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Brainsport Times June. 8, 2016

A few special travelling-visitors passed through the store last week!

On May 9, Stanley Barkman started walking from his home in Sioux Lookout, Ont. with the goal of reaching Fort McMurray by foot to raise funds for the fire evacuees. On that day the Walking for Fort McMurray campaign took to life.

Along the way Stanley has been joined by his cousin David Barkman (in Ontario) as well as Fort McMurray evacuee, Nathan Walmsley, in Regina.

On Friday morning the trio was at Brainsport where they were each given a new pair of shoes, along with a few pairs of socks to help them along their journey. Before sitting down for his fitting we caught up with Stanley to learn more about his venture.

 

Q&A Stanley Barkman

Tara: What motivated you to walk from you home in Ontario, to Fort McMurray to raise money for the fire evacuees?

Stanley: People are losing their houses - I want o do what I can to help. It’s pretty sad when you see a house burning, a whole town burning. I just wanted to do something to help. Every little bit counts.

Tara: Did you know people from Fort McMurray when you started the walk?

Stanley: No I didn’t know anyone. I didn’t even know it existed until I saw it on the news.

Tara: How have you been managing the walk so far?

Stanley: One step at a time and you get closer. One day at time and you get closer and closer. I think about a lot of things while I'm waking. My uncle encouraged me to do the walk. I talk to him every day.

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David (left), Nathan and Stanley after being fitting with a free pair of shoes from Brainsport. Photo supplied.

Tara: How much walking are you doing in a day?

Stanley: We try to get 60K to 70K a day. It’s sometimes 80K depending on how we feel. David joined me the third day, and Nathan joined when we were in Regina. Nathan is a Fort McMurray evacuee who got a hold of me when he found out what we were doing.

Tara: Are your legs tired?

Stanley: No. The first three or four days were the hardest, but once you’re through those it’s just one step at a time.

Tara: How can people support Walking for Fort McMurray? 


Stanley: We have a GoFundMepage people can donate at. We also have our Facebook page to check out. 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

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Come celebrate Brainsport's 25th anniversary with a special edition of our Wednesday evening run club at 6 p.m. followed by supper at Cosmopolitan Senior Citizens Centre! Come for the last chance to enter our Rock Your Run contest presented by Brooks for your chance to win a trip to Las Vegas for the Rock n' Roll Marathon.

The draw for the contest will be held that evening on July 13 and you must be in attendance to win. Mark your calendars now so you can join us in the celebrations, we'll even have T-shirts available so you can remember this day with us! Keep your eyes open as we reveal more details about the event!


Crown the King Openwater Swim Race

On September 5 a king will be crowned at Trippes Beach on Waskesiu Lake! Registration is through
Registration Logics and the Prince Albert Triathlon Club. For more information visit the Crown The King Facebook page or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..


Beaver Flat 50 - Ultra Trail Marathon

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Saskatchewan's first ultra trail marathon will get underway on September 17 at Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park. With more than 2500 metres of vertical gain across 50 kilometres, there's nothing really flat about this race! The Beaver Flat 50 is a tough get-your-feet-wet, wreck-your-shins, and roll-your-ankle kind of run. For more information click here.


Bike Doctor - Moe's Triathlon

Looking for a beginner, or tune-up race? You'll have your chance on June 13 at the Bike Doctor-Moe's Triathlon! There are several distance options to check out. For more information and to register click
here.


Brainsport Free Stroller Walking Club

Stay-at-home-parents, and caretakers we have a great opportunity for you to come out and meet some new people, enjoy the outdoors, and fit in some exercise. Our free Stroller Walking Club is underway on Tuesday at 10 a.m. (weather permitting). Everyone will meet at Brainsport before heading out! 


The 24-Hour Goose

On June 24 and 25 the Marathon Matters Club is hosting a 24-hour race in Regina. This is designed to be a fun event with several racing options available.For more information click here.


SRRA Trail Race Series

Race #1 Saskatoon April 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Race #2 Cranberry Flats, July 17 at 9 a.m.
Race # 3 Blackstrap, September 18 at a.m.
For more information on all the races visit https://srratrailraces.wordpress.com/.


16th Annual Saskatchewan Credit Unions Queen City Marathon

The 16th Annual Saskatchewan Credit Unions Queen City Marathon takes place the weekend of September 10 & 11 in Regina. This event includes races for people of all paces. Runners and walkers are welcome in the 42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, Team Relay and 5K events. Kids, as young as three-years-old, are encouraged to participate in the Mini Marathon. For more information or to register please visit:
http://runqcm.com.
 

EY River Run Classic

The EY River Run Classic, organized by Saskatoon Road Runners Association, is being held in Saskatoon on Sunday, July 10. The event consists of a 5k, 10k, and half marathon, with the 10k race being the Saskatchewan 10k provincial championship. It is a great route along the South Saskatchewan River. For those of you who will not be entering the race, please consider volunteering (volunteers can contact Nancy Milhousen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). For more information please check out the website:https://riverrunclassic.wordpress.com/.


Rock Your Run Contest

runclubtime To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Brainsport Running Club we are excited to announce the Rock Your Run contest. Brooks shoes is sending one lucky run club member to run the Las Vegas Marathon this fall.

There are several ways to enter: 1) Every time you lead a group at Run Club you get an entry. 2) All new Run Club members will get an entry. 3) Everyone who comes out to our July 13 anniversary Run Club gets and entry. In order to win you must be present for the draw on July 13. The prize is a trip for two to Las Vegas. Air, hotel and race entry included. Hope to see you at Run Club!


PRODUCT OF THE WEEK

Brooks Adrenaline GTS

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The spotlight is on the Brooks Adrenaline this week thanks to the "Walk for Fort McMurray" crew. Both David and Nathan were big fans of the shoe! The Adrenaline GTS is Brooks go-to-shoe, hence GTS in the name. This is a great option for walkers and runners who over pronate - providing a nice balance between support and cushioning. 
 

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Before signing off this week, a quick look at the recent Outlook Elementary School Fun Run - thanks for the photo!

We're so happy to hear everyone had a great day - and that the Brainsport race bibs helped make it special!
 

Thanks for reading the Times this week . .  gotta run . . .Tara                      
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