Annual Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic  ›  Norah Allin and Al Storie

This picture was taken at our first race June 1st 2003.  Norah Allin and Al Storie (Running Pal Al) are happy as it was a perfect day. Over 260 particapated that day. We know we had a Special Race. Our purpose for this race is to make sure no one ever again forgets Alfred Shrubb.

At the time we were organizing the first race there was a writer accross the Atlantic proposing to write a book about Alfred Shrubb, we had connected and Rob Hagraft has written a GREAT BOOK about Alfred Shrubb. The book is called The Little Wonder The Untold Story Of Alfred Shrubb. In 2005 we will have Rob hadgraft and his book at our 3rd year race.

You can view this book on this web site. I KNOW it is a must for your collection of Running Books. Did you know that Alfred Shrubb was one of the first to write about running, diet and massage, the book was written in 1908.  You can read this book on this web site. To read what was written by a pioneer of our sport is quite interesting.

I want to Thank Canada’s Running Room for supporting the Alfie Shrubb project from the start.  There is so much happening at the Running Room. Check out http://www.runningroom.com check out the 20 minute Challenge happening July 20th