Sorry the class is full

Due to popular demand, we have had to put a cap on new entrants for the SickKids Beginner Program so we cannot accept any new participants at this time.

If you're still interested in joining this program then please drop me an e-mail. If we have enough interest for another class we will be looking into staging a second program.

Thanks for your interest.

SickKids Wellness Expo

Hit The Road will have a booth at the SickKids Wellness Expo. Come on by and say hello or see what offerings Hit The Road has for the Staff at SickKids.

Date: Wednesday January 31, 2007
Time: 8 - 10 a.m. & 12 - 2 p.m.
Location: The Hospital for Sick Children
In the Garden Patio Terrace - Atrium (Elizabeth St.
entrance)

Not too late to sign up

Still interested in the SickKids Healthy Workplaces Running classes? It's not too late to sign up.

You can sign up at the class at room 1250 in the Elm Wing between 5 and 5:30pm on Monday or use our online payment by clicking here and come to the class at 5:30.

Come dressed to run outside and bring a yoga mat or towel as we do some exercises and stretches on the floor.

It looks like a great bunch of people have signed up for this class so don't miss out on all the fun.

For information or to sign up contact:
Tony Denford, PTS
Tony@hittheroadrunning.com
(647) 882 9755

See you there.

Winter Running

Here's an article I had on the main site which may be helpful to all the new runners who recently signed up......

With the winter weather finally ariving it's a good time to remind everyone of some safety tips to keep our runs fun.

You can run in almost any conditions with the exception of during or just after freezing rain. If it's a skating rink out there, stay at home and go running tomorrow.

Apart from that, here are some tips to make your run a little safer:

• Dress in layers so you can add or remove clothing as needed.
• Wear moisture wicking clothing close to your skin.
• Cover your exposed skin if it's below freezing.
• Wear reflective clothing and use lights.
• Run into the wind for the first half of your run so you don't go out too far.
• Run loop routes from your finish point so you can take a shortcut home if you get into trouble.
• Make mental notes of places you can get assistance like gas stations or stores.
• Stay hydrated, the cold can dehydrate you as fast as the heat.
• Carry a cell phone.
• Tell someone where you're going and how long you plan to be out.
• Avoid getting in front of moving cars when it's icy.
• If you HAVE to run in the road, face the traffic and be prepared to jump into the snow bank if necessary.
• Don't presume that drivers have seen you just because they are looking at you.
• Don't try to get a personal best when it's icy.

Above all, enjoy being outdoors and don't do anything stupid and by the springtime you'll be way ahead of everyone who spent the winter indoors.

Free Lunch and Learn

Interested in the SickKids Healthy Workplaces Running classes but not sure if it's for you?

Come on out to a FREE Lunch and Learn session and get all your questions answered.

Friday January 19th.
12:00 to 1:00pm
Room 1250 (across from the Auditorium) in the Elm Wing.

You'll have a chance to meet the trainer and find out about the program, how it works, what you can expect and what you can get out of it.

There will also be a special offer available to all people who sign up at the lunch and learn.

See you then.