Brainsport Times Oct 1, 2015

We have a fun event coming up next week for anyone who's interested in hitting the trails this fall and winter. The Salomon demo tour is going to be at the store on Wednesday, October 7 with a fleet of high-performance trail shoes to try out on our city's beautiful trails!

We're going to have two special trail groups at Run Club that evening. Salomon representative, Scott Friesen will be available to answer questions and get everyone set up. We caught up with Scott to get some more details about the event in this week's Q&A.

Q&A with Scott Friesen

Tara: You're bringing the Salomon demo tour to Brainsport next Wednesday evening. Would you tell us more about the tour?

Scott: The Salomon demo tour is a grassroots program we are hosting with accounts like Brainsport to have consumers try on trail running shoes and take them out for a test run in all types of conditions. We will have a fleet of our best performing trail running shoes available for trial in front of the Brainsport store on Wednesday, October 7. Runners are welcome to take them out for a run along the river and test them in all types of conditions. These products are designed specifically for off-road running and will truly work in the worst conditions. Just look for the Salomon tent and start a line on Wednesday evening and please come try out some remarkable trail run footwear.

Tara: How will this event play into the Nordic Ski Club's AGM?

Scott:  Salomon started as an alpine binding company in the late 60's and quickly came to develop new Nordic technologies in the 70's that were truly market-changing technologies. A few of the technologies that are used in our Cross Country ski boots are also used in our trail run footwear. The two most obvious are the speed lace system and the Sensifit. I will be on hand to
explain how these technologies give you a perfect fit and keep your foot from moving in the shoes when running on all types of terrain.

A look at the Salomon demo tour set up in Thunder Bay.

Tara: Who should come out and try a pair of Salomon's?

Scott: Anyone who is interested in running off road, or on uneven terrain such as wood chip, hard packed trail, gravel, etc. should come and try out the Salomon trail shoes.

Tara: What has you most excited about your fleet this year?

Scott: We have a new line of S-Lab products that are lighter and faster than ever.

Tara: Do you have a message you would like to send to Saskatonians before the event?

Scott: If you're looking for a new "view" of running in Saskatoon, the Meewasin River Valley has many world-class trail running options and a view that is truly inspiring. Please come out Wednesday evening and join one of the trail run leaders for an evening of exploring the upper and lower trails.

Upcoming Events:

Yoga For Runners

Runner specific yoga classes will soon get started in the Brainsport Community Room. Tuesday's at 7:45 - 9 p.m. from October 6 through November 24. Cost is $112 if preregistered by October 2 or $18 per class drop-in (if room available). Class size is limited. 

There is also a 6-week Yoga For Runners workshop on Wednesday evenings from 7:45 to 9:15 starting on October 19 - November 25. Registration cost is $120. 

Register for either by contacting This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text 306-251-2964. For more information click here. 

Learn To Run Clinics

We're still accepting participants for these clinics.

Brainsport is offering three Learn to Run Clinics beginning September 28 and September 30. These eight-week clinics are designed to safely take a non-runner through a walk/run progression so that by completion participants are able to run 30 minutes at a time.
 
Clinics Include: Experienced coaches, proven program to follow, guest speakers, and souvenir tech shirt.

Benjamin Rempel is coaching the Monday clinic. Ben is an experienced ultra-runner. He looks forward to bringing his knowledge and experience to those looking to add running to their lifestyle.
 
Stacey Mortenson-Spokes is coaching the Wednesday clinic. Stacey is a three-time Boston Marathoner. She's excited to make running fun and enjoyable for our participants.

For more information and to register go to www.brainsport.ca/clinics.html.

Day of the Dead Fun Run

Grab a headlamp and hit the trails at the 9th annual run. Enjoy a challenging short 5K (approximately) or long 10K (approximately) course at beautiful Blackstrap Provincial Park. The run starts at 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 1. For more information and to register, go to www.mudfirstracing.com or pick up a registration package at Brainsport. Early-bird pricing lasts until September 30.

SRRA Prediction Mile

This annual event is at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 7. Register at the Fieldhouse in Meeting Room #3 upstairs at 10 a.m. Members attend for free. Non-members pay $5.
Note: Participants will be timed. Do not bring your watch.

SRRA Annual General Meeting

Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the  Saskatoon Field House (Meeting Room #3, upstairs).