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WEEKS LATER. By: Dave Scott
Life is what you make of it. What you accomplish in it is up to you. The human body is so much more capable than any one of us can imagine. People generally like to keep things comfortable; pushing our physical limits just does not sound fun! Yet, if we never dig a little deeper, challenge ourselves beyond the norm, then we never truly discover who we are. Back in late summer I floated the idea of a 50km trail run (an ultra) to our running group. It was something we could all do together on the trails. It would be our own moment in the sun. There was a lot of discussion among the group and a plan was put in place. The idea was that we would just give it a try and see where we ended up. There would be sixteen weeks of training with the longer runs on weekends. The group would basically be running five days a week. Now we all have families and to ask for that kind of commitment was a lot to put on them, but spouses and kids bought in. Our group of runners slowly began the task of building their distance endurance up over the four months. We enjoyed the warmth of the fall sun as we tackled the many different trails in Normandale. Our drive was form, focus and fun! I think these are the three key elements to succeeding at an ultra. The form part was making sure your running technique
was proper and strong. We constantly worked on slowing down and keeping form (because once that goes, trouble is not far off ). Focus had two aspects to it - one being your commitment to put in the time training and the second was when running trails to be constantly aware of your surroundings, roots, hills, rocks and stumps. The night runs with lights made you aware of every step you took! Focus can be daunting at times; after four hours of running you become fatigued and concentration becomes work. Fun - that may have been the easiest one for this group. The jokes would fly back and forth, the smiles were easy to see and there was this distinctive trail running camaraderie that took over. If you could come out of the woods smiling after such an extended amount of time, you knew you could do it! As December came upon us and our training was drawing to a close, the cold weather began and things got a little tougher for running. These guys just accepted it as another challenge to conquer, no moaning or whining a, “Let’s get this done,” attitude prevailed! I loved it! At the end of sixteen weeks we were ready. It was easy to see this group of individuals had become one! They understood each other’s strengths and weaknesses, knew just the right things to say and support one another on the long runs. Their admiration and friendship for each other grew to new levels. You felt they could take on anything and they did! RUN DAY - Of course a snowstorm hit the night before! I have always told them to prepare for everything and take what the weather gives you; in other words, deal with it! After some encouraging words from ultra vet, Charlie Upshall, we were off into the dark, snowy morning to begin a 7 hour and 16 minute journey of running on a 1.4km loop, all in the hopes of reaching 50km.
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The task was not an easy, one but the perseverance of these folks was incredible, I marvelled at their conviction. After four hours of running, hips and back start to hurt, you are tired, heads drop down, smiles waver, but no one complained, they kept each other going toward that evasive 50km. We fuelled every hour and fifteen minutes, switching out of wet socks, welcoming a bowl of soup (Thanks Gail & Marie!) and carrying on. Like a marathon, there is a point where folks sometimes hit a wall. Our group seemed to soldier on and blow past that barrier! Amazing! With the end in sight at 45km, you could see the spirit within each runner come to the forefront. They sensed they were about to become part of a small eclectic group, the ultra family! Since we all trained together, we decided to cross the finish line together, arm in arm, smiles as big as the snowflakes that greeted us seven hours earlier, it truly was an ultra beyond words! I want to say thank you and congratulations to such a wonderful group of folks, “It is a pleasure to run with you! My hope when we started this journey was that each one of you would learn a little more about yourself and understand that there are no limits when you decide you want to accomplish something great!” With close to 34 million people in our country, less than 2,500 people ran 50km in 2016!
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of the Port Dover Lions Club and Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise who are joining forces in a generous way to kick-start the fundraising from Norfolk area to help bring this new office to life. Port Dover Lion’s Chief Dr. John Hall and fellow Lion Bob Pomeroy, along with Rotary Club of Norfolk’s Ross Gowan who also Chair’s the joint committee for this initiative, were on hand to bring greetings from both Clubs on this exciting day. The best part of all the Hospice programs and services is that patients and families will never get a bill for the care they need and deserve. In order to help sustain this new office and continued support for Norfolk residents to access all Hospice programs and services, fundraising will play a pivotal role. Though the provincial government provides funding for the outreach supportive care position, the Foundation funds the Registered Nurse and other expenses. As well, while the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care provides funds for nursing support of the Residential program located at the Hospice, to create that seamless transition in health care delivery including Day Wellness program, Residential grief and bereavement support, volunteer coordination, horticulture therapy and admin support, the Hospice relies on community donations to St. Joseph’s Lifecare Foundation, the official fundraising organization for the Hospice. Currently, the Foundation is in the final stages of a $6.73 million campaign, which built the new 25,600 sq. ft. facility in Brantford. Derrick Bernardo, President of St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre which includes Stedman Community Hospice notes, “We are very proud to be able to offer enhanced Hospice care to Norfolk residents with the opening of our new satellite office in Port Dover. Our goal is to provide a seamless continuum of care to area residents. We are Norfolk’s Hospice and are here to provide support to area residents and their families at every step of their end-of-life journey.” Cheryl Moore, Stedman Community Hospice Executive Director adds, “It is so important for us to be able to reach out to rural areas to provide this type of care for Hospice patients and families in need. This enhanced community partnership will benefit the most vulnerable patients and families at end-oflife.” Olga Consorti, President & CEO of St. Joseph’s Lifecare Foundation notes, “We are extremely grateful to the Port Dover Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise for committing their generous fundraising support behind this special project. It is truly remarkable what can be accomplished when a group of caring people join forces to help our friends and neighbours in need.”
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IN THE
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A RUNNING PIONEER A week before Christmas a group of intrepid runners, mentored and coached by Dave Scott with the assistance of Don Bonnett, set out to complete a 50km run, the longest distance they had ever attempted. The conditions were treacherous; it was very snowy and icy. Just getting to the starting line was a challenge due to the hazardous state of the roads. Among the adventurous twelve were eight women – Alexis Kinnear, Sandy Miller, Sue Rivard, Beth McCallum, Heather-Jo Causyn, Kim Schott, Tammy Johnson and Monica Scott. All eight, as well as the four men – Shawn MacKenzie, Bill Martin, Dave and Don – were successful. They are not the first North Shore Athletics women runners to complete long distance events. At least sixteen have completed marathons, including Gail Walker, Michelle Sartor and Val Rainey, who are finishers of the iconic Boston Marathon. As well, Michelle, Nancy Norton and Kathleen Toupkin have been successful in full Ironman Triathlons. When I began competing, none of this would have happened. As I wrote last month, it was not believed that women could complete such long distance events and they were not allowed to enter endurance running competitions. All of today’s women runners owe a great debt to the pioneers, including a unique individual from Massachusetts who was the first to make the broad public, including unknowledgeable men, aware that women could run long distances safely and well. Roberta (Bobbi) Gibb was not an athlete, but she was very athletic. From the time she was young, she simply liked to run. She had a mind of her own and she kept running as she grew up, usually using the woods near her parents’ home. It was spiritual for her. It had nothing to do with sports. In 1964, at the age of 21, she watched the Boston Marathon with her father. She thought of it as a celebration of spring by a bunch of men. Roberta became preoccupied with the wonder of it all and decided that she wanted to participate. Soon after, she started to train. Her boyfriend would drive her out on the roads, drop her off, and she would run home. Gradually they increased the distance. She had no coach, no books, no mentors and no knowledge of how to ready her body for long-distance running. She just ran. That summer, her parents left for England as her father, a
university professor, went on a sabbatical. Bobbi Gibb drove the family Volkswagen bus across America, stopping to run with her malamute pup every day. In 1965, she enrolled in the University of California at San Diego, taking pre-med courses. In early 1966, she sent in an application to the Boston Athletic Association to enter the marathon. It was rejected, the prevailing belief of the day being that women were not capable of running distances. This shocked her as she did not follow the world of sports. It also infuriated her and made her even more determined to take part. She was already running long distances on her own. In fact, once she had completed 65 miles over two days, running with participants in a hundred mile equestrian ride. Thus, she was confident that she could handle the distance even though she had never been in an official race. She was ready for Boston before Boston was ready for her. Gibb boarded a bus in California and arrived in Boston four days later, just one day before the marathon. She stayed the night at her parents’. She had brought a pair of new men’s running shoes, never worn, with her for the run. Bobbi had always trained in nurse’s shoes, as women’s running shoes were not available. Again, as there was no such thing as regular women’s running apparel, she wore her one piece bathing suit. Over top of it she had a hooded sweatshirt and her brother’s large Bermuda shorts, held up with twine. She had no idea how other runners and the race officials would react to her presence in the men’s only event. Bobbi Gibb hid behind some bushes near the start line and when the approximately 500 runners took off, she slid into the middle of the pack. Roberta (Bobbi) Gibb Very soon she began to overheat but was unwilling to remove the hoodie for fear of being discovered. Regardless, it didn’t take the runners near her long to realize that she was not another man. Gibb expected them to try to have her stopped but, on the contrary, they were all supportive. They advised her that if anyone tried to interfere with her race, they would look after her. She finally felt secure. So she removed and discarded the sweatshirt. Now it was clear that there was a woman running in the marathon. When they saw her, the crowds watching became excited and enthusiastic. There was joy in the air. By the time Bobbi reached Wellesley College, the all-girls college near the halfway point, the news of her run had spread and the students went crazy. They were yelling and clapping. Reporters along the way had picked up on it and news reached the local radio station. A whole new horizon, a whole new era, was opening up. Now that people knew, neither Bobbi Gibb’s life, nor the Boston Marathon, would ever be the same. What would happen now? To be continued next month.
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ARE BACK! The Christmas season brought many annual holiday programs such as, the Norview Christmas Bazaar, and Family Christmas Party. We were blessed this year with mild weather for both of these activities, which brought about great attendance. The Christmas Bazaar had many local vendors showcasing their products, tables full of delicious bake goods and a soup luncheon organized by the activation staff. A special addition to the sale this year was the selling of a Norview Music Video DVD, which was comprised of various music videos of residents, staff and family members developed by Krystal Warman, in the activation department. To enhance the Christmas spirit at Norview, a Norview Panorama was created in the centre courtyard with various lights and Christmas decorations of varying sizes. The lights were very captivating at night, and enjoyed by all the residents. Norview provides many educational programs to the residents, families and staff. I thought it important to highlight a couple of recent events that brought community members to Norview to share their knowledge. November 6-12 was Pain Awareness Week and Norview Lodge marked this week with three education sessions presented by Kim Rogers, Palliative and Pain Consultant with HNHB CCAC and Blair Snow, LTC pharmacist with Roulston’s. Kim and Blair presented a case study with numerous components regarding pain management for residents in long term care. The presentations were open to all staff. The week was capped off with a draw for a beautiful Pandora bracelet, donated by Roulston’s. On Friday, December 2, Norview Lodge was pleased to welcome Karen Dowell from Parkinson’s Canada to present information and answer questions regarding Parkinson’s disease. Karen’s presentation was attended by eleven residents, family and staff in the Gathering Place. Karen’s presentation was comprised of some history, the importance of timely and appropriate medication, and some statistics about diagnosis. Karen’s presentation was engaging, accurate and informative. The Norview News Hounds is so grateful for the opportunity to share our programming with all of you and we are looking forward to keeping you posted in the months to come. Nicole Tweedie – Norview Lodge Activation Department.
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Water droplets in the air carry flu viruses. These viruses enter
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GET INTO THE HABIT OF HAND WASHING - Remember—every time your germy hand touches a doorknob, let’s say, another person risks picking up the virus and getting sick. So wash your hands frequently and thoroughly throughout flu season, and encourage family members to do the same. Aim for at least 20 seconds, and be sure to scrub your palms and fingertips, which are the point of contact for most germs. It’s also a good idea to carry hand sanitizers around.
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The flu virus can also be very tenacious. Some of the hardier strains can survive for hours, and even days, on non-porous surfaces such as your kitchen counters, doorknobs, faucets and the nooks and crannies of your computer keyboard. Mobile phones, in particular, are notorious germ carriers because they’re so close to our hands and mouth. So you can pick up a virus by simply picking up your phone!
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A New Year and New Seniors
Seniors today are really big business. There are so many of them with spending power that pension cheque that arrives after 65 is most welcome! New seniors are “arriving” everyday and many people are busy keeping up with the paperwork and statistics. There are specials for them everywhere - sales, days, memberships and entertainment. Age eighty is also a special birthday for those who drive a motor vehicle. Just before that date, the senior receives a notice from the Ontario government with the letter heading: It’s Time to Renew Your Driver’s Licence. In it are the instructions for this renewal. Everyone 80 and older needs to renew this every two years. Just the idea of a “sort of” test makes one more aware of their driving habits and it’s surprising the numbers that need to be tidied up! Many seniors in 2017 have the health status, stamina and interest to be in the community volunteering with various groups. Their life experiences have developed skills that are not in a textbook and these new seniors are welcome additions to the group they join.
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2. John
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I am trying to find the humour in this month’s article. Less than four weeks ago I wrote about fishing in a short sleeve t-shirt. Now we have 12 plus inches of snow and lots of ice along the shorelines of both rivers and lakes. In fact, in some instances the water is covered in solid ice.
For anyone that knows me, you will definitely know temperatures – hot or cold – do not affect me the same as it does with many. In fact, it is a rare day to find me wearing gloves or a hat when outdoors – fishing or otherwise, but I have many friends who are just the opposite. Both extreme temperatures affect them greatly, especially cool to cold temperatures. Add a little precipitation and they last a few short hours outdoors - no matter the amount of fun or enjoyment they are experiencing. A large percentage of my guiding is referred to as walk-and-wade. In other words, my client(s) and I will walk to and along a river bank and then wade into the water to fish. My guiding and personal fishing takes place twelve months of the year. Yes there are rivers that virtually have open water somewhere and have the appropriate angling season! As you can well imagine the water temperature is very near or at freezing. I wear what are called breathable waders which consist up to five thin layers of material. Not much protection from those extremely cold water temperatures. But layering up – moisturewicking long underwear and microfleece pants - I am fine. You do not add a lot of bulk by doing so and if the temperatures begin to climb you can then remove a layer accordingly. Today’s technical clothing is designed to be used as a layered system. Each layer serves a purpose in keeping you warm. A layered system helps to prevent you from overheating when you are active in the outdoors but yet keeps you warm when you stop. The layers work together to wick moisture, trap in heat, insulate from the cold and block wind and weather elements. A base layer is the layer next to your skin. This layer collects the most sweat. The purpose of the base layer is to keep you dry by pulling the moisture away from your skin and spreading it throughout the fabric. Never wear cotton as a base layer as it does not wick moisture away. The cotton then loses its warmth. The two main categories of base layers are synthetic and wool. Synthetic layers are less expensive than wool, more durable and dry faster. The downside to synthetic materials as a base layer is they collect body odour fast and virtually it never goes away. Many people, including myself, prefer wool as it insulates better and stays more comfortable over a wider temperature range. Wool also continues to insulate well even when wet. The next layer is referred to as the mid-layer. Its purpose is to capture warmth through trapped air. Typically this layer is fleece, thick wool or a puffy down. This layer should be breathable so as not to cause sweat under the outer shell. The next layer is the insulation layer. This layer can be a down jacket or a hoodie. The idea here is to obtain the best warmthto-weight ratio. The primary function of a shell is to protect you from the elements when conditions take a turn for the worst. The last layer is a technical outer shell. The primary function of the shell is to protect you from the elements when conditions take a turn for the worse. You need to keep dry when there is a lot of precipitation present. There are a multitude of great waterproof shells today that are breathable. There are socks which are battery operated to supply heat but the battery pack can cause some discomfort. There are chemically activated toe and hand warmers which last several hours. My recommendation is to activate them approximately forty-five minutes prior to when you need them. This allows for the heat to build.
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Winter is here. There is no need to hibernate like the bears. Dress appropriately and enjoy winter’s wonderland. Larry can be reached at focusonfishing@rogers.com
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