Sharbot Lake Runners Do Well

May 19, 2011

Photo: Linda VanAlstine, Sandy Robertson, Rudy Hollywood, and Joan Hollywood participated in the Perth Sap Run on Saturday, April 30

The Sharbot Lake runners and walkers have done well. A few weeks ago the walkers took part in a 17km Walk for Wildlife; this past week the runners took the spotlight at the Perth’s Sap Run and the Kingston 5km and half marathon.

On Saturday before breakfast and taking in the activities at the Perth Festival of the Maples, some of the “Herd”, the Sharbot Lake running club, took medals at the Perth 5km Sap-Run. Under the watchful eye of coach Rudy Hollywood, Sandy Robertson and Linda VanAlstine placed 1st and 3rd in their age group while Joan Hollywood placed 2nd in hers. Rudy also placed in his category in spite of hanging back to coach the other herd members. At the Limestone Half Marathon run in Kingston on Sunday, other “Herd” members, Lynette Whan, Nikki Greenstreet, and Andy had a strong showing. Sandy Robertson placed 3rd in her age group in the 5km run. Michelle Greenstreet and Angus also ran the 5km.

The Herd of runners meets every Sunday Morning 9AM at the Gym on Clement Road & 38. Starting on May 24 we’ll resume meeting at the Sharbot Lake Beach. Walkers are welcome.

The Herd put on a local race in February with over 70 participants and plans on putting on a 1k, 5k, and 10k “Canada Day Race” for walkers and runners on July 3 from the Sharbot Lake Beach in support of the local Alzheimer’s Society and the Legion. Join us if you are in the area. Contact: Rudy Hollywood 613-279-2761 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Submitted by the Herd