Chilly Half Marathon 2013 – Race Report
Troy Rowe
1:25 Pace Bunny
Pros
Flat, with 2 out and backs
Conditions were good, dry roads, not too windy, some sunshine
Warm building to stay before and after race one block from starting coral
Medal was nice and sparkly
Post Race food – apples, bananas, water, PowerBar double chocolate protein, juice boxes, chocolate covered pretzels!
Free post race massages
Race Photos – available to download in 2 days
Free Carlsberg Beer and chilli from any restaurant in the local area by showing Bib
Cons
Bag Check – mandatory $2 (not included in race fees)
Crowded starting corrals as normal in GTA races
Water Stations (Eload liquid and ELoad gels), The water stations on the back half of the course were terrible. There was one lane open for local traffic which made it tough for volunteers who were stationed on the side of the road to cross the lane of traffic to provide water/eload to participants
The photographs reveal the travesty – a Team Running Free dude in that other store’s tee. I am having a moment here. Not sure exactly what kind of moment, but I am definitely having one!
But seriously, I find pacing others more satisfying than a new PB for my own. There is no better way to share our accomplishments and talent. More Team Running Free people should try it, even if means wearing the wrong colours. We are bigger than that.