Kennebecasis Valley Challenge Marathon, October 18, 2009!

	*Kennebecasis Valley Challenge Marathon* *New Brunswick, Canada :: October 18, 2009*

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	2009 Marathon and Relay Medals and Shirts For those participants who did not receive a medal and/or shirt on race day can now pick them up at Alex Coffin's Fitness Shop in Market Square, Saint John. If you are not in the area and would like to have it sent via the post, please email John Kelley with your telephone number, postal address, and shirt size.

	2009 Marathon and Relay Results Thank you to all participants, volunteers, and sponsors! We hope you enjoyed this year's event. Participation was up considerably (always nice to see) and we apologize to those who did not receive a medallion or race t-shirt. Seven participants qualified for the Boston Marathon and seven marathoners attained new personal best records. The award for best improved personal best goes to Kevin Sears who reduced his PB by 15:43. Best first marathon award goes to David Barter in a time of 3:54:50. We welcome your feedback as we are always trying to improve our event. Race-day photos are available at Athletics New Brunswick. Full Marathon Half Marathon 2 Member Marathon Relay Team 4 Member Marathon Relay Team

	Core exercise program Resuming September the 23rd at 7PM and running for 10 weeks. This introductory exercise program is designed to help strengthen the various muscles in our mid-section and improve balance and posture which are so important for all our activities. Each session is 1 hour and includes a 15 minute warmup using Tai Chi principles to improve flexibility and breathing. Location: Lakefield Elementary Time:Wednesdays 7-8PM Program duration: Sept 23rd - Nov 25th Instructor: John Kelley plus invited guests Cost: $2 per session Requirements: Exercise mat and water Attire: Loose clothing and footwear for indoors To register: email John Kelley

	Bikaru Pictures! A beautiful day and good times.

	Bikaru Results! We had a great turnout for this year's Bikaru, and the results are in! A special thank you to all the participants, volunteers, and sponsors for making it a great success! Also, let's not forget Mother Nature for providing such a beautiful day. We hope to see you all in the fall for the marathon.

The Kennebecasis Valley Challenge Marathon has been held every fall since the inaugural event in 2004.

The 2009 event was held on Sunday, October 18th.

A free spring event called a bikaru has been added which covers the course with a run/walk, bike and kayak through the beautiful Kennebecasis Valley from Bloomfield, through Hampton and Quispamsis to Rothesay.

This year conditioning clinics are provided for those interested in the sport.

The original mandate was to hi-light the sport of marathon distance running and to provide a marathon event as a motivating goal for fitness. To help people achieve this goal a relay has been added.

The success of this event is because of the support from the communities of Hampton, Quispamsis, Rothesay and Saint John. As well, numerous businesses have provided the financial and in-kind support necessary to sustain the event.

Over 150 individuals have participated each of the past two years which is in range of the 200 required to sustain the event into the future.

Certified by Athletics Canada / 'A Boston Marathon Qualifier'

The Kennebecasis Valley Challenge Marathon, since its inception in 2004, has captured the imagination and interest of not only the running community but also the sponsors and communities that support it.

Many thanks to the NBCCSJ Athletics Department for helping to facilitate this event

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