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Last Updated: Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:56:03 GMT
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16 spots remain on Cruise to Run 2012.
We now have 16 runner's spots remaining before we reach our cap of 300 runners for the 2012 cruise.
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Under 20 spots remain on Cruise to Run Caribbean 2012
We are down to 19 spots remaining for the Jan 22nd to 29th Cruise.
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24 Spots Remain on Cruise to Run
As of Saturday October 1st, 24 runner's spots remain on Cruise to Run. The ship is selling as well so those wanting to go should book.
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Sarah Reinertsen on the podium
Our guest host Sarah Reinertsen recently was on the podium at the World Paratriathlon Championships in Beijing China winning a silver medal. Congratulations Sarah.
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Message From Bart Yasso
Welcome the ultimate running vacation or what I call a runcation. Most of you are like me escaping a cold climate to bask in the warm Caribbean sun. Pace yourself on those first few runs to acclimatize to the Caribbean heat and sun. We have an action packed week of fun activities planned for all. We have lots of free time to get to know each other as we sail to some of the best beaches in the world. My wife Laura will be on the trip to share some of her ultra running stories. Laura was a killer ultra runner in her day. My buddy and inspiration Sarah Reinertsen will be joining the cruise. Sarah will challenge us all to take our running to the next level. Sarah will be joined by her husband Brooke a miniature golfer extraordinaire. See you in the sun and don’t forget the sunscreen
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Message from Sarah Reinertsen
Hello Cruise to Runners!
My name is Sarah Reinertsen, a runner, triathlete, and adventure lover. Some of you may have seen my story on the Hawaii Ironman, in Runner's World magazine or on the reality TV show, the Amazing Race. I suppose I try to keep the Amazing Race going by signing up for more races and events around the world, so I'm thrilled to kick off another year of adventure in 2012 on the Cruise to Run Caribbean! As my friend Bart Yasso always says, "Never underestimate where running can take you" and it's so true. Becoming a runner was an unlikely path for a girl like me with only one good leg - but running has profoundly changed my life and brought me to many different corners of the world. I have seen the most beautiful towns, trails or vistas while running - places you can't necessarily get to by boat or car. And if you run slow like me, you really get the time to take in the sights and sounds of a place. There is absolutely no better way to see the world than on foot.
The highlight of 2010 (other than getting married) was going on the Cruise to Run Alaska, running past totem poles, through majestic forest trails, and along the scenic coast lines of Alaska all the way to the Terry Fox statue in Victoria. It was a life changing trip and filled with good friends and memories. I'm counting down the days until the next Cruise to Run - this time in the Caribbean. I can't think of a better place to be in January, and I'm delighted to explore this corner of the world with all of you as we run and cruise through the tropical seas. I'm bringing my husband with me, generally he doesn't like to run unless he's chasing a soccer ball, but there's no way he's missing out on at least run/walking the great courses Jerry and Jody have organized for us in every port. I look forward to meeting all of you and your families soon. Safe travels and happy running!
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Cruise to Run 90% Sold out
Cruise to Run is now 90% sold out. If yoou want to go don't delay booking 30 spots remain.
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37 Spots remain on Cruise to Run
There are 37 spots remaining on Cruise to Run before we reach our 300 runner limit.
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Cruise to Run hits 300 registered 252 runners
We have over 300 registered. 252 Runners. Cruise to Run will be sold out at 300 runners.
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Cruise to Run 80% sold out
As of Aug 26th Cruise to Run Caribbean 2012 is 80% Sold out to it's maximum 300 Runners.
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Low deposit on Cruise To Run
Runners who have not booked as of yet and are wishing to go on Cruise to Run can take advantage of a Low Deposit. Book your run package online and you will be able to hold your cabin until final payment for $100 per person. Low deposit is in effect from June 6th to the 20th.
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Cruise to Run over 200 registered
Cruise to Run has over 200 Runners registered. There are 105 from Canada, 2 from Trinidad and 96 from the U.S.A.
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Check out our new hotel partner La Concha resort
For those coming in to San Jaun early or staying after. Check out our new hotel partner La Concha Resort.
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150 registered for Cruise to Run
Cruise to Run has reached 150 participants in 3 months. The fastest we have ever reached that number.
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Dominica Run
We visited Dominica to plan our run for Cruise to Run 2012. We are working with the tourism board for a planned run on segment 10 of the beautiful Waitukubuli national trail. As soon as the plans are finalized we will post pictures and description on the web site.
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Enter the Run Package by May 1st before the price increases
The Price of the Run Package will increase from $250 to $275 on May 2nd.
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My Sports Shooter will be on board
This year we will have Mike Cheliak from My Sports Shooter on board taking pictures at all of our events on Cruise to Run. Check out Mike's web site at www.mysportsshooter.com
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Cruise to Run hits 100 participants
Cruise to Run has reached 100 participants as of March 29th, 2011. That is the fastest we have reached this number. Those interested in coming should book thier cabins soon.
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Cruise to Run low deposit
We have a booth at the Around the Bay Expo. Stop buy and see us. We have a Cruise to Run low deposit built around the race. Book the run package from March 25th until April 1st and you can book your cabin with a low deposit of $100 per person. The deposit will hold your cabin until final payment in October.
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Hurricane Power Athletic Club 9th Annual 5K/10K Road Race and 5K Walk Sunday, 17th April, 2011
Hurricane Power Athletic Club of Antigua invites the General Public, Visitors, Groups, Clubs, Organizations, Schools & Individuals young and old to join in their 9th Annual 5K Fun Walk and 5K/10K Road Race scheduled for Sunday, 17April 2011 starting from and to Subway Restaurant on Redcliffe Street. Warm up sessions are now scheduled each Sunday until event date starting and ending on Perry Bay drive in front of Multi Purpose Centre. Sessions start at 6:00am.
The Members of Hurricane Power Athletic Club say thank you to Subway Restaurant the first Official Sponsor for our 9th annual event 2011.
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Message from our friends on Antigua
Hurricane Power Athletics Club will be hosting its 9th Annual 5K/10K Run and 5K Fun Walk on Sunday, 18th April, 2011 at 2:30pm Starting from Subway on Redcliffe Street. Anyone coming over to Antigua can contact any of the following numbers or email for registration etc.
contact: davidmoni@gmial.com or
shermadiantha-libra@hotmail.com
Tel: (268) 728-0433 or (268) 464-8866
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Dominica
Have made some great contacts in Dominica. Getting several ideas for our new run as well as the runner's give back program.
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Cruise to Run participant wins trip to Run Barbados
May Stemshorn won a trip for two to Barbados while particpating in the Cruise to Run Barbados 5k. May will be using the trip to participate in the Run Barbados weekend.
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May Stemshorn wins trip to Barbados
Cruise to Run participant May Stemshorn wins a trip to Barbados while participating in the Cruise to Run 5k. May will be attending Run Barbados this winter. Hurray!
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Cruise To Run on Bart Cast
Check out the Runner's World web site as BartCast features Cruise To Run.
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Registration for 2012 Cruise to Run is open
Registration for Cruise to Run Caribbean 2012 officially opened at 6 p.m. on Monday February 7th.
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Cruise to Run 2012 registration opening soon
Registration for Cruise to Run 2012 will open soon. Keep your eyes on our web site for details.
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Day at sea
we ghad a lot of fun on our day at sea. Everyone got time to relax and reflect on the weeks events. We ended with a cocktail and awards ceremony. We didn't want the week to end. What a great week we met some awesome new people and reaquainted with old friends.
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Barbados 5k and swim
We caught uses for Brandon's beach and did a 5k race from there. The event was timed by sportstats and results are on the sportstats page. www.sportstats.ca. The awards ceremony featured the evtertainment of Mother Sally, stilt man and Cassius the fire eater.
We had a 1k swim aftwr and back to the ship.
Dick Beardsley spoke at night and his emotional talk was tremendous.
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St. Lucia
We had an awesome day in St. Lucia. A 5 mile run to the Vigie Lighthouse and back with great views etc. and an afternoon at the beach.
Lisa Bentley talked at night and inspired everyone for tomorrow's 5k and swim.
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Antigua
Antigua is our busiest day. We run to Fort Barrington in the Morning and do a hash run in the afternoon. The morning run had tow local dogs jooin us and they ran all the way to the fort and back . They looked so happy.
The Hash run was so much fun. The Antigua Hash House harriers took us on a great hash with incredible views. The odd beverage was consumed as well. Great beach at the finish.
We had a group diner at nght. Everyone mingled and got to know each other. Great day.
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Tortola
We challenged the mountain on on Tortola today.It is a tremendously challenging run but the view at the top is spectacular. We had a great day and travelled over to Virgin Gorda after for a wonderful afternoon.
Bart Yasso did his presentation at night. Bart has been all over the world and seen it all. every time I see his talk I learn something nnew.
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St. Thomas Prediction Run
Beautiful weather greeted us for this run. We all had a blast. The USVI tourism board, police, medial and STAr treated us to an awesome morning.
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New Location for Barbados 5k
The Barbados 5k and the swim will take place at Brandon's Beach this year. We will catch the buses as soon as we port and travel to the Beach. You can finish the run and go directly into the Caribbean Sea.
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We sail in 5 weeks
We sail on Cruise to Run Caribbean in 5 weeks. We hope you are as excited about the trip as we are.
We will be heading to San Juan on January 21st to get organized and will have limited access to email at that time.
Jerry - instride@primus.ca
Jody- jfriesen@cruiseshipcenters.com
Cruise Personallizer, Pier, Taxis, flights
Each passenger must complete their cruise personalizer by visiting www.princess.com under the Prepare for your Cruise menu tab. Use your booking number, found on your invoice to access this. Once complete, you will then need to print your e-ticket boarding pass ( for each passenger), travel summary and personalized luggage tags.
We have been informed that Princess will no longer be sending out pre-cruise documents in the mail. Everything you need to know is online. Cruise Answer booklet, excursion information, itinerary etc.
If you have any problems accessing this area, please contact Jody at jfriesen@cruiseshipcenters.com
Please do not leave this until the last minute as the personalizer will become unavailable 5 days prior to sailing.
Failure to complete this information may result in you being delayed or denied access to the ship on embarkation day.
Pier We are embarking and disembarking at the Pan American Pier in San Juan, PR.
Boarding time is 2-9pm on Jan 23/11
Taxis are readily available at the airport for transfer to the ship. If you are staying at a hotel in the area you will need to make arrangements from the hotel. Just tell the driver Pan American Pier and Caribbean Princess. They are quite familiar with the terminals as San Juan is a busy cruise ship port.
Kit Pick Up - Will take place at Club Fusion on the Caribbean Princess between 4 and 5p.m. If you are arriving later please let us know so we can make arrangements to get you your race kit.
Flights - Can be booked on our web site as well with either Air Tran or Jet Blue . To book flights go to www.cruisetorun.com and the flights button and follow the instructions. Try not to book your flights before noon on the 30th.
Itinerary
Note- It is going to be very hot running. Water stations will be available during the runs. However we strongly recommend the use of a water bottle and carrier. The water on board the Caribbean Princess is excellent for drinking. Eventsonline.ca is supplying runner's belts for all runners with four- 4oz flasks.
Sunday January 23rd
Cruise To Run Participants board Caribbean Princess Cruise Ship.
Note- Embarkation will begin at 2:00p.m.
Registration kit pick up/t shirt exchange /
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Club Fusion
Race kit Pick up includes: Race number, identification bracelet, Technical T shirt,
Timing chip , eventsonline.ca runners belt.
T shirt exchange- Bring a race t shirt from an event you have participated in and exchange with someone else. Great way to meet people and tell stories about events you have participated in.
Itinerary Review and information session
Time : 5 p.m.
Location: Club Fusion
This is your opportunity to find out exactly what is happening during the week from Cruise To Run organizers Jerry and Jody Friesen.
This is your opportunity to meet our Guest Speakers and find out a little more about them. You will be introduced to guest speaker Bart Yasso and his wife Laura, Lisa Bentley and husband Dave Cracknell and Dick Beardsley and his wife Jill.
We will also introduce you to our friend's on board who have helped us so much with the Cruise, Marc Roy and Isabelle Fradette of sportstats , Mike and Helen Dunphy.
Monday January 24th
- Port 7 a.m. Board 5:30 p.m. Sail - 6 p.m.
St. Thomas Prediction Run 5k
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: At the Cruise Port. We will be welcomed by the St. Thomas Tourism Authority, and the St. Thomas Road Runners.
The Run: Prediction run. No watches allowed. Closest to your predicted time wins.
Awards afterward to the 10 closest to their predicted time. Chip timing provided by Sportstats.
Runners Give Back: The St. Thomas Road Runners will have t shirts for sale for a fundraiser for their club.
Cocktail party
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Club Fusion
Tuesday January 25th - Tortola
Tortola Port 8 a.m. Board:5:30 p.m. Sail 6 p.m.
Challenge the mountain run.
Time: Approximately 8:30 a.m.
Location: We will meet on the dock after arrival to assemble. We will be welcomed by the BVI Tourism Authority and our friends from the BVI Road Runners.
The Run: Up to Fort Charlotte. Out and back course for a total run of about 6k. Climb is 947 ft. with about 25% grade at many points. King and Queen of the mountain will be crowned at this run to the first male and female to the top.
Runners Give Back - Runners can make a donation to Ronald MacDonald house Miami www.rmhcsouthflorida.org and click on MAKE A DONATION and make a donation in honor of Giselle Ghiorse, you will notice this on the form and where to send acknowledgement letter to as well. Miami hospital services all of the islands of the Caribbean and most parents stay at Ronald McDonald House Miami while their children are being treated.
Guest Speaker : Bart Yasso
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Princess Theatre
Bart is the CRO of Runners World, and is inducted into the Running U.S.A. Hall of champions. He also has a tremendous book called MY LIFE ON THE RUN .Bart is a dynamic speaker with incredible stories and slides of his adventures in the races he has participated in around the world.
Wednesday - January 26th Antigua
Antigua - Port 7 a.m. Board 4:30 p.m. Sail 5 p.m.
Antigua Morning Run to Fort Barrington - 5k to 13k -
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Meet on the dock and a short walk to the start. We will be welcomed by the Antigua Hash House Harriers and the Antigua Road Runners.
The Run: This is a beautiful run around the harbor and past beaches, some hills. We will be escorted by the Antigua Police. We will run to Fort Barrington and climb up to the top. There is a spectacular view of the island from here.
Runners Give Back; We ask that runners bring a book to donate to the Antigua Public Library it is in desperate need of books..
Antigua Hash Run
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: We will meet on the dock and have a short walk to catch the buses at 11:30 a.m. Must be pre registered to attend. There will be a charge for refreshments and food at the site of the hash.
The Run: A hash run is a non-competitive run and basically run as a group. Blobs of paper are set out for the runners to follow in a trail. There are false trails set and runners are redirected. It is a lot of fun.
Group Diner - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location - Island Dining Room
Thursday January 27th St. Lucia
St. Lucia - Port 8 a.m. Board 5:30 p.m. Sail 6 p.m.
Vigie Lighthouse Run
Time: shortly after 8 a.m.
Location: We will be welcomed by the St. Lucia Tourism Authority. Meet just off the ship and walk out the gates to the start. We will have Police escorts by the St. Lucia outriders motorcycle Police. The first 1.5k of the run is on a busy stretch of road. Be careful. We will run past Vigie Beach and to the Vigie Lighthouse. Total distance of the run is approximately 8 km or 5 miles.
Runners Give Back: The St. Lucia Runners have asked us to bring school supplies to donate to the less fortunate runners in St. Lucia.
Guest Speaker Lisa Bentley
Time: 5:3 0 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Princess Theatre
Come listen to this inspirational talk from an eleven time ironman champion. Beneath Lisa's wonderful personality and disposition are the grit, determination and guts that have made her persevere through insurmountable odds to become one of the greatest Ironman Triathletes of all time.
Friday January 28th Barbados
Barbados - Port -8 a.m. Board 5:30 p.m. Sail 6 p.m.
Barbados 5k
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: We will keep you posted on the 5k Run in Barbados. We are looking at changing the start finish location of this run so you will have the backdrop of the beautiful Caribbean sea as you finish. We will keep you posted as we work on the logistics. We will also be doing the swim from this location if we change. The change will put us at Brandon's Beach which will give us a great location for everything. http://www.barbados.org/bcbrandons.htm
For those swimmers in the group you will have the opportunity to swim with one of the greatest triathletes ever Lisa Bentley.
Runners Give Back - We are asking runners to bring with them either worn but in good condition shoes or new ones to donate to less privileged school children on Barbados.
Guest Speaker Dick Beardsley
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Princess Theatre
Come and listen to the incredible story of one of America's all time great marathoners and his inspirational story to beat addiction.
Saturday January 29th - Day at Sea - This is a great day for us to spend together and reminisce about the great week we have had
Cocktail Party
Time : 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Club Fusion
Sunday January 30th- Puerto Rico - Runners depart
Quick Links...
www.cruisetorun.com
www.bartyasso.com
www.lisabentley.com
www.dickbeardsley.com
Contact Information
Jerry - instride@primus.ca
Jody- jfriesen@cruiseshipcenters.com
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Cruise to Run Caribbean space is still available
Space is still available on Cruise to Run Caribbean. The ship will sell fast now so those interested in booking should do so soon.
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