OK, I finally committed

[Decker]

Time to get serious Just signed up for the Toronto Half Marathon on May 6th (also my wedding anniversary - but my wife is good with it - yes I checked first :)) - Wanted to try the Chili Half in March, but A: I just missed the price increase deadline and B: they have no race-day kit pickups, so it would mean an extra trip to Burlington (an hour each way) to pickup the kit - whereas the Toronto race starts literally 5min from my home and is a beeline down Yonge street through downtown Toronto to Lake Ontario. Something to look forward to!

[SaskAlliecat Half Marathon]

Whoohoo! Way to go Decker! I'm glad you checked with the Mrs first - you're a wise man 😇. A May marathon will be nicer than a March one anyways, weather wise, and the location couldn't be better! You'll know exactly what the course entails. Definitely something to look forward to 👍

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Haha, thanks Sask, yep l, always gotta check first 😁. We will still have time to go out for dinner that evening too. There were a few signs that pointed to doing this race first, so I figured I may as well follow the path. And maybe there may be a short race to fill the gap between now and then.

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Sounds great! Exciting 😆🏃🏃🏃🏃✔

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks Ali. I am getting stoked now!

[Anniemurph Half Marathon]

Well done, Decker !

Now, how interesting... I am actually in Ottawa on 4th & 5th May... hmmm...

oh dear...

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Anniemurph]

Oh we’re just a 4hr drive away from Ottawa! 😉 But how cool would it be though?!

[Anniemurph Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

I know! I was planning to come down anyway to hang off the CN Tower with a friend so if it all works out...

oo-er

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Anniemurph]

Oh that is seriously brave Annie. 😲 If you do make it down here, let me know and we can connect!

[Anniemurph Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

I'm on the website now...

[Anniemurph Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Hey, Decker - do you need medical certificates to enter races in Canada? I can't see anything on the website, but I know you need one in France, for example.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Anniemurph]

I haven’t needed any so far for the 5 or 10ks. I don’t think you do. But I will ask around to some more seasoned running friends.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Decker]

Also having applied to the half marathon, I was not asked for any medical certificates.

[Anniemurph Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Okay, phew, thanks! Well done for applying

I'm waiting to hear if my conference paper has been accepted. I'm probably going anyway, but if it hasn't I'll be able to get away earlier

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Anniemurph]

Thanks Yes I think you are ok Annie. If I hear any different I will let you know right away. Good luck with your paper!

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

"Downhill and scenic" - perfect!! Enjoy your training

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to roseabi]

Thanks Roseabi. Yep its mostly downhill I am told.

[C3PO Marathon]

That's going to be exciting! Congratulations!

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to C3PO]

Thanks C3PO. Yes I am excited, as its going from my backyard through the heart city I’ve spent so many years in.

[mrrun Ultramarathon]

Sounds great. I've not been there in a long while but have very fond memories of that area. Great gigs by the lake!

My 25k training slowed down as l pulled a lower back muscle when jumping out of shower like I did in 1974.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to mrrun]

Thanks man. Yes I also have many great memories down by the lake, from the CNE to the many concerts and shows we’ve seen over the years down there.

Sorry about the back. Yep, we sometimes have the brains of 17 year olds in the bods of 50 year olds. Went sledding with the kids last week and almost did the same thing as you.

[benwill Marathon]

sounds like a good run to me, and a chance for a speedy run!

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to benwill]

Thank you Ben. I will happy to just finish as this is my first longer race, but will be working on my pace over the next few months. Any tips would be very much appreciated. 😀

[HeleneCorsa]

Ooh how exciting! What a great plan. I will be following your training progress with great interest

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to HeleneCorsa]

Thanks Helene! 😀

[misswobble Marathon]

Great idea to do a very local race as it is much less stressful 😁👍. Good luck with the training 😃

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

That helped make the decision too. Thanks Miss W!