May 2026 Run-Down
- Tammy Williams
- Jun 6
- 4 min read
So many events to keep track of! Our club members are testing their limits this month with so much more to come.
In This Issue
What was the Russell Run Club up to this month?
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Jessica Tackles Trail Des Collines
Congratulations new club member, Jessica Lamoureux-Desforges, who completed the Trail Des Collines 32km race on May 2, 2026 in a time of 6:32:45.
Of course Jessica is not done yet! She's now preparing for the Bromont 55km in the fall! Welcome to the club, Jess, and good luck with your training.
CMC Spring Duathlon
Club members Maurce Bonneville and Dave Sadler have been adding some cycling to their training and decided to toe the line at Cornwall Multisport Club's Spring Duathlon on May 2, 2026.
Maurce completed the 21km course in 1:09:55 and Dave crossed the finish line in 1:16:16.
Congratulations to you both!
Run to Empower 5km
May 2nd was a busy day for racing, Manju Shankar participated in Run Ottawa's Run to Empower 5km completing the event in 37:27. Well done, Manju!
South Grenville Chamber of Commerce River Run
Saturday May 16, 2026 was the South Grenvillle Chamber of Commerce River Run.
While finding race results has been a challenge, rumour has it that Clair Sadler and Maurice Bonneville both took part in the event.
Purple Cow Virtual 5km
Last year we had a number of runners travel to Halifax to complete the 1/2 marathon during Blue Nose race weekend. This year the trip didn't happen but we still had some run club representation! Kathy Falldien completed the Purple Cow Virtual 5km in a time of 36:01 putting a club member on the results page for the Blue Nose race weekend.
Victoria Day Chase with CMC
The Cornwall Multisport Club hosted their annual Victoria Day Chase on May 18, 2026. The Chase is a fun event where your start time is dictated by your age and gender. The fastest finish time , minus the stagger time, is the winner!
Congraulations to Dave Sadler who completed the 5km course in 25:00.
Sulphur Springs Ultra (mudfest)
Club members Norm Shippee and Shiloh Gillard have been training hard for the Sulphur
Springs Ultra on May 23rd, 2026.
While the distance each one selected was a new challenge for both, Mother Nature decided to make it extra challenging! All day rain turned the trail race into a treacherous, cold, mud race.
Norm completed his planned 50 miles in 10:55:08 while Shiloh completed 75 of her planned 100 miles in 20:27:55. While she still had the will, the conditions were not going to allow her to finish within the race cut-off time so Shiloh called it a day (or night).
The DNF rate was huge in the crazy conditions with only 44 of 181 runners reaching the 100 mile target they set for themselves. Shiloh was one of only 74 runners that made it to 75 miles.
So much to be proud of for these two. Keep training and we'll keep our fingers crossed for better conditions at your next event!
Ottawa Race Weekend
Congrautlations to those who completed the 1/2 marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend on May 23, 2026.
Yves Carriere 2:01:27
Manju Shankar 3:01:47
Maurce Bonneville 1:59:37
It's a big event so apologies if we missed any club members who may have participated!
What Was the Russell Run Club Up to This Month?
Here are some successes, challenges and just good vibes:
"Always representing. Even on vacation in Punta Cana!"
~Tara Q-P. "Playing a new game...I run away from home and don't stop until my husband finds me. 80+ km weekend"
~Michelle L.
"Running three instead of four times this week, but Being involved with the Duathlon kept us busy. Trail running this afternoon on newly groomed forest pathways is calling!"
~Clair S.
"Just getting back into running (Wed night return/learn to run was my first in a while!) managed to get a run in Friday and today, feeling good!"
~RuthAnn K.
"Got out today to test the body after recovering from a 2week cold that held on longer than expected. Goal was to test the lungs and stomach for the Chase the sun ultra. Squeezed in 22km with a Tim Horton aid station"
~Karen T.
"Started running again this week, and it felt amazing to just be outside moving"
~Sarah M-P.
"Busy week of running…loving my weekly track runs!
HYROX w/ Crstyal on Friday
Saturday was parkrun followed by 16 more to make a half marathon.
Need to ramp up my distance/time on my feet for Chase the sun and running on tired legs was good!"
~Erika D.
"I ran into 2 different people on the trails yesterday who were out training for Chase The Sun! Between the 3 of us we accumulated 75Kms! The community is training!! Love it."
~Crystal M.
"Spent the week being semi-kind to the body in recovery, but feeling ready for the next challenge!"
~Norman S.
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