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You say goodbye, and I say hello!
On Saturday morning, May 2, the Terrapins organized a surprise celebration for one of our founding members who is leaving us for the big city. After a mountain hike (because a Terrapin never has a meal without earning it), everyone gathered for a surprise brunch. With...
A Terrapine at the Summit of the Puy de Dôme
A Terrapine at the Summit of the Puy de Dôme Unable to endure any longer Sutton’s winter that stubbornly refuses to pack its bags, one Terrapine chose the best possible strategy: escape by going upward. Destination: the Puy de Dôme, an iconic (and thankfully...
A Brand‑New Terrapin Sexagenarian (65th‑Anniversary Edition)!
On Monday morning, March 9, 2026, after our traditional 5 km run, we celebrated a very special milestone: the 65th birthday of one of the founding fathers of the Terrapins, who has racked up more than 50 half‑marathons, three full marathons, and even a solo marathon...
Another Candle for Our Terrapin Captain!
On February 20th, after a classic winter 5K (cold, slippery, and undeniably Terrapin), the crew gathered at the gym to celebrate the birthday of our captain, Gilles. For the occasion, we were treated to delicious lemon cakes, courtesy of Silke and Ulrich — a duo who...
The Terrapins at the Course des Lutins
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, nine Terrapins braved the snowy trails of Eastman for the festive Course des Lutins 5 km. Two junior Terrapins joined the fun, proving that speed runs in the family. Special mention goes to Mary who sprinted the 1 km kids’ race and...
Happy Birthday to the conductor of the Couch to 5K program!
Last Monday, just before the C-5K training session, the Terrapins took a moment to celebrate the birthday of their 5K maestro. Balloons, chocolate, a photo signed by the whole team, and a delicious fruit cake prepared by Silke were all part of the festivities. The...
The Terrapins Sizzle in Granby!
The Terrapins Sizzle in Granby! Sunday, October 5, 2025, six determined Terrapins took on the Granby marathon and half-marathon… only to discover that autumn had taken the day off. With 19°C at the start and nearly 30°C by the finish, the race turned into a full-blown...
The Terrapins Launch “Couch to 5K” Program for New Runners
This fall, the Sutton Terrapins are inviting locals to lace up and take their first steps toward fitness with a brand-new Couch to 5K program — a fun, inclusive, and energizing way to get moving. Designed especially for complete beginners, this eight-week journey will...
Two Terrapins stopped for speeding… on foot!
This week, our two senior Terrapins, Gilles and Bono, were “pulled over” by the Sûreté du Québec… after running too fast for the radar! Proudly posing in front of the SQ vehicle, they proved that age is no match for speed — and maybe even for the law. No ticket was...