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I am a new runner that is, I have only been running for about seven months.  I run about four times a week, about 30 km a week.  I think I run pretty fast, but have yet to time myself and have not had the chance to compare myself with anyone…I live in downtown Toronto and would love it if I could find a nice, normal, male or female running partner to run, morning or evening a few times per week.  Or, does someone know of a running club that I could join, that runs a few times per week?            Any help is greatly appreciated!   –Linnea

Linnea: Excellent instincts! New runners usually benefit greatly from running with others. Check out the following web sites for some ideas and contacts. I’ve heard some good things about the shoe chain "Running Room". Is there one in Toronto? http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/runningr/    Running Room. A page by a Running Store Chain that covers Canadian Running – and running in general. http://www.yotta.com/run/index.htm     Running In Canada . Running clubs, races, etc. Hope this helps. Mike Tennent WebRunner Running Page — Southeast USA Race Calendar 200+ listings. Advertise your race. FTP Race Apps, FAQ http://www.webrunner.com/webrun/running/running.html

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I am a new runner that is, I have only been running for about seven months.  I run about four times a week, about 30 km a week.  I think I run pretty fast, but have yet to time myself and have not had the chance to compare myself with anyone…I live in downtown Toronto and would love it if I could find a nice, normal, male or female running partner to run, morning or evening a few times per week.  Or, does someone know of a running club that I could join, that runs a few times per week?                 Any help is greatly appreciated!   –Linnea

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Both Runner’s Choice and the Running Room in Toronto have regular running groups; look them up in the phone book for more info.  The Running Room also has a web page at www.runningroom.com.  It is worth checking out. You also might want to consider the Ontario Roadrunners Association.  They publish a list of local clubs, most of which are recreation oriented.  You can reach them at 691-9556. Good luck and see you on the roads this summer. Andy Wickens Toronto

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Linnea…I’d recommend attending a local race and asking around, especially race officials. Offer to help out, they’ll welcome you with open arms. (Most races are run by clubs, at least the finish lines) Clubs differ in approach but most are socially based. Have fun. Eddie in NH (Winner’s Circle Running Club, Salisbury, MA)

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