The Running Room officially re-opened its Broadmead Village store on Wednesday with a pink-ribbon cutting and run led by the chain’s founder and Canadian running guru John Stanton. The event — Think Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month — was in support of the local chapter of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation BC/Yukon Division. Stanton and education athletics consultant Don Zabloski, a Victoria resident, also signed copies of their new book, Running Room’s Book on Family Fitness, which provides tips and ideas to inspire families to get active. “This time of the year, it’s important to remember that daily physical activity and healthy eating are key ingredients that will help keep you mentally fit to handle the stress of work, school and extra-curricular activities,” said Stanton. The Running Room has stores across Canada, including three stores in Greater Victoria and one in Nanaimo.
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On the move at Threshold Housing Society
The Threshold Housing Society has added three members to its board — Michael Shepherd, QC; Linda Barry, CGA; and Frances Linguanti, CMA. The board also unveiled a five-year strategic plan that describes expansion of its two housing programs for at-risk youth with special emphasis on the West Shore ... Robert D. Weins has resigned from the board of Carmanah Technologies Corp. The Victoria-based solar power and lighting company made the announcement Wednesday.
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Former national team climbing team coach joins Boulders Climbing Gym
Andrew Wilson, who spent 10 years as head coach of Canada’s national climbing team, has joined the Boulders Climbing Gym in Central Saanich. Wilson will be head coach of the youth team and spearhead a long-term athlete development model for sport climbing. Wilson will be assisted by manager Sebastian Powell and assistant manager Stephen Anderson. He will also have USA Climbing’s Chelsea Rude as a guest coach.
