I am very excited to be posting this news on our brand new website which was created by OH! Media a division of Phoenix Group. A very special thank you goes out to Phoenix Group for sponsoring our website.
Reflecting back on the past year, 2011 has been a great year for the Pacers running group.
I have had the joy of seeing all of you achieve your personal goals, whether that be to maintain and improve your fitness, qualify for Boston or achieve a personal best. As your coach and friend, there is nothing that makes me happier than to see you achieve what you set out to accomplish.
Every year there are Pacers that qualify for the Boston Marathon. In 2012, Deb Huys and Andrew Munro will be running the Boston Marathon. Basil Pappas will be running Boston 2013. Gerry Nagy, Diana Nagy, Daphne Bilokury and Basil Pappas have also qualified for the NY City Marathon.
Congratulations to Vianne Timmons, Deb Huys, Ed Tse, Bill Emslie, and Linda Emslie who ran the Vegas half and full marathons on December 4.
This year we have welcomed some new members to the Jaleta Pacers including Angela Phillips, Nicole Bonner, Megan Zmetana, Karen Lucke, Sean McEachern, and Glenda Samuelson.
The Pacers held their annual Christmas Party on November 26. Everyone enjoyed great company, food and entertainment.
Also this past year we have had the privilege of partnering along with the RCMP to host the Royal Road Race in which we were able to raise $10,000 which went towards The Jaleta Pacers Scholarship Fund and The Casey Foundation.
I would like to thank each and every one of you for making this happen through your sponsorship, volunteering of your time and skills, and your participation. We look forward to another successful Royal Road Race next year on May 12, 2012. Registration opens on December 1. The race is expected to fill up quickly so please be sure to register early.
Best wishes to all and all the best in 2012!
Ted