Winnipeggers - WPS Half?

[gymnastgirly]

Who's running this weekend?

I'm still on the fence - I have the go-ahead from an AT to run with my foot taped, should I want to...it's feeling way better and should be okay by Sunday, but I'm going in way under-trained. At this point it'll be a "finish before they chase me off the course" goal rather than a time goal

Just wondering if I'll get to see any of you Maniacs this weekend!!

[Darth Tater]

I won't be there.

[eme]

I'll be there. No specific time goal, just see how I can do on race day.

[KBO]

Bingerunner and I will be out there cheering.

[HCcD]

Bingerunner and I will be out there cheering.

Fine then .... You would rather cheer on the Winterpeggers this weekend, then come to Vancouver Hoopla and cheer for the rest of us ...

[turd ferguson]

Is it possible to have a discussion or mention of a race that doesn't get hijacked into a discussion of Vancouver?

[Stampie]

Is it possible to have a discussion or mention of a race that doesn't get hijacked into a discussion of Vancouver?

Are you just saying that because you have a soft spot for Winnipeg? It's hard to compete with Vancouver Hoopla & it's 40th aniversary celebations (and no I'm not bias because I live here, we ok maybe slightly.... ok yes I am ). Don't get me wrong, I like the 'Peg!

[Habs4ever]

I love the Winnipeg Police Half, it's a great course (it's my 1/2 PB).
Best wishes to all racers doing it this year.

[Joggernot]

Looks like it will be pretty cool on Sunday morning. The hardest part of the morning could be finding a good parking spot. Have a great race every one.

Bib #16

[Habs4ever]

Looks like it will be pretty cool on Sunday morning. The hardest part of the morning could be finding a good parking spot. Have a great race every one.

Bib #16

Park at the St. James Civic Centre and walk/jog down, it's a good warm up.

[LisaB]

I'll be running it but not sure how I'll do given the derailed training plan I've been trying to follow...

[gymnastgirly]

Well, I'll keep my eye out for any orange then on Sunday morning I'm planning to go for it on Sunday, failing any setbacks with my foot in the next couple of days.

Given the lovely forecast, I'm unsure of what to wear that morning. I was planning on a t-shirt, but I'm wondering if long sleeves would now be a better idea.

[LisaB]

Bingerunner and I will be out there cheering.

Where will you be? Wouldn't want to miss a chance to say hi!

[LisaB]

Well, I'll keep my eye out for any orange then on Sunday morning I'm planning to go for it on Sunday, failing any setbacks with my foot in the next couple of days.

Given the lovely forecast, I'm unsure of what to wear that morning. I was planning on a t-shirt, but I'm wondering if long sleeves would now be a better idea.

Ugh! Just checked the forecast!

[daddy_runner]

I'm not running it. But I will be out cheering.

Stupid hip.

[BingeRunner]

Bingerunner and I will be out there cheering.

Where will you be? Wouldn't want to miss a chance to say hi!

We will be at the start and then at Assinaboine and Woodhaven.

Have fun in the snow...

[roadrunner]

I will be there running slow. I wlll appreciate the cheering.

[daddy_runner]

I'll be at the start, finish, and midway point.

[Joggernot]

Just is case those running WPS on Sunday, here is the recent e-mail from the race director:

Hi Everyone!

I am not sure how many will read this prior to race morning.

Our whole team as worked in the rain all day to ensure we are ready to go for the morning.

We fully intend to proceed based on the most recent forecast of -4, light snow and winds of 40 km/hr out of the Northwest with stronger gusts.

The only risk we see at this point, is freezing rain. We will be up at 0330 and have a look at various points of the course.

Heavy freezing rain, at this point, is the only circumstance in which we see a risk of race cancellation. I can not, as the Race Director, send 2500 runners onto a course I do not feel is safe.

So, if we have to cancel, I will email this same data base at 0500. Otherwise we will attempt to make the best of the day.

I will likely not be able to respond to any emails sent tonight, just stay tuned and thank you for your patience.

Nick

[gymnastgirly]

I'm bib # 54, by the way. Fingers crossed we're still on tomorrow!

[LisaB]

No email so we're on! What happened to Spring??

[KBO]

Good job everyone...on a very nasy winter morning. I took some photos of the conditions when I was out and about (before getting snagged into being a course marshall..it's hard to so no to police officers).

Thanks for the smiles and hugs! Well done everyone!

[eme]

Good job everyone...on a very nasy winter morning. I took some photos of the conditions when I was out and about (before getting snagged into being a course marshall..it's hard to so no to police officers).

Thanks for the smiles and hugs! Well done everyone!

Thanks for the hug! It was very nice to see you on the course

I was wondering how you ended up being a course marshal. You should have asked for a ride in the helicopter in exchange for your course marshaling services

[KBO]

This will give folks an idea of the charming conditions everyone in Wpg endured this morning. Quite lovely.

7:15am - good morning winter



Driving down Portage Avenue to the race



Racers moving to the start line...happy happy





Waiting for the start - Bingerunner and his cowbell



And they're off...



There is nothing that looks or feels warm and cozy today. Just winter misery



Me as a last minute course marshall...totally fun but very cold and very wet

[purdy65]

Oh yes, this looks depressing for May1! Kudos to all you racers and volunteers who braved it!