12th Annual Run for The Toad (Done!)
12th Annual Run for The Toad (Done!)
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October 5, 2013. Have to update my sig line as I thought it would be the weekend before. One extra week to train! I will be doing the 50K as part of my Awesome Year of 50 celebrations.
October 5, 2013. Have to update my sig line as I thought it would be the weekend before. One extra week to train! I will be doing the 50K as part of my Awesome Year of 50 celebrations.
Last edited by La on Sun Oct 06, 2013 11:25 am, edited 4 times in total.
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Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (reg'n open)
La wrote:http://www.onlineregistrations.ca/toad/
October 5, 2013. Have to update my sig line as I thought it would be the weekend before. One extra week to train! I will be doing the 50K as part of my Awesome Year of 50 celebrations.
GOOD FOR YOU!
I will def be back again for the 25k!
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Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (reg'n open)
I am certainly interested...now I have to figure out hwere to find some trails on the west side of the city....
Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (reg'n open)
Ask BJH. She knows where to find trails out your way.
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Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (reg'n open)
AjaxRunner wrote:I am certainly interested...now I have to figure out hwere to find some trails on the west side of the city....
This is a bit late, but how west in the west end (your user name and "west end" confuse me)? High Park has some. Also, Hilton Falls, Hockley Nature preserve (free parking), Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley conservation area ...
The road to hell is paved. Run trails.
Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (reg'n open)
I plan on doing this race and live in Etobicoke. High Park is a good place to train for this race if that is west end to you. There are trails near the Humber as well.
Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (reg'n open)
BJH wrote:AjaxRunner wrote:I am certainly interested...now I have to figure out hwere to find some trails on the west side of the city....
This is a bit late, but how west in the west end (your user name and "west end" confuse me)? High Park has some. Also, Hilton Falls, Hockley Nature preserve (free parking), Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley conservation area ...
I think he mentioned in another thread that he's relocated to Etobicoke for work but hasn't updated his username accordingly.
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"Everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time." - Steven Wright
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Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (reg'n open)
La wrote:BJH wrote:AjaxRunner wrote:I am certainly interested...now I have to figure out hwere to find some trails on the west side of the city....
This is a bit late, but how west in the west end (your user name and "west end" confuse me)? High Park has some. Also, Hilton Falls, Hockley Nature preserve (free parking), Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley conservation area ...
I think he mentioned in another thread that he's relocated to Etobicoke for work but hasn't updated his username accordingly.
Thanks.
Claireville Conservation Area and Albion Hills Conservation Area are possibilities too, for trails. For Run for the Toad you want to make sure to get hills. The High Park Running Room's Marquis de Sade route is probably a good choice, too. It's on the road, but definitely not flat.
And, just for La, here's some mid town dirt.
The road to hell is paved. Run trails.
Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (reg'n open)
Crothers Woods is a great place to train in the city. Although Run for the Toad is not nearly as tough as Run for the Toad.
Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (reg'n open)
I've started hill training, but likely won't hit the trails until June. That's when my "real" training will start (after cycling in France and the Ottawa Half).
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Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (reg'n open)
Thanks for all the info!!
I am indeed in Etobicoke now. Actually very close to the Humber...but didn't know theer were trails outside of the regular path. I'll have go hunt them down in the spring.
I am indeed in Etobicoke now. Actually very close to the Humber...but didn't know theer were trails outside of the regular path. I'll have go hunt them down in the spring.
Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (reg'n open)
I just signed up - no turning back now! I am runner #11.
FYI: there is a 50K relay (4x12.5) so if anyone is thinking they'd like to run the race but aren't up to doing 25/50K, that's a good option!
FYI: there is a 50K relay (4x12.5) so if anyone is thinking they'd like to run the race but aren't up to doing 25/50K, that's a good option!
"Maybe I will be my own inspiration." - UltraMonk (Laura)
"Everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time." - Steven Wright
"Everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time." - Steven Wright
Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (reg'n open)
AjaxRunner wrote:Thanks for all the info!!
I am indeed in Etobicoke now. Actually very close to the Humber...but didn't know theer were trails outside of the regular path. I'll have go hunt them down in the spring.
It may not hurt to take a look this weekend if you are comfortable running on packed snow. Let everyone else break trail on Saturday and go wild on Sunday.
There isn't tons, but there are some from south of Stephen Drive and also follow the twinned path north of Dundas. There's a good hill spot up the east side of the ravine north of Dundas.
The road to hell is paved. Run trails.
Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (5 more sleeps!)
So, I know that Ken B is out . Tim, are you still in? Anyone else running this Saturday?
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"Everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time." - Steven Wright
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Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (5 more sleeps!)
La wrote:So, I know that Ken B is out . Tim, are you still in? Anyone else running this Saturday?
Oh, I'm in. I'm not sure that racing this past Saturday was an advisable thing to do, but I don't think any permanent harm was done.
~ Tim ~
2014 Race Results:
Re-Fridgee-Eighter 8 mile - 22 February - 56:22 (PB)
Around the Bay 30K - 30 March - 2:29:10 (PB)
Sulphur Springs 50 miler - 24 May - 10:12:20 (PB)
Summer's Night Classical 5K - 9 July - 20:10 (PB)
ENDURrun International - 10-17 August - 1:39:41 (PB)/1:11:00 (PB)/2:59:29 (PB)/1:20:51 (PB)/2:48:50 (PB)/44:22 (PB)/3:55:42
Oktoberfest 5K Fun Run - 13 October - 19:55 (PB)
Next Races:
???
2014 Race Results:
Re-Fridgee-Eighter 8 mile - 22 February - 56:22 (PB)
Around the Bay 30K - 30 March - 2:29:10 (PB)
Sulphur Springs 50 miler - 24 May - 10:12:20 (PB)
Summer's Night Classical 5K - 9 July - 20:10 (PB)
ENDURrun International - 10-17 August - 1:39:41 (PB)/1:11:00 (PB)/2:59:29 (PB)/1:20:51 (PB)/2:48:50 (PB)/44:22 (PB)/3:55:42
Oktoberfest 5K Fun Run - 13 October - 19:55 (PB)
Next Races:
???
Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (1 more sleep!)
Updated forecast for tomorrow:
Mostly cloudy, 30-40% POP, temps ranging from 15C at the start to 21C at the end of the race. That's much better than the previous forecast!
Mostly cloudy, 30-40% POP, temps ranging from 15C at the start to 21C at the end of the race. That's much better than the previous forecast!
"Maybe I will be my own inspiration." - UltraMonk (Laura)
"Everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time." - Steven Wright
"Everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time." - Steven Wright
Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (1 more sleep!)
La wrote:Updated forecast for tomorrow:
Mostly cloudy, 30-40% POP, temps ranging from 15C at the start to 21C at the end of the race. That's much better than the previous forecast!
Yes, I've been watching closely, and it looks like we're going to miss the worst of it. After last night's rain, as well as tonight's, I think it's going to be a pretty soft course.
~ Tim ~
2014 Race Results:
Re-Fridgee-Eighter 8 mile - 22 February - 56:22 (PB)
Around the Bay 30K - 30 March - 2:29:10 (PB)
Sulphur Springs 50 miler - 24 May - 10:12:20 (PB)
Summer's Night Classical 5K - 9 July - 20:10 (PB)
ENDURrun International - 10-17 August - 1:39:41 (PB)/1:11:00 (PB)/2:59:29 (PB)/1:20:51 (PB)/2:48:50 (PB)/44:22 (PB)/3:55:42
Oktoberfest 5K Fun Run - 13 October - 19:55 (PB)
Next Races:
???
2014 Race Results:
Re-Fridgee-Eighter 8 mile - 22 February - 56:22 (PB)
Around the Bay 30K - 30 March - 2:29:10 (PB)
Sulphur Springs 50 miler - 24 May - 10:12:20 (PB)
Summer's Night Classical 5K - 9 July - 20:10 (PB)
ENDURrun International - 10-17 August - 1:39:41 (PB)/1:11:00 (PB)/2:59:29 (PB)/1:20:51 (PB)/2:48:50 (PB)/44:22 (PB)/3:55:42
Oktoberfest 5K Fun Run - 13 October - 19:55 (PB)
Next Races:
???
Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (1 more sleep!)
Since I don't have trail shoes, I'm bringing a change of shoes in case mine get soaked.
"Maybe I will be my own inspiration." - UltraMonk (Laura)
"Everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time." - Steven Wright
"Everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time." - Steven Wright
Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (1 more sleep!)
La wrote:Since I don't have trail shoes, I'm bringing a change of shoes in case mine get soaked.
I have trail shoes. I still expect mine to get soaked. A change of shoes isn't a bad idea, and dry socks would probably feel nice on the last lap.
~ Tim ~
2014 Race Results:
Re-Fridgee-Eighter 8 mile - 22 February - 56:22 (PB)
Around the Bay 30K - 30 March - 2:29:10 (PB)
Sulphur Springs 50 miler - 24 May - 10:12:20 (PB)
Summer's Night Classical 5K - 9 July - 20:10 (PB)
ENDURrun International - 10-17 August - 1:39:41 (PB)/1:11:00 (PB)/2:59:29 (PB)/1:20:51 (PB)/2:48:50 (PB)/44:22 (PB)/3:55:42
Oktoberfest 5K Fun Run - 13 October - 19:55 (PB)
Next Races:
???
2014 Race Results:
Re-Fridgee-Eighter 8 mile - 22 February - 56:22 (PB)
Around the Bay 30K - 30 March - 2:29:10 (PB)
Sulphur Springs 50 miler - 24 May - 10:12:20 (PB)
Summer's Night Classical 5K - 9 July - 20:10 (PB)
ENDURrun International - 10-17 August - 1:39:41 (PB)/1:11:00 (PB)/2:59:29 (PB)/1:20:51 (PB)/2:48:50 (PB)/44:22 (PB)/3:55:42
Oktoberfest 5K Fun Run - 13 October - 19:55 (PB)
Next Races:
???
Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (1 more sleep!)
Stop by the Boxing Day 10 miler table in the expo. This year the inclusion is lounge pants.
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Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (1 more sleep!)
timc wrote:La wrote:Since I don't have trail shoes, I'm bringing a change of shoes in case mine get soaked.
I have trail shoes. I still expect mine to get soaked. A change of shoes isn't a bad idea, and dry socks would probably feel nice on the last lap.
Yes, spare shoes, spare socks, and a spare shirt. If your shoes are soaked, then dry socks don't really help.
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and the race is on
La is done 2 laps in 3 hours.
140 11 Lesley Taylor LF40-49 / 1:27:01 1:32:43 Toronto
Tim has gone around 3 times:
74 51 Tim Coleman LM-39 / 1:14:17 1:15:24 1:20:11 Waterloo
http://www.chiptimeresults.com/resultsreader.php?y=2013&r=runforthetoadL.htm
140 11 Lesley Taylor LF40-49 / 1:27:01 1:32:43 Toronto
Tim has gone around 3 times:
74 51 Tim Coleman LM-39 / 1:14:17 1:15:24 1:20:11 Waterloo
http://www.chiptimeresults.com/resultsreader.php?y=2013&r=runforthetoadL.htm
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Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (1 more sleep!)
thanks doonst for the update.
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Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (1 more sleep!)
Tim done in 5:20, La has completed 3/4 laps.
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This broken wing will fly again
One fine day
This blackbird's mute gonna sing again
One fine day
So all you sinners come out
And all you drunkards crawl out
Come into the light of one fine day
This broken wing will fly again
One fine day
This blackbird's mute gonna sing again
One fine day
So all you sinners come out
And all you drunkards crawl out
Come into the light of one fine day
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Re: 12th Annual Run for The Toad (1 more sleep!)
ew, four laps? that's crappy.
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