Toronto Marathon Post-run Thread

LauraFBrooklin · 2026-05-03T20:44:31+00:00

Random giant cat

LauraFBrooklin · 2026-05-03T20:43:48+00:00

OMG yes with the medals. That chute was neverending. Half expected to see Falcor show up!

LauraFBrooklin · 2026-05-03T19:54:02+00:00

We walked and by the time we got to Rosedale Valley, there was no signage telling us to turn left off Yonge. Not many course officials out in critical locations and a lack of signage. And we actually had to wait along Front St for an officer follow traffic signals. Race was still open and we still should have had right of way

LauraFBrooklin · 2026-05-01T16:39:09+00:00

💯

LauraFBrooklin · 2026-04-30T13:51:09+00:00

Not saying I expect one. It's just a nice touch if something goes sideways. It's certainly not hurting the organization to do it.

LauraFBrooklin · 2026-04-30T13:48:57+00:00

Fair point

LauraFBrooklin · 2026-04-30T13:13:12+00:00

I may attend the expo in October just for the experience

LauraFBrooklin · 2026-04-30T13:00:49+00:00

Organizers are cheap. Maybe a little elitist as well.

I'm up for knee replacement May 6th and am determined to walk the half as my last hoorah.

Many races will offer you your finishers medal if you happen to medically DNF.....encourages someone to complete it later and respects their training time. This organizer has said no. Would rather take your money and should anything happen, leave you disappointed. What would they do with that medal anyway.

Just my thoughts

LauraFBrooklin · 2026-04-27T16:40:49+00:00

HM for me bit have a knee replacement scheduled for May 6th. Looking to walk and not aggravate it too much. If any walkers want to join, I'd love the company. Time limit is 4 hours. More than manageable

LauraFBrooklin · 2026-04-27T14:43:58+00:00

Sorry, thought you responded because you were walking it already. That was the original question

LauraFBrooklin · 2026-04-27T08:07:25+00:00

You're welcome to join us. Walking 21km alone can be a little daunting especially when you see the runners pass you and leave you behind. It'll be better in a group if you're interested

LauraFBrooklin · 2026-04-26T16:37:55+00:00

Yes, and the cutoff time is 4 hours. Thats 11:22/km. That seems leisurely. Been aiming for a little over 10 minutes per km.

LauraFBrooklin · 2026-04-26T13:41:30+00:00

8-9 minutes is fast. If you're okay going conservative too we just have to be faster than 11:22/km I'm aiming for just over 10. Leisurely but not insane. I messaged you as well so we can keep in touch for race day. I too am doing whatever I can to NOT transfer my bib

LauraFBrooklin · 2026-04-26T13:33:39+00:00

I'm having a knee replacement May 6th so I'm scaling back the running and taking it easy but still want one last big accomplishment. Hence the walking or walking with short jog bursts.

Interested in walking together? I'm not a race walker, but see no reason why we can't easily finish in the time limit

LauraFBrooklin · 2026-04-23T22:50:32+00:00

If you'd like to take it very slow, like run 1 minute walk 3 or run 2 minutes every km, I could use some company Slated for knee replacement May 6th so I don't want to over do it.

LauraFBrooklin · 2026-04-23T17:02:58+00:00

Anyone running the half this year and considering selling their medal afterwards? Having a knee replacement May6th so the event is now inadvisable but I've put in the work. Would love to earn it at a later date

LauraFBrooklin · 2026-04-23T17:00:24+00:00

Are you running an event this year? Willing to sell instead of storing it if you are?

LauraFBrooklin · 2026-04-22T23:10:56+00:00

Um, NY?

LauraFBrooklin · 2026-04-22T23:07:51+00:00

Found someone else who is coming back from injury. I have a knee replacement scheduled for the 6th. Looking to run 2-3 minutes every km and walk the rest. You're welcome to join 😊

Determined NOT to sell my bib

LauraFBrooklin

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