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Coach Pimm’s 1991 Women’s XC Team inducted in to U of T Hall of Fame

7/28/2017

[from the desk of Coach Pimm]

In 1991, the University of Toronto Women’s Cross Country team I was coaching, pulled off a major upset, winning the Canadian University Championship.

Most upset was the heavily favoured University of Victoria team especially given that Victoria was hosting the championships.

Making the outcome seem more unlikely was the fact that the ladies had “only” finished 2nd at the Ontario Championships a couple of weeks earlier.

It was a very good day since on the same day, my men’s team, decisively won their national championship. But that was expected.

In recognition of the Women’s accomplishment, the team was inducted in to the University of Toronto Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday June 8, 2017. Also inducted as an individual was the team’s outstanding runner, Alison Evanoff. The announcement is here .

And here’s the team... liking my Tom Selleck moustache.

1991 National Champions

Global Energy 10 K Race by Dempster's is coming to Toronto

7/28/2017

The Global Energy Race by Dempster's is part of a global commitment to promote healthy lifestyles and physical activity. Canada Bread Company, Limited is thrilled to invite families, competitive runners and non-professional runners to be part of an event that in 2016 happened in 37 cities across 22 countries, including two locations in Canada, Hamilton and Calgary.

This year, the event. which includes a 10 km. run and a 3 km. walk, is being presented in the beautiful Ashbridge's area of the Beaches in Toronto on Sunday September 24.

Coach Pimm was commissioned to design and measure the 10 km. route and Athletics Canada has certified the 10 Km. route.

Check out this 2016 youtube video

Toronto Island flooding delays race route certifications

7/28/2017

As is well known, this Spring and Summer, Mother Nature has presented more than a challenge to the Toronto Islands. Just ask the carp that have been enjoyably swimming about on premises normally reserved for picnickers.

Ted: Hey Frank - are those Carps? Frank: Yep

The situation has resulted in the delay of a couple of Island Run events from getting their routes certified.

Coach Pimm has been commissioned to measure the Divas Half Marathon as well as the Longboat Toronto Island Run's 5 and 10 km. routes. However, the Divas event, which was originally scheduled for June 11, had to change venues, moving their event to The Donlands (NB- the route was not certified, but the organizers indicated on their website, they will hold their event on the Toronto Island in 2018 - and it will on a certified route).

As for the Longboat event, which isn't until September 10, they'reencouraged by the recent re-opening of most of the Island. So their fingers are crossed...

Pride And Remembrance Run 5 km. now Certified

6/1/2017

Athletics Canada has approved the application for Certification submitted by Coach Pimm.

See earlier posting about this event here.

Coach Pimm measures UJA's Run With Israel 8 km.

5/20/2017

Peter was recently commissioned to accurately measure an 8 km. route for the United Jewish Appeal's Run with Israel which will be happening in Toronto on Monday May 22, 2017.

Although the route is not being being submitted for Athletics Canada certification, the Coach used a calibrated Jones Counter in order to guarantee an the distance and km. locations are accurate. Let's just say it's "Pimm Certified".

This year's route takes you through the streets of Downtown Toronto, beginning at Coronation Park, and ending at Ontario Place with the Renee & Irwin Nadal Festival.

UJA's Run with Israel takes place alongside UJA's Walk with Israel, this event is the largest solidarity Walk and fundraiser in support of the people of Israel in North America. Every dollar raised from this fundraising event goes directly to support the people of Israel through UJA's programs and services.

UJA's Run with Israel is paid for through corporate sponsorship, so 100% of the funds raised are allocated to UJA's partner communities in Sderot, Bat Yam, and the Eilat/Eilot region.

For more information , visit the website.

Runners starting out from Coronation Park

Athletics Canada certifies Scotiabank Rat Race's 5 km.

4/30/2017

Coach Pimm recently measured a revised 5 km. route for the Rat Race and Athletics Canada has approved the application for certification.

Here's an opportunity to have a great time while doing good! On the evening of Thursday June 15, participants in the Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way—now in its 15th year—will run (or walk) 5K through the closed streets of downtown Toronto (see map below).

Even better, 100% of the money raised will go directly to creating belonging for people and families across our community, thanks to the United Way.

Ready to run the good race? Register today, and dust off those trainers for June 15!. And afterwards enjoy the Beer Garden in Nathan Phillips Square.

Go here to register.

5 km. Route Map

Laura guests at the West Niagara Second Stage Housing & Counselling

3/9/2017

Laura helped celebrate International Women's Day as a guest at the West Niagara Second Stage Housing & Counselling in Beamsville Ontario.

West Niagara Second Stage Housing & Counselling began in 1996 by a group of local women. Among them were doctors, nurses, and teachers who identified a need in the community for services to help women who have experienced abuse.

The organization helps women and children in the area of Grimsby, Lincoln, & West Lincoln in their journey to a life free from violence and abuse.

At the event, Laura provided greatly appreciated 10 minute massages for the attendees.

Don't hesitate to contact Laura if you want to add such a service to your group gatherings.

The Pride And Rembrance Run to be Certified & the OMA 5 km. Championship

2/10/2017

This year marks the 22nd edition of Toronto's Pride and Rembrance Run 5 km. And as an added feature to the event, the race organizers have commissioned Coach Pimm to measure the very attractive route, which encircles Queen's Park, in order to obtain Certification from Athletics Canada.

Coach meets with Organizers

And the other exciting news is that Ontario Masters Athletics (OMA) has selected the race to serve as the 2017 OMA 5 km. Championship.

And off they go!

The Run is the largest event of its kind in Canada and is among the most popular running events in the Toronto area. Over the years, Pride Run participants have raised over $1,000,000 for LGBTQ Charities.

For more information visit the event website at:

priderun.org

Coach Pimm measures new start for Mississauga Marathon

1/19/2017

Celebration Square, where runners will gather before start

Recently, Coach Pimm was commissioned to measure a new start route for the 2017 Mississauga Marathon and Half Marathon events. The change has since been certified by Athletics Canada.

Only the first approximately 930 metres of the previous route changed. So that now when the runners line up for the start on City Centre Dr. they will be facing the iconic, award-winning "Marilyn Monroe" towers.

The view from the new Start Line

For information about this event, visit their website at

mississaugamarathon.com/

Certified Courses: Coach Pimm interviewed by Canadian Running

11/13/2016

Cover of Sept/Oct 2016 issue

A few months ago Coach Pimm was interviewed by Canadian Running columnist, Madeleine Cummings for an article in which she discussed the lack of certified courses.

Seems she had to prove fitness in order to be selected for a relay team the coach was only accepting performances done on certified routes.

In case you missed it, it's posted here, and also included is an example/proof of the accuracy of the Google Earth tool.