OISC skaters hang on
On a Roll 
Updates on inline skating and club activities May 7, 2007
Dear Michael,
The skating season is young and inliners are just starting to get into stride. You can register online to take advantage of all the benefits of membership ... and get one of the last spots for the Eddy Weekend. Remember, since May 1 any skater can register for this unique weekend.
 
June 2 - Tour Ottawa
Falls New for 2007 OISC has created the spring Tour Ottawa, so skaters can  enjoy blissfully smooth recreational paths, great National Capital scenery, and help The Ottawa FoodBank all at the same time. Skaters can pick from the 12k, 33k or 52 k tour options ... and join the apres-tour social at the Royal Oak on Colonel By Drive at Pretoria Bridge.
 
Keeping up with the scene
Turkey Roll club skaters The best way to stay in touch with Ottawa and region inline happenings is our online forum. Lurk or get in on the conversation. Check out Mike's 200k proposal. Or pics from the scenic Aylmer path by Sylvia. Catch race reports as they are posted - like this one from the recent Metrodome Inline Marathon
 
Eating your way to peak performance
Veggies Improve your nutritional knowledge and  take advantage of the nutrition and training techniques offered by Beth Mansfield to improve your health and performance!
In this article you'll assess your current habits and will see where you can make changes.
 
Inline Skating Calendars
There are a few  calendars on the web that offer lots of info. First check out our own calendar which shows all training, local events and a bunch of out of town events that Ottawa skaters regularly participate in. Kathie Fry's Skatelog.com calendar is one of the most comprehensive international collections. For Toronto events check here. Plus here's a self-serve calendar - yes anyone can add events on this one!
 
Club activities/training schedule in May
We have skating and social programs for everyone, no matter their skating interests:

Ad hoc Mileage club skates (check progress) organized by, well, anyone - just read the discussion board!

Detailed program description

 
Tips on Training Well
Run for reach 2007 There are a few training pitfalls, Barry Publow has been talking to skaters about. Read about issues of excessive training volume and the benefits for seasonal planning.
This is part of a series of 10 common pitfalls starting with skating alone and beyond one's technical limits.
 
Good luck and smooth corners! 
Provincials Provincials are happening in a couple of weeks in Harriston - at the Canadian Inline Training Centre. We wish all Ottawa skaters the best of luck in their track competitions and a great, fun time.
 
Canadian Inline Training Centre
This is what Canada's "most unusual backyard" looks like. Better known as the Canadian Inline Training Centre in Harriston, ON and owned by Alex Perrie, former competitive skater, avid coach and referree - check out some of the programs being run at the Centre this summer.
 
OISC is a non-profit club run by skaters for skaters. We offer programming for recreational, fitness, speed skaters as well as those interested in racing track or road. Now in our seventh year, we keep growing and evolving. Join us for social skating or training and make yourself at home!
See you on the skating trails,
Inga Petri
OISC
In This Issue
June 2 - Tour Ottawa
Keeping up with the scene
Eat your way to peak performance
Inline Calendars
Club activities in May
Training well - tips and tricks
Best of success at Provincials
Canadian Inline Training Centre
Inline Everywhere
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Racing in Mexico
Ottawa's "Mexican connection" (Sergio Almeralla) organized an unforgettable excursion that 5 OISC skaters took advantage of. Read the full report and check the pics.
 

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