"The Little Race That Could"
It’s been a while since I’ve last run the Assiniboine Forest trails. Located in Winnipeg’s Charleswood neighbourhood, this hidden gem is the largest urban forest in Canada. It was destined to be razed for housing, but was saved in 1971 thanks to concerned citizens and naturalists (source Wikipedia). This morning I run these trails, humbled…
Dear Running Community. Ted’s Run for Literacy is pleased to announce our Covid 19 restrictions for our event on September 26th. We take considerable pride in setting high standards in terms of providing a safe and enjoyable race day experience for all participants including runners, volunteers, sponsors, and board members. We strongly believe the following…
We are excited to announce that TRL is hosting a hybrid event on September 26, 2021. We will adhere to all public health orders and are prepared to pivot to virtual should conditions not improve. However, we are cautiously optimistic that small, outdoor gatherings will be allowed in late fall. “Hmmm” you say, “what is…
Dear Registrant; It is with regret we announce the cancelation of The Final Five due to the heightened level of Covid-19 in Winnipeg. The idea for The Final Five was conceived in mid-August when our Covid-19 cases were minimal as compared to the rest of Canada. Today, our Covid-19 numbers are among the highest in…
While the world unravels I move forward with purpose and intensity. My mind is sharp, my steps feather light. Kaleidoscopic streams of consciousness sparkle, crackle through the fissures of my cerebellum. My poles click clack, my feet clip clop. I imagine a world of what could be and my spirt soars. As I move forward…
After much deliberation we announce the cancellation of Ted’s Run for Literacy 2020. This was to be our much anticipated 10th event so it is particularly vexing to our race committee. As difficult as this decision is, we feel it is in the best interest of public safety, and indeed a wise decision in uncertain…
Ted’s Run for Literacy is no different than all other running events; planning is suspended until officials tell us otherwise. Are we hoping for the biggest, grandest 10th annual celebration on September 27? A resounding YES! Are we preparing for cancelation, the worst case scenario? Sadly, yes. We remain cautiously optimistic, however we sit tight…
That got your attention. Ted’s Run for Literacy would love to offer free registrations but alas, we cannot. We remain committed to our mission of eliminating the cycle of childhood poverty and our goal of hosting a Class A+ running experience for all levels of competitiveness. This costs money. Free doesn’t purchase running shoes, tee-shirts,…