Can't believe we're only 1 week away from the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Full Marathon! I'm hoping for excellent weather (like this weekend). No rain!
The training is all done -- will do 2 weekday 15:1 (x3).
Friday is bib pick-up. I will leave work immediately at 3:30 PM (P.D. day) and then head to the expo. I will have my wallet as I this is a huge expo.
(Finally) the finisher's medals are up on their web site. Love the gold medal! Can't wait to earn one around my neck.
"The marathon version is shiny gold, 2.5 inches in diameter, 7mm thick, and heavy!...The design features the Flatiron Building in the St. Lawrence Market District that you run by at the 1km mark [marathon and half] and then the marathoners pass at 41km — almost home!"
Noticed on the web site that Gels will not be provided :-(
Water & Aid stations are located at roughly every 2.5km. See locations below:
3k 5k 8k 11k 13.5k 16.5k
18.5k 21k 23k 24.5k 27k 30k
31.5k 34k 36k 38k 40k
NOTE: Everyone must pack their own gels. Gels will not be provided on the course
Noticed that Ed Whitlock will only be at the expo on Friday at 1 PM (I need to be at work). I was hoping to get a photo with Ed. Hope to get photos with the other superstars.
Expo Guest Speaker Schedule
Friday September 25
12:00-12:20pm John Stanton Making the Most of Race Day
12:30-1:00pm Joan Benoit Samuelson Making running a life-long pursuit, and setting goals through the ages. Stories of my career and most meaningful races.
1:00-1:20pm Ed Whitlock, Fauja Singh Meet The Legends; hear the secrets of training and racing at 78 and 98 years of age!
1:30-1:50pm Silvia Ruegger "The 1984 Olympic Marathon and a Runner's Life"
2:00-2:20pm Michael Brennan Running the STWM Courses
2:00-4:00pm Videos
4:00-4:20pm Coach Jenny Hadfield Last Minute Race Day Tips & Tricks for Reaching the Finish Line Successfully
4:30-4:50pm Michael Brennan Running the STWM Courses
5:00-5:20pm Silvia Ruegger "The 1984 Olympic Marathon and a Runner's Life"
5:30-5:50pm Michael Brennan Running the STWM Courses
6:00-6:20pm Coach Jenny Hadfield Last Minute Race Day Tips & Tricks for Reaching the Finish Line Successfully
Saturday September 26
10:00-10:20am Dr. Bruce Minnes Top 10 Tips for Avoiding Injury
10:30-10:50am Coach Jenny Hadfield Last Minute Race Day Tips & Tricks for Reaching the Finish Line Successfully
11:00-11:20am Michael Brennan Running the STWM Courses
11:30-11:50am Silvia Ruegger "The 1984 Olympic Marathon and a Runner's Life"
12:00-12:30pm Joan Benoit Samuelson Making running a life-long pursuit, and setting goals through the ages. Stories of my career and most meaningful races.
1:00-1:20pm John Stanton Making the Most of Race Day
1:30-1:50pm Fauja Singh Meet the Legend, hear his secrets to running at age 98!
2:00-2:20pm Coach Jenny Hadfield Last Minute Race Day Tips & Tricks for Reaching the Finish Line Successfully
2:30-2:50pm Michael Brennan Running the STWM Courses
3:00-3:20pm John Stanton Making the Most of Race Day
3:30-3:50pm Silvia Ruegger "The 1984 Olympic Marathon and a Runner's Life"
More postings soon as I prepare for the big day of celebrating all the months of training!
