January 9, 2008
Vancouver Sun Run 2008
Post Run UPDATE
Our Sun Run Team finished 3rd place in our team category! I’ve talked to many who participated and they all had a big smile. It was cold, but the spirit and fun was real. We were part of setting a new attendance record of over 59,000! Next year, the 25th anniversary run, I’m already committed to do my part to swell the numbers to exceed 65,000. That way we’ll continue to be the biggest 10k in Canada and we may even become the biggest in North America. So plan now for April 19, 2009. Walk it. Run it. Just join our wonderful team!
Pastor Jim
Pre-Race Information
A message from the Team Captain
It doesn't matter how fast you walk or run at this event or even if you cheer from the sidelines, you won't regret being part of Canada's largest 10k event, and the memorable experience shared with other Creeksiders. I'll never forget getting a "high 5" from Pastor Colin at the finish line, or seeing my 6 month old niece happily bundled up in a jogging stroller pushed by her exhausted but triumphant mother. And of course the humorous smack talk and challenges among friends on the team!
Joining the C3 team offers many advantages, including delivery of race bibs and shirts right to you instead of standing in line downtown to pick them up - not to mention a souvenir T-shirt with the Creekside logo proudly displayed on the back. There are both new and expert runners on our team so you can find the encouragement and advice you need. Even if you register as an individual or as part of another school or work team, you can still be an honorary member of ours. If you need more info, or a call from someone to hold you accountable to your goals, don't hesitate to contact me, Rhoda. (rklein@scienceworld.ca)
How to join our team
There are forms at each campus to fax or mail in or you can register online.
1. Visit www.sunrun.com and click on Race Registration
….on the left of the page.
2. Select CORPORATE TEAM MEMBER as your registration type.
3. Fill out the registration form using the team number 3305.
Flash!
Save $5 by registering before Feb 8.
New to Running?
If you haven't run for 3 months or longer, the following training program is a 13-week tried and proven program developed by professionals. The focus is to train gradually in order to avoid injury and give the body time to adapt to the stress of running or walking. Training this way it will only take 3 hours a week to realize your goal.
http://completerunning.com/dawn-on-the-run/wp-content/trainingplans/13weeks.html
Sun Run Announcements
For the 5th time Creekside is entering a team in the Vancouver Sun Run, Canada's largest 10K. We believe in God's calling to take care of our bodies and live healthy lives. It is a chance to get fit with the support of our great C3 community. Those on the C3 team get a race shirt with the Creekside logo on the back, and the convenience of your race stuff being delivered to you.
Here's the link to the Vancouver Sun Run 2008 website.
Sun Run Group Training - Everyone welcome!
When: Sunday March 30, 10am 'til Noon
Where: Queens Park New Westminster, Picnic Shelter #2
What: Group training, get-together, potluck Brunch
Who: Walkers, Runners, Cheerleaders, Kids all welcome.
Contact Rhoda by email (rklein@scienceworld.ca) or by phone 604.523.9630 to RSVP.
Bonus: There is a paved 2.5 km loop around the park. Come and walk or run around it as many times around as you feel up to. We'll begin at 10am with a group warm-up. Cheerleaders can hang out in the shelter and play board games and kids can exercise on the adjacent playground.
History
Teams entering the Sun Run are ranked by the times of their 10 fastest runners.
In 2004, Creekside's team placed in the Top 5 participating teams in the "Clubs/Associations" category.
In 2005, we were 32nd of 59 teams in our category.
In 2006, we were once again in the Top 10 thanks to Brent, Robert, Ron, Kirsty, David, Will, Christina, Silvana, Rose and Randy.
In 2007, we placed 6th out of 34 teams in the non-corporate category.
In 2008, we placed 3rd in our team category.
