Message from the co-chair
Spring is warming up the streets and already we see larger groups at our runs. Race season approaches and it's time to get trained up. Those who have been running through this mild winter have a good base now and are ready to focus on strength and endurance. If you've been running indoors or taken the winter off, though, there's still time to get ready for some fun races this summer.
As usual, the National Capital Race Weekend at the end of May will be an important focus for our group. Frontrunners variously do the 5k, 10k, half and full marathons. It's encouraging to train with a group and to start the race together-though everyone should race at their own pace and will finish to the cheers of other club members. If there is sufficient interest we may offer speed or endurance oriented runs to help our members prepare. In addition to the race itself, we always have a celebratory barbeque afterwards, which is a great chance to meet members who don't always make it to the same runs you do.
In addition to the National Capital Race Weekend we have the OutGames to look forward to this year at the end of July. Ottawa Frontrunners has a sizeable team signed up already, but there's room for more. People are in various races, both road and track, and some are in other sports as well. There will be lots to see in Montreal, so plan to come by even if you're not racing! International Frontrunners will host a gathering of all Frontrunners clubs, a great opportunity to meet runners from around the world.
On the subject of club business, we will have our Annual General Meeting in May. We need to ratify updates to our constitution to reflect the evolution of our operating procedures and so we can register as a charitable organization, which will enable us to give tax receipts for donations. We will also nominate and vote for the members of the Executive committee, and discuss other potential activities of the group. This meeting is an important way for club members to contribute to the discussion about what we are and are not, so I encourage members to attend. Bring your ideas as well!
Stay healthy and see you on the road!
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