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Brainsport Times May. 25, 2016
The 2016 Saskatchewan Marathon is just days away! As the excitement builds, we thought it would be fun to interview Brian for this week's Q&A to get his thoughts on this year's event.
Before we get to the interview - all the best to everyone participating this weekend!
Q&A with Brian Michasiw Before we get to the interview - all the best to everyone participating this weekend!
Tara: Having won the Saskatchewan Marathon six times, you have some invaluable experience heading into this weekend's race. On the flip side, there are a whole lot of runners out their eagerly anticipating their first Saskatchewan Marathon. Do you have any advice for first-time participants?
Brian: Don't go out too hard. All of us runners, at a certain point in the race, enter our fatigue-form state and if we go out too hard and can't maintain our form we're going to fall apart. It's easy to go out way too fast; it takes a lot of discipline to hold back in the first part of a race. But it pays off in the last half of the race regardless of the distance you're running (5K, 10K, half-marathon, marathon)
Tara: What advice do you have for more experienced runners?
Brian: The same thing.
Tara: At Brainsport it's common to hear people ask you if you think you're going to win again? How does this question make you feel?
Brian: It certainly adds some pressure to my race to have this expectation that even at the age of 46 I'm still competitive. There's a lot of talented local runners like James Funk, Brendan Lunty - not to mention this year some of the Ukrainian runners are coming back. In addition there is a rumour that there may be some Kenyans and Ethiopians coming in.
So, I wish myself luck, but I wouldn't bet on me. Of course, if there's an opportunity to do well and place well, then I'll seize that opportunity, but just like any other person out there I'm going to run the best race I can run.
Brian (right) racing next to Brendan Lunty at the 2011 Saskatchewan Marathon. Photo submitted
Tara: What shoe will you be wearing for this year's race?
Brian: The New Balance Fresh Foam Zante (Breathe). They are light and fast. The Zante is available at the New Balance store, and we'll also have it available at the Saskatchewan Marathon Race Expo on Saturday at Prairieland Park.
Tara: Is there anything else you would like to add?
Brian: It's critical, when you can, to say thank you, or smile, or wave to volunteers on the on the course, and before and after the race. There's a lot of people who are up all night to make this event happen, so I try to show my gratitude for the hundreds of people who give of their time.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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 gets underway this Tuesday at 10 a.m. (weather permitting). Everyone will meet at Brainsport before heading out!
Brainsport Running Academy
The Brainsport Running Academy has you covered if you're looking to peak for half marathon this fall. Starting on June 7, coach Pat Sommerville will get clinic participants ready and set to go! The target race for this clinic is the Queen City Marathon. Register online through Race Roster or come into Brainsport and we'll get you signed up!
38th Saskatchewan Marathon
The 2016 Saskatchewan Marathon taking place May 29 2016 features 5K, GoodLife Fitness 10K, Half-Marathon and Marathon event distances along a scenic course highlighting the world-renowned Meewasin Valley through the city of Saskatoon. Easily deemed one of the most scenic running events in Canada, the Saskatchewan Marathon is also a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
Register today at http://saskmarathon.ca/races/.
16th Annual Saskatchewan Credit Unions Queen City Marathon
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/.
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
Hike to Machu Picchu, Peru with Charity Challenge!
Do something truly life changing and start you own inspirational journey to help end blood cancer today! Not only will you be broadening your horizons and experiencing a different environment. You will be funding life saving research to beat blood cancers through the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. The journey takes place October 15 to 22, 2016. For more information go to:
https://www.charitychallenge.ca/expedition2.html?id=1885&cid=3106.
NB Run Crew — New Balance running group
NB Run Crew meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at New Balance Saskatoon. Always free and open to all levels. The group runs every week from April 14 to June 9. This group is led by the girls of Black Dove Healthy Eats (Saija Shearer & Madison Heise) and will finish at the 5K event at the Mogathon on June 12! For more information check out NB's Facebook page.
Club NB — New Balance walking group
This group is led by NB Ambassador Carol Keesey and will finish at the 5K event at the Mogathon on June 12! Check out NB's Facebook page for more details.
YIN/Restorative Yoga Workshop
Join BreatheMoveBe for a 2 hour workshop on Wednesday, June 1 from 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. at the Brainsport Community Room. A yoga class that is specifically restorative in design uses props to support the body to encourage relaxation as well as enabling the student to receive the benefit of poses without engaging the muscles, the props do the work, we receive the benefit. $35 registration fee. Space is limited. Register today by contacting Leanne at http:
Yoga For Runners Spring Tune Up
This class is now full, but there are possible drop-in options. Text the number below. Come out for some runner specific yoga. Yoga is a great compliment to running and can help keep you running injury free! Starting Wednesday, April 6 to May 25. From 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at the Brainsport Community Room. Space is limited and fills up fast. To register contact Leanne via email at http:
Rock Your Run Contest
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
New Balance Fresh Foam Zante v2 Breathe
You heard it here - the Fresh Foam Zante v2 is this year's choice race-day shoe of six-time Saskatchewan Marathon champion, Brian Michasiw. In addition to being "light and fast," as Brian describes, the Zante also has comfort going for it, thanks to its bootie-like fit streamlined for speed. The perforated, breathable mesh of the Fresh Foam Zante Breathe also makes for a cool ride on hot days.
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