My 4th Marathon

2009年10月18日 第二次出外比賽 加拿大多倫多馬拉松

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目標時間: 3:15'

Result: 3:14:08 (official chip time) -- 2nd PB in Year 2009/2010

My impression - Goodlife Fitness Toronto Marathon 2009

Good:

1) The tee is nice. Also, I got a free copy of book "26.2 Marathon Stories" introduces the history of marathon, famous runners in each decade, gear and more.  The MSRP is CAD39.xx.

2) Downhill route (but still have some uphill sections)

3) Provision of Power Gel at 26k and 32k, runners only need to carry one pack of Power Gel

4) Scenic - nice and beautiful route

5) Volunters hold cup of Gatorade and water at each water station, runners do not need to grab a cup from tables to save time.

6) Less than 2,000 runners for full Marathon race. No congestion!

7) Massage for all runners at the finish line. Food tent provides oranges, bananas, water, blanket, Gatorade, etc.

Some food stalls (pizza...) were there but I don't know whether they are free of charge.

8) Shower facilities at Hart House.

Bad:

1) Award not attractive to faster runner. The winner only finished at 2:26'xx".

2) Start time delay.

3) Temperature too low in October.

4) Mainly straight roads, not much benefit for runner (like me) to cut corner.

I opine it is worth for a run!