Ottawa Half Marathon:  You only have two more weeks to register as a Nik’s Chick!!  The race committee has put aside 20 spots for Nik’s Chicks use code 95916 when you register. You must reg. by March 1. Training for this race began from a 5km base on Feb 4.  Here is your program ottawa-half-may-2017. The link to register is http://www.runottawa.ca.   I have already reserved 5 rooms at the Residence Inn for us.

Registered: Niki, Christine G, Shelley, Christine A, Anca, Joanne W, Anabell

Interested:  Tania, Lisa, Jennifer, Maria, Danielle, Christina, Adele, Jan, Jo?

New Shirts in Time for Ottawa:  We are looking ahead to getting new Nik’s Chicks tops in time for Ottawa.  With some input from the ladies I had narrowed it down only to have limited stock on our selections! Instead – I have found a company that can take the pattern from the Nik’s Chicks jackets and tri tops and have it put on t shirts and tank tops.

The price point is great and there is a minimum order of 10! I have inquired about getting a Fit Kit of  sample sizes and I will announce  a night for trying them on and then place a bulk order.  Below is a sizing chart to give you a head start…   I have the WellLife Center and Cyclepath on board for small sponsorships and waiting on BalancePoint which will lower the per unit price a bit. Stay tuned!

My New Mittens:  I am always happy to share a good “find”!  I have been wearing my new Gordini Mittens and can’t say enough about them.  Lightweight, warm, and functional! I bought them off Amazon.com – here is the link and specs!! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YGUMHT2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I originally purchased a small – but sent back for a medium.  They run very small.  The touch screen feature works but only on pages w big “buttons” – typing is hard! I bought grey but other colours available. 

Sale on Sunglasses:  I am not sure there is much interest but am throwing details out there.  Use code runottawa30 at https://www.zizuoptics.com/shop/scx2-white-matt-pink-2  to purchase ZIZU Optics sunglasses at 30% off.  Offer ends Feb. 18th at midnight.  Many styles/colours available. 

Runner’s World Magazine:  In this world of screens it’s sometimes pleasant to curl up with a magazine.  It helps that this one has motivating and inspirational stories to get you into your sneakers!  http:/https://offers.rodale.com/offer/601127?keycode=I7AN1A0E&utm_source=runnersworld.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=News&utm_content=RWD&utm_term=ShoeBagSubOffer+&smartcode=YN_0006323701_0001599239   Right now a two year subscription to RW is available for only 25.00 USD.

Lights:  I have blue arm band lights for sale – only 7.00 will buy you a lot of visibility!   See me at the next run. 

This weeks workouts (Meet at 1438 Redwing Court):