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2009 Fredericton Marathon Race Weekend

Postby HCcD » Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:45 am

So, who's going to the 2009 Fredericton Marathon Race Weekend this year ?? :shifty: :lol: :wink:

An Extraordinary Experience!
The Fredericton Marathon has a race for everyone.

The Fredericton Marathon (42.2km - 26.2 miles) attracts runners from across North America to Fredericton to enjoy the flat and fast course on the trails along the majestic Saint John and Nashwaak Rivers.

Participants in the other races, 5K Fun Run, 10K or Half-Marathon, also have the opportunity to participate in one of the largest and most exciting running events in Atlantic Canada. They enjoy the same organization, support and excitement as the marathon.

Each of these events is unique and many runners return year after year to participate in one or another of these top-rated races.

The Fredericton Marathon is certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier.

We pride ourselves on giving you an extraordinary experience. We are dedicated to providing you the chance to make great friends and the opportunity to conquer one of the greatest challenges of your lifetime.


http://www.frederictonmarathon.ca/

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Postby HCcD » Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:48 am

Umm, just accidentally registered for the Good Life Half Marathon, booked my flight and reserved my hotel :shifty: :lol: :wink:
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Postby CAW » Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:53 am

See also the M&G thread.

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Andy, we posted at the same time. :lol:
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Postby HCcD » Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:40 pm

Wonder if we could entice Hula Girl to come to Freddy, CAW ?? Wouldn't it be great if she could do a cross country tour ? Vancouver on the 3rd and Fredericton on the 10th ?? :twisted: :twisted: :wink: :pray::pray::pray:
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Postby CAW » Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:12 am

HCmD wrote:Wonder if we could entice Hula Girl to come to Freddy, CAW ?? Wouldn't it be great if she could do a cross country tour ? Vancouver on the 3rd and Fredericton on the 10th ?? :twisted: :twisted: :wink: :pray::pray::pray:

Do you have a death wish? I think Hula girl would be in grumpy sorts with all that travelling. :shock:

Besides...she's already done one maritime event...she was on the inaugural CTRR team. I'm not saying she doesn't want to come back...but she needs to work the whole country first...then she'll be back...maybe for the hills of the Blue Nose in Halifax one day. :twisted:
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Postby HCcD » Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:30 pm

Nah, CAW, Jo-Jo just needs a bit of encouragement :shifty::shifty:

And, besides, C-Moss, would never, ever let Jo-Jo do anything to me ... :wink: :lol: :P
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Postby lxiao » Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:09 pm

I SO wanted to run F'ton this year...my Dad lives there and he's not getting any younger, but my DD's dance recital is that weekend...why oh why do they always schedule that run on mother's day???

F'ton is a gorgeous place to run if you haven't been there before...well worth the trip.
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Postby lxiao » Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:25 pm

Uh, it's all your fault - I really wasn't going to go, but you made me think about it...I just looked at the flight schedule...if I fly out of F'ton early Monday morning, I can get back to Alberta by noon on Monday, which means plenty of time to get home for my daughter's dance recital on Monday evening...so I signed up for the half...now, for the plane ticket.
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Postby CAW » Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:50 am

lxiao wrote:Uh, it's all your fault - I really wasn't going to go, but you made me think about it...I just looked at the flight schedule...if I fly out of F'ton early Monday morning, I can get back to Alberta by noon on Monday, which means plenty of time to get home for my daughter's dance recital on Monday evening...so I signed up for the half...now, for the plane ticket.


YAY!! The more, the merrier!

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Postby HCcD » Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:35 am

CdnArtyWife wrote:
lxiao wrote:Uh, it's all your fault - I really wasn't going to go, but you made me think about it...I just looked at the flight schedule...if I fly out of F'ton early Monday morning, I can get back to Alberta by noon on Monday, which means plenty of time to get home for my daughter's dance recital on Monday evening...so I signed up for the half...now, for the plane ticket.


YAY!! The more, the merrier!

Bring your orange!


Yay, is right ... :P :P

So, ever since I registered last week, part of me has been toying with the idea of running the Full Marathon instead of the Half in Freddy ... :shifty: :shock: :wink:

Definitely, not in marathon condition, with the type of training that I have been doing to this point, but may reconsier after what happens this weekend at ATB .... :think::think:
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Postby lxiao » Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:13 pm

HCmD wrote:Yay, is right ... :P :P

So, ever since I registered last week, part of me has been toying with the idea of running the Full Marathon instead of the Half in Freddy ... :shifty: :shock: :wink:

Definitely, not in marathon condition, with the type of training that I have been doing to this point, but may reconsier after what happens this weekend at ATB .... :think::think:


I'm definitely not in marathon shape this spring...I'm registered for 3 Halfs in May (uh oh, what WAS I thinking?)...so am just working with that distance this spring...Either way, it will be great to finally meet you & CdnArtyWife...haven't spent much time on this site lately - anyone else gonna be in F'ton?
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Postby babysteps » Fri Mar 27, 2009 4:56 pm

We're planning on being there too. I'm thinking HM or 10k and David is doing the full.
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Postby turtleslow » Fri Mar 27, 2009 4:58 pm

My DS and I are doing the 10K and mrpameaney is doing the half :D
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Postby HCcD » Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:13 pm

Yay, more peeps are coming out of the woodwork for Freddy ... :P :P

More time for a post race M&G, if I only run the 1/2 .... :wink: There will be a post race M&G, eh !!! :pray::pray::pray:
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Postby freddybeachpete » Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:26 am

I will either be doing the 10k or working as a volunteer - yet to decide. Great to hear that some members of he RM Nation are making a special trip to visit our fair city!!
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UNB Indoor Tri (Feb)
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Postby HCcD » Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:07 am

Less than 2 weeks to go before Fredericton Race Weekend ...

Can anyone share their experince on the 1/2 marathon course ?? Hilly, Flat, etc ??

Can we start the M&G and Weather Forecasat discussion yet ?? :shock: :lol: :wink: :oops:
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Postby babysteps » Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:10 am

HCmD wrote:Less than 2 weeks to go before Fredericton Race Weekend ...

Can anyone share their experience on the 1/2 marathon course ?? Hilly, Flat, etc ??

Can we start the M&G and Weather Forecasat discussion yet ?? :shock: :lol: :wink: :oops:


HM is flat. Most of it is on the old rail trail. if memory serves there are one or two very itty bitty hills but you'll be hard pressed to find a flatter course (especially in the Maritimes).

Andy - it is too early to do a weather forecast. But I'll tell you this...it's going to rain. ;)

Oh wait - I just remembered. The course I did last year was not the usual course because the usual course was flooded out. So...I don't know afterall. But it is supposed to be flat...and it is on the trail...anyway. :roll:

Last year the course got a little congested when the faster full and HM runners turned around and the slower runners hadn't yet and the faster 5 and 10 kers were catching up (5 and 10 starts half an hour late). It was crowded on the narrow course.
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Postby HCcD » Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:13 am

babysteps wrote:
HCmD wrote:Less than 2 weeks to go before Fredericton Race Weekend ...

Can anyone share their experience on the 1/2 marathon course ?? Hilly, Flat, etc ??

Can we start the M&G and Weather Forecasat discussion yet ?? :shock: :lol: :wink: :oops:


HM is flat. Most of it is on the old rail trail. if memory serves there are one or two very itty bitty hills but you'll be hard pressed to find a flatter course (especially in the Maritimes).

Andy - it is too early to do a weather forecast. But I'll tell you this...it's going to rain. ;)

Oh wait - I just remembered. The course I did last year was not the usual course because the usual course was flooded out. So...I don't know afterall. But it is supposed to be flat...and it is on the trail...anyway. :roll:

Last year the course got a little congested when the faster full and HM runners turned around and the slower runners hadn't yet and the faster 5 and 10 kers were catching up (5 and 10 starts half an hour late). It was crowded on the narrow course.


:shock: :shock: trails ?? nobody said nuttin' about trails :shock: :shock: Should I wear my training shoes or will I kill my feet with my Elixers ?? :?: :help:
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Postby CAW » Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:17 am

Andy, what we call trails here...are not what are known as trails elsewhere.

Our "trails" are old railroad beds. Gravel, well groomed, crusher dust in some places...mostly flat (since trains don't do hills particularly well.)

Your Elixers should be fine.

It is a mix of "rail to trail" and paved pathway along the river.

Think: running along the canals in Ottawa/Quebec.
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Postby babysteps » Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:22 am

Yeah Andy - read my post more carefully - RAIL trails. Sheesh!
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Postby HCcD » Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:04 pm

babysteps wrote:Yeah Andy - read my post more carefully - RAIL trails. Sheesh!


You coming to the M&G, babysteps ?? :pray::pray::pray:
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Postby babysteps » Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:26 pm

HCmD wrote:
babysteps wrote:Yeah Andy - read my post more carefully - RAIL trails. Sheesh!


You coming to the M&G, babysteps ?? :pray::pray::pray:


I still need to work that out. My friend and her family are also coming so we may end up spending the evening with them.I also have family in Freddy that may be expecting to get together, but I certainly want to try to meet up with everyone at some point! Can't miss out on meeting the incredible Andy, and of course seeing Kara (who despite being the closest Maniac I still never get to see her!)
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Postby HCcD » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:41 am

babysteps wrote:Andy - it is too early to do a weather forecast. But I'll tell you this...it's going to rain. ;)


:shock: :shock: :wink:
Nobody told me that !!! :shock: :? :help:

Saturday Night, May 9
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Winds from the S at 22
Realfeel®: 13 °C High: 21 °C

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Postby HCcD » Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:01 am

Sunday, May 10
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A morning shower; otherwise, mostly cloudy and colder.
Winds from the NW at 12
Realfeel®: 11 °C High: 12 °C
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Postby HCcD » Fri May 01, 2009 8:26 am

Long term forecast seems to be a trend suggesting that it will be raining on race day .... :? :wink:

Sunday, May 10

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Cloudy with a couple of showers in the afternoon.
Winds from the WNW at 19 .
Realfeel®: 12 °C High: 16 °C

Let's hope it holds true for afternoon showers ... :pray::pray::pray:
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