Redemption: 2013 Hamilton Road2Hope Marathon

nkrichards wrote:

Nick Morris wrote:

nkrichards wrote:

Nick Morris wrote:I figured that I would make it official and sign up for the Hamilton Road2Hope Marathon.  Now, with that out of the way, I can focus on running some more   Oh wait...I still have to book my flight and hotel...dang it!!

I registered on Monday and thought I would check flights while I was thinking of it.  Got my flights organized...cheaper and better flights than I found a few weeks ago.  I booked my hotel earlier so I'm all set.   

Oh yea...I guess I need to train!  Training actually seems to be going well.  I'm running a 10K on the 4th and will use the results of that to help me narrow down my goal pace.

Sounds like you've been fitting some good runs into a busy schedule.

I'll have to  check flights to Buffalo again.  Maybe they have gone down, too.  I did notice that Buffalo is cheaper than Toronto.  Thanks for that suggestion!!

Good luck with the 10K

 I actually ended up booking flights into Detroit.  It's just over a 3 hour drive to Hamilton but the combined flight/drive time is the shortest option available for me.  It's a non-stop flight ( just over 4 hours) into Detroit and then a 3 hour drive which I'll split between Friday evening and Saturday morning.  Flying into Buffalo, London, or Toronto required at 7-8 hour plane trip including layovers plus an hour or more driving time.  I'm happy to drive a bit longer to avoid time in an airport and a risk of a missed connection.

Michael Enright wrote:And, he's off!

Nice job, Nick!

I had my daughter for a little bit of company on her bike today, so agree that's a nice change of pace.

Mark B wrote:Yikes! Volleyball? That seems like a pretty danger way to cross-train. At least get some knee pads!

Nick Morris wrote:

dot520 wrote:The midwest has been fairly cooperative (so far) in the weather department this year.  What sort of temps did you run Hamilton in last time?

Last year it was 32 degrees at the start and it stayed in the 30s for most of the race.  I think the hi for the day was like 41.  The wind was pretty calm at like 7 or 8 mph.  To me it was pretty good weather for racing.  I am hoping for similar conditions this year...

Chris M wrote:

Nick Morris wrote:

dot520 wrote:The midwest has been fairly cooperative (so far) in the weather department this year.  What sort of temps did you run Hamilton in last time?

Last year it was 32 degrees at the start and it stayed in the 30s for most of the race.  I think the hi for the day was like 41.  The wind was pretty calm at like 7 or 8 mph.  To me it was pretty good weather for racing.  I am hoping for similar conditions this year...

 Whoa, maybe I'm running the wrong Fall races.  Those kinds of temps would be absolutely perfect for me as marathon weather.

Nick Morris wrote:

Mark B wrote:Yikes! Volleyball? That seems like a pretty danger way to cross-train. At least get some knee pads!

Yes, I know it is not the safest thing to do when training, but I could get hit by a bus crossing the street, too

Michael Enright wrote:

Nick Morris wrote:

Mark B wrote:Yikes! Volleyball? That seems like a pretty danger way to cross-train. At least get some knee pads!

Yes, I know it is not the safest thing to do when training, but I could get hit by a bus crossing the street, too

Nick - have you seen Hal's "tip of the day" today on Facebook?

He says people get injured because they make training errors. They run too long...They fail to get enough rest...They play a pickup volleyball game the day after a long run.

!!

He doesn't mention getting run over by a bus, fortunately.

Michael Enright wrote:Phew. At first I thought that was a picture of your knee exploding during the volleyball game!
 

Chris M wrote:

Nick Morris wrote:

dot520 wrote:The midwest has been fairly cooperative (so far) in the weather department this year.  What sort of temps did you run Hamilton in last time?

Last year it was 32 degrees at the start and it stayed in the 30s for most of the race.  I think the hi for the day was like 41.  The wind was pretty calm at like 7 or 8 mph.  To me it was pretty good weather for racing.  I am hoping for similar conditions this year...

 Whoa, maybe I'm running the wrong Fall races.  Those kinds of temps would be absolutely perfect for me as marathon weather.

Nick Morris wrote:07.03.13 -

6 miles... Cool and overcast with a few sprinkles for my run this evening.  The cooler air felt good and was a nice change.  My legs seemed a little heavy for the first mile, but after that they loosened up well and I just put it in cruise control.  I got in a good 6.33 miles tonight at a 7:46 pace. Halfway through week #2...

Mark B wrote:

Nick Morris wrote:07.03.13 -

6 miles... Cool and overcast with a few sprinkles for my run this evening.  The cooler air felt good and was a nice change.  My legs seemed a little heavy for the first mile, but after that they loosened up well and I just put it in cruise control.  I got in a good 6.33 miles tonight at a 7:46 pace. Halfway through week #2...

Nice work!

I hear you on the benefit of cooler marathons. My best race by far started off with frost on the ground in the hills east of Sacramento. It might not have been as great for the spectators, but for the runners? Awesome.

Nick Morris wrote:Flight is officially booked for November!!  Hotel(s) and car still to come...Oh...and training

nkrichards wrote:

Nick Morris wrote:Flight is officially booked for November!!  Hotel(s) and car still to come...Oh...and training

 Where did you end up flying to?