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Last Updated: Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:47:21 GMT
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Cruise to Run Alsaka -
Day 1 – Board the Sapphire Princess in Seattle
Day 2 – Day at Sea
We left Seattle and started our trip to Alaska. Today was registration and overview of the trip. Bart Yasso and Sarah Reinertsen were introduced as our guest speakers.
Many runners spent time in the fully equipped gym on the ship that includes treadmills, elliptical machines, spin classes, yoga, weights and more.
Day 3 – Ketchikan – Sunny and warm weather awaited us in Ketchikan. We meet Susan Doherty our race organizer here and did a five mile race from downtown to Saxman Village and the totem poles and back. Runners passed by a Bald Eagles nest on the way complete with hatchlings.
After the run many of the runners went on excursions before boarding the ship.
Sarah Reinertsen gave an incredible speech at night that will be remembered by
everyone..
Day 4- Tracy Arm Fjord- We cruised for four hours through Tracy Arm Fjords. The best description of this is simple. Breathtaking.
Day 4 Juneau
Unfortunately we were delayed getting into Juneau. Our ship hit a whale and was delayed as there was an investigation and the whale had to be removed from the ship.
We were 2 ½ hours late getting into Juneau but still did one of the most spectacular runs of the trip. Runners had the option of doing 5 miles or 8 miles on the Perseverance Trail . Tristan Lumbardo of the Juneau South East Roadrunners lead us on this spectacular run that featured, unbelievable scenery, cascading waterfalls, and more. A bear was spotted on course and runners waited for it to pass before venturing on.
After the run a bunch of us visited the Red Dog Saloon for some post run beverages and fun. The group was really bonding and everyone seemed to be making new friendships.
Day 5 – Skagway
We started the day bright and early with a run from downtown Skagway. Marlene McCluskey of the Skagway Tourism board marked the run and met us to get things underway.
The Run took us to the grave site of Soapy Smith an infamous outlaw from the late 1800’s who was gunned down in Skagway. There was a four mile option as well as a 6 mile option for the runners.
Many runners did excursions here and including the train ride to White Pass.
Bart Yasso did his amazing talk and slide show on this evening. Bart has travelled around the world with his running and says “ Never limit were running can take you”
After Bart’s talk we went for a group photo and a group diner.
Day 6 – Day at sea
Some of the runners used the day as a day of rest and others went to the gym.
Today we had two scheduled events. A Q &A with Bart and Sarah as well as a book signing by both. Sarah has a book called In a Single Bound and Bart has My Life On The Run.
Day 7 - Victoria
We had a cocktail party on board the ship in the afternoon and presented everyone with their participation medals. We also presented some well earned awards.
We docked at 7 p.m. and did a 5k prediction run along the water and finished at Mile 0 and the Terry Fox monument.
We then went back to Rob Reid’s Running store on Victoria. Rob provided Sushi in a shoebox, beer and wine for all.
Sarah Reinertsen had a shoe retired into Rob’s shoes of the famous runners who had visited his store.
Bart Yasso was honored with a concrete slab in the walk of fame outside the store.
This was an incredible honor for the Mayor of Running
Day 8 Seattle
We departed the ship and said goodbye to all of our Cruise to Run friends
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Alaska Itinerary
Cruise to Run Alaska Itinerary – 2010
Sunday July 25th - Seattle Washington
Board Ship 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sail 4 p.m.
Monday July 26th – At Sea 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration and week overview
Skywalkers night club
Tuesday July 27th - 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk to the start at 7:30 a.m.
Ketchikan Alaska - 8 a.m. 5 Mile Totem Pole Race.
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Guest speaker Sarah Reinertsen
Club Fusion
Wednesday July 28th - 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tracy Arm Fjords - Scenic Cruising
2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Juneau Alaska
2 p.m. Perseverance Trail Run 5 miles to 8 Miles
There are two turn around points
Thursday July 29th – 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Skagway Alaska
7 a.m. Be at start at 6:30 a.m. Cemetery run to Soapy Smiths Grave- 4 miles or 6 Miles – Two locations to head back to the finish
5 p.m. – Club Fusion – Guest Speaker Bart Yasso
Friday July 30th – Day at Sea 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Skywalkers Night Club
Q & A with Bart Yasso and Sarah Reinertsen
Hosted by Jerry Friesen
3 P.M. to 4 P.M.
Bart and Sarah – Book signing
Saturday – July 31st - Skywalkers night club – Party - Comp open bar
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Victoria B.C. 7 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Prediction Run to Clover Point and Terry Fox monument 5k
Front Runners store and tour of Inner Harbour
Awards etc. at Frontrunners store. Bus back to the ship
Sunday – Aug 1st Seattle Washington Depart
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Win a trip on Cruise to Run
Enter the Tim Hortons Peachbud 10k or 5k in Grimsby for a chance to win an inside cabin and run package for two on Cruise to Run Caribbean 2011 courtesy of Tim Hortons Grimsby.
For more info or to enter visit the Subaru Niagara Running Series web site at www.instride.ca
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Cruise To Run on Purefit Radio
Cruise to Run will be featured on Pure Fit Radio this coming Sunday. Be sure to listen at www.purefitradio.com. Pure Fit Radio is Weekly radio/podcast with Bart Yasso from Runner's World Magazine and Chuck Engle on endurance sports featuring top athletes, training programs, coaches, sports injury and prevention and more, become a fan by visiting www.facebook.com/pages/Pure-Fit-Radio/224481563587
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Interview with IRun Radio
Listen to interview with Jerry Friesen of Cruise To Run on irun the running show hosted by Mark Sutcliffe on the team 1200 in Ottawa. Interview starts 16 minutes and 16 seconds into the show.
iRun The Running Show Ep 69
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Runner's Give Back a huge success
Many thanks to the runners on Cruise to Run Caribbean 2010. Because of you Runner’s give back was a huge success.
The following is a summary of the program.
St. Thomas - $600 raised for STARR through t shirt sales and donations.
Tortola- $880 raised through donations and merchandise sales for Ronald McDonald House Miami in memory of Giselle Ghiorse.
Antigua- $500 raised for the Hurricane power athletic club as well as 220 book donations to the Antigua Public Library
St. Lucia – 135 pairs of shoes were donated to less fortunate runners on St. Lucia
Barbados – Barbados Tourism raised $1620 for Barbados running programs through t shirt sales and 35 pairs of shoes were donated to less fortunate runners on Barbados.
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Cruise to Run 5th anniversary special for past cruisers
We are offering a 5th anniversary special on Cruise to Run Caribbean and Alaska for any past Cruisers. If you register before March 1st ,2010 you will save $50 on the run package. This special is also available for Cruise To Run Alaska. Just register and enter the coupon code to save. An email was just sent to past cruisers with the code. If for some reason you did not get ir please email instride@primus.ca or call 1- 877-562-8669 or 905-562-8669 for the code.
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Canadian Running Magazine article on Cruise To Run
There is a great article on Cruise To Run featured in Canadian Running Magazine. You can see it here
http://runningmagazine.ca/2009/08/sections/runs-races/exotic-destinations-cruise-to-run-caribbean/
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Cruise To Run Alaska guest speakers announced
We are very happy to announce that we have our guest speakers lined up for Cruise To Run Alaska. We are very excited to announce the following.
Bart Yasso Runner's World CRO will join us on the cruise. We are so happy to have Bart along. You can find all the info about Bart at www.bartyasso.com
We will also have one of the most ispirational athletes of the decade Sarah Reinertsen. To find out more about Sarah check out her web site at www.alwaystri.net
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