YTD = 1063.0 K
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| Bib activation confirmed. |
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| Low number bib! |
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| Nice tech shirt. |
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| Boarded bus shuttle at 5:15 AM for 30 minute ride to Levis, Quebec. This is the start line for the full marathon. Getting ready for 7:30 AM start. |
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| And we are off! |
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| First (of many) uphills. |
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| Interesting - the K markers indicate how many Ks are left until the finish line. Backwards? 41 K to go. |
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| 40 K to go. Great weather - cloudy, temperature in the teens at the start. |
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| 38 K to go. Another instance of running uphill. In fact, there are very steep climbs up or down in Quebec City. Same goes with Montreal. |
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| 37 K to go. Levis is a peaceful town. |
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| 36 K to go. Running in a trail. |
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| 35 K to go. Police at strategic places. Volunteers plentiful helping to keep us in the route. |
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| Scenic view on the running trail. |
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| 33 K to go. |
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| 31 K to go. St. Laurent River to the right of photo. Scenic view for running! |
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| Nice view across the St. Laurent River of the Chateau Frontenac! |
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| 29 K to go. |
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| 28 K to go. Can see scenic view. People living by the waterfront cheering on their balconies. |
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| A steep uphill climb. No energy to run - walked it. |
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| The wonderful volunteers at the fluid stations. Water and Gatorade distinguished by cup. Volunteers did a great job at each of the stations. There were 2 stations for oranges, 1 station for bananas, 4 stations for sponges, and 1 station for gel. |
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| Yes - another uphill to conquer. |
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| Quiet streets. The runners spaced out rather quickly. There were times I wondered if I was on the correct route and was assured by the volunteer nearby. |
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| 22 K left. Spectators throughout the course. |
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| Yes! Half way done. |
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| This climb was very tough - steep. |
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| 16 K to go. Approaching bridge to take us back to Quebec City. Thus, need some steep climbs. |
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| 15 K to go. There's the bridge! |
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| Can see the running route once I get down. That means some downhill declines :-) |
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| Here's the bridge. |
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| Construction on the waterfront. |
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| 10 K to go! |
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| Music! Great addition to the race. |
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| 4 K to go. Spectacular view. |
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| Interesting! |
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| 40 K done; 2 K to go. |
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| 750 m to go. To the left is the Museum of Civilization, which I went to see yesterday. |
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| 500 m to go. The medics on the bikes were great. They proactively asked each person if they were okay. |
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| Finish line in sight! |
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| Bud enjoying the finisher's medal around his neck. |
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| Finisher's Certificate. Marathon #31 is completed.
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