A Harrier adventure through the trails near Shawnigan Lake

By Heather Afford, March 21, 2015

A long-time running friend passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015, at the age of 68.  Vlad Pomajzl ran for Bastion Running Club in Nanaimo but also participated on many Prairie Inn Harriers masters' teams that won a number of championships in the late 80's and early 90's.

 March 3, 2015

A misty beginning for a shiny new 2015 Island Race Series.
By Wendy Davies, Photo by Joseph Camilleri

Top 10 at the 2014 Run Through Time

Did you leave something behind at the Thetis Lake Relays? (other than a lung)

2014 OA Results and by Division 

Never assume that you know your way, for the road takes many unexpected twists and turns. So don't whine. Just enjoy the journey. And then enjoy some wine.

by Christine Thate

October 26, 2014

 Two years ago, Harrier Joanne Cowan joined the Gorging Dragon senior women's dragon boat team - C Division, in which all team members are over 60 years old.  The team worked hard to qualify for the National Championships at Elk Lake this summer, which then led to even greater things.
 
by Joanne Cowan
 
October 26, 2014

Garth Ball, at the age of 76, and Maurice Tarrant, 84, are on the move again effective November 1.  Perhaps the two finest masters in the 37-year history of the club, they are chasing yet another record, but not one to add to their outstanding running accomplishments.

by Bob Reid

October 24, 2014

The seventh annual Harriers Hounds 40 Metre Sand Sprint went off today without a hitch in near-perfect, mild conditions at the main beach of Thetis Lake Park.  Roo Kersen joined Bebe Reid and Java Wear as two-time champion by blitzing to a new course record of 3.93 seconds and a first-ever sub-four-second time.

 by Bob Reid

October 18, 2014

Under the initiative and leadership of Tournament Director, Claire Morgan, Harriers Bowlarama VI took place at Langford Lanes on October 18 rebounding after a 9 year absence.  The Harriers World Championship Fluff Bowling Tournament started in 2001 and continued for five consecutive years at Mayfair Lanes in Victoria until the bowling alley was torn down and no other 10 pin lanes were available on Vancouver Island.  A big hole in the ground and in Victoria's bowling scene still remains at the former site of Mayfair Lanes on Topaz Avenue.  Langford Lanes was built last year and the Harriers were assembled again tonight to knock down some pins and have some fun.

by Bob Reid, October 18, 2014

The second and third cross country meets of the Q's Victoria Run Series took place on Saturday, September 13 and September 27 at Beaver Lake.  Submitted by Wendy Davies.  Photos by Chris Kelsall.

Harriers on a Mission: Intrepid Middle-Pace-Group leader Wendy Davies reports from the annual PIH summer picnic held August 24.

 A photographic assembly of Canadian athletes, including Harrier Natasha Wodak, showcasing spectacular Canadian scenery and inspiring athletes. By photographer Mark Zibert

 Submitted by:  Bob Reid

 August 8, 2014

by Jason Loutitt

August 6, 2014

My journey with PIH started in 2004 by coming to Victoria to race the Mount Douglas Gutbuster where I met Race Director, Bob Reid.  Bob invited me to join the Harriers and I have been a club member for 10 years now and have been fortunate to participate in many Harriers-hosted events including, Pioneer, Gunner Shaw, Stewart Mountain and Elk/Beaver.

 A Poem, Inspired by Three Harrier Ladies
by Wendy Davies
July 18, 2014

Jason Loutitt is representing Canada at the Skyrunning 80K World Championships in France.  Here is a recent update on his adventure.

by Jason Loutitt

June 26, 2014

After over two years of hard physical work with virtually no running at all, Steve Osaduik is working hard again with his running.

by Bob Reid

June 19, 2014

Photo by Karen Fry