publisher’s
September/October 2009 | Vol. 06 | No. 05
ramblings
Get Out There is Canada’s most-widely distributed network of
regional endurance sports, outdoor recreation and adventure
publications. Eighty thousand (80,000) printed copies are distrib-
uted across Canada six times per year and 7,000 subscribe to the
digital edition online. We are distributed at select outdoor retailers,
specialty sport stores and resorts. Annually over 200,000 copies
of the magazine are included in race kits and at events.
Get Out There Communications Inc.
2191 Yonge Street, Suite 4205, Toronto, Ontario M4S 3H8
phone 416-904-1590
email
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on the web
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Publisher Marissa Schroder
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editor Ron Johnson
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art director Lisa Roy
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advertising Robert Lauder
Fall is a time of transition. As the leaves start to change,
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prevails bikes reluctantly make their way into garages
or onto indoor trainers, toques and gloves become
mandatory gear for early morning runs and thoughts
start to drift toward the impending white stuff.
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his fall Get Out There has made a transition of its own. You’re holding the evidence of that
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transition in your sweaty little palms right now. If you’re a loyal reader of Get Out There you’ll
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see that we’ve moved from newsprint to a cleaner, glossier paper stock. You’ll be happy to know
that we’re still recyclable – that hasn’t changed. What has changed is that we’re now working
with a Forestry Stewardship Council-certified printer to become a leader in environmental
publishing. As we continue to evolve and work toward this goal, we ask that you work with us
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by doing your part. After reading please make sure that this copy of Get Out There finds its way to a
contributors Steve Hainsworth, Ron Johnson, Gary Robbins,
good home – your recycling bin or a friend. We hope you enjoy the new format.
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I’d also like to invite you to join our new community online at
GetOutThereMag.com. We’ve just re-
launched our website with an array of new tools and services designed to provide you with the most
comprehensive guide to active living in Canada. Search for endurance sport and outdoor recreation
activities in your area using our national calendar, stay current on the latest news, engage with other
readers in our forum, download coupons for sweet gear or outdoor activities, learn how you can become
a reporter for Get Out There, sign up for great contests, map your running routes and much more.
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As you can see, it’s been a busy summer at Get Out There! We hope your summer was more relaxed
publication may be reproduced, either in whole or in part, without the prior written
than ours – and that you enjoyed endless training hours, patio recoveries and epic journeys. This fall
consent of the publisher.
we look forward to seeing you on the trails, in the mountains and at the races as we enjoy the last This magazine is published bi-monthly. Views expressed are those of the author
fleeting moments of summer. Enjoy the issue and we’ll see you out there!
and do not represent those of the publisher, advertisers or sponsors.
The publisher is not responsible for mistakes in listings howsoever caused
Marissa Schroder
(including due to printing errors on our part), and readers are advised to contact
the sponsors identified in listings to ensure dates, times, etc. are correct.
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Sports can be strenuous and readers are advised to seek the guidance of a
qualified medical professional before beginning any sporting activity.
We accept unsolicited materials for consideration, but none will be returned unless
heading east this fall? Pick up the eastern Canada edition of Get Out There accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. We bear no responsibility
at locations in Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces for a taste of the local
if for any reason returned materials do not reach you. Please inform yourself of
applicable laws including copyright and privacy laws before submitting materials
outdoors scene. Exclusive features this fall include the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront
to us for publication since if we decided to publish your submitted material we
Marathon Weekend Festival Guide, Running the Niagara Escarpment and a complete conduct no such checks and you alone will ultimately be responsible for any
calendar of Eastern Canada’s best sports and outdoor activities! Interested? You can
violations of any laws including infringement of copyright.
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