Calgary Marathon Anyone?
 

Just wondering if any of the Calgary area peeps are digging out their running shoes for Sunday's marathon?

Not me, I'll be doing my first half (it seemed like a good idea when I registered months ago) - it won't be fast and it won't be pretty but, hopefully, I'll feel good about it afterwards! :unsure:

Anyway, online registration closes at midnight tonight so there's still some time if you're undecided ;)

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Good Luck on Sunday MrsDV :thumbsup: . I am not registered for Sundays race but am taking part in the Banff half marathon in September.

If you enjoy your first half, you could always register for the Hyperthermic half marathon in February 2011! :D

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Is this your first go at that distance?

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Thanks Mountain Girl!

I don't think I'll be doing the Hypothermic Half in Feb., that sounds painful :eek:

The way I feel right now I think, after Sunday, I may slip back to a more comfortable 10k distance for while.

Are you doing Melissa's in Sept.? That seems to be the most popular race around here, almost impossible to get registered for.

Yes Alan, this is my first go at the half - I don't think I had ever run much more than 10k when I started training for this back in Jan. I have almost done the distance (about 20.5k) in training runs without falling over or throwing up so hopefully I'll be ok on the day!

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I'm not running in Calgary this year, have done the half before they changed to the new route, have fun. I think I'll probably go out and cheer this year, there's never very much community participation in Calgary so I'll add my voice to the few who do get out :)

Melissa's is a great race, lots of people and beautiful scenery, if you want to run it and haven't got a bib, check out the Running Room website for the Melissa's thread, there's always bibs up for sale close to the event.

Hypothermic is worth doing for the breakfast after at the Sheraton, unless they've changed it. I didn't run that this year.

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Alan2005- Nope, it’s not my first. I am an avid runner have been running consistently for the last couple of years, my current mileage is about 25 a week; hoping to improve on that over the summer months.


MrsDV- Yep managed to get two spots on the Melissa’s. It certainly was hard to get registered. Only 1500 spots and 20,000 people tried to log on, I guess it popular as its one of the only races in the national park. Looks like it will be great fun.
I felt like you before my first half, but loved it! I hope you are carb. Loading this week! :D:thumbsup:

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Oh yes, do come out and cheer! :thumbsup: I did the 10k at this event last year and was quite disappointed by the lack of cheering! Although at the few points where there was some enthusiastic support it provided quite a boost!

You know, it would have to be quite an outstanding breakfast to get me running a half marathon in Calgary in February :lol: (got me thinking though ;))

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It was a good breakfast the years I've run it; at the Sheraton in Eau Claire; nice buffet and lots of it, even for slower finishers like me. I agree the weather can and has been brutal in February, I think that's why I haven't done it for a while ;) Still it can be warm too Calgary weather being what it is, luck of the draw!:D

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Not my running shoes per se, but my group is singing at the half-way point in Varsity at 9.00 am if anyone cares to listen! :)

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Can you do it on a horse?

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That sounds very civilized. :)

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:lol: You know, I don't remember any mention of horses in the rules! (assuming you're still talking about the marathon :confused:)

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I am running the full marathon on Sunday (without the snow hopefully). I have done a few halfs before, three this year I think, but this will be my first full marathon.

Looking forward to the entertainment in Varsity - I might need it at that point. The more support the better, it should help me finish.

Good luck to all those taking part.

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Shall I wave my Union Flag so you know it's me? :thumbsup:

.... my director might not allow that of course ... t'would "spoil the unit look!":unsure: :sneaky:

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Good Luck - enjoy you're first marathon (and the entertainment!) :thumbsup:

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Good luck with the marathon. ..... unfortunately our group has pulled the plug on the entertainment due to the weather forecast (wimps!:p)

I was surprised really, as we annually sing outdoors in December at the Zoo-lites, unless it's below -14! :blink:

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That's a shame! In the end, the weather wasn't too bad (mostly dry anyway!) and there was a little bit of entertainment along the way. What support there was was enthusiastic and appreciated. :thumbup:

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I assume you completed it, so a big congratulations to you. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

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Thank you very much Steve!

I did complete it (the Half, not the full marathon) and significantly faster than I thought I would. So I'm pleased and will be having little glass of something red tonight to celebrate! :thumbsup:

And here's to the better weather coming our way too. :drinkwine:

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It's pretty nice outdoing what you expect. Nice work:)

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Well done, and congratulations .... I feel rather ashamed of our group for pulling out! :o (but I did get to sleep in til 9 this morning!:thumbup:)

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Well done Mrs DV :thumbup:

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WOW GOOD GOING FOR THE MARATHON FOLKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In the words of Ali G "RESPEC!"

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Thank you guys for all your kind words (you're not a bad bunch really ;))

Alberta_Rose, the sleeping in until 9am does sound very good - my kids are not in school tomorrow so I'm planning something similar in the morning !:thumbup:

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As a very, very, very proud Mr. DV, I would just like to say that this was MrsDV's first ever half-marathon, and she finished in the top 20 (out of many hundreds) for her age-group.

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Mrs DV, Yay, way to go an excellent result for a first half!:thumbsup:
Upward and onward now, what's the next challenge, after a suitable rest of course?:D
How do the legs feel today?

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Thank you!

Next challenge? Maybe I will go for the hypothermic half in Feb ;) I'm sure this won't be my last half anyway (maybe aim for one in the fall?)

The legs are a bit tired today but I've just managed an hour circuit training so not too bad!

Looking forward to a relatively relaxed week (including some nice hot yoga) :)

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Well done Mrs DV1 Immensely impressed.

I am showing my age- bluged a disc end feb and then old lady fell and grabbed me and ripped some back muscles. 3 months in and am beginning to get back to normal and am hoping by Sept I will be better than before, in order to commence ski training!

Well done again.

PS went to bodyworld with son. it was good and recommend it

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Thanks Gryph!

Hope you are back to normal for the ski season (that's the most important thing!)

I had heard good things about Body World, had thought we might get this weekend but time was not on our side - maybe next week!

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That'll be the reason I didn't see you in Varsity! I did look though...

It was a cold day, but dry at least. I finished the full marathon in 3hrs 28min, not bad for my first attempt at that distance. I beat my personal target of 3hr 30min.

Felt fine Sunday, sore Monday, legs didn't work at all Tuesday, Wednesay less pain, Thursday better, ready to run again Friday.

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That's excellent - well done you :thumbup: