This is what the world looked like when we first started training for the Women's Half. We've covered a lot of ground since then. If you've done the training, then you're ready. If you've missed some training then, hey, just think of it as a walk in the park.
Over the next couple of days, be careful what you eat, so there are no upset tummies on race day. The only porta-potties will be at the race start/finish! However, there will be a few park public restrooms on the eastern wing of the route (nothing that I can recall on the western wing). Pack some paper in your pouch, protected in a baggie.
A few spots along the route will be congested as the runners loop back as we're heading forward. Also, the park is not closed to traffic during the race. That means bikes and strollers, too. So watch out as you walk. Let's just expect chaos and have fun.
See all you racers on Sunday, if not at the car pool (we're leaving here around 6:30), then near the chip pick-up place from about 7.
If you'll be walking on Saturday, please sign in so the non-racers know they'll have company. I'm pretty sure Bob is planning on walking. Choose the distance of your dreams.
Wherever you walk, be safe and have a great time.
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I forgot to mention: drink plenty of water on Saturday so you'll be well hydrated for the sunshine on Sunday. And, just to be a broken record: sun screen!
Wishing you all a wonderful walk on Sunday! Best of luck to you.
Julaine
P.S. I'll be putting in 80 kms this weekend back to back on my bicycle and will begin to taper next week & weekend before the Ride to Conquer Cancer on June 13 & 14. I'll be thinking of you all as I ride and I look forward to rejoining the group this summer!
Hi,
Wishing everyone doing the Toronto Women's Half on Sunday to have a great race and lots of fun. Eileen and I are voluntering as course marshals and we're assign around 11K and 17K (on your way back to finish line)marks. So we will be there to greet you as you pass and make sure the path is clear for you to zoom by.
We'll be cheering you on and don't forget to smile for the camera.
Cheers !!!
Hi everyone,
I've been out of the country for about two weeks, back now, and hoping to do the half on Sunday.
Hope to see you all then,
Debbie
Arlene and I wish everyone you all the best of luck in the walk on Sunday. Keep the final chocolate station in mind as click off the km's!
Like Julaine, I am training for the Ride to Conquer Cancer in 2 weeks with long rides scheduled both days this weekend.
See you all in 3 weeks.
Safe walking!
Libby and Arlene
Have a wonderful race on Sunday. The weather looks like it will be cooperative and you should all have a great day.
I will be out on Sat at Tims.. so see some of you at 8 am.
Barbara
I won't make it out this morning... lots to do to prepare for a gig near Orillia. Have a good walk.
Obviously I didn't make it out this morning. Wishing all you half-marathoners a wonderful race. Good weather, good sites and lots of chocolate. Can't wait to see your medals and hear your stories.
We wish everyone partaking in the half tomorrow a fantastic and fun-filled walk.. enjoy the chocolate station.. and come in smiling!
Take care,
Margaret and Rainer
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