58:24.

9th Annual James Delorey 5k Run 2018

This event is held on an annual basis to remember the young boy who touched the hearts of people from around the world.

Saturday, December 8, 2018 2:00 PM. The 5k race is $20.00 and will begin at 2:00 p.m. sharp. Registration will be accepted from 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.

A fun walk will take place at Neville Park track; cost is $15.00.

Hi Athletes

Sorry about the lack of updates recently.

Lots coming up in the next month!

1) The annual House Crawl is this Saturday, Nov 10th. First stop at Peter Hanna’s at 1:45ish and last stop at French Club arriving about 7:30. For details see bottom of this email.

2) The annual Pursuit Run has been delayed until Nov 24th. This is ~10Km, on a gorgeous but challenging course around The Lakes golf course at Ben Eoin. Register starting 9:30, race start 10:30AM. This unique format gives head starts based on age and sex, and the first runner to cross the line is the best age group runner in CB. Cost 5$.

3) The annual James Delorey run is Saturday, Dec 1st. Details at CBtrisports.com under schedules. Remember this is an afternoon race.

4) We will be holding a CB RoadRunners 2019 planning meeting on Dec 1st at 6:30PM at my house (address below). Food and drinks provided. This meeting is open to anyone who has ideas or suggestions for the club for next year, and is highly recommended for anyone planning to be a race director (either again or for the first time) in 2019.

Stay fit! Stay well!

-CM/BH

Chris Milburn

CB Roadrunners

www.cbtrisports.com

15 Howe Court, Sydney B1P 0B2

902-539-6852

chris.milburn@ns.sympatico.ca

Yo Party-needy athletes

The house crawl is this Saturday, Nov 10th. This year we finish up at the French Club on Ferry St.

As you will (perhaps) remember, House Crawl day is the day that we:

-celebrate the year’s race season

-get together with an awesome fun great looking bunch of people

-crown the BMC for the year (there is a rumour that certain people bought themselves a bottle opener this year)

-lower property values in certain neighbourhoods

-dance the night away

-present the Barbarian of the Year award

Thanks in advance to the hosts! Brave and foolish you are!!

Schedule/route:

1:30-1:45: meet at Peter Hanna’s Man-Cave at 26 St. Alban's Avenue in the Pier (garage at back of house)

2:15ish - depart Peter’s, down Matilda St. to the trail and then to the Inglis St. running track (2K point) for the glorious beer mile (see below)

beer mile start 2:45PM

3:30ish depart track for Chez Bighead&Julie. Straight down Inglis (CAREFUL crossing Prince) to High (back of Sydney Mall), left on High, along High to Howe. Right on Howe straight to end. Crazy-ass house with red roof. (5K point)

4:25 depart Chez Bighead right on Hospital, straight down hospital to Cabot at bottom of hill. There may be a refreshment stop on your right on Hospital St. Right on Cabot, left on Cottage, immediate right up Oxford, left on Rockdale. Continue to Spring. Right up Spring. Colleen's is #35 on right.

5:10PM - depart Colleen’s, up Spring to George, right down George, left on Argyle to end, left at end and first right onto Leonard St. Wendy Martin and hubby Paul MacKenzie II are at 64 Leonard St. (or you can take the secret back route to Wendy’s cutting behind Cromarty Tennis Courts - a favourite place for a nature break)

6PM Depart Wendy and Paul’s, proceed to Boyd MacNeil and Lisa Gallant’s at 559 King’s Road. Note that although their address is on King’s Rd., they use the back entrance off of Elmbank Ave. - head down King’s Rd, take a left up Woodside just past Cabot Tower, and the first right is Elmbank. 2nd house on the right, yellow with a red roof and a wheelchair ramp for access, which may come in handy at that point) (9-and-a-bit K)

6:50-7PM Depart Boyd and Lisa’s. Head in King’s Road and continue on Esplanade, to around Big Fiddle, right on Nepean St. R on George, left on Ferry, down to French Club

My usual House Crawl instructions:

TOONIE DRINKS: As with previous years, please bring a few toonies, and leave a toonie at your hosts for each drink. It's a big crowd and a big expense for the hosts otherwise. Some of the hosts may decline this - if so they'll let you know. From personal experience - pace yourself on the booze. Running and fresh air give a false sense of sobriety.

POT LUCK: Pot luck - you can drop things off between 11:30 and 1 at the French Club (upstairs). A-M bring a main. N-Z bring an appetizer or dessert or salad.

PRE-RUN DROP OFF: You will likely want a change of clothes. You can drop off a bag at French Club 11:30-1.

BEER MILE: If you’re competing (and you should), it’s easiest to bring 4 beer to Peter Hanna’s. Alternatively, we usually have someone who is willing to pick up beer at the Pier Liquor store just before the run, so bring some money for that and put in your order. We will have transport to take it to the field.

See regulations at www.beermile.com before you buy your beer. Please read the rules before you buy your beer - it has to be 5%, and 355ml. Yeah I’m serious. These are real rules.

The Big C, perennial BMC until the Great Non-Twist-Off Fiasco of 2017, is rumoured to have been training hard lately on the beer part of the beer mile, and has a good base from earlier in the year on the running part, so will be hard to beat. His post-partum wife has decided not to compete in the stroller division so will be leaving the women’s crown up-for-grabs this year.

TEAM BEER MILE: There are a number of teams planning to do the beer mile. If you’re keen to do a team event, bring a beer or 4 and we’ll be making some teams at Peter Hanna’s place.

SAFETY: Remember that it’s dark very early as this year’s crawl is again post time-change. So: BE CAREFUL CROSSING ROADS. Buddy up for safety - don’t run alone. Wear something reflective or better yet a blinky light. Getting killed is strictly forbidden.

ALCOHOL AND MOTOR VEHICLES: Don’t plan to drive home. Walk/run/crawl/skip/cab/Uber/sleep in a ditch. Anything else is acceptable.

Music is being worked on. If you have a playlist and an iPhone or something to play it on, bring it along as we may need it.

Any questions, please let me know.

This is open to any swimmers/runners/bikers/athletes/spouses/friends. Please don’t post it publicly though.

Peace all!

Bighead

Cam Levins obliterates Canadian men's record in marathon debut

Clocks 2:09:25 in Toronto to beat Jerome Drayton's 43-year-old mark by 44 seconds.
In his marathon debut, Cam Levins of Black Creek, B.C., shattered Jerome Drayton's 43-year-old Canadian men's record on a brisk Sunday morning in Toronto.

Levins, who wanted to debut in the 42.2-kilometre race on home soil and specifically the 29th annual Toronto Waterfront Marathon, crossed the finish line fourth in two hours nine minutes 25

seconds, or 44 seconds faster than Drayton's performance at the 1975 Fukuoka Marathon in Japan. For all the details have a look here.

Four records broken at Cape Breton Fiddlers Run

First year event sold out since starting in 13 years ago!!

SYDNEY, N.S. — Records were broken in the men’s full marathon, women’s full marathon, women’s half marathon and women’s five-kilometre race at the 13th annual Cape Breton Fiddlers Run on Sunday.

James MacLellan, 31, of Sydney finished with a time of 2:33:37, approximately 10 minutes faster than the 2011 record set by Leo McCosham, from P.E.I. McCosham was at the event to watch

MacLellan because he thought the recently retired military veteran was on track to become the new record holder, based on MacLellan’s time at a race in Fredericton earlier this summer.

In the women’s full marathon, Kaili Van Vulpen, 31, from Amherst, took first with a time of 3:06:00, also a new record. The Halifax Road Hammers runner was less than three minutes ahead of second-place winner, Jen Nicholson, 49, who was in the lead until about halfway through the final lap.

Heather O’Donnell, from Meadowvale, N.S., ran the women’s half marathon in 1:23:41, another new record, and the women’s 5K record was broken by Paula James from Windsor, N.S., with a time of 18:56.

Boston 2018 Coldest on Record | Competitor.com

BOSTON MARATHON 2018

The Boston Marathon has a long and storied history of wonky weather, from 90-degree heat in 1976 to 50 mile-per-hour winds in 2007. This year was no different, as Mother Nature unleashed her wrath on the race to create 30-degree temperatures, freezing rain, and headwinds of more than 25 miles per hour. According to race officials, the 2018 race was the coldest Boston Marathon in 30 years.

The weather caused runners to frantically adjust their strategies and wardrobes ahead of the race. Many news outlets in Boston reported running stores and the marathon expo sold out of running jackets and cold-weather gear ahead of the race as the weather forecast became more ominous leading up to the race.

Kara MacKinnon, Donna Burns, Carol Dakai, Gary Ross and Herbie Sakalauskas.

SYDNEY, N.S. — Kara MacKinnon’s first Boston Marathon couldn’t have been more challenging.

A difficult head wind, cold rain and near-freezing temperatures challenged all participants at the 122nd edition of the hallowed race. Even the Boston Red Sox game against the Baltimore Orioles was postponed due to the crummy weather, the first time a Patriots’ Day game has been rained out since 1994.

But the 24-year-old from Westmount had no complaints.

“The experience alone, despite the weather or anything like that, it was just so cool,” said MacKinnon, who works as an accountant in Halifax. “The atmosphere and the preparation and everything, it’s unlike any other (race).

“The way that the race goes, you run through all these different towns and every time you enter a new town or every time you turn a corner, there’s all these people hollering and screaming. It’s so inspiring, you can’t help but be motivated by the fans and want to do well because of them. You don’t get that at any other race.”

MacKinnon qualified for the Boston Marathon at the Toronto Goodlife Fitness Marathon last May. It’s a race she ran with her father, John, who’s run at Boston six times and helped her train for this year’s event. She watched her father run the race back in 2011, and now it was her father’s turn to cheer her on, along with her mother, Brenda, and Kara’s boyfriend, Mitch Donnelly.

MacKinnon finished in a time of three hours, 42 minutes and 48 seconds. Although she didn’t qualify for next year’s race, she hopes to run the Boston Marathon with her dad down the road.

“He is by far the best coach and inspiration from when I was young. He started running when I was just a kid, so I grew up going to races and watching him qualify for Boston and go to Boston, it’s so hard not to be interested in it,” she said.

Boston was only the second marathon MacKinnon has run, but she’s hardly an amateur when it comes to competing. She was a star defender for the Cape Breton Capers women’s soccer team for four seasons from 2012-15 and was a member of two Atlantic University Sport championship teams.

“I’m so competitive and I do really well with an end goal,” she said. “I did a lot of running training for soccer and then after soccer was over, it was like ‘OK, what’s next?’” she said. “It was just a natural progression for me to go from soccer and other sports to running.”

With the conditions impeding the runners’ progress, Herbie Sakalauskas said he had to change his goals when it came to his finish time at the Boston Marathon.

With a goal of 2:55 in mind heading in, the 37-year-old from Sydney River was content with his 3:05:46 on a difficult day.

“The split time 13 miles in I was doing pretty good, but when I got to mile 16 where you start to incline at the hills, I knew it wasn’t going to be that day,” said Sakalauskas, who completed the 2015 Boston Marathon in 2:58:59. An injury hampered his run in 2016.

“My goal was just to keep running and focus on finishing at a decent time. I’m pretty excited with a 3:05 on a day like today. Most people probably lost 10-15 minutes off their time or more, so I was pretty happy with that.”

Despite the inclement conditions, Sakalauskas was still impressed by the support from the crowds along the 42-kilometre route.

“The people of Boston are amazing. They all came out no matter what, cheering you on and I can’t get over it,” said Sakalauskas, who was also cheered on by his partner, Maire Neville. “Getting high fives, fist pumps — it was unbelievable.”

Sakalauskas, who works as a video production/multimedia specialist for the Centre for Teaching and Learning at CBU, said although he qualified for next year’s Boston Marathon, he plans on doing a different race.

Other Cape Breton runners who completed the race include Andrew Clarey of Margaree Forks (3:31:48), Carol Dakai of Sydney (3:45:33), Donna Burns of Sydney (4:04:26) and Gary Ross of Sydney (4:42:32).

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Gary Ross, Donna Burns and Herbie Sakalauskas are heading to Boston 2018.
Herbie Sakalauskas has some unfinished business he plans to attend to at the 122nd edition of the Boston Marathon.

Two years ago, Sakalauskas was 10 miles into the hallowed race when he was sidelined by an injury. This time around, he’s determined to best the 2 hours, 58 minutes and 59 seconds he posted at his first trip in 2015.

“I took a year off. I was still running, I just didn’t go to Boston,” said the 37-year-old from Sydney River. “It’s a big commitment, so I really want to go back and see what I can do this year and hopefully, aim for a 2:55 would be pretty nice.”

Sakalauskas is among a handful of dedicated Cape Breton runners who are making the trip for the Boston Marathon that will be held Monday morning. It’s the same race the late, great Johnny Miles of Sydney Mines won in both 1926 and 1929.

Coincidentally, Sakalauskas re-qualified for this year’s Boston Marathon at the Johnny Miles Marathon in New Glasgow, where he placed third in a time of 2:56.43.

“My first year, it was my first time, so I kind of took it easy,” said Sakalauskas who will run in Wave 1 of the race. “This year, I’m well trained. I trained with some good friends all year in Cape Breton. I know the course better in my mind, so mentally, I’m ready to go in and kick butt.

“I’ve never experienced anything anywhere else like it,” he added. “It’s just people everywhere yelling, they see the name on your bib and they’re yelling your name. It’s quite a feeling.”

Donna Burns will be running in her fourth Boston Marathon on Monday. She said she’s hoping to reach the finish line and not be in too much pain, since she’s nursing a foot injury heading into this year’s race.

“It’s a goal to try to achieve every time you go out because you have to pick it up every time to qualify. It’s hard — it’s a lot of work,” said the 54-year-old Sydney resident, who will head out in Wave 3.

Her goal this year is to finish under four hours. She trains upwards of six days per week, which includes 20-mile jaunts.

“You never know on race day what you’re going to get,” she said of the Boston Marathon. “This year they’re forecasting thundershowers and cold.

“We’re used to running with whatever,” she added about training in Cape Breton weather.

Joining Burns in Wave 3 is training partner Gary Ross of Sydney. The 61-year-old has been running for the past seven years and will compete in his 14th marathon.

“I think everyone wants to qualify for Boston because it’s the holy grail of running,” he said.

He qualified for Monday’s race last May along with Burns and Kara MacKinnon of Westmount at the Toronto Goodlife Fitness Marathon.

Ross believes patience is a virtue when tackling the just over 26-mile (about 42-kilometre) Boston route, and that not going too fast early on is key.

“Any marathon you run, you get to the 20-mile mark, just will gets you through the last six miles. But here, you have to will yourself up (the so-called Heartbreak Hill), too,” he said. “But once you get up the hill and you get to the 22-mile mark, hopefully, the crowd pulls you through — and a good wind at your back, too.”

Other Cape Breton runners registered to compete include Andrew Clarey of Margaree Forks and Carol Dakai of Sydney.

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Boston Marathon

Year: 122st

When: April 16

Start time: 9:50 a.m. Atlantic

Distance: 26 miles (about 42 kilometres)

Course records:

Men's Open: Geoffrey Mutai, Kenya 2:03:02 (2011)

Women's Open: Buzunesh Deba, Ethiopia 2:19:59 (2014)

Men's Masters: John Campbell, New Zealand 2:11:04 (1990)

Women's Masters: Firaya S.-Zhdanova, Russia 2:27:58 (2002)

Men's Wheelchair: Marcel Hug, Switzerland 1:18:04 (2017)

Women's Wheelchair: Manuela Schar, Switzerland 1:28:17 (2017)

Cape Breton connection:

The late Johnny Miles of Sydney Mines won the race in 1926 and 1929.

IS ICING REALLY THE WAY TO GO??

“Hold the Ice…Seriously” we saw that there were some discussions and resistance to the idea that ice isn’t a good option for soft tissue treatment. Here is an interesting video with mobility and performance expert Dr. Kelly Starrett and Gary Reinl which breaks it down, but even then some of the chatter was still looking at ice being good for treatment.

You may say why should we listen to this guy? Well Kelly Starrett is a doctor of Physical Therapy, who runs his own practice. He’s an owner and trainer of San Francisco Crossfit (one of the first Crossfit affiliates), he’s an author of four books (best sellers), he’s appeared on numerous programs like 60 Minutes Sports on Showtime, the Joe Rogan Podcast, the Barbell Shrugged Podcast, Model Health Show Podcast, Strength Matters Podcast, and many others as well as a number of magazines. He’s also the founder of the Mobility WOD website. We think he may know a bit about the subject and help us understand this serious paradigm shift for us athletes of not using ice.

Dr. Starrett has worked with rugby professionals at Munster (in Ireland) and the Harlequins (out of the UK), as well as NFL teams like the Saints, as well as numerous athletes and military personnel.

So when we sat down to talk to Dr. Kelly Starrett this past week we asked him how can we get people to understand that icing is not helping their injuries or recovery?

Right off the bat Dr. Starrett acknowledge that this is a massive paradigm shift for people, because for most of us, icing an injury has been the protocol they’ve been given all our life; from coaches, doctors, trainers, etc.

“What’s the goal? What’s the issue?” said Dr. Starrett. If the issue is swelling he asked why we would want to stop the inflammation. Inflammation for a soft tissue injury is the body’s natural response. A better question Dr. Starrett says we need to ask is, are you wanting reduce pain vs. the swelling? Again the question Dr. Starrett poses is “What is the goal?”

Inflammation after an injury is the body’s way of trying to stabilize the injury. The swelling is the body trying to pump blood and nutrients to the injured area and also draw away the “bad blood”, etc. Ice slows down blood flow, slows down movement, and really preserves things. Dr. Starrett says “In Eastern and Chinese medicine they use ice for dead things, to preserve it”. We are not a corpse so do we need preservation? So does ice heal or preserve the swelling?

Dr. Starrett uses a great example to help with the paradigm shift. He says “if you are driving a car and want to stop it, you can turn the ignition off, and it will stop, but it will also lock up. You’ll only be able to stop the car by turning off the ignition a few times before something bad happens. It works at times but it’s not a good option”. So icing may numb/stop pain like turning the car off to stop it, but it’s not really a good option.

“There are only a few options to remove swelling, time, or if you want go faster you will have to use other options” says Starrett. Numbing (with ice) actually reduces circulation so good blood is not able to get to the injured area to begin the repair. “The numbing effect by the ice also cuts off the connection from the brain, and thus preventing the recovery or the brain’s ability to send hormones to help with the healing process” notes Starrett. Ice numbs as do drugs/medications. Starrett tells us that both ice and pain pills cut off pain but aren’t healing. Swelling is part of the healing process as we noted, the need is to then move the waste out. Dr. Starrett calls it “groceries in and garbage out” (with the new blood and nutrients getting to the injury, and the waste needing to flush/ moving out).

Dr. Starrett asked us a question. “When you ice does it get into the joints? No? Why do you ice for 20min, what is it that makes that the time line? Is it based on any scientific fact? How cool do you need to get the injured area? We don’t take the temperature of the area we are icing to see if it’s reached some desired temperature. Why? What is it all based on?”

Ponder those questions on icing!

Dr. Starrett says we seek to remove the swelling so to promote function. By that we mean we are getting the blood moving, we are getting motion and movement back and we are getting back to where we could move like before (function). There is only one way to flush that swelling out and that is through the Lymphatic System(the body’s system of tissues and organs that help the body remove waste, toxins, and other unwanted things from the body). That occurs with time or compression.

Now if you can get a Mark Pro that is a great way to get muscle contraction and compression to get the swelling moving through the Lymphatic System, but it’s a pricey tool. Using the Voodoo Floss is a quick and easy way to reduce swelling and to help flush out the waste. The Voodoo Floss is a thin, very stretchable rubber band that can be tied/wrapped around swelling and force the waste/toxin to start moving out through the lymphatic system. Dr. Starrett suggests that every trainer have one, and that every athlete keep on in their kit bag. It’s cheap and easy to use.

A FRIENDLY NOTE FROM "Hailey Ava Fisher"

Hi,

I'm currently studying at Shelburne Regional High School. In my health class we were asked to raise awareness of running safety in the area. I found your website cbroadrunners.ca while searching online about the topic.

So what I’m doing is asking running websites in the area to make sure to inform people about running safety.

I found this really nice running safety tips that you can share on your website to keep people informed:

https://www.dietspotlight.com/benefits-of-running/ - list of safety tips, running benefits, resources

This could be really helpful information for beginners. Please do share it on Cape Breton Road Runners Club website to raise awareness. Safety should be our number one priority.

Keep up the great work and happy running!

Hailey

Thanks for the link!! LMK

SYDNEY, N.S. — The weather was perfect for the 12^th annual Cape Breton Fiddlers Run, bringing together runners from across Canada, and parts of the United States and China.

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Winning the men’s marathon and qualifying for the Boston Marathon with a time of two hours, 50 minutes and 32 seconds was Sydney native Justin Lalanne from the Cape Breton Road Runners Club.

In the ladies marathon ,Heather O'Donnell, won top honors completing the classic distance in a time of three hours, 11 minutes and 56 seconds.

That wasn’t the only success for runners at the event, which holds a full-marathon, half-marathon, 10 km and 5 km races.

Jordi Taylor, 23, from Lake Charlotte, N.S., is autistic. This was his third-marathon and he ran a personal best, placing 10^th in the men’s category.

“Running marathons keeps me happy. They are a great achievement and they help me show people what people with autism can do,” he said during the five-hour drive home after the event.

This was Thomas Kyte’s first marathon and the Carp, Ont., native who is in his third-year at St. Francis Xavier University, trained for about 12 weeks in the hopes of making the cut for the Boston Marathon
The 21-year-old, who is hearing impaired and wears implants when not running, was 27 seconds off and came in third overall.

“I’m pretty sore but for the first one I felt it was solid,” Kyte, who collapsed after crossing the finish line, said.

“A couple more years of training and I’ll get it. Why not do it? Why not finish what my original goal was?”

His parents came from Ontario to cheer him on and his mother, Lisa, said watching him collapse didn’t bother her as much as waiting for him to finish.

“When I was waiting for him to come in, I was almost bawling,” Lisa explained.

For Sharon Chiasson and Vanessa Courtemanche of Cheticamp, it wasn’t about beating times or beating people. It was about finishing the 10 km race together.

“Both of us went through a hard time with some bad issues a few years back so we started running together,” Chiasson explained.

As they hit the finish line, Chiasson and Courtemanche hugged each other, still running mid-embrace. Their joy was as evident as some other runners’ exhaustion.

Overall, 15 people qualified for the Boston Marathon, including three people in the ages 60-69 category. They are Freda Cormier of Dartmouth, Kurt Mueller of Nebraska, and John Melbourne of Enfield.

Cape Breton Fiddlers Run 2017

Top 10 Men, full marathon

1. Justin Lalanne, Sydney, N.S., 2:50.32

2. Matthew White, Dartmouth, N.S., 2:54.37

3. Thomas Kyte, Carp, Ont., 3:05.27

4. James Forsey, Sydney, N.S., 3:06.33

5. Carl Wrobleski, South Bar, N.S., 3:14.29

6. Stephen Doody, Halifax, N.S., 3:23.24

7. Jon Gurney, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 3:30.07

8. Derek Devoe, Florence, N.S., 3:31.26

9. Michael Peters, South Tremont, N.S., 3:35.08

10. Jordi Taylor, Lake Charlotte, N.S., 3:45.17

Top 10 Women, full marathon

1. Heather O’Donnell, Middleton, N.S., 3:11.56

2. Kaili Van Vulpen, Wolfvile, N.S., 3:12.23

3. Jenn Coolen, Meadowvale, N.S., 3:30.34

4. Sharon Goodwin, Lunenburg, N.S., 3:36.56

5. Susannah Crabtree, Ottawa, Ont., 3:40.30

6. Joanne MacDonald-Burns, Yarmouth N.S., 3:49.26

7. Meaghan Kerman, Halifax N.S., 3:49.31

8. Nicole Lafosse, Sydney N.S., 3:54.02

9. Paula O’Quinn, Halifax, N.S., 3:57.25

10. Stella Chen, Wolfville, N.S., 3:59.45

Hey Athletes!

We’re into high summer, hopefully you’re getting to enjoy it in a fun active way.

A few updates:

1) the Around-the-Park 1-miler is tomorrow evening in Wentworth Park in Sydney. Thanks to Allan and Lisa MacKenzie and family for making this a great annual event. We have had runners from age 2 to age 80 complete the course. All are welcome. The registration link and details are at

https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=106189&owner=1#.WWNncIAlkwE.facebook

Remember sign up in advance, pay at the race.

This is a CBRR points series event! Hope to see you there. There is a separate start for the KIDS RUN.

NOTE THAT TUESDAY TRACK CHANGES TO WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK ONLY

2) The Action Week 5-miler is coming up on the evening of August 2nd, so remember to put it in your scheduling app (we’re all about the apps now). KIDS RUN, points series

3) Johnny Miles 5K is on August 5th

4) (PLEASE NOTE ONLINE SCHEDULE IS CURRENTLY INCORRECT FOR THIS, SHOWS THE WRONG DATE) The Ross Ferry Pork Chop run is on August 19th, in the morning. There is a KIDS RUN at this race.

5) The ever-popular Louisbourg Race Through Time is on August 19th evening. Anyone brave enough to do the double that day? Sign up soon if you plan to run it!! This from race organizer Cindy Hynes:

Hi Chris,

I wanted to let you know for the CB Road Runners Club that the race committee for the “Louisbourg Race Through Time” has recently decided to cap the registration at 225 again this year due to space limitations and wanted to mention this to get the word out early to the runners. The pre-registration deadline is Monday, August 14^th at midnight (after this date a $10 late fee applies) then the official closing date for online registration with Race Roster is Friday, August 18^th at noon (unless we get 225 runners registered earlier than this date!).

6) Stay tuned for a couple of fun upcoming events, dates TBA. First is the “Casual Triathlon” which consists of a bike ride to the Red Barn for mini-golf, a 1K ride to the Herring Choker for lunch, and then another 1k ride to Big Spruce for some beer sampling. It’s the summer version of the House Crawl, although much tamer still a lot of fun. Coming up soon, watch FB for details.

Second, there are plans for a Saturday run and a Sunday gravel-road bike ride in the Mabou area on the weekend of Aug 26th-27th. Not a race. Should be a lot of fun, stay tuned to FB for details.

7) Congrats in advance to what is perhaps CB’s fittest (soon-to-be married) couple of Corey Deveaux and Stephanie Myles whose wedding is coming up this Saturday. I’m sure they both have enough stamina to survive even wedding preparations!

See you soon at the races!

Chris Milburn

CB Roadrunners

www.cbtrisports.com

15 Howe Court, Sydney B1P 0B2

902-539-6852

chris.milburn@ns.sympatico.ca

Records broken at 30th annual Cabot Trail Relay Race

Runner James Murphy pushes hard to cross the finish line first for this year’s Cabot Trail Relay Race. Close behind him is Nick Croker from Toronto.

James Murphy from the Like Fine Wine Better With Age, UNB Cross Country Alumni team, pushed through first with a time of 1:05.52. On his heels was Nick Croker from Toronto’s Black Lung team, with a time of 1:05.57.

Pain and agony were on the faces of both runners as they fell to their knees immediately after crossing the finish line. However, once they caught their breath, their excitement and happiness were evident.

“It feels pretty good,” said Murphy. “I didn’t know where I was, I was aching, dying a little. The hills were the hardest. I didn’t study the map before so I didn’t know what was coming”

Croker, whose all-male team came second overall, admits he did push his body to the limit.

“I did throw up a bit, so I feel a bit sick, but it feels so good at the end. It makes the beer taste better,” he said.

“The final 100 metres is so amazing. Amazing to have the support of the whole town.”

Croker was referring to the people who line up to cheer on the runners as they finish. Chalk drawings and words of encouragement covered the road while close to 100 people from other teams and the village of Baddeck lined the sides, screaming and clapping for each runner who passed them on the home stretch.

“Coming through there was the best thing that’s ever happened to me in running,” James Forsey of Sydney said. “That was just amazing.”

Dave Parkinson, chair of the committee that organizes the Cabot Trail Relay Race, said the energy created by people waiting to greet the runners is legendary among people who participate in the event.

“It’s infectious — the whole town is into it,” he said. “It’s a pretty cool thing to be a part of.”

Teams come from all over to participate in this event, not just the Maritimes. Many are from Ontario, a few are from the U.S. and this year they had a couple of runners from Australia.

“There was a team this year, called I Thought You Said Rum, who have two runners on there from Australia. They’re here on a work term,” said Parkinson. “They called this race their dream race. I don’t know where else you hear that. It feels good to hear that.”

Parkinson said even though it is a milestone year for the event, for the organizers it’s just another year. The big achievement for them is getting everyone through it, from the runners, to the volunteers and the organizers.

“The weather was terrible this year. But everyone made it. They made it through the dark and the fog and the cold. That’s fantastic. That’s what it’s all about,” he said.

Two records were broken this year. The first was for leg 11, which goes from the top of French Mountain in the Highlands and ends near Trout Brook Campground, just past the Cheticamp visitor centre. Set in 1999, the original record was 47:54 and Erik McCarthy from the Maine-Iacs ran it in 43:48.

“It’s quite remarkable to drop four minutes from that leg,” Parkinson said.

The other record broken was for leg 16, which starts at the Lakes Restaurant in Margaree Valley and finishes at the churches in Middle River. Another Maine-lacs member broke that record. It was Dan Vasallo who clocked 48:11 for that leg, more than a minute faster than the record set in 2011.

Overall Standings

First place, all-male: Maine-lacs, 7^th year in a row, time 16:38.22

Second place, all-male: Black Lungs, time 17:16.59

Third place, all-male: Cape Breton Road Runners, time 17:19.18

First place, all-female: The Dal Dangerously Accelerative Ladies, time 22:02.45

First place, mixed gender: Like Wine Better With Age, time 19:14.13

First place, masters (over 40): Alva Road Runners, time 22:19.08

SYDNEY, N.S. — Mother and son duo Anne and Ian Doyle of Coxheath channeled a Cape Breton running legend for inspiration at the 121^st running of the Boston Marathon on Monday

They each brought shirts that bore the red maple leaf and number 14 worn by the great Johnny Miles of Sydney Mines. Miles won the Boston Marathon twice: in his debut in 1926 and again in 1929.

“It was a really hot day this morning, but it just goes to show how amazing his runs were during that time because he completely crushed us,” 35-year-old Ian said with a laugh. They didn’t wear the cotton shirts during the race due to the heat. “We definitely channeled some of his energy I think.”

Anne Doyle began running seven years ago and started with a local learn to run program. She said it was incredible to share the experience with her son.

“It was so nice that he was at the finish line when I arrived,” said Anne, 62. She and her son re-qualified for next year’s Boston Marathon despite the heat. Ian finished in 3 hours, six minutes and 36 seconds while Anne crossed the line in 4:23:04

Temperatures hit 26 C once runners started to hit the 20 km mark, which made the 42 km marathon much more challenging.

“A lot of us adjusted our goals because of that,” said Tanya Brann-Barrett of Sydney, who finished in 3:31:07.

Local finishers also included: Lauchie McKinnon of Sydney, 3:29:13; Kim Scattolon of Glace Bay, 3:29:24; Denis Lanoe of Marion Bridge, 3:29:26; Carol Dakai of Sydney, 3:47:29; Stephanie MacLean of Coxheath, 3:51:01; Kate MacInnes of East Lake Ainslie, 3:56:40; Valerie Scattolon-Azzano originally of Dominion, 4:06:18; Ray Oake of Sydney 4:51:00 and Peter Hanna of Whitney Pier, 5:09:31.

Runners Needed for Cabot Trail Relay

Hi Lauchie,

I have a request to ask you - I'm wondering of you could post a message to the Cape Breton Road Runners website that the Mullimac HomeRunners are in need of 2 experienced runners for the Cabot Trail Relay.

We serve 2 hot meals along the CTR and have a place to rest in Cheticamp.

We are flexible in legs with ability with each runner.

I can be reached at dmacneil@live.ca

Thanks so much,

Dave

IWK Run for Families
A note from Heather Rice:

The IWK Run for Families on Confederation Bridge is Sunday, June 18, 2017, and I’m hoping you can help us spread awareness about this great event by sharing some information on your Cape Breton Road Runners web site.

Participants can register to walk across the bridge, or run chip timed 5 km, 10 km and 21 km races.

All participant levels are welcome and everyone is encouraged to set an individual fundraising goal and collect donations for the IWK for a chance to win amazing prizes! Details on that will be released soon. One hundred per cent of the donations made to IWK Run for Families will fund the most urgent care priorities at the IWK Health Centre.

And, I’d love to hear if any of your club members are planning to participate so we can give them a shout-out on social media.

<Heather.Rice@iwk.nshealth.ca

More information can be found at www.iwkrunforfamlies.ca

Hi Athletes

A few updates, somewhat last minute so apologies.

If you’ve made it this far, you’ll be glad to know that not only are the days getting longer but you’ve already made it through the coldest days of the winter and the average temperature is just starting to notch up day by day.

1) Couples Run - celebrate impending Valentine’s Day by heading to the Couples Run, this Sunday Feb 12th. Start/finish is at Governor’s Pub and Restaurant on Esplanade. This is a 5K run, with each male/female couple getting a combined time, awards to the fastest couples. Details and pre-registration link is here:

https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=91032

You can sign up solo and the RD will try to pair you with a runner of opposite gender. Brunch afterwards at Governor’s (extra $ beyond race fee) Fun run, but some great prizes for top couples.

2) The annual Long John Jaunt half marathon is coming up Saturday Feb 18th, start/finish at Boularderie School on Ross Ferry Road. This is a great event to seriously launch your 2017 running season. Details and registration link is here: https://raceroster.com/events/2017/11386/long-john-jaunt-2017

This is a great course, and celebrates the winner of the very first Boston Marathon, who was from Boularderie Island (JJ McDermott) This is a CBRR Points Series event!

3) Sorry to all you swimmers, we have had some uncertainty with the pool situation. Just to confirm there is a swim tonight (Friday) from 6:30-8PM in Northside pool, and another Northside swim 10-12AM on Sunday. We are hoping to be back in Kiwanis pool next week.

Beginner swimmers - we’ll be starting another beginners program the first week of March. Let me know if you’re interested and I can provide details.

4) The Annual Louisbourg Slush Run/walk is Saturday, March 4th at George D. Lewis School in Louisbourg. Register 9AM, walk start 9:30, run start 10AM. This is a CBRR points series event! 10$ registration.

5) Remember to stay tuned to the CB Barbarians Facebook page for updates and weekly training opportunities. This time of year there is Sunday morning spinning at the YMCA (following Sunday morning swim starting next week), Tuesday Tempo run (before Tuesday evening swim), and Friday Beer Run from Breton Brewing, as well as many other ad-hoc training sessions.

Yours in good health…

Chris Milburn

James Delorey Road Race

On December 5th, 2009, James Delorey, a boy living with autism, wandered away from
his home in South Bar, Nova Scotia. James’ dog, Chance, followed and accompanied him
in the woods. On the morning of December 6th, Cape Breton received a significant
amount of snowfall, which hindered the search for James. Searchers came from across
the province and did not give up hope. The morning of December 7th, Chance returned
home and shortly after, James was found and was located just over one kilometer away
from his home, curled up under a tree. The impression of a dog could be seen in the
snow, where Chance had laid by his side the entire time.
“In our 7th year hosting this event, it continues to grow and keep James’ memory alive.
This event means a great deal to James’ family and allows our community to give back to
worthy causes in James’ memory”, says Race Director, Nick Burke.
“This event is important to many people throughout Cape Breton and across the world.
James’ story brought a great deal of attention, we want to keep his name alive.”
All monies raised will go to the Whitney Pier Youth Club at the wish of James’ family.
The event is scheduled to take place on December 3rd, 2016 at Whitney Pier
Memorial Middle School; the kids run is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., with registration
taking place from 1:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. The 5k race will start at 2:00 p.m., with
registration taking place from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. You can register online at
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=87047. You can also register on race day.
Cost for the road race is $20 and $15 for the walk; the kids run is $5.
Last year’s event saw well over 80 runners compete in the 5k road race. Members of
James’ family will be present, along with Police Chief, Peter McIsaac. A special
presentation is made to the overall male and female winner in honour of late Police Chief,
Myles Burke by his family.
Everyone is welcome to attend the event, including walkers; who can walk around
Neville Park track while the runners are participating in the road race. “We ask that
everyone come out for an hour to remember the life James, the 7 year-old boy who
captured our hearts.”
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Media Contact:
Nick Burke
Race Director
(902) 322-0230
nicholas_burke6@hotmail.com

ATHLETE UPDATE

Hi Athletes

Hi Athletes

A few updates as we head into the fall.

1) The 3rd annual Coxheath Trail Run is this Sunday morning. Details and signup at limitlessracetiming.com As per usual, sign up in advance and pay on race day. Great awards and draw prizes, challenging 8K course. This is a CBRR POINTS SERIES RUN.

2) Crawling Crustacea master’s swimming has started for 2016. If you want in on the action let me know ASAP. This is the time of year to start if your goal is a triathlon in 2017. The schedule and details are at cbtrisports.com, and appended at the bottom of this email. Beginners program will be starting in late October, and there are currently a few spots left.

3) Remember that there are 2 weekly group runs - Tuesday Track 6:30PM Atlantic St. Field, and the Friday evening beer run at Breton Brewing on Keltic Drive (run when you like, but finish at 6:30 to meet the group for beer).

Hope to see you Sunday on the trails, or in the pool soon.

Chris Milburn

CB Roadrunners

www.cbtrisports.com

Sad to see summer passing by, but the weather has been great, the water is warm, the days are still long, and there are lots of races and events left to go. So this is a pretty busy update. Please read!

1) Please sign up TODAY for the Port Hood Tri.

2) Around-the Park 1-miler again a success

3) Ascendo Fitness discount for registered CB Roadrunner members

4) Johnny Miles 5K Aug 6th

5) Action Week 8K Aug 3rd

6) Jonathan Skeete 5K Aug 1st

7) Barbarians dominating the triathlon scene recently

8) The second annual Fat Lazy Man Tri

1) Please sign up for the Port Hood Triathlon

This is a last plea for people to sign up for the Port Hood triathlon.

For anyone who's never done it, it's a great race in a great venue. The community really gets behind it. They have a fantastic meal (included in the race price) and lots of great draw prizes. Plus it'll be the last triathlon in this part of the province for the year.

Although it doesn't end on the steps of the pub like the Guysborough Tri, don't forget that the Red Shoe is conveniently on the way home for most of us, and is an official 4th event.

Just looking now, it appears that there are 41 signups. If we don't get 60 registered by tomorrow, the race will be cancelled. And maybe won't be revived again. It would be a big loss for CB. We are very lucky that we have had 2 great triathlons (Ingonish and PH) for many years. Let's keep them viable.

It's great to do the big races but don't forget that it is the small, local races that bring people into the sport in the first place. These races are critical for the newbies, great events for the community, and show triathlon to a lot of folks who might not see it otherwise, which is important for getting new folks interested.

If anyone is interested in being on a team, please let me know ASAP. Specifically at this point, we are looking for a runner to complete a team. (there are team options for both sprint and Olympic distance)

If you're on the fence, please just DO IT!

https://raceroster.com/events/2016/8695/td-port-hood-triathlon

2) Around-the-Park 1-miler - Congratulations to Justin Lalanne and Kelly MacDonald on winning the Around-the Park 1-miler this year. Thanks so much to Allan and Lisa MacKenzie for all their work in putting this on, and to their family for being “voluntold” without any complaining each year.

The kids race was again a big success, with another great turnout and lots of impressive runs. See cbtrisports.com for a post soon.

The men’s race was a battle of the J’s, with Justin Lalanne winning in an impressive time of 4:43, followed by Jonah Hudec and Joey Tetford. The women’s race was won handily by Kelly MacDonald, with Chrissy Smith in 2nd. 3rd place was 13-yr-old Caden MacLeod of Baddeck, who is having a great season, and in 4th place was Ella Bottomley, who at just 11 years old ran 6:29!

3)) Ascendo Fitness has offered a one week free trial, plus 20% off memberships to registered CB Roadrunners Members. You do have to be a 2016 registered CBRR member to get this deal (Ascendo will confirm with us that you are on the membership list - tell them you are a member when you are signing up)

4) It’s time to sign up for the Johnny Miles 5K at limitlessracetiming.com - race day is August 6th.

5) Don’t forget the Action Week 5 miler (that’s 8K for you young metric-only folks) - an evening race with a history going back about 35 years here in CB, coming up on August 3rd.

6) The Jonathan Skeete Run is on August 1st this year. Details will be posted on the website. We will be having a short tribute to Hilton Smith at this race. Hilton was a key member of the running community who recently passed away.

7) Congratulations to some of the CB Barbarians on some great recent results. Corey Deveaux and Allan MacKenzie were 2nd and 4th respectively at the recent Challenge St. Andrew’s half ironman in New Brunswick. One week later Allan won the men’s Olympic distance event in Summerside at the TriLobster festival, and Julie Curwin won for the females. Yesterday, Corey Deveaux won the Melmerby Beach Tri in Pictou in an impressive time. Today, July 24th, Andreas Burger won the Aylesford Lake Triathlon - a new event in Nova Scotia. Fantastic racing everyone! Total Barbarian domination - I love it!

8) The second-annual Fat Lazy Man Triathlon is tentatively scheduled (weather dependant) for Aug 6th after the Johnny Miles 5K. This event starts with a slow easy bike ride from the Lobster Galley restaurant at the head of St. Ann’s Bay. The ride is a leisurely, non-competitive one to the Red Barn (about 20K) where there is a stop for ice cream, and a VERY competitive game of mini-putt. There is a further 1Km ride to the Herring Choker Deli for lunch, then a further 1Km ride to Big Spruce Brewing for refreshments. The ride home is very slow for obvious reasons. Stay tuned to the CB Barbarians FB page for updates on this. It may be put over to Sunday if the Saturday weather looks poor.

See you at the races!

6th ANNUAL BEN BUFFETT 5K and 10K ROAD RACE

This years 6^th Annual Ben Buffett Memorial 5k and 10k Road Race was a huge success, with a record amount of registrations. A total of 134 runners took part in this year’s event, which featured a 5k and 10k race along the beautiful Sydney Harbor.

Top male honors in the 5k went to Justin Lalanne, who crossed the finish line in a course record time of 16:44. Top female went to Chrissy Smith, finishing in 21:55.

Overall female in the 10k race went to Laura Doucette in a time of 49:44. Top male was Scott MacDonald in a time of 44:38.

Race results are here.

The 2016 Carol Anne McIntyre Memorial Inspirational Community Person award was Carrie Beaton. This presentation was made by Carol Anne’s daughter, Sarah Solden.

Media Contact:

Nick Burke

Race Director

(902)322-0230

nicholas_burke6@hotmail.com

CABOT TRAIL RELAY UPDATE

Mason Maxwell of the Cape Breton Road Runners with Team member Ian Doyle.Mason finished first in the night time leg #12 of the 2016 Cabot Trail Relay. The Roadrunners placed third overall, behind six-time winners the Maine-iacs.

BADDECK - The Maine-iacs showed their winning form yet again by winning their sixth straight Cabot Trail Relay over the weekend with a winning time of 16:11:38.

In addition to winning the race overall, the Maine team also had the fastest runners in 10 of the race’s 17 legs.

It was closely followed by Dennis Fairall's Retirement Party with a time of 16:34:45 and the Cape Breton Road Runners in third place with a time of 17:07:51.

Close to 1,200 runners took part in this year's event which dates back to 1988. It is now one of the largest and most popular running events in eastern Canada.

Cabot Trail Relay Results May 28 and 29

Timing & Results by Atlantic Chip Sport Timing

Accumulative Team Results – Top 10 finishers

1. 16:11:38 MAINE-IACS (00:57:10)

00:45:25 Adam Goode 3

00:45:33 Jeremy Lisee 8

00:46:12 Sam Seekins 7

2. 16:34:45 DENNIS FAIRALL'S RETIREMENT PARTY (00:58:31)

00:43:59 Alex MacLeod 8

00:50:26 Rich Tremain 7

00:51:00 Adam Kellar 3

3. 17:07:51 CAPE BRETON ROAD RUNNERS (01:00:28)

00:46:10 Brodie Marshall 8

00:50:39 Ian Doyle 7

00:53:36 Daniel Murray 3

4. 17:27:54 BLACK LUNGS (01:01:39)

00:46:07 Nick Croker 3

00:47:48 Joel Clarke-Ames 8

00:51:53 Nick Croker 16

5. 20:14:23 EASTERN Z DESCENDANTS (01:11:27)

00:49:06 Martin Gillen 8

00:55:25 Rami Bardeesy 16

00:57:53 Chloe Austin 11

6. 20:16:49 PACE & MIND (01:11:35)

00:54:57 Nathan Monk 11

00:57:44 Caroline Victoria 8

01:04:26 Aaron Barter 10

7. 20:26:22 CARDIO ARREST (01:12:09)

00:55:13 Alexandra Friel 8

01:01:24 Yves Cheminsky 15

01:02:59 Lynn Bourque 3

8. 20:49:50 RAGING BULLS (01:13:32)

00:56:16 Nicolas Wood 10

00:56:41 Lise Ouellet 8

01:00:19 Nick Bridges 7

9. 21:12:22 IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA IN DECEMBER (01:14:51)

00:55:01 Scott Billard 11

01:02:50 Tony Landry 16

01:05:12 Lacey MacLauchlan 8

10.21:27:06 X-WOMEN PAST AND PRESENT (01:15:43)

00:57:41 Erin MacLean 12

00:59:11 Kelly Rushton 7

01:03:30 Sarah Deveau 8

Top finishers in each leg:

Leg 1: Taylor McArthur - Dennis Fairall’s Ret. Party 58:44 3:28

Leg 2: Nick Best - Dennis Fairall’s Retirement Party 59:13 3:19

Leg 3: Adam Goode – Maine-iacs 45:25 3:23

Leg 4: Rejean Chiasson – Pace & Mind 1:10:28 3:32

Leg 5: Jarrod Lenfest - Maine-iacs 1:02:30 3:35

Leg 6: Spencer McElwain – Maine-iacs 58:50 3:22

Leg 7: Sam Seekins – Maine-iacs 46:12 3:32

Leg 8: Alex MacLeod - Dennis Fairall’s Ret. Party 43:59 3:34

Leg 9: Taylor Washburn – Maine-iacs 1:04:17 3:37

Leg 10: Ken Akiha – Maine-iacs 54:02 3:41

Leg 11: James Boeding – Maine-iacs 48:23 3:28

Leg 12: Mason Maxwell – Cape Breton Roadrunners 56:56 3:37

Leg 13: Robert Gomez – Maine-iacs 53:22 3:22

Leg 14: Greg Talpey – Maine-iacs 1:05:52 3:20

Leg 15: Adam Goode – Maine-iacs 52:11 3:24

Leg 16: Taylor McArthur - Dennis Fairall’s Ret.Party 51:42 3:23

Leg 17: Matt MacNeil - Dennis Fairall’s Ret.Party 1:01:03 3:16

A great weekend for picture taking. Legs 3 and 4.

Legs 5 to the end of leg 12.

A bit of leg 6 and pics of Downtown Baddeck Sunday morning.

Hope you enjoy, LMK.

ATHLETE UPDATE

Hi Athletes

It’s finally getting warm, the days are long, and race season is approaching. As well, the event schedule is getting busier, as you’ll see below!

1) Kelly’s Klimb bike ride this Sunday May 15th. Kelly’s Klimb is a fitness test where riders cycle from the bottom to the top of Kelly’s Mountain. The ride is open to all level of rider. Cyclists race the clock rather than each other, starting at 1 minute intervals. Meet at 11AM at the Lobster Galley Restaurant to warm up and sign up, ride start 11:30 sharp on the Baddeck side of Kelly’s. Optional ride to Baddeck afterwards for coffee/food at the High Wheeler.

2) Monthly Kelly’s Mountain Run Saturday May 14th. Start 9AM from the gravel pit just over Seal Island Bridge. All speeds welcome. Great preparation for Cabot Trail Relay!

3) Volunteers needed for Track&Field - see below from Dr. Greg Myatt.

4) Saturday May 21st. Annual New Harris Walk, Run, or Crawl 5 or 10K. In support of the Patient Care Fund at CB Cancer Care Centre. Entry by donation. 10AM start. At “Summer Snow” 7KM up New Harris Road (that’s the one just over the Seal Island Bridge on the left). Lots of walkers, so a great chance for you learn-to-run folks to come out and give a 5K a try, or a great chance for you experienced folks to come and do a last good tempo run before the Cabot Trail Relay.

5) Saturday May 28th, Sunday May 29th Cabot Trail Relay www.cabottrailrelay.com Good luck everyone! If you still want to run, there are always teams scrambling to fill spots. Check the website forum section if you are interested. The Sunday finish is a great event in Baddeck for spectators. If you are running with one of th CB teams, have a look at ‘Peter’s suggestions” at the end of this email for some details of logistics for the weekend.

6) Don’t forget Tuesday Track sessions are in full bloom. Meet the group every Tuesday at 6:30 at Atlantic St. Field in Sydney. All levels welcome.

7) New Forum section for local runners and other athletes.

From Jarret Gosbee (thanks Jarret for setting this up)

Hey folks, you may have noticed a new tab on the CBtrisports.com website. We started a forum so people can find posts easier, sell some junk, hook up for group workouts, or share blog posts they've read/wrote with the group. It's still a work in progress so if anyone has any ideas either message me or create a post on the forum. It’s 100% public so you can just lurk around and not miss out or you can make an account and "like" or "watch" posts and then you'll get an email when a new reply comes in.

8) A big congrats to the group of CBers that ran the Fredericton Marathon and half marathon last weekend. Big congrats to Justin Lalanne who is now the 2nd fastest CB marathoner of the last 20 or more years, with a 2:44. Kim Scattolon great result 3:23 and 2nd overall. Ian Doyle great debut at 2:55. And more! Check out the results online.

See you out at a run soon!

2016 Scotiabank Fredericton Race Weekend

Cape Breton Roadrunners were well represented at this years Fredericton race weekend.

In the marathon, Kim Scattalon captured top honors in the Ladies Master division with an excellent time of 3:23:15.

Lee Ann Astephen was also in the marathon but unfortunately after running the half in a solid time of 1:50:11 decided to call it a day due to a preexisting injury. Smart move for Lee Ann.

In the mens race, Justin Lalanne ran exactly the time he intended on running 2:44:54. His training partner, Dr. Ian James Doyle, his first marathon I believe, ran a solid 2:55:34.
Denise Lanoe, no stranger to the marathon, completed the classic distance in a time of 3:22:19, followed by Andre Arseneau 3:57:28, and Archie MacDonald in 4:19:52.

Lots of Ladies ran the Half. Nicole Kennedy, led the way with a 1:48:44, close on hers heels was Kylene MacKillop in 1:48:51, Maralyn Delaney 1:58:44, Michelle Murphy 2:02:18, Karen Campbell in 2:03:11 and Donna Arseneau with a 2:14:53.

The one and only Peter Hanna, 3 weeks out from the Boston marathon, also completed the half in 2:02:32.

In the 5K, the Morrison clan was well represented. Leah Morrison ran a 26:11, Rory Morrison a 26:20, Thomas Morrison 28:53 and Charles Morrison in 29:13.

Way to go folks. For a look at all of the results please go here.

4th Annual Be Emmazing

The 4th Annual Emma van Nostrand Memorial Run will be held Sunday, May 1st at the Coxheath Arena.

Registration begins at 8:00am with the race starting at 10:00am.

Registration fee is $25 for adults, $15 for students & free for children under nine - all proceeds go to the Emma van Nostrand Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Everyone who pre-registers will be entered into the door prize draw.

All are welcome to participate in the 5K walk or 5K & 10K runs.

The 5K and 10K race categories will be chip timed.

We hope to see you there!

The 2016 Boston marathon is now a part of history.
Eleven members of the Cape Breton Roadrunners went to Boston to take part in the world's oldest annual marathon.
Conditions were far from ideal as runners were met with temperatures in the low 70's at start time along with a constant headwind.

For the ladies, Stephanie Myles ran an impressive time of 3:24:39, followed by Tanya Brann-Barrett in 3:46:03 , Carol Dakai 3:54:47, Renee MacDonald 3:58:33, and Donna Burns in a time of 4:19:28.
Leading the way for the men was Corey Deveaux with a time of 3:00:05, Lauchie McKinnon 3:21:55, Martin Guest 3:38:24, Herbie Sakalauskas 3:40:14, Gary Ross 3:58:33, and the Great Peter Hanna
who at the age of 75 years completed the classic distance with an impressive time of 4:34:39.
Way to go folks, Hope to see you all at the starting line next year!!!

WOMEN'S RUNNING A KEY THEME AT THE 120TH RUNNING OF THE BOSTON MARATHON

A group of 12 Cape Breton runners are heading to Massachusetts for next Monday's 120th running of the Boston Marathon. Five of these endurance athletes are female. Stephanie Myles, Mary Tanya Brann-Barrett, Donna Burns, Carol Dakai and Renee MacDonald.

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that Roberta “Bobbi” Gibb will be the Grand Marshal of the 2016 Boston Marathon® on Monday, April 18. One of the Boston Marathon’s most recognizable pioneers, Gibb became the first woman ever to complete the Boston Marathon in 1966, when she raced from Hopkinton to Boston as an unregistered participant. At that time, women were not yet allowed to officially register for the Boston Marathon. Her successful finish at the 1966 Boston Marathon became a historic milestone in the women’s running movement.

“This year we are excited to celebrate 50 years of women's participation at the Boston Marathon, particularly honoring Bobbi Gibb and her pioneering run in 1966,” said Joann Flaminio, President of the B.A.A. “Gibb changed the course of running history five decades ago, setting the stage for generations to come. Bobbi will lead 30,000 runners, including more than 14,000 female entrants, on their way to Boston on Patriots’ Day this year.”

During Boston Marathon week, the B.A.A. will celebrate many pioneers in the women’s running movement, highlighting stories of triumph and accomplishment. From the thousands of women charity runners to the six women who have active streaks of 25 or more consecutive Boston Marathons, women’s running will be a key theme at the 120th running of the Boston Marathon.

And last but not least, for the men we have :

Corey Deveaux, Gary Ross, Peter Hanna, Herbie Sakalauskas, Martin Guest, Lauchie McKinnon and John MacKinnon.

Good luck to all!!

ONE BOSTON DAY

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh has issued a proclamation permanently designating April 15 as "One Boston Day." Last year marked the beginning of this new annual Boston tradition that serves as an opportunity to celebrate the resiliency, generosity, and strength demonstrated by the people of Boston and those around the world in response to the tragedy of April 15, 2013.

"April 15 is a date that has come to stand for our city's deepest values, and we continue to be amazed by the spirit of the day, in the City, and around the world," said Mayor Walsh. "I am proud to sign this proclamation so that every April 15 we are inspired to come together to honor the bravery, the resolve and the unity of the City by reaching out, helping those in need, committing random acts of kindness."

"One Boston Day" encourages random acts of kindness and spreading goodwill, and activities across the City will encourage individuals to give back to their community. The new tradition came together in 2015 based on the desire expressed by many survivors to pass on the kindness, generosity and support they received following the 2013 Boston Marathon.

The City of Boston has launched onebostonday.org, where individuals and organizations can share their plans for One Boston Day and are encouraged to use the hashtag #OneBostonDay. As in the past, Hill Holliday is serving as the creative and digital marketing partner to help spread awareness and raise the visibility of One Boston Day.

Canadian Coast Guard College 8 Miler

Location: Coast Guard College, Westmount, N.S.

Date: April 2nd, 2016

Registration Fee: $15

Race Day Registration: 10:00 am

Race Start: 11:00 am

All proceeds will be donated to the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign!

LOUISBOURG SLUSH RUN AND WALK 2016 "HAS BEEN POSTPONED" UNTIL MARCH 12TH DUE TO THE UPCOMING STORM .

RESULTS

The annual slush run/walk is a 5 mile race which starts at 10 a.m. for runners and 9:30 for walkers(3 mile) at the George D. Lewis School. The fee is 10 dollars per person Registration starts at 9 a.m. The half way point of this race will find you turning around near the entrance to the Fortress of Louisbourg site. From here you can trek back to the finish line at the school.

The weather as well as the distance can be an obstacle to overcome in this race. It would probably be disappointing to the runners if the race did not have the added dimension of extreme weather. It's a challenge to the heartiest of runners. After the race you can warm up with a nice hot bowl of chili in the school auditorium.

For more information on the race please contact either Calvin Pitcher (maker of the chili) at (902-733-2678) thepitchers@seascape.ns.ca , or phone Cindy (Hynes)Trimm in Louisbourg at (902-733-2351) or Marion Bridge at (902-727-2778). You can also email Cindy atchynes@cbrm.ns.ca

Long John Jaunt 2016
The 5th Annual Long John half marathon is set to go Feb. 20th at 12 noon.

There will be a 11am start for runners who made need a little more time to complete the course. The race starts at Boularderie Elementary School, Boularderie. N.S.

Swag will include a milti-functional buff. A pasta dinner provide by Boston Pizza will served after the race. Shower facilities will be provided.

In the event of a storm the race will take place on Feb. 21st, same time, same place. For further information and to register please go here.

The 2016 racing schedule is ready: here.

SAFETY FIRST DURING THE WINTER

As many of us do our long runs on the highway , it is always a good idea to check out the road conditions via a road cam. With the Half marathon coming up in Feb. it doesn't hurt to have a look at what you might be running in. Have a look here.
Our Boston Qualifying Marathon along the shore of Sydney Harbour is back for 2016!

The Cape Breton Fiddlers Run is located on the beautiful island of Cape Breton, along Sydney's waterfront. Known for its "giant fiddle", Sydney is full of vibrant, friendly runners who will welcome you with a smile. This flat, paved course runs along Sydney's downtown waterfront and serves as a Boston Marathon qualifying race. Runners will be joined by some of Cape Breton's talented musicians to provide encouragement along the way. For further information please go here.

On September 10th participants can take part in the Fiddlers Race Expo held at the Victoria Park Armouries from 12-6pm. Race kits can also be picked up during this time. Online registration will be closed on September 9th at midnight. Registration is also available during the expo between 12 and 6pm.

Canadian Running Magazine Photo

Hey CB Roadrunners

Canadian Running Magazine is featuring the CB Roadrunners in an upcoming issue. They have requested a group photo.

We are going to do a photo at the Big Fiddle on Monday, Dec 28th at 1PM. Please come on out to be part of it. We'd love to have a big group!

Wear your running gear, and any CBRR gear that you have (toque, jacket, whatever).

And since you're coming out anyway, and wearing your running gear, stay for a group run afterwards, right after the photo is done.

I'm hoping we can get a real photographer(s) like Herbie Sakalauskas or other people with a real camera and some skills to come take the photo - if someone has a spouse/brother/co-worker who you can threaten/cajole/convince to come, that would be great.

Hope to see lots of you there! The more the merrier. It would be great to show off the size of the club in the magazine.

I hope you all had a great Christmas. See you Monday!

Chris Milburn

Cape Breton Roadrunner, Aimee Crowe, after finishing the Cancun Marathon 2015. This was Aimee's first marathon and she completed the classic distance with a solid 4:23 and change!!

A message from Race Director Nick Burke:
Last push to register for James Delorey Day. I see many of you have registered already - thank you! If you have an hour to spare tomorrow, please come out and support an amazing cause!

MUST - DASH 5K 2015

The 2015 Must-Dash 5k is just around the corner....Sign up early! Please go here.

ATHLETE UPDATE

Hi Athletes

Come on out tomorrow, Saturday Nov 14th, for the CB Roadrunners End-of-Season Chase Run and Banquet.

Chase Run registration starts at noon at the South End Community Centre, just across Cabot St. from the Atlantic St. field. Registration noon to 12:45, race start is at 1 pm at Cromarty St. at corner of Tain.

This is a very neat format. Head starts are determined by age and sex, and the first runner who crosses the line is the winner.

Banquet is to follow back at South End Community Centre. Food and drink provided. Award for the 2015 points series for age group and overall.

We also do the end-of season awards for the kids running series.

Sign up for the 2016 race series while you're there!

Hope to see you tomorrow. I am looking for a few volunteers to help out on the race course so message or call me if you can help out.

Thanks to Cabot Physic for their generous sponsorship of the CBRR for the 2015 season.

Chris Milburn

CB Roadrunners

www.cbtrisports.com

15 Howe Court, Sydney B1P 0B2

902-539-6852

chris.milburn@ns.sympatico.ca

Gillis grabs first place at this years Legs for Literacy Marathon

After a 1.5 year hiatus from the running scene, under less than ideal conditons, Florence Gillis ran an impressive 3:18:23 to win the ladies race. Second place went to Kendra Leblanc in 3:31:06, and third to Kaili Van Vulpen with a 3:31:07.

Doug Carter of North Sydney ran a 3:26:49, qualifying him for Boston 2017.

In the half marathon, Chris Milburn of Sydney, grabbed 2nd place with a time of 1:23:02.

For a look at all of the results you may go here.

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Update

Cape Breton was well represented at this years Waterfront marathon. For the men, leading the way for the Cape, was Herbie Sakalauskas, running a personal best with a 2:56:45.

Donnie MacIntyre ran a solid 3:05:31, training partners Lauchie McKinnon 3:07:11, and Terry Morris in 3:16:22. Tommy Turner got the monkey off his back and finally went under the 4 hour mark with a 3:58:46.

Gary Ross was also in the marathon, unfortunately he ran into difficulty at about the 19 mile mark and decided to walk to the finish.
For the ladies, Tanya Brann-Barrett completed the classic distance in a time of 3:27:25.
Maralyn Delaney dipped under the 4 hour mark with a 3:59:22.Her training partner, Michell Murphy, completed the marathon with a solid 4:32:45.

For a complete look at all of the results please go here.

Valley Harvest Race Weekend update

A great summary of the race weekend from Cyril Mac Donald...

Well, here I am, sitting in the car pondering what is now another milestone in the great running journey. Jessica whom killed the 5k, is driving so we make it home alive... 15 weeks ago I told Jennifer and Stephanie we should join Laura in her Valley Harvest marathon training... Both thinking I was crazy, brushed me off, but very quickly came around and decided to begin training... Now, weeks later and 100's of training miles later, we have all completed our marathon, Laura's first I might add... Both Laura and Jenn finished sub 4:00, while Steph blew us away with an amazing 3:35, thus qualifying her for the Boston Marathon!!! Me on the other hand managed to cross the line in a time of 4:10:46, knocking a whopping 36:04 off my Johnny Miles time just a mere 5 months ago... It has been a great weekend, and I am already thinking about what is next??? Who is with me?

Deveaux tops at Maritime Race Weekend marathon

Sydney River runner Corey Deveaux finished first in the men’s division in the Maritime Race Weekend marathon in Fishermans Cover on Saturday.

Deveaux crossed the finish line in two hours, 55 minutes and 13 seconds. His time in the male 30-39 category qualified him for the 2016 edition of the Boston Marathon.

Stephanie Miles of Sydney won the female 30-39 division and was second in the women's race in the half marathon. She finished in a time of 1:35:10.

ATHLETE UPDATE

Hi Athletes

Well, fall is upon us. Summer was late and seemed even shorter than usual. The upside is cooler weather for running (and more PB possibilities!). The downside is shorter days and less time after work for that bikeride, swim, or run.

Lots and lots upcoming!!

1) This Saturday is the annual Millville 10K and Kids run. Registration at the Millville Community Hall near Eyking farm starting 9AM. Kids run at 9:45, adults start 10:15. This is one of the prettiest runs on our schedule, heading out on the back roads past Hanks Farm, down towards Black Rock, and an uphill finish back to the community hall. Don't miss it! CBRR POINTS SERIES RUN

2) (?first annual) CCGC Fun Triathlon (I'm super-excited about this!) Thanks to Dave Dalgliesh at the Canadian Coast Guard College for organizing this! Saturday Sept 12th at the CGC in Westmount. This is a great event for someone interested in Tri but perhaps a little nervous to do their first one. You can do one, two, or all 3 events. They will be run as separate, but timed, events. Swim is in the CGC pool, and is 500m. Bike is around the Westmount loop, about 13km, run is approximately 2.5Km. This is a great chance to meet the CGC cadets, meet some like-minded people who are new to triathlon, meet some experienced triathletes to get some tips, sign up for the CB Crustacea swim team for the year, and maybe even buy/exchange some tri gear. Be there 0900, meet outside the wellness centre. If you have a bike to lend, their may be some people looking for one. Stay afterwards for a BBQ, and after the BBQ a learning session on basic bike maintenance.

3) Two Terry Fox Runs - hey are at different times so no reason not to do both! Anyone who does both will get special mention and photo up at cbtrisports.com homepage)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 OPEN HEARTH PARK, SYDNEY Registration: 12 noon Run/Walk Start: 1 p.m.

http://www.terryfox.ca/terryfoxrun/sydney

Sunday Sept 20th Northside Terry Fox Run - 5 and 10 Km. September 20th at the Northern Yacht Club - registration 9:00 am.

https://www.facebook.com/events/415729625286114/

4) Myles Burke 5K fun run Sun Sept 13th at the Big Fiddle, details at CBtrisports.com

5) Coxheath Hills Trail Race Sept 20th, details at CBtrisports.com (tough course, but great scenery and great prizes!!)

6) Congratulations to Allan MacKenzie and John MacKinnon who had great races at Ironman Mt. Tremblant, just 3 weeks after completing Ironman Lake Placid. These guys are TOUGH!

7) CB Fiddler's Run registration: It's time to pick a distance and commit!! Signing up in advance helps race directors know how much food, t-shirts, etc to order, and to appropriately plan deployment of volunteers etc. And it helps you commit and start planning your final 7 weeks of training! DO IT! cabebretonfiddersrun.com

8) Our Cape Breton team is looking for another runner (or two) to run the Rumrunners Relay. Check it out at rumrunnersrelay.ca - awesome event, with an awesome group of people.

9) Goodbye and good luck to a number or our runners who are off to university this week. In particular Chrissy Smith who has been a big part of the Barbarians the last few years (and who represented CB at the Canada Games!), and Max Jennings, who had some very successful races in high school X-country but has mainly been helping with limitlessracetiming.com over the last summer. We look forward to these two coming back and kicking our asses after training at university!

Happy Running! See you soon either at Millville or the Fun Tri!

CM

CB Roadrunners

Corey Deveaux gets the big W at Lake Placid Ironman 2015!!

A nice article about Corey in the Halifax Herald, read on.....

If Sydney River’s Corey Deveaux never competes in another Ironman triathlon he’s got a memory to last a lifetime.

The 31-year-old school teacher joined more than 2,800 athletes, including a handful of friends from Cape Breton, for the Lake Placid (N.Y.) Ironman last Sunday.

Mountainous terrain and sweltering conditions aside, it was a celebration of fun and fitness in the water, on the bike and on the roads.

But a funny thing happened on the way to the finish line. He was the first one to get there.

“Big time,” he said this week when asked if the victory was a shocker, even to himself. “I was thinking I might be able to come in the top 10 if I had a great race. But to win was definitely a major surprise and one of the highlights of my life.”

The 3.8-kilometre swim across Mirror Lake began at 6:30 a.m.

Next came a 180-kilometre ride through the Adirondack Mountains. The 42.2-kilometre marathon took the runners back through the mountains, ending at the Olympic speedskating oval in the village of Lake Placid.

Deveaux finished the swim in just under 59 minutes and spent five hours and 14 minutes on the bike. After all that, he was able to churn out at 3:09:38 marathon.

Eight Americans placed right behind him with Daniel Moore of Rochester, N.Y., three minutes behind.

“There are 2,800 people in the race, so it’s very difficult to know how many good guys are going to be there,” he said.

“So you go knowing what kind of time you are capable of doing and you can look at previous results and get an idea how you might place. But mostly you show up on race day and see what happens.”

He knew he was doing well in the race. He wasn’t certain how well.

“I got off the bike in fourth place and you still have a marathon to run. I passed the first-place guy with eight miles to go. So I was in the lead for the last eight miles and the thought crossed my mind I might win, but when you are that far into a nine-hour race anything can happen.

“I never believed I could win until there was a half a mile to go. The second-place guy was three minutes behind me, but it felt like three seconds I was hurting so much. It was really painful. I dug deep to get it done.”

He’s not a rookie, but not a greybeard either. Lake Placid marked his fifth triathlon in a career that only began five years ago.

He twice competed in Ironman competitions in Mont-Tremblant, Que., both leading to the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.

His time on Sunday was his best.

“I trained really, really hard for the last year in preparation for this race,” he said. “It’s such a difficult course, that even though my time may have been only six minutes faster than my previous personal best, I think overall it’s a significantly better race than I’ve ever done.

“The course is very challenging. You’re right in the mountains. And it was a pretty hot day. We haven’t had a lot of hot weather in Nova Scotia and to be faced with that heat on the run, it really made things difficult.”

Never a huge sports guy, Deveaux signed up for a half marathon five years ago. It was little more than a whim.

But, in the course of his running pursuits, he came into contact with Cape Breton triathlon mentor Chris Milburn.

“He has done some Ironmans and just running into people like that inspired me to get into the sport and try one myself. Instantly I loved it and I kept going from there.”

Deveaux qualified to return to the world championship in Hawaii, but immediately turned down the spot. He’s been there twice and the cost is steep.

What’s next? He has no idea.

“I’m sure within a couple of years I’ll sign up for another Ironman, but other than that I’ll keep doing more triathlons in the local area and help promote the sport. Hopefully, maybe I can inspire someone around Cape Breton to try a triathlon for the first time one day.”

Hi Athletes!

Dan MacDonald 10K/3K Wed July 1st (part 3 VCFC) CBRR points series (and you can catch the world-famous Baddeck Canada Day Parade afterwards!)

Special price if you sign up for all 3 parts of VCFC, and an award to note your achievement.

Marion Bridge Mira Gala 10K Saturday July 4th. CBRR PREMIERE points series

As well, a few notes:

1) Congratulations to Kelly MacDonald and Justin Lalanne, winners of last Saturday's Ben Buffett 5K. 86 runners participated despite the rain, and there were a ton of PB's I noticed. Congrats to everyone. Full results and pictures at http://www.limitlessracetiming.com/event/32

2) We have a few real up-and-coming junior runners to keep your eyes on. Gareth MacKinnon is just 12, but won the Fiddler's 5K fun run outright, in a time of 21:53 despite a problem with the turnaround resulting in the course being 5.4K for him. Peter Googoo is 16 this year, and finished just behind Dean Abbass in the Andrew Jeddore race, and is looking great on the track on Tuesdays. Caden MacLeod from Baddeck is 12 this year, and has run 46 minutes for 10K, and getting faster each month. You can check out her blog at cbrunnergirl.blogspot.ca as she trains for a half marathon in the fall.

Happy running!!

Chris Milburn

CB Roadrunners

Maine-iacs win fifth straight Cabot Trail Relay Race

Runners made their way through a narrow path in the crowd along Chebucto Street in Baddeck before hitting the finish line on Sunday morning.

Dan Vassallo of the Maine-iacs was first to cross the line in a course record time for Leg 17 of one hour, 44 seconds.

He was congratulated by teammates Rob Gomez and Matt Homich.

“I’m so honoured to be part of this team with so much history. I think we’ve been here for 21 years if not longer,” Vassallo said, himself a two-year member of the team.

The Maine-iacs won the relay in 16 hours, 44 minutes and 27 seconds — outdistancing second place, The Black Lungs, by almost 35 minutes.

The team wore t-shirts with a sandwich emblazoned on them. It was done for an important reason, however.

“We won five years in a row and so the folks at the High Wheeler said they’d name a sandwich after us if we won five years in a row. It’s sandwich time. They’re going to call it the Maine-iac for sure.”

For look at some action pics please go here.

ATHLETE UPDATE

Hi Athletes

We are getting into real racing season, with snowbanks just about gone and long hours of light. Remember, all race details posted at cbtrisports.com under "upcoming events" or "CBRR 2015 Schedule". Here is an outline of what's coming up, including a great opportunity to challenge yourself this weekend with a run and a bike on Saturday.

1) Saturday May 16th Fun Run New Harris Run/Walk/Crawl 5-10K No entry fee but donations to CB Cancer Centre. Details at newharrisrun.ca Come run and support the Cancer Centre's work!

2) Saturday May 16th Velo Cape Breton's annual Kelly's Klimb 12:30PM start. Meet at Gaelic College for warmup and registration, ride start shortly after 12:30 at base of Kelly's. This is a personal fitness test, not a race. Riders start at 30 second intervals and their total time is calculated from their finishing time. Come after the New Harris race, and stay after for an optional group ride to Baddeck for coffee and eats. RAIN DATE SUNDAY 17th

3) Tuesday Track is Back. Start time 6:30 every Tuesday evening, rain or shine, Atlantic St. Field in Sydney. All speeds are welcome. It's not about proving your speed, it's about IMproving your speed. There is no such thing as "getting in shape before I come" - the whole point of Tuesday Track is to get you into shape!! So c'mon out! We run for about 1 hour. This is interval training - short segments of hard efforts with some easy rest in between to recover. It's the best way to improve not only your race times but also your overall fitness and health.

4) CBRR online entry is available at the link below, and will be posted at cbtrisports.com. Registration enters you in the points series for 2015, gets you free entry to the Pursuit Run and banquet in November, and gets you a great pair of CBRR logo running socks or one of our groovy new toques.

‎https://raceroster.com/events/2015/4703/cape-breton-road-runners-annual-membership-2015

5) Ben Buffett Delay - Due to conflict with the Fiddler's Fun Run and Kids Run, the Ben Buffet race will be delayed from the original June 5th date until later in June. Watch the website, Facebook, and Twitter for details.

6) Capers with a Cause - see below to support Nourish NS - a great cause!

7) Congrats to all those who ran Sunday's Mother's Day Run. Turnout was slightly low due to iffy weather, but it was a great day with some great performances. Congrats to top 3 Julie Curwin, Caden MacLeod, and Erin Donovan-Mugford. Caden just turned 12 and ran under 22:30 for 5K!! I think we'll be seeing great things from her over the next few years. She is training for her first half marathon in this fall's Fiddler's Run.

8) Thanks very much to our new sponsor Cabot Physiotherapy. Cabot has taken up the torch this year after 3 years of generous support from CBI Health (thanks guys!). Thanks to Cabot for coming on board and we look forward to a great year in 2015 thanks to their financial help.

9) Congratulations to all those who ran in the Emma Van Nostrand Memorial Run last weekend. Congrats to 10K winners Corey Deveaux and Kelly MacDonald, and 5K winners Justin Lalanne and Chrissy Smith. But the biggest thanks goes to Steve and Kathy Van Nostrand who have turned the most difficult experience parents can go through into a wonderful blessing for the community. Thanks guys.

10) Congrats to first time marathoners and CB Roadrunners Stephanie Myles and Shelly Rhynold who finished their first marathon in Fredericton yesterday. Shelly finished despite an 11th-hour attack of shin splints, and Steph has qualified for Boston next year. Congrats as well to veterans Ray Oake and John MacKinnon who completed the 42.2 as well. There is rumour of Ray coming out of triathlon retirement this year.

11) Triathlon Swap and Sale - a great chance to sell that swim/run/bike gear that you're not using, or pick something up that you need. Coming in the next few weeks - time and place TBA

Peace all, and happy running. See you at the track!

The 3rd annual Emma van Nostrand Memorial Run will be held Sunday, May 3rd at Riverview Rural High School.

Registration begins at 8:00am with the race starting at 10:00am.

Registration fee is $20 for adults & $10 for students - all proceeds go to the Emma van Nostrand Memorial Scholarship Fund.

All are welcome to participate in a 5k & 10k walk or run.

The 5K and 10K race categories will be chip timed.You may register online here.

We hope to see you there!

BOSTON MARATHON 2015

Boston Marathon update:

Boston 2015 is over and a great time was had by all. Lots of coverage in our Cape Breton Post. Read on!!

Hope you enjoy.

LMK

Cape Breton can be proud of the strong island contingent that qualified for, ran and finished the 119th Boston Marathon in less than ideal weather conditions on Monday.

The results are all the more impressive given the significant snowfall Cape Breton received over the past four months.

Outdoor training conditions were far from ideal. And, as Sydney marathoner Lee Ann Astephen told The Cape Breton Post prior to leaving for Boston, preparing locally this year for what's arguably the most famous modern marathon in the world meant sharing slippery roads with snowplows many days.

Justin Lalanne of Coxheath led the pack of 19 Cape Breton residents — not including Cape Bretoners who live elsewhere — running the 42.195-kilometre distance in a very notable time of two hours, 49 minutes

and 39 seconds. The 31-year-old reached his ambitious goal of finishing the race in less than 2:50 in what was only his second marathon.

Justine Lannne, Allan MacKenzie and Herbie Sakalauskas.

To put Lalanne's accomplishment in even further perspective, he finished second among all Nova Scotians who ran the Boston Marathon.

It was also a big race for Herbie Sakalauskas of Sydney River. The 34-year-old broke the three-hour mark in a time of 2:58:59.

Tanya Brann-Barrett led the Cape Breton women with a time of 3:26:01, which is a personal best of the 12 marathons she's completed. It's pretty special to be able to say you achieved a personal best time over the iconic and tough Boston Marathon course.

No matter their time, each marathoner's story is inspiring in its own right.

Local veteran Sydney runner and running coach Lauchie McKinnon, for instance, underwent hernia surgery only about four months ago, but the 56-year-old still managed to train for and run this year’s Boston Marathon in 3:26:19.

Terry Morris, Lauchie McKinnon, Carol Dakai and Joey Teford.

And the veteran of the veteran Cape Breton marathoners, Peter Hanna, finished the course with a time of 4:20:12, an accomplishment not too many other 74-year-olds can brag about.

Many like McKinnon, a native of Sydney Mines, are inspired by the story of Johnny Miles of that community, who won the Boston Marathon twice, in 1926, when he set a new course record with a time of 2:25:40, and again in 1929.

The present-day Cape Breton participants in turn inspire others.

Group photo before marathon. Ironman Peter Hanna bottom right!!

As Sydney River runner Steve MacNeil stated in a recent edition of his Steve's Rundown column in the Community Post, local runners who aren't participating in the Boston Marathon benefit from training with those who are.

And their stories should serve as inspiration for those who are thinking about joining one of the region's learn-to-run programs, which are starting up right about now.

Visit the Cape Breton Fiddlers Run page on Facebook to find out more.

Finishing a five-kilometre race can be just as inspiring for someone who's never really run as finishing a marathon is for a veteran runner. And, for some, that five-kilometre race will be the first step to eventually completing a marathon — and maybe even the Boston Marathon.

119th Boston Marathon

Cape Breton Finishers

Justin Lalanne, Coxheath, 2:49:39

Herbie Sakalauskas, Sydney River, 2:58:59

Allan MacKenzie, Sydney River, 3:05:19

Terry Morris, North Sydney, 3:12:43

Tanya Brann-Barrett, Sydney, 3:26:01

Lauchie MacKinnon, Sydney, 3:26:19

Joey Tetford, Sydney, 3:37:46

Denis Lanoe, Marion Bridge, 3:39:35

Renee MacDonald, Bras d’Or, 3:41:29

Carol Dakai, Grand River, 3:51:50

Jerome Gerrior, Sydney, 3:52:58

Donna Burns, Sydney, 3:54:58

Kenny Maxwell, North Sydney, 3:56:50

Lee Ann Astephen, Sydney, 3:58:57

Kathy Sparling, Sydney, 4:01:35

Kim Scattolon, Glace Bay, 4:01:35

Gary Ross, Sydney, 4:12:44

Peter Hanna, Sydney, 4:20:12

Gordon MacKeigan, Port Hawkesbury, 4:36:59

CCGC 8 Mile Run

Come out and participate in the CCGC 8 Mile Run! This year is the Canadian Coast Guard College's 50th Anniversary! This run is one of the many events happening throughout the year!

Registration includes a t-shirt for the first 30 registrants. All proceeds are donated to the United Way.

This years run is set to go Sunday, April12th @ 10:00am. For more information please go here.

Hi Athletes

It's been a tough winter. The sun is getting nice finally, and we had a net-negative snow week. It will only get better from here.

A few updates and upcoming events.

1) The CBRR is having a "Running Retirement Party" for Hilton Smith.
Hilton Smith and Dave Bowen

Hilton was a very accomplished boxer, and at a time was armed forces champion here in Canada. He has been a long-time runner, dancer, and generally great guy. He has been the oldest runner at many races.

Most impressively, he decided to train for, and completed, his first full marathon at age 75.

Fiddlers marathon 2005 finish time  86  5248 Hilton Smith            Sydney          NS   CA      M   6/6    M6099   82 2:15:02 5:20:03 5:19:55   7:38.

Hilton is now 84 and after some health issues has decided to retire from running. He still plans to walk and will still be dancing several times each week.

This Friday, Mar 27th, we are having a fun run and get-together in his honour. Meet at the Round Room at the back of the Civic Centre on the Esplanade at 5:30PM. 5K run/walk will be around 5:45. Join us back after the run for cake and refreshments, and to congratulate Hilton.

LMK, Hilton Smith, Florence Gillis, Ryan MacDonald

2) Congratulations to CBRR's new "power couple" of Corey Deveaux and Stephanie Myles. Both Corey and Steph had back-to-back wins at the Long John Jaunt on Feb 28th, and again one week later at the Louisbourg Slush Run. These two are going to be very hard to beat this year.

3) Beginners swimming has started with the CB Crawling Crustacea master's swim team. There are still spots open. If you're interested, contact me for more information.

4) The schedule CBU run on the CBRR schedule for this weekend HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

5) The Coast Guard College 8 miler will be on April 12th. Watch the CBtrisports.com website, @cbtrisports twitter feed, and CB Barbarians Facebook page for upcoming info on advanced signup (those who sign up in advance get a great looking t-shirt)

6) Tuesday Track will start once the track is melted off and in good enough shape to run on, April 21st is the tentative date.

Happy running!

ATHLETE UPDATE
Hi Athletes

Hope you're surviving the slippery streets and unpredictable temperatures. It's a weird winter.

A few updates:

1) Congratulations to Justin Lalanne and Nicole Kennedy, who won the annual Couples Run with a combined time of 41:48 for 10K. They are thereby crowned "Cape Breton's Fittest Couple" for 2015. Thanks to Anne Doyle and crew for organizing, and congratulations to all who ran.

2) Don't forget the 4th annual Long John Jaunt 1/2 Marathon is coming this Saturday Feb 28th at Boularderie School. Details on the website, spots still available. See you there, either as a spectator or a runner.

3) Saturday March 7th is the annual Louisbourg Slush Run, a 5-mile points series event for the CBRR

4) Beginner's Swimming starts this Wednesday Feb 25th at the Kiwanis Pool. Email me for a spot, info below. This is the best time of year to start swimming if you're considering it.

The CB Crawling Crustacea will be starting a beginner's swimming program on Wednesday, Feb 25th 2015. The program will run for 5 weeks, ending on March 29th.

This program is designed for a swimmer who really can't do a length of front crawl yet. The program is designed to start by getting you comfortable being in the water, to being able to competently do a length of front crawl by the end. After that, it's recommended that you join the main group to continue improving on your fitness and technique.

The program will be during our Sunday swim at the Kiwanis pool, from 8:30-10AM, with an optional 2nd swim on Wednesday evenings, from 9-10PM, also at Kiwanis. There will be extra coaching in addition to our regular on-deck coach those days (Sammey Ayers-Glassey on Sundays, Kieran Gallivan on Wednesdays)

Cost is 50$. We'll be limiting this strictly to 10 people because of limited space and coaches, so let me know soon if you're interested.

This is the time of the year to start if you're thinking about a triathlon in 2015, or are just looking for a great sport to get out and get fit with a great group of people.

Happy Running!

902-539-6852

chris.milburn@ns.sympatico.ca

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2	MAINE ROAD HAGS	ME
3	TRS RACING	ON
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5	EASTERN Z DESCENDANTS	NS
6	BACK2SQUARE1	ON
7	BLACK LUNGS	ON
8	BLOWING KISSES	NS
9	BOONDOCK HARRIERS	NS
10	BRUCE TRAIL MIX	ON
11	CABOT TRAILER PARTY	NS
12	CAPE BRETON ROAD RUNNERS	NS
13	IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA IN DECEMBER	PEI
14	RAGING BULLS	NB
15	MAINE-IACS	ME
16	COASTBUSTERS	ON
17	CUMBERLAND CRUSADERS	NS
18	LABRADORABLE	NL
19	FAST WOMEN HAPPY MEN	NS
20	FEMME FATALES	NB
21	FREDERICTON TRAILMASTERS	NB
22	FUNDULATORS	QC
23	GLORY DAMES	ON
24	GOT THE RUNS	NS
25	GREAT CANADIAN HONKING GOOSE	NS
26	GREATER MONCTON RUNNING CLUB	NB
27	CAPE BRETON EAGLES	NS
28	CAN’T TOUCH THIS	NS
29	HANGING WITH MY GNOMIES	NS
30	HERD OF CATS	NS
31	HIGHLAND HOPEFULS	NS
32	12 WING SHEARWATER	NS
33	OAR THE MOUNTAIN	NS
34	LONGBOAT ROADRUNNERS	ON
35	MAINE RHINO REDUX	ME
36	16 CAPERS AND HAZEL	NS
37	ACADIANS	NS
38	MIRAMICHI LUCKY CHARMS	NB
39	MOUNTAIN VIEW RUNNERS	NB
40	NEEDS MORE COWBELL	NS
41	NO PAIN NO GAIN	NS
42	NORTH END RUNNERS	NS
43	NOT FAST BUT KINDA FURIOUS	NS
44	ALVA ROAD RUNNERS	NS
45	OVER THE HILL GANG	NS
46	WE’RE A PEPSI FAMILY	NS
47	PINK PANTERS	NS
48	PURPLE REIGN	ON
49	PATTERSON VS CABOT	NS
50	RED SOLES	PEI
51	RESEARCHERS ON THE RUN	ON
52	ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS	NS
53	RUNNING FOR LOBSTER	ON
54	SALT MARSH TRAIL RUNNING CLUB	NS
55	SEVENTEEN RUNNERS	ON
56	SIXERS	ON
57	SMOKEY MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS	NS
58	SQUID JOGGERS	NL
59	SUCKERS FOR PUNISHMENT	AB
60	TEAM 71	NB
61	TEAM PEI	PEI
62	THE B TEAM	NS
63	THE INTENSE MARGAREE SALMONIDS	NS
64	TORONTO HARRIERS	ON
65	TOTALLY 80’S	NS
66	TOUCH NOT THE CAT	NS
67	CAPE BRETON FIDDLER RUNNERS	NS
68	50 SHADES OF TARTAN	NS
69	WE’VE GOT A RUNNER	NS
70.	WHERE’S MY BIKE	NS