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www.durhamregion.com THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, JUNE 16,2004 PAGE 13 Training is no walk in the park Courtice-based club provides support and motivation for athletes BY BRAD KELLY Sports Editor COURTICE - Long, lonely bike rides along the roads of rural Claring- ton as a means of getting physically fit don't have to be that way any longer. One of the purposes of the Runner's Life Multisport Club, a Courtice- based organization formed in January, was to give support and provide motivation motivation to those in similar circumstance. circumstance. "It's nice to know when you are going out on a four-hour bike ride that you won't be alone. There will be people people to chat with and help motivate you when you're feeling down," says Kim Corrigan-Oliver, who founded the club. Initially, 20 members joined, all with varying degrees of goals and ambitions. ambitions. There are those who are in the initial phases of training, while others are working towards competing in an Ironman triathlon this summer, says Corrigan-Oliver. She is in the latter group, planning to compete at Iron- man USA in Lake Placid, NY, in July. The wide range of members lends to the uniqueness of the club, she says. "We have members working toward a try-a-tri (375m swim, lOktn bike ride and 2.5 km run) to an Ironman (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and 26 mile run.)" While it may sound like many of the members are fanatical about their fitness goals, Corrigan-Oliver says that's simply not true. Members juggle full-time jobs and family commitments commitments as well as training four times a week, with group bike rides on Tuesdays Tuesdays and Saturdays and runs 'scheduled 'scheduled for Wednesdays and Sundays. "You can fit it into a busy lifestyle," she notes. "We have some serious members, but most just want to try and have fun and live a healthy lifestyle." The group meets in Courtice for each training session. For more information, information, contact Corrigan-Oliver at 905-718-9825. Sold by Lorn comes up short CLARINGTON - Sold By Lorn dropped a 5-2 decision to Dr. Rawsi in Clarington Minor Lacrosse Minor novice action. Tanner Gallant and Jakob Holub each scored for Sold By Lorn. Scott Stainton and Zachary Bellisle chipped in with one assist each. Stainton went the distance between between the pipes and made numerous big saves for Sold By Lorn. Ron Pietroniro/ The Canadian Statesman The Runner's Life Multisport Club includes, front row, from left: Carolyn Senechar, Kim Corrigan-Oliver, Pat Hart; back row: Mark Chislett, Greg York, Jeff Hart, Todd Staley and Kirk Smith. Gens captain finds new home GENS from page 12 might miss most about playing for the Generals is the arena," laughs Whelan. "I know it's old and everything everything but there was great fan support support and the atmosphere was unbelievable. unbelievable. I'm looking forward to playing university hockey because it's becoming more popular every year and I'm eager to be a part of it." Another player with local ties going to Lakehead is goaltender Chris Whitley, an Oshawa native who played for the Tier II Aurora Tigers last season and helped lead them to the Royal Bank Cup national national championship. As authorized by Shiner Kideckel Zweig Inc . Receiver Manager Trustee m Bankruptcy I>,jr./>.('•: :>.(Vi..vnr alp sports news at durhamregion.com Week . Canadian &tatcs(man Œiimtf-Sfountal Hunting, fishing ond camping stuff for your outdoor Dad SAVE THE TAXES on all regular price merchandise Thursday, Friday and Saturday Metroland Durham Region Media Group 3SS Bloor $1. W., Oshawa 905-725-5798 Hew Summer Hours: Mon. to Fri. 9-8, Sot. 9-5 Have a goôd sports story? Call the sports desk at 905- 579- 4400 * Discount oil original While Rose Price. Excludes net priced items. No other discounts orfromotions apply. Inventory has been augmented lo oiler belter selection Selection may vary by location. Wednesday June 16... 8 am - 8 pm Thursday June 17...8 am - 8 pm Friday June 18...8 am - 8 pm Saturday June 19... 8 am - 6 pm Sunday June 20... 8 am - 6 pm LAST 5 DAYS EVERYTHING MUST GO! Oshawa 300 Taunton Rd E All STORE FIXTURES I & EQUIPMENT FOR SALE | Century services inç. AUCTIONEERS ■ LIQUIDATORS Terms: Cosh, Debit Visa, Mastercard American Express venaroowim t ■ ■ *V m $ 49?! ' .■ if'v. •' '; jPeterborough& Campbefllford Stores' ..... >: V 100 s Of Ifepiflsr HURRY THE LINE UP'S WILL START SOON! ■ ,EAVE i mnm gp' L0W10W* u/ : - nmm-iii -.«•'tot . BSs k aril e. »* ; & mm ' . ■MVvV. =. ■ ■ {it?]? Ü up .your;truck &ÎFILÏ. IT UP' SfflStBAîBtWI : > ; { ... ; : r : ,. L.I., r : : ; , V :; - . ■ --- -- - ' -* m> -*-' 1 *** 1 * 1 * 1 * 1 ** 1 * 1 ^ -• V ;i | v' t i ;V- 1 ! : ,y'i 1 .rs i u> . I 700 Clonallb Ave., tacrfcoroMp I (70S) 749-9275 0* 1-0S8-7264224 f 1» ' K-BWtiiUdbebeonetts.onca I ' ; Mow. to hi 9 am - 9 p* i-SiSOpoMftM. 12 pm-Sp» |7u - Ale 1 F tiw imvrw <iw i