uOttawa Nordiq runs the Jim Howe XC

Several uOttawa Nordiq athletes ran at the Jim Howe Cross Country Running Race at Mooney's Bay Park last Saturday, part of the Run Ottawa / Ottawa Lions Capital XC Challenge. The event has grown every year and is now a fixture on the University Cross Country running circuit, making it a competitive and fast-paced event! Evan and Caleb raced in the men's event, and Nat, coach Sheila, and training partner Meghan raced in the women's race.

We encouraged other Nordic skiers to join in, and Carleton U Ravens Nordic field a large team, and athletes from the Nakkertok Junior Development team and XC Ottawa competed as well.

It was a terrific course with big hills, beach running, hay bales, finishing on the track in Terry Fox Stadium. We will be back next year! Here are a few pictures from Nakkertok's Doug Ranahan, with more on our Facebook Page.