Looking forward to fall marathons!

As September arrives, that means entering the fall marathon season. Four full marathons registered:

(1) Montreal Marathon
- September 25
- looking forward to running this marathon for the 2nd time
- particularly enjoy the 2nd half of the marathon when going through residential streets
- this will be full/ultra marathon #40

(2) Toronto Waterfront Marathon
- October 16
- one of my favourite marathons - this will be 9th time participating in this marathon (8 as a runner, 1 as a walker)

(3) Niagara Falls International Marathon
- October 30
- this race starts in Buffalo, NY and ends at the Niagara Falls
- will be my 2nd time running this race; last time ran out of Gatorade and had no gels

(4) Philadelphia Marathon
- November 20
- will be first time running this marathon; I hope to run a US marathon each year - last year's was Dallas Marathon
- last year's finisher's medal was amazing - a miniature liberty bell!

5 K after work today

Today = 5 K after work. Got out early and ran on the Martin Goodman Trail!
YTD = 1061.6 K

32 K long run

Can't believe summer is over for me (back to work tomorrow!) and that marathon season is around the corner - 1 month until the Montreal marathon. Exciting and looking forward to the Montreal Marathon, Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Niagara Falls Marathon, and Philadelphia Marathon. Will post a blog entry on the upcoming fall running season soon.

Yesterday, 32 K long run. Was humid and sunny. Photos below. Prior, 5 K run on Tuesday.
YTD = 1056.6 K

Roy Thompson Hall and CN Tower view.

Ferry leaving for Centre Island.

Toronto Harbourfront.

HT0 Beach Park.

The dog has a frisbee and about to enter dog park.

CNE in session.

Background view of CNE rides. 

Humber River Bridge.

Farmer's Market west of the Humber River Bridge. Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. 

Distant view of CN Tower.

Newly found route.

Another canine getting a walk.

Interesting! Took this and the photo below.

30 K long run...surpassed 1000 K

30 K long run yesterday. Getting ready for the fall season of marathons. Happy to report surpassed 1000 K on the long run. YTD = 1019.6 K

Toronto Ferry Dock.

View of Toronto Harbour

CNE opened Friday.

A race walker! Very fast.

West of Humber River Bridge. Condos galore.

Last 2 weeks... 78 K

Lazy days of summer - to post on my blog. Happy to report that I continue to run in the hot and humid summer.

August 2 = 5 K
August 4 = 5 K
August 6 = 25 K
August 8 = 5 K
August 11 = 5 K
August 13 = 28 K
Today = 5 K

YTD = 984.6 K (getting close to 1000 K)

Photos from 2 weeks ago:

Ferry boat near the Toronto ferry docks.

Toronto Harbourfront.

CNE signs up at the Princess Gates. Opens this Friday!

Nice view of CN Tower and Roger's Centre.

Mathematical structure and condos in background.

Line up at the Ferry docks.

Sugar Beach.

Cherry Beach.

Westward on the Lakeshore.

Entering Lower Don Valley Trail.

North view of Yonge Street.

This past Saturday:

Toronto Islands.

West on the Martin Goodman Trail.

Farmer's Market. Every Saturday from May to October. First time visited the market this year.

View of CN Tower.

Inside the CNE. Opens this Friday.