IMPORTANT SOLE SISTERS STUFF!!

SOLE SISTERS 5TH ANNIVERSARY IS COMING UP!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 26th as we celebrate 5 years of running together! We've had a few conversations about how to celebrate and think we're going to go with.... drum roll......

"Sole Sisters Sweet Seven" -- a 7km group run with a 4km walk option... followed by a special breakfast at Bliss, a bit of a reunion with some long lost faces, and a few special surprises. More details to come!


BLOG MAINTAINANCE

We've had some techinical issues with the blogger and had to make a few changes, so if you ever want to creat a post, you need to sign in. I've changed the e-mail address from SXXXXXXXXXXXXN@yahoo to the same @hotmail.ca. The password is our tag line, because good old "Natchos" was now too short -- even with the T :-) I suppose I could have added 2 "t"s hahaha. So there you have it!

And as for this Saturday... I'm game for a walk at 7:45 -- might even even try a little run in there if I'm feeling really wild :-)

Sat, Dec 4th & Orphanage Info

Hi ladies!

Looking forward to seeing you Saturday! I'll probably walk at 7:45 :-)

Also, a few people asked about things they can give me to take to the orphanage in Honduras... here's a list of their needs and stuff for the activities we will do with them! Please comment if you are going to take something off the list so we don't duplicate too much :-)

No pressure, but if you want to pick something up, I know there will be very happy people receiving it!!

Dawn

-**size D batteries** (they go through a lot in flashlights due to frequent power outages) HAVE SOME, CAN TAKE MORE
-wash cloths DONE
-bath towels
-nail clippers DONE
-children's vitamins DONE
-children's tylenol DONE
-baby wipes DONE
-DVD Movies (G rated, for ages 8-11)
-Soccer Balls DONE
-Basket Balls DONE
-**Dutch Blitz Cards (We'd like to take a few packs -- we know this is a great game to play when language is a barrier) DONE
- Uno DONE
- "Connect 4" DONE
- glue sticks for...
- card making supplies: patterened paper, embellishments DONE
- alpha stamps DONE
- newer stamp pads DONE
- Manicure/Pedicure supplies for girly party DONE
- beading supplies DONE
- gingerbread/christmas cookie cutters DONE
- cookie/cupcake decorating supplies (sprinkles, etc.) DONE
- cash to buy baby formula for HIV moms & babies
- cash for food for the very needy, whom we will get to visit and bring food to

Also, if anyone sees ALL WHITE tennis shoes anywhere in town, let me know. I have a size list.

Saturday, Nov 27

Hi girlies!

Who's up for what this weekend? Hoping to see Christy's smiling face once again and a few others who we've been missing!

I'm thinking a walk at 7:45... see you at 8:30ish for coffee?

Also, someone asked about the shoes I bought on e-bay... this is the link for their store:

Saturday, November 20

Hi girlies!!

Who's up for a chilly little get together tomorrow??

I'm thinking a 8am walk for myself... see you all for a steamy cup after that!

Dawn

Saturday, November 13

Hi Sole Sisters!
Looking forward to seeing your beautiful faces tomorrow!
Oh, how I've missed you!!
I'll be there at 7:45 for a walk -- any fellow walkers out there?
If not, who will I see around 8:30 for coffee??

See you soon!
Dawn

Nov 5

Hi!
Gonna try to make it tomorrow for a walk at 7:30 -- might have to go to Vball yet again... hope to see you though!
Dawn

Sat, Oct 30

Hey girls!
A late one... something is up with our blogger account... trying to sort it out...

Kari wants to go, Yvonne posted below in the comments her plans, and I'm going to miss out b/c we are hosting a volleyball tournament... IF I get my butt out of bed early enough I might see you there, but I doubt it!

Have a great day!

Dawn

Saturday, October 23

Hello Hello!

Getting nice and crisp out there these mornings?
Who's up for getting a little sweaty and warming up with a hot cup??

I'm planning on a walk at 7:30... would love company!

What's your plan?

Dawn

Saturday, October 16

Hi everyone!

Looking forward to a beautiful weekend!
I'm heading for a walk at 7:30 if anyone cares to join me... hoping to start running in a couple of weeks!

If you didn't pick up your shirt, we have them and they are $43 (payable to Christy.)
If you just had something logo'd, it's $7 (payable to me :-)

Hope to see you Saturday!
Dawn

Saturday, October 9

Hi Ladies!

Who's up for a walk/run/coffee tomorrow?

I'll be there for 7:45 and should have our shirts in tow!

If you ordered a shirt, please bring a cheque or cash for Christy, who paid for the shirts. I will post a total later today when I have picked them up.

We ended up getting the logo done in silver reflective to match the trim the shirts had... hope you're all ok with that! It'll be nice to have reflective now that it's darker in the ams and evenings!

See you tomorrow!
Dawn

Sat October 4 (already)

OMGosh, it's October already! Can't believe how time flies. Oh well, at least we have fabulous weather to run in. Will anybody be here this weekend or are you all getting ready for The Cure? I'm hoping to be there for 7:30 but Chris is on call so I may not be there at all. Hope to see you though; what time are you coming?

Kari

ps
Best wishes to all those helping or running for The Cure! Have a great time Solesisters and Misters!

Sat the 25th

Hi girls!
Who's up for a walk and/or run this Sat?

I'm going to pick up Mel and we'll be walking at 7:30...

Who's in?

See you then!

Dawn

Sat Sept 18th

Hi girls!
I'm going to come down for a walk/light run at 7:30... see anyone there?

Dawn

FINAL Shirt Order List : Please Read

Hi Everyone,
I've summarized all the blog posts & conversations below - please post if anything is incorrect or needs to be changed. The order will be placed on Tuesday.

Alexis Black M
Bobbi Blue M
Christy Blue & Black M
Colleen Blue & Black M
Dawn Blue M
Kari Blue & Black S
Karleigh Blue L
Kim Blue M
Leslie Blue M
Nancy Blue S
Steph Blue & Black M
Yvonne Blue M

Thanks!

SHIRTS, SHIRTS, SHIRTS & Sept 11 :-)

hey girls!



PLEASE NOTE that if you are interested in a shirt, we need to know by NEXT Saturday, Sept 11. Christy has kindly agreed to march down to MEC in person, (I suggest a tube top and a short skirt) to bat her eyelashes and see if we can get a discount for a bulk order. She will then purchase the shirts so we can get them logo'd ASAP.

Fall is a commin!

Please POST YOUR ORDER ON THE SHIRT POST BELOW!
Thanks!

Now, Regarding actual RUNNING....
I believe Karleigh is joining us this week... can't wait to see you!
What is everone's plan?

Dawn

Saturday, September 4th (SEE SHIRT POST BELOW)

HELLOOOO ladies!

I'm heading out for 10KM at 7am... anyone? anyone?

looking forward to seeing your gorgeous faces!

Dawn

FALL SHIRTS!

Patti has a fabulous recommendaton for us! She bought, wore and LOVED this long sleeved T from MEC. We have a medium sample, (Patti's :-) and we should take a peek at it to see if anyone wants one.

There are only two color choices (since we'll do our logo in white)... Royal Blue or Black.

They retail at $32, and maybe we can get a bit of a break for a bulk order.

Sorry here's a small pic,


but here's the link:

http://http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442631947&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302873231
Would be nice to order get these going in the next few weeks so we have them for fall, (and before jacket weather!)

If you're interested, make it known... and, as always, feel no obligation.

** Also, if you want anything else logo'd at the same time, it's possible, and about $7/item.

Thanks

Hi Ladies,
your long lost running friend, Karleigh, here.
Just a little note to say a huge thank you for all your love and friendship over the past few years.... for the generous gift of the charm and the gift certificate!! I am still overwhelmed by it all...
things here are pretty good here...... considering I dont have you!
I am thinking of trying to get some of the ladies I know here together on saturday mornings for walk runs, starting in september at a local coffee shop..... so that is great...wish me luck.. it is a hard sell getting people that dont know each other out of bed on a rainy saturday to RUN!
I just wanted to you to know, I went on to the LULULEMON website today and used my 90 dollar gift certificate to buy a whole new running outfit!! YIP yip yahoo!!
and I picked up a pair of these...
a jacket and a pair of lulu running shorts/capris.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I think of all of you every time I wear them.
Oh... and I am going to pop in for a visit on saturday the 11th of september and to have a tree hugger!!!
Keep running hard, and dont give up...
Love you guys and miss you tones.
from the langley branch of the sole sisters,
Karleigh

Important Stuff & Aug 21 plans!

Hi girlies!
I am away with the guys this weekend, so I'll miss you on Sat, but there are a couple of things I wanted to point out!

1) RUN FOR THE CURE - OCT 3rd!
If you're interested in being part of the Sole Sisters & Friends team, please register yourself online. It's sooo easy. Go here and select "Join a Team" and find us! If you aren't interested/able to run this one, we'd love your money!! You can use the this link to donate to our team :-)

Speaking of Fundraising... if you want to be on the SS team AND you want to be a part of the fundraising effort, please let me know as I have two ideas in mind to raise some money for the team. The deal is that you can pay the $40 registration fee or pledge to raise $150 per person. Doable, I think!!

Run day is just 6 weeks away so we need to get our act together if you would like to participate in the fundraising as a team member. TOTALLY optional! Just let me know!

2) IRON MAN - AUG 29TH
Mel and I have volunteered to be finish line catchers again this year. It is SOOO fun and we'd love to have more company with us! If this interests you, you can contact the catcher coordinator here. There is a mandatory meeting on Sat at 2pm in Penticton, and then we are working the late shift, 7pm-midight on Sunday. So rewarding, so inspiring... such an honor to be the first person an ironman talks to after the race! Would love to see a few Sole sisters out there. Best to buddy up if possible, but not necessary!

3) All you injured girls -- be encouraged! You are loved! Wishing you rapid recoveries!!

Love ya, ladies! have a great weekend!
Dawn

Sat August 14

Hi Ladies,

So who's coming out this Saturday? I'll be swimming in the lake at 7ish but will join you at Bliss afterwards.

See you then,
Kari

Saturday, August7th

helloooo girls!

Who's up for sweating get together this Saturday?

I'm looking at 10km with a 6:30 start... anyone care to join?

Looking forward to seeing you... hope the injured among us are on the path to healing! Patti, are you back yet??

Dawn

Saturday, July 31st

Hello ladies!

Hope you had a great week and that there will be a few of us braving the heat tomorrow!

I'm going to start out around 6 and then plan to be back at bliss for 7 to meet Christy and whoever else is around :-) If anyone else is up for an early start with me I'd love the company!!

Looking forward to seeing you!
Dawn

Saturday, July 24

Hi ladies!
Who's up for a Saturday run??
I'm thinking I'd like to do 15KM... depending on the weather I'll start around 6am -- I'll post on Friday night to confirm :-)
Anyone else able to make it his week?

Have a great Friday,
Dawn

Saturday, July17th

It's Saturday again, ladies!!

ALEXIS! GOOD LUCK ON YOUR SWIM TOMORROW! PLEASE POST SO WE KNOW HOW IT WENT!!

Anyone heading out on Saturday? I'm going to start at 6:15 and aim for 10KM... can't stay too long after as I have to be home for 8am... another early baseball game for Brod.

Will I see anyone out there on the road?

Have a great night,
Dawn

July 10

Hi ladies...
I am sick with the flu and doubt I'll make it out tomorrow... maybe for a coffee at best... enjoy yourselves and see you next week :-)
Dawn

July 3rd

Hi girls!
sorry, a very late post!

Who's up for what tomorrow?
I'm thinking 10KM at 7:15 for me (since it's been cool maybe we don't have to start so early to beat the heat tomorrow??)

Thoughts??

See you in the am!
Dawn

Last Run for June

Hi girls!
I think Christy and I are heading out at 6:30 for 15... anyone else have plans for the am??

See you somewhere on the road tomorrow!
Dawn

Three Things...

Hello ladies!!

Looking forward to seeing you again this Saturday... as long as Brodie's baseball tournament schedule doesn't get in the way, I'll be there for 10K at 7am... I guess it's going to be time to try to beat the heat soon, hey??

Other business....

1) I'm very excited to have registered the Sole Sisters Team in this year's RUN FOR THE CURE!! Sunday, October 3rd, 2010. I'm on the Run committee this year and super pumped about us taking part... PLEASE join me on this team and invite your friends! You can register here and click on "join a team" to find our Sole Sisters Team. Please invite your friends and family to join in too... it's a comfortable 5K and a very important event for us to get behind. As a team of 10 or more, we will have our team name printed on the back of the t-shirts. Also, if you register and raise $300 by the end of June, you will be entered in a draw for Pink Kitchenaid Appliances! (Who hasn't wanted one of those nifty machines??) I hope you're as excited as I am about this event... it's also a great little warm up for....

2) Registration is open for the BMO Okanagan International Marathon! Register here before the end of June for the best rate. I've just registered myself for the half (gulp) and hope to have lots of company (waiting for me cuz they've finished ages ago) at the finish line :-)

3) Great fun at the women's race this weekend... and of course, a lovely brunch out for Karleigh! We missed those of you who couldn't make it, and on behalf of all of us, KARLEIGH, YOU HAVE MADE OUR GROUP WHAT IT IS... your drive, your honesty, your commitment and your huge sucesses along the way have been inspiring to all of us. We would not be the group we are without you being a core part of it and we will miss you terribly!!!! Thanks for all the encouragment and fun you've added to our Saturday dates and training and racing... you are one in a million and we hope you find a great group of girls to keep you running in your new journey --- PLEASE VISIT US!!! We love you, lady!

Women's Run & Karleigh's Send Off

Hi everyone!
Since most of us are participating in the Women's Run on Sunday, I'm not sure who's planning for Saturday at Bliss?

Re: Sunday...
Karleigh would love to have breakfast after the race with whoever can make it out. We've decided to go to "Nineteen" at Two Eagles Golf Course here in West Kelowna.
They've got a decent breakfast menu and a lovely patio for our sweaty bodies!

It would make a good carpooling point as well, so...
IF anyone is planning on Carpooling, how about we meet there at 6:50am? The race starts at 8am and I am happy to pick up race packs for anyone on Saturday. Just let me know if you'd like me to pick yours up.

Please post a comment letting us know...
1) If you'd like me to pick up your pack
2) If you'd like to carpool from Two Eagles at 6:50am
3) If you can make it for breakfast (so I can make a reservation.)

Hope it works for most of us!! (Nancy, I hope you're still trying to convince your sister to change her wedding date so you can make it.)

Thanks, ladies!!
Dawn

soooo.... rain or shine??

What's the plan for tomorrow? I want to say I'm going for a long one, but can't commit in good conscience as I look out the window. Coffee and a treehugger -- now THAT I can commit to!

Hmmm... what to do....

Can anyone inspire me?

Am i inspireable??

Dawn

One last May Run!

Hi ladies!
Who's coming out tomorrow??
I'm going to start at 7:30 and will do the 11.3 route to the cul-de-sac and the other highway entrance.
Company? Please!!

Oh, and I have your necklaces :-)

See you in the morning,
Dawn

Two things:

1) Who's in for the Women's Race?? June 13th, 5K & 10K options... it would be great to get a big crew of Sole Sisters and Friends out!

2) Runnin' Saturday.... who's up for what:-)

Saturday May 15th!

Hi girls!

I'm going to go for a walk and coffee... since a few of us have 16KM waiting for us on Sunday!! I'm starting at 7:45 if any walkers want to join me. Oh, and if anyone else is heading that way at that time from my neck of the woods, might I hop a ride... Joel and the boys are picking me up from bliss later and we're heading to Penticton for a baseball tourney. Otherwise I can just leave my car there all day.

Who's up for what tomorrow??

See you then!
Dawn

Saturday, May 8th (See post below re: Naramata Race)

helloooooooo!
It's looking sunny and inviting out there right now... hoping it's the same tomorrow!
I'd like to run the "whole thing" to the BA and then up and down to the cul-de-sac and then up the other arm to the Hwy as well... that's 13KM, right?
I'm thinking a 7:15 start. Anyone with me?

Also, Kim picked up a whack of registration forms for the Women's run, June 13th. If you havne't been before, it's a gorgeous route through the orchard roads in East Kelowna... 5 or 10K options... great atmosphere. Would be nice to get a huge crew out for that one... invite your friends too! It's the perfect race for anyone who's just started running to finish that 5K in a very friendly setting :-)

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Dawn

Naramata Race Info - May 16th

Anyone interested??

MAY 16
PEACH CITY RUNNERS BLOSSOM 10 MILER
Chute Lake Road, Naramata, 9:00 a.m.
There will be transportation to the start of the race (two buses), meet at the S.S. Sicamous at 8 a.m. Race day registration will ONLY be available at the finish line, not the start as in previous years. If taking the bus please allow enough time for registration pick up or to complete day of race registration.
Contact: Deb Dunham 250-492-3905
drdunham@shaw.ca
Course: Point to point. Rolling hills, last 2 miles downhill & flat - great scenery overlooking Okanagan Lake.

The entry fee is $25 and online registration closes May 13th.

You find the link to the online registration here: http://www.pentictonpounders.com/

Sat May 1

May the 1st, I can't believe it!

I'll be roaming around on my bike tomorrow, what's your plan?

Kari

Saturday, April 24th

Hey Hey!

Have the racers all bounced back from the weekend??

My muscles are fine, but I've got a toenail that is not. I taped it down this am and went for a walk and it feels better... I've been granny-sandle lady all week!

Once again, I want to say a HUGE THANK YOU for making my birthday so special... it was awesome to share that day with you. Thanks for spoiling me and making that very treasured album! Thanks also for everyone who has encouraged me along the way in training for this race... I'm sooooo proud of all of us! I love that we bring out the best in each other -- thanks for doing that for me!

Who's in for OIM in October??

Now, here we are another Saturday with beautiful lake to run along and no training pressure... what's everyone's plan?

For my, I have to be back home by 8:30, so I'm thinking of running at 7am for about 45 mins and then a little coffee. Anyone else interested in going that early?

See you all soon,
Dawn

Group discount for Ballet Kelowna

Hey gals,
I ran into the administrative manager for Ballet Kelowna at Bliss last Saturday and she let me know that we could get a group discount to their next performance (either Friday, April 30th, or the matinee on May 1st). I already have tickets to the matinee....but I thought I would let everyone know and if you are interested I can arrange it. The ticket prices are already reasonable in my mind and the performances always exceed my expectations.
Secondly, she also runs an organic farm in Peachland....so...if that interests anyone...I know she said peas....but perhaps there are other products as well.
ciao for now!
Steph

April 10th!!!

Hi ladies!
What's everyone's plan for tomorrow?
Myself, I'm planning on doing flat intervals... to the BA and then to the bottom of the hill. I'll leave Bliss at 7:30... anyone joining me?

Hoping it's a nice morning after the crazy weather this week! I don't think my conscience can handle another week of no-run-long-coffee!

See you tomorrow!
Let me know if anyone needs a ride!
Dawn

Easter Weekend & Driving to Wenatchee

Happy Easter Girls! Hope you're all getting some time for rest and refreshing and reflecting!!

I know some are traveling this weeking, but I'm still up for a light run this Sat... anyone else? I did 20 on Wed (whoo hooooo!) so I'm thinking more like 8 or 10 tomorrow and I'll start at 7:30. Anyone else planning for Peachland?

On another note... I'm e-mailing everyone their "statement" for necklaces/shirts/accomodation... Danette & Cathy I don't have your e-mail address so we can square up with your necklace comes in.

Necklaces are ordered, shirts are at the printers and accomodations are paid for.

TWO WEEKS UNTIL RACEDAY!!!! WHOOO HOOOOO!

As for Drivers...

Based on what everyone's told me, I think this will work, but let me know if anything needs to change...

Mel's Van (leaving earlier in the day)
2) Denise
3) Karleigh
4) Dawn
5) Kari

Bobbi or Alexis' car (you two can duke it out, leaving earlier in the day)
3) Amy
4) Nancy

Patti (leaving at 3pm)
2) Colleen
3) Kim (on the way there

Yvonne (Leaving from vancouver)
2) Christy
and Kim on the way home

11th hour shirt update!

I know a few girls were not too fond of the black shirt, so I took one last look around town and SStore had the SAME style as below only in Turquoise, so I grabbed what they had. At this point the one med and one large is spoken for, but I have a handful of smalls left if anyone wants one. Also, they have T's the same color, and black, so if anyone wanted a T-shirt but not a TANK they would still be a nice combo. If you want a T, you will have to go pick them up yourself and bring them to me unless you know what size you would like. I'm making one last trip to SS Thurs at noon, then off to the printers.

The Turquoise is similar to the last T's we did, just FYI.

Black and Turquoise -- I like it!

Hopefully RED will be available next time!!
Oh, Canada -- we tried.

Let me know! I'm bringing them in for printing on Thurs, so tomorrow is the last day to add/change orders.

Dawn

SHIRTS! (Make sure you've read the important posts below too!)

We have finally got all the pieces of the puzzle together and will be going to print next week!

Thanks to Alison Pasay, graphic artist, who helped me get the logo finished properly and in the right format for printing!

I looked and looked for a red tanktop but no luck. The only ones I could find in town that were both affordable and plentiful, were these black yoga-style tops. The good news is that they are affordable and a nice style. With printing, they will be $25 each! Christy picked up a few extras in Vancouver so we have enough for everyone who wants one :-)

The other bit of news is that the printer will put our logo (in sport film, vs. silk screening, which is more durable and the colors won't bleed) on almost anything... SO, if you don't want a tank top, but do want a top of your own logo'd, get it in my hands by Monday! If you have a nice black T that you like, that would be nice :-) The logoing is about $6/item. Just remember the logo will be WHITE (as above) so don't bring me a white shirt :-)

Here's the order I have so far... I know it's not complete... and of course, no pressure to get one, but if you want one, this is your chance :-)


Small:
Dawn
Nancy
Yvonne
Leslie
Kari

Med:
Denise
Alexis
Mel
Coleen
Amy
Christy
Patti

Saturday March 27 - Run & Breakfast

Hi ladies,

Hope everyone has a great run this Saturday. I'll be by at some point to say hi. What's everyone else's schedule?

I sent out a previous email early in the week but thought I would post here in case I missed anyone. Here it is:

______________________________________

Well, this is Leslie's last weekend here so this Saturday we are planning a little farewell breakfast at Blind Angler (BA). Leslie is going to try and make it to Bliss in the morning to say goodbye to everyone but for those who want a longer send off, I am making a reservation for 9:30 at BA. I understand that 9:30 makes planning a run and Bliss time a little complicated but that is the earliest the restaurant will open.

If you can make it, please let me know and I'll be able to set the number of people for the reservation.

Thanks,
Kari
_______________________________________

Saturday, March 20th & Necklace Order ** SEE POST BELOW RE: RACE WEEKEND**

Hi girls!

Should be another gorgeous Saturday for us!
I've done my long run already this week, (and although I missed running with you, it was nice to not have to get up before 6am to do it!) So I'm thinking of doing about 10K with intervals, starting at 7:30.

What are your plans??
____________________________________________________________

Also, I am finally getting this necklace order in and it got a bit confusing for me (easily done) so please check below and make sure I'm ordering properly for you so I can get this sucker in on Monday.

Original "SOLE SISTERS" - NO CHAIN, NO RUN LIKE A GIRL
1) Yvonne OK

Three disk "SOLE - SISTERS - RUN LIKE A GIRL" WITH CHAIN

2) Christy OK
3) Kim

Three disk "SOLE - SISTERS - RUN LIKE A GIRL" WITH OUT CHAIN
1) Amy OK
2) Kari OK
3) Karleigh OK
4) Cathy OK


"RUN LIKE A GIRL" DISK ONLY
1) Colleen OK
2) Dawn OK
3) Steph
4) Danette
5) Patti
6) Mel OK
7) Bobbi OK

RACE WEEKEND STUFF

HELLOOOO Wentachee Road Trip Crew!
Just an update as to who is coming...

1. Dawn
2. Kari
3. Mel
4. Nancy
5. Alexis
6. Karleigh
7. Amy
8. Colleen
9. Patti
10. Denise

Friday Night Only:
11. Kim
12. Yvonne
13. Christy

On the couch Friday, in a bed Saturday:
14. Bobbi
15. ? Nicole? Can you make it?
16. ?


Now, four questions to start the planning.
1) What time would you like to hit the road on Friday?
2) Who would like to drive?
3) What would you like to have on hand in the house for a pre-race breakfast? We might as well make one little trip to the grocery store for everyone for breakfast stuff. Just say the word if you'd rather just take care of your own -- whatever you prefer :-)
4) Do we want to head out to eat after the race or go "home" and take 15 showers and then head out? We might need to reserve somewhere with our big group. I'm good either way... I'm sure there will be lots of snacks at the finish line, but I also enjoy a well earned french toast, given the opportunity. What are your preferences?

What else do we need to discuss?
I'm soooo looking forward to this! It's so awesome that so many of us can make it--we'll really miss those who can't :-(

March 13 - Leslie's Last Run with us - sniff sniff

Such a sad post...
Who's going to be there to send Leslie off on her new adventure in SoleSister Style?

I'll be going for 17km, and I'm going to start at 6:30 as I can't stay too late for coffee this week.

Anyone one else have big plans??

Looking forward to seeing you!
Dawn

DISCLAIMER: IF IT'S RAINING AND WINDY I'LL JUST MEET FOR COFFEE 7:45ish... I am a delicate flower.

Sat March 6

Who?
What?
Bliss
When?

Penticton 5K Mar 7th

Anyone interested in the Penticton 5K next weekend? I sort of had a plan to do a lot of racing this year...but it is always more fun when someone joins you for the road trip.
Steph

Saturday Feb 27

I can't believe it's the last weekend in February!!!

Lots of people away this weekend but I'm sure we'll still see lots of smiley faces.

By bike or by foot, I'll be there at 7:30.

How about you?

Kari

Saturday, Feb 20th

Hellooo Ladies!

First of all, THANK YOU to everyone who pulled together to make our little Valentine's Dinner & Care Packages for the clients of Inn From the Cold! They were SOOOOOOO excited about the care packages and very grateful. To hear a tough, 30-something guy say, "YES!!! I'm getting new socks tonight!!!".... wow.
I forgot to take a pic of the finished gift bags, but they each had a pair of socks, a new toothbrush, chocolates, hot-shots, 2 bus tickets and a home-made valentines note. The dinner was extra special too. I love it when we come together to do more than just run and drink coffee. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

In other news... here's a little sneak peek at the NEW SS necklaces.




(If you want the "run like a girl" one with the three small disks that's also available.)

Please post here if you want one and I'll order them March 8th.

The artist says, "The cost for the SS three-disk-style is $36 and without a chain would be $31. Just deduct $5 on any of the necklaces without a chain. To get a disc that just says Run Like A Girl would be $10 without a chain so they can add it to their existing necklace."

As for running this Sat... what's your plan? I'm going to start at 7 and do about 12, including hills. Anyone want to join me on that little venture??

See you Sat!
Dawn

Saturday the 13th

hello!!

Looking forward to Saturday! What are the plans? I'm going to try for 16, starting from Bliss at 6:45. Meet you along the way or for coffee afterwards!

Dawn

update: Inn From the Cold (Don't miss the notes below)

Here's where we're at... anyone else who would like to participate just let me know and if you wanted to contribute some $ I can just get that from you next time I see you and that can go towards whatever I need to purchase to finish the giftbags.

Things you could do to help with dinner:
- contribute groceries -- ALL TAKEN CARE OF! THANK YOU MEL, KARLEIGH, JULIE, CHERYL & BOBBIE
- do some baking -- THANK YOU KARI!


Thing you could contribute towards the care packages, (30 men's, 5 women's):
- bus tickets x 7 packages of adult tickets. WE'VE GOT 4 SO FAR, THANKS DEBBIE AND ALEXIS AND BOBBIE
- mens warm socks x 30 pairs (Costco has good packages of Kodiak socks in the men's dept)- THANK YOU PATTI, AND KIM
- warm women's socks x 5 - THANK YOU DEBORAH
- chocolates x 35-- GOT 'EM!
- "hot shots" x 35 -- THANK YOU DENISE
- toothbrushes x 35 -- THANK YOU BOBBI
- homemade valentine's notes x 35 -- THANK YOU KARI, DENISE AND ANDREA WIEBE

THANKS LADIES! I'LL KEEP THIS LIST UP TO DATE AS I GET RESPONSES

A question re: race elevation

This is a link to a the route map and an elevation graph for Wenatchee. Can someone who understands what it all means give the rest of us an idea of what we're in for as far as hills go?

http://www.halfmarathons.net/usa_half_marathons_washington_wenatchee_marathon.html


THANK YOU!!

Feb 6th (Please see post below too!)

Who's ready to run this Sat?

I'm still waffling between training plans and undecided about what to do :-)

And you ladies??

Inn From the Cold Shelter- Valentine's Day

Hey Ladies!

For anyone interested, I have signed up to bring a dinner to the shelter on Saturday, February 13th and thought it would be nice to do something special since it's Valentine's weekend. I'm thinking of a bit of a more special dinner and some care packages. This is just an invitation for anyone who would like to be a part of it.

Things you could do to help with dinner:
- contribute groceries
- do some baking


Thing you could contribute towards the care packages, (30 men's, 5 women's):
- bus tickets x 35 (we'll need 35 or more)
- mens warm socks x 30 (Costco has good packages of Kodiak socks in the men's dept)
- warm women's socks x 5
- chocolates x 35(DONE!)
- "hot shots" x 35 (Costco had them, but not sure if they still do)
- toothbrushes x 35
- homemade valentine's notes x 35

other ideas?

Just let me know if you're interested in helping out and what you'd like to do.

Thanks!!
Dawn

Last Run for January! (See Steph's Note Below)

Who's runnin' this Sat?
What's your plan?

Looking forward to seeing you all!
Dawn

Training Plans Anyone?

I'd like to offer a basic half marathon training plan for anyone who wants one. Now that I have a bit more free time, I don't mind doing this at all and I would like to see everyone get to the finish line in Wenatchee injury free....and maybe even a few best times!
I will bring some copies with me on Sat. but if you comment on the post, I'll have a better idea of how many copies to make.
Steph

Saturday Jan 23rd

** PLEASE READY THE POST BELOW RE: WENATCHEE ACCOMODATIONS**

Hi Ladies!

Sounds like we've got a couple of new faces joining us these days... WELCOME!
What's everyone's plan for this weekend?

As for me, I'd like to get in 15K and thinking I'm going to start at 6:45. I'll probably plan to be back around Bliss for 7:30 to join a group... I'll meet someone somewhere I'm sure!

Dawn

Wenatchee Accomodations are Booked!

Please check the list below to make sure I haven't missed anyone! There are 13 beds available (some King & Queen sharing required)and sadly, no hot tub :-) Can I ask you to give me a $30 deposit at your earliest convenience, as I have had to put down a chunk for our reservation. Thank you!

Here's the link to the house:

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p233106

Who's In:
1. Dawn
2. Kari
3. Mel
4. Nancy
5. Alexis
6. Karleigh
7. Amy
8. Colleen
9. Patti
10. Denise

Friday Night Only:
11. Kim
12. Yvonne
13. Christy

On the couch Friday, in a bed Saturday:
14. Bobbi
15. ? Nicole? Can you make it?
16. ?

Would like to come but have to wait until closer to the date:
Cathy K.

Sat Jan 16th (PLEASE ALSO SEE WENATCHEE POST BELOW)

I'm at a course this Sat so I'll be missing you!

I just wanted to make sure everyone notices the Wenatchee post below!!

Have a great Saturday! What's everyone doing?

Oh, and our necklaces arrived! They are $28 each and you can write me a cheque or cash is fine. I'll bring them next weekend if I haven't seen you before then :-)

Miss ya sat!
Dawn

Wenatchee Stuff!

Hi girls!
I'm not going to be there this week b/c I'm taking a course but wanted to mention a couple of things...

Race:
I've added a link to the race website on the right sidebar.

Wenatchee Accomodation:
Just letting you know I'm inquiring about a couple of vacation rentals for Wenatchee... it's a nice alternative to a hotel for our group and not more expensive.

It looks like our best bet is a big house that sleeps 11 in beds, plus has a blow up queen. After that it's couches & floors. It's $347/night, so if there are at least 10 of us, it's only $35/night... which I think we will have... I'm more concerned about having too many more girls than that and not having beds. I can't put a hold on this property and they don't have a cancellation policy, so I'd like to book it asap if we want it.

One thing that would really help in planning this option is to get a better read on WHO is registered or seriously thinking about it. Please comment where you stand so we can start getting a head count. thanks!

Shopping and the Weekend:
So, from talking to a few people and a hearing from a few more Sole Sisters about what kind of a weekend everyone is looking for, I'm wondering if the shopping side-trip to Seattle/Bellingham is necessary. Apparently there is a fair bit of shopping to be had in Wenatchee, for those who are interested (Ross, Target, Walmart, Buckle and more) and I wonder if we wouldn't enjoy a second night at the house. Those who want to shop can do a bit of that and those who want to recoup and relax and just enjoy a weekend away can do that too? No extra driving, no splitting up (unless some can only get away for the one night)... it just might be a more relaxing approach ot the weekend and unless anyone is really looking for a hard-core shopping experience it might suit us better. PLEEEEAAASE WEIGH IN ON THIS!! How would two nights in Wenatchee sound to you if we had a house to hang out in? Who can only get away for one night?

Looking foward to our little road trip!! If you have any ideas or questions or thoughts... please share!
Dawn

YIKES! IT'S SATURDAY TOMORROW!

First of all, where did this week go?
Secondly, what's everyone's plan for tomorrow?

Kari/Colleen... how are the roads in Peachland looking?

looking forward to the am...
Dawn

Our first run of 2010?

Hellooo ladies!

My body is screaming to sweat, after a week of non-stop baking, eggnog, chips and dip, turkey, coke, etc. My yoga pants are stressed at the seams.

I don't know how far I will make it, but I'm up for a 7:30 run tomorrow. Anyone else? Can I pick anyone else up?

Looking forward to seeing you all!

NEW RUNNERS/WALKERS, THIS IS A GREAT DAY TO GET STARTED!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Dawn