Manitoba Marathon Q's & A's

[Darth Tater]

On the other hand, the forecast for the course is continuing flat with a strong chance of horizontal. Someone let me know if that changes.

As long as the course ain't icy....

[Sanders]

On the other hand, the forecast for the course is continuing flat with a strong chance of horizontal. Someone let me know if that changes.

It's going to change when you hit the underpass. That must be at least a twelve foot drop.

Sorry I won't be there this year.

[HCcD]

On the other hand, the forecast for the course is continuing flat with a strong chance of horizontal. Someone let me know if that changes.

As long as the course ain't icy....

Oh, Oh .... A Course Change !!!!

Course Update
In a nutshell, the marathon route uses the northernmost lane of the south span, then follows that lane onto the exit ramp to Pembina Hwy. This exit ramp is closed to vehicular traffic during the race and police will be on site at that location.

there's a climb in Manitoba Marathon now ???

[Agent Provocateur]

On the other hand, the forecast for the course is continuing flat with a strong chance of horizontal. Someone let me know if that changes.

As long as the course ain't icy....

Oh, Oh .... A Course Change !!!!

Course Update
In a nutshell, the marathon route uses the northernmost lane of the south span, then follows that lane onto the exit ramp to Pembina Hwy. This exit ramp is closed to vehicular traffic during the race and police will be on site at that location.

there's a climb in Manitoba Marathon now ???

Same overpass, other half. Sorry, not that exciting!

[HCcD]

Question ... I already have a reservation at the Holiday Inn and now on the Manitoba Marathon website, they have a second Host Hotel available at Hampton Inn & Suites Winnipeg-Manitoba ... same price point ...

Should I change hotels or stick with the Holiday Inn Express ??

[dwayne_runs_far]

Question ... I already have a reservation at the Holiday Inn and now on the Manitoba Marathon website, they have a second Host Hotel available at Hampton Inn & Suites Winnipeg-Manitoba ... same price point ...

Should I change hotels or stick with the Holiday Inn Express ??

Are you currently at the Holiday Inn Express on Pembina & McGillvary? If so, keep that reservation as you can grab a park & ride across the street.

[Mouse]

Andy
Keep the Holiday Inn , it is easier to get to the start/finish . The Hampton is on Main Street, downtown close to the Marathon Office.
See you soon. Stop by the Run Manitoba booth at the Expo, that's where I'll be hanging out, till the Meet and Greet......
Mouse

[HCcD]

Question ... I already have a reservation at the Holiday Inn and now on the Manitoba Marathon website, they have a second Host Hotel available at Hampton Inn & Suites Winnipeg-Manitoba ... same price point ...

Should I change hotels or stick with the Holiday Inn Express ??

Are you currently at the Holiday Inn Express on Pembina & McGillvary? If so, keep that reservation as you can grab a park & ride across the street.

yes, that's the one ..

oh, ok ...

have to remember to stop stressin' on these little things, eh, like course changes, hotel changes, etc... and stick to the big thngs like the weather forecast

[BingeRunner]

Don't worry Andy, someone will give you a ride. We are nice out here(sometimes..)

[HCcD]

Long Term forecast for Race Weekend, is going up, up and up

Saturday, Jun 14M
Mostly cloudy
Low: 11 °C High: 24 °C

[KBO]

Geez...everyone always complains about Winnipeg weather. We just can't win. Too cold. Too hot.

OK, I actually registered for the race. Bib #844.

[HCcD]

Ack !!!

Sunday, Jun 15
Mostly sunny and warmer.
Winds from the SW at 14
Realfeel®: 23 °C High: 24 °C

[HCcD]

I'd take snow and single digits any day :pray::shifty:

Sunday, Jun 15
Partial sunshine
Low: 12 °C High: 23 °C

[eme]

I'd take snow and single digits any day :pray::shifty:

Hush you! We have had quite enough of winter!

[HCcD]

OK, I actually registered for the race. Bib #844.

Yay, Karen's comin' to the Party !!!!

btw: Will the Hashers be providing free hydration on the course ?

[KBO]

A starting temp around 10-12 degrees doesn't sound too bad to me. I'd be quite happy with that! Cloud cover would be good too.

For all lurking in this thread...Meet and Greet threads have been started so visit them and sign up for the numerous events/celebrations going on over the MB Marathon weekend.

[KBO]

OK, I actually registered for the race. Bib #844.

Yay, Karen's comin' to the Party !!!!

btw: Will the Hashers be providing free hydration on the course ?

We haven't usually set up a 'drink stand' because so many of us are usually running in the event. There was a guy just before mile 23 last year handing out adult beverages...watch for him. I'm sure he'll be back this year.

[HCcD]

Daily weather forecast update:

Sunday, Jun 15
Mostly cloudy
Low: 7 °C High: 22 °C

[HCcD]

I'm gonna be so scr@wed, as I've only run in single, low-double digit weather so far this year, sans the Ottawa ING 1/2 and, it's been wet and cold all week here in Ottawa:?

yikes !!!!!

Sunday, Jun 15
Mostly sunny
Low: 16 °C High: 28 °C

[KBO]

Why even be concerned at this point? We all have zero control over the weather. They can't predict the weather for tomorrow correctly let alone almost two weeks out. Heck, three different sources have three different forecasts for TODAY!

You also realize we are running at 7am.....it won't be 28 degrees at 7am.

I have an idea....show up and run to the best of your ability given the conditions of the day, then drink some beer and celebrate.

[dwayne_runs_far]

Why even be concerned at this point? We all have zero control over the weather. They can't predict the weather for tomorrow correctly let alone almost two weeks out. Heck, three different sources have three different forecasts for TODAY!

You also realize we are running at 7am.....it won't be 28 degrees at 7am.

I have an idea....show up and run to the best of your ability given the conditions of the day, then drink some beer and celebrate.

Say it again Sista!!!

Seriously Andy, the weather here is SO unpredictable, you're going to worry yourself silly by checking it. Do I have to make a call and have the weather sites blocked at your work? Or, and don't make me pull out the big guns, lock your account if you post a forecast again

Dwayne

[Jwolf]

Andy knows the weather is unpredictable. It's just one of the distraction games he likes to play leading up to his marathons.

Expect an update every day till June 15.

[Darth Tater]

I'm gonna be so scr@wed, as I've only run in single, low-double digit weather so far this year, sans the Ottawa ING 1/2 and, it's been wet and cold all week here in Ottawa:?

yikes !!!!!

Sunday, Jun 15
Mostly sunny
Low: 16 °C High: 28 °C

Last night I saw a forecast for rain on the 15th.

[Crystal]

How are you guys even getting a forecast this far in advanced? There are 11 days left thats more than twice the 5 day future forecast

[KBO]

How are you guys even getting a forecast this far in advanced? There are 11 days left thats more than twice the 5 day future forecast

My guess is accuweather.com.

That said, I bet Andy actually pays for a 30 day weather forecast service. If he could buy stock in environment canada he would!