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March 7/08: CRS 2008 set to launch with record crowd at Harry's Spring Run-Off 8k Vancouver to fight Prostate Cancer Limit 1600 entrants includes a technical t-shirt at registration. PLEASE NOTE: for the safety of all runners and walkers participating in our event, NO STROLLERS / BABY JOGGERS are allowed in the event. Special gift for all finishers:NEW! All finishers receive a technical hat (click images to enlarge):
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Harvey repeats as women's champ at 2nd Annual Harry's Spring Run-Off 8K; over $130,000 raised for Prostate Cancer researchPhotos: Teresa Nightingale 
VANCOUVER, BC. March 9th — A record 1029 registered participants enjoyed dry weather this year at the second annual Harry's Spring Run-Off 8k to fight Prostate Cancer. The lack of rain was greatly appreciated by the organizers, volunteers and sponsors as well. Ryan McKenzie of Windsor, Ontario took home $1000 and the men's title while Calgary's Lisa Harvey repeated as women's overall winner, also pocketing $1000. VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation was the biggest winner of the day with over $130,000 raised for prostate cancer research. 
Ryan Hayden of Richmond, last year's winner, blasted off the start line at a pace he couldn't maintain, soon to be overtaken by McKenzie. The Ontarian took command for the rest of the race, gradually pulling ahead and cruising to a 23:40 finish. Behind him, Hayden held off a determined chase by Vancouver's Jerry Ziak and Langley's Steve Osaduik who battled for third spot for the entire 8 km—taking turns surging, each one unable to shake off the other. Ziak finally prevailed with a late sprint for the finish. He and Osaduik recorded a quicker final 1km split than McKenzie or Hayden, just not quite fast enough to move into second. Fifth and final cash prize spot was claimed by Victoria's Steven Murenbeeld. 
The women's race was led from start to finish in 28:05 by defending champion Harvey, who is currently preparing for the World Cross-Country Championships in Scotland at the end of the month. Chasing her around the seawall was Whistler's Kristina Rody, who finished half a minute back for the silver. Like in the men's race, third place was hotly contested, with masters competitor Nancy Tinari of Coquitlam edging Rachel Ruus of Richmond. Ruus collapsed after crossing the finish line, but recovered in time for the awards ceremony later. New Westminster's Joan McGrath rounded out the top five while taking second in the masters competition. Third female master was Britni Bark, over 3 minutes behind McGrath. In the men's masters race, Warren McCulloch of Coquitlam ran a strong 26:57 for 12th overall, over 40 seconds clear of Kevin O'Connor and a minute up on Bertrand Plouvier, both of Vancouver. For full results click here. CRS 2008 set to launch with record crowd at Harry's Spring Run-Off 8k Vancouver to fight Prostate CancerPhotos: Teresa Nightingale VANCOUVER, BC. March 7th — Canada Running Series 2008 is all set to open for another exciting season with a record crowd and strong field at Harry's Spring Run-Off Vancouver 8K to fight Prostate Cancer, this Sunday March 9th, on the world-famous Stanley Park Seawall. 
More than 1,000 participants are expected to toe the line for the 10am start at Lumbermen's Arch in Canada's most spectacular urban park; and they expect to raise $130,000 for research at the Prostate Centre at Vancouver General Hospital. Both marks are well ahead of last year's totals and will set new marks for the second-year event. To lead the charge, Harry Rosen CEO, Larry Rosen, will be joined by a competitive field that includes some of BC's best. The men's race promises to be a good battle between Richmond's Ryan Hayden, the 25-year-old recent winner of the First Half Half Marathon, Nanaimo's Steve Osaduik [winner of the 2006 Victoria Marathon], and Vancouver's Jerry Ziak. Jerry had a strong marathon debut at Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon last September, where he placed 11th in 2:17:24. Hayden is the defending champion, having crossed the line first in the inaugural Harry's Vancouver 8K last March, in 23:47; Osaduik placed 4th almost 50 seconds back. 
Calgary's veteran Olympian, Lisa Harvey, will start as women's favourite, to be challenged by Whistler's Kristina Rody and Coquitlam's Nancy Tinari. Lisa hopes to start '08 where she left off in 2007, as the Canada Running Series Women's National Champion. She started her 2007 season with a victory at Harry's Vancouver 8K, then showed her versatility, going undefeated with subsequent victories at the Scotiabank Vancouver Half in June, the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon in September, and the Oasis ZooRun 10K at Toronto Zoo in October. The forecast for Sunday looks excellent for running, with a temperature of 9° Celcius, variable cloudiness, only a 20% chance of rain, and a very light breeze of just 5km/hr from the East. There's still time to sign up, with in-person registration on Saturday from 10am to 5pm at the Running Room store at 679 Denman, on the corner of Georgia. And don't forget... Daylight Saving Time begins on Saturday night [Sunday morning at 2am to be exact], so move your clocks forward one hour. Don't forget and turn up one hour late! Why run? Because you can. Don't miss out on the best new run of the year!There is a 1600 person cap in place for the event, so don't miss out — register today. We are planning on a full lap of the seawall course this year, starting from Lumbermen's Arch, under the Lion's Gate Bridge and returning with a strong finish back at Lumbermen's Arch. If there is a closure on the seawall we will do a 2 x 4k loop similar to the route last year incorporating other areas of the seawall. All indications are we will be able to do the full single loop course. Watch this site for more details and updates. Here are the highlights on why you should run and support Prostate Cancer Research:
Already running another event later in the year? Are you running the Vancouver Sun Run or the Vancouver Marathon? Are you already registered to run the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon on June 22nd? Harry's Spring Run-Off 8k is the perfect distance for an easy training run for all these events. Replace your long run on Sunday by coming out to enjoy the company of runners, get motivated and help support the great cause of Prostate Cancer Research. |
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