Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope - November 6

[Double Bellybuster]

Sounds like a plan ... Would you also like me to wake you up, when I wake up? I am usually up by 3am or so of race morning ...

Anyone who doesn't trust their wakeup service at the hotel, let me know if I can provide a wakeup call - I'll be up at 4:00 Standard (Sunday) time and then driving from 4:45 to 6:30. Can call anytime during this span.

But let me know Saturday. I'll barely have enough time to set my Fantasy Football lineup Sunday let alone check e-mails...

[toobusy]

Sounds like a plan ... Would you also like me to wake you up, when I wake up? I am usually up by 3am or so of race morning ...

Anyone who doesn't trust their wakeup service at the hotel, let me know if I can provide a wakeup call - I'll be up at 4:00 Standard (Sunday) time and then driving from 4:45 to 6:30. Can call anytime during this span.

But let me know Saturday. I'll barely have enough time to set my Fantasy Football lineup Sunday let alone check e-mails...

need a wake up call yourself? I am on nights and will be up

[Double Bellybuster]

need a wake up call yourself? I am on nights and will be up

Anyone who has a second to call 416-456-9195 at 4:05 EST or shortly thereafter to make sure I am awake, that would be great!

[gnu]

Was there for kit pick up and the 5K this morning - the weather was gorgeous!

[Ken B]

Was there for kit pick up and the 5K this morning - the weather was gorgeous!

Moi as well. I also picked up a nice running jacket at 30% off. Hopefully tomorrow will be like today - weatherwise!!

[HCcD]

Was there for kit pick up and the 5K this morning - the weather was gorgeous!

Moi as well. I also picked up a nice running jacket at 30% off. Hopefully tomorrow will be like today - weatherwise!!

I picked up one of the Yellow/Black jackets with race logos on it, for an inflated price ..

Weather looks to be good tomorrow .. 2C @8am start with winds feeling like -2C windchill .. though, should be jumping up to 8-12C before noon ..

[Double Bellybuster]

eta: Just spoke to the Holiday Inn Express, and unfortunately they do not have a restaurant, however, there is a Jack Astors and/or East Side Mario's, a few minutes drive, down the road on Queenston Road ...

How about Jack Astor's?

This is it:

http://www.jackastors.com/locations/19/ ... quare.html

[HCcD]

eta: Just spoke to the Holiday Inn Express, and unfortunately they do not have a restaurant, however, there is a Jack Astors and/or East Side Mario's, a few minutes drive, down the road on Queenston Road ...

How about Jack Astor's?

This is it:

http://www.jackastors.com/locations/19/ ... quare.html

Sounds good to me ...

There is also some sort of Grill restaurant beside the hotel, but not sure if they are licensed ... but Jack Astors appears to be a better post-race establishment, don't you think ...

[HCcD]

I like accuweather better ...

7am
3° C
Mostly Clear

8am
3° C
Mostly Sunny

9am
4° C
Mostly Sunny

10am
6° C
Mostly Sunny

11am
7° C
Mostly Sunny

Noon
8° C
Mostly Sunny

http://www.accuweather.com/canada-forecast-hourly.asp?partner=accuweather&postalcode=L8E%201A1&whend=2&whent=6&metric=1

[Double Bellybuster]

There is also some sort of Grill restaurant beside the hotel, but not sure if they are licensed ... but Jack Astors appears to be a better post-race establishment, don't you think ...

I think so - plus if we can name it now, late arrivals to this thread will know where all will be. I am a suck too - no guarantee I can wait in the cold at the finish if feeling some pain. Warm bar room - there I can wait for sure regardless of pain level!

[HCcD]

There is also some sort of Grill restaurant beside the hotel, but not sure if they are licensed ... but Jack Astors appears to be a better post-race establishment, don't you think ...

I think so - plus if we can name it now, late arrivals to this thread will know where all will be. I am a suck too - no guarantee I can wait in the cold at the finish if feeling some pain. Warm bar room - there I can wait for sure regardless of pain level!

It is the Golden Griddle beside the Holiday Inn Express at 51 Keefer Court ... about a 5-10 minute walk from race site or ... 1.5K or so .... They have pretty much a full menu and they are licensed with an assortment of beer offerings ...

[Double Bellybuster]

There is also some sort of Grill restaurant beside the hotel, but not sure if they are licensed ... but Jack Astors appears to be a better post-race establishment, don't you think ...

I think so - plus if we can name it now, late arrivals to this thread will know where all will be. I am a suck too - no guarantee I can wait in the cold at the finish if feeling some pain. Warm bar room - there I can wait for sure regardless of pain level!

It is the Golden Griddle beside the Holiday Inn Express at 51 Keefer Court ... about a 5-10 minute walk from race site or ... 1.5K or so .... They have pretty much a full menu and they are licensed with an assortment of beer offerings ...

Sorry my message was vague, I had intended to agree with the Jack Astor's suggestion. But if you feel the GG is better based on proximity to the host hotel, that is great too.

Just name the final answer Andy and it shall be. I'll work on the guest list.

[Double Bellybuster]

I'll work on the guest list.

Here are the VIPs at the chosen establishment per the City of Stoney Creek, quite a group:

HCcD
Jes
Double Bellybuster
West Grey Runner
BJH
Lightning
AlfiefromPickering
gnu
QuickChick
tinyterror
Doonst
Joe
deerdree
Family and Friends of the Above
All Running Maniacs

[HCcD]

There is also some sort of Grill restaurant beside the hotel, but not sure if they are licensed ... but Jack Astors appears to be a better post-race establishment, don't you think ...

I think so - plus if we can name it now, late arrivals to this thread will know where all will be. I am a suck too - no guarantee I can wait in the cold at the finish if feeling some pain. Warm bar room - there I can wait for sure regardless of pain level!

It is the Golden Griddle beside the Holiday Inn Express at 51 Keefer Court ... about a 5-10 minute walk from race site or ... 1.5K or so .... They have pretty much a full menu and they are licensed with an assortment of beer offerings ...

Sorry my message was vague, I had intended to agree with the Jack Astor's suggestion. But if you feel the GG is better based on proximity to the host hotel, that is great too.

Just name the final answer Andy and it shall be. I'll work on the guest list.

I think the Golden Grill may be better, for logistics, and yes, proximity ... Say, after 1pm or so? Whoever gets there first just reserve a table for whatever ???

[Double Bellybuster]

I think the Golden Grill may be better, for logistics, and yes, proximity ... Say, after 1pm or so? Whoever gets there first just reserve a table for whatever ???

Done on location.

On the time, we can have folks spill in as ready. We may have Halvers done their race as soon as 10:00 and may be hungry well before 1:00. If any Halvers post here, I'll tour over as soon as done my race around 11:50 and jon around 12:15. If only Marathoners 1:00 sounds great.

Any Half Marathoners reading this?

[HCcD]

I think the Golden Grill may be better, for logistics, and yes, proximity ... Say, after 1pm or so? Whoever gets there first just reserve a table for whatever ???

Done on location.

On the time, we can have folks spill in as ready. We may have Halvers done their race as soon as 10:00 and may be hungry well before 1:00. If any Halvers post here, I'll tour over as soon as done my race around 11:50 and jon around 12:15. If only Marathoners 1:00 sounds great.

Any Half Marathoners reading this?

They said that they are usually busy for sunday brunch, so we might catch the tail end of the rush, when we get there ....

[HCcD]

MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON SHUTTLE BUS AND PARKING DETAILS:
Marathon and Half Marathon shuttle buses to the start line at Saltfleet School begin at 6:15 a.m.
(Last bus for Marathon- 7:45 a.m. ) (Last bus for Half Marathon- 8:00 a.m.)

1. TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED from the finish line at Confederation Park
to the start line at Saltfleet School starting at 6:15 a.m.
2. NO TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED back to the start line at Saltfleet School .

Be sure you have a ride home from the finish line at Confederation Park.

FREE PARKING ALL weekend at Confederation Park for both participants and spectators.

[QuickChick]

Pat and I may pop by Golden Griddle, depending on how cold/sore/tired I am. I would like to see many Maniacs finish, many of whom will be done after 12:15-12:30 or so. I could see us going over after that. I will be seeking out a Tim's between me finishing and seeing the marathoners finish though, to warm up!

[joe]

I was just coming to post that I thought that we should meet at the GG! I'm glad you guys have already decided on that. It's perfect for me since I won't have a car and may fall asleep after one (or part of one) beer.

See you all on the flip side!

[AlfiefromPickering]

I'll try to make it to the Golden Griddle by 1 or 1:30 pm.

[joe]

I was just coming to post that I thought that we should meet at the GG! I'm glad you guys have already decided on that. It's perfect for me since I won't have a car and may fall asleep after one (or part of one) beer.

See you all on the flip side!

This was Jes, not Joe (it's still Jes, he he )

I cannot decide....tights or capris????

[HCcD]

Pat and I may pop by Golden Griddle, depending on how cold/sore/tired I am. I would like to see many Maniacs finish, many of whom will be done after 12:15-12:30 or so. I could see us going over after that. I will be seeking out a Tim's between me finishing and seeing the marathoners finish though, to warm up!

My offer still stands, for anyone looking for a place to shower / change, etc. in my hotel room, just bring an extra towel ...

[HCcD]

I was just coming to post that I thought that we should meet at the GG! I'm glad you guys have already decided on that. It's perfect for me since I won't have a car and may fall asleep after one (or part of one) beer.

See you all on the flip side!

This was Jes, not Joe (it's still Jes, he he )

I cannot decide....tights or capris????

Think I just decided ... compression tights, rm bike jersey, arm warmers and my Sugoi Helium Jacket that I can take off and tuck into my jersey pocket, as the weather gets warmer and the headwinds are over with after the first 9-10K or so ....

[joe]

I was just coming to post that I thought that we should meet at the GG! I'm glad you guys have already decided on that. It's perfect for me since I won't have a car and may fall asleep after one (or part of one) beer.

See you all on the flip side!

This was Jes, not Joe (it's still Jes, he he )

I cannot decide....tights or capris????

Think I just decided ... compression tights, rm bike jersey, arm warmers and my Sugoi Helium Jacket that I can take off and tuck into my jersey pocket, as the weather gets warmer and the headwinds are over with after the first 9-10K or so ....

Sounds logical. And I think I've decided on tights (yes, I did pack them afterall!)

[HCcD]

I was just coming to post that I thought that we should meet at the GG! I'm glad you guys have already decided on that. It's perfect for me since I won't have a car and may fall asleep after one (or part of one) beer.

See you all on the flip side!

This was Jes, not Joe (it's still Jes, he he )

I cannot decide....tights or capris????

Think I just decided ... compression tights, rm bike jersey, arm warmers and my Sugoi Helium Jacket that I can take off and tuck into my jersey pocket, as the weather gets warmer and the headwinds are over with after the first 9-10K or so ....

Sounds logical. And I think I've decided on tights (yes, I did pack them afterall!)

Do you need a bottle of water ??