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Ottawa six month event
RESOLUTION RUN/WALK 2008
December 31
5K & 10K
Start the New Year off on the right
foot by establishing or maintaining
an active lifestyle.
www.events.runningroom.com
WINTERLUDE TRIATHLON
February 7
8K Skate, 5K X-C Ski & 5K Run
This event is one of the oldest
Winterlude activities and exemplifies
what winter in the Nation’s Capital
is all about.
www.zone3sports.com
GATINEAU LOPPETT
February 13-15
2, 10, 16, 29 & 53K cross-country ski
Canada’s biggest cross-country ski
event welcomes some 3,000 beginner
to expert skiers in Gatineau Park.
www.keskinada.com
THE REALLY COOL
PREDICTION RUN
February 14
Between 5 & 8K
On run morning, the distance will
be announced. You submit your
guess as to your expected finish
time. The top 5 best guesses win.
www.zone3sports.com
WINTERMAN 2009
February 22
Marathon, ½ Marathon, 10K, 5K and
Cool Kids’ 2.5K
This inaugural event features a 5K loop
starting at the Canadian War Museum.
www.somersault.ca/eventwinterman.htm
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MINTO RUN FOR REACH
April 26
½ Marathon, 5K & 10K run,
Family 3K
WEEKEND TO END
BREAST CANCER WALK
June 5-7
60K
CUMBERLAND DUATHLON
& RELAYS
May 2
Sprint & Long Duathlons
OTTAWA RIVERKEEPER
June 13
Triathlons and Duathlons
Walk, run, in-line skate or wheelchair
in this fun event along the Rideau Canal.
www.events.runningroom.com
This spring event is held in the
beautiful countryside and hills of
Cumberland Village.
www.somersault.ca/triathlons.htm
PLACE D’ORLEANS 2009
May 3
½ Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids 1K
A fun and fitness day for everyone
in the family, starting at the Place
d’Orleans Shopping Centre.
www.somersault.ca/eventorleansruns.htm
EARLY BIRD TRIATHLON,
DUATHLON & RELAYS
May 16
Sprint & Long Triathlons &
Duathlons
Carleton University pool swim and
then cycle and run along Colonel
By Drive.
www.somersault.ca/triathlons.htm
OTTAWA RACE WEEKEND
May 23-24
Marathon, ½ Marathon, 10K, Family 2K
Join over 30,000 participants for the
largest race weekend of the year.
www.runottawa.ca
This 2-day walk and overnight
camping is a major fundraiser for
Ottawa regional cancer foundations.
www.endcancer.ca
This first outdoor triathlon of the
Eastern Ontario season takes place
at Britannia Beach and the Ottawa
River Parkway.
www.somersault.ca/triathlons.htm
S.W.E.E.T. EVENT
The female staff at Bushtukah will be
hosting their 2nd annual S.W.E.E.T.
Women’s
Empowering
(Sporty
Evening of Tips) event on Sunday,
April 5, 2009. Last year’s event
featured excellent speakers, a fashion
show, and numerous experts in a
variety of fitness, health, and wellness
fields, as well as a wide selection of
desserts and wine. Planning is well
underway for another inspiring
evening this spring!
Physiotherapy Clinic
Exercise & Rehabilitation Center
CONVENIENT DOWNTOWN LOCATION
170 Laurier Ave. West
(ground floor)
t Bilingual Services
t 1 Hour Thorough Initial
Assessment
t Manual Therapy
t Pilates & Personal Training
t Sports Injuries
t Pre/Post Natal
t Acupuncture
Now Offering Yoga
and Tai Chi Classes
www.motionmatters.ca
613-237-4343
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