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Mercury1

600 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

30. Jun 20, 2007 8:54 AM

in response to: rolyone

Re: Montreal "Realm of the Mount Royal trail runners"

Wow. That video clip looked like fun. The Masters just dipped in under 4:47 for the mile. Hmmmm. Makes me wonder............That's about 72 seconds / lap pace. Tough but not impossible. We should have a race like that! Winner gets a car from SS.

dragonsrouges

1,068 posts since
Aug 16, 2007

31. Jun 20, 2007 10:16 AM

in response to: rolyone

Re: Montreal "Realm of the Mount Royal trail runners"

I hear the post-race is a blast... hehe. Merc, you can run 4:47 with your eyes closed, go for it! I'm just not sure there's much else to do (read: eat) there ...

back2sqr1

6 posts since
Jun 20, 2007

32. Jun 20, 2007 12:46 PM

in response to: rolyone

Re: Montreal "Realm of the Mount Royal trail runners"

Hello Mtl Runners,

After an 18-month hiatus, I'm planning to get running again. Instead of the usual Ottawa-Québec-crappy Festival de la Santé marathon threesome, I'm thinking about something different to boost my motivation for 2008. Has anyone had experience with the Marathon Tour service ? If so, I'd appreciate your input. Any suggestions for interesting destinations is welcome.

TIA

BTW, I've been lurking on occasion and you seem to be a mighty fine bunch

grommit070

882 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

33. Jun 20, 2007 4:43 PM

in response to: rolyone

Re: Montreal "Realm of the Mount Royal trail runners"

quote:<HR>Originally posted by back2sqr1:
Hello Mtl Runners,

After an 18-month hiatus, I'm planning to get running again. Instead of the usual Ottawa-Québec-crappy Festival de la Santé marathon threesome, I'm thinking about something different to boost my motivation for 2008. Has anyone had experience with the Marathon Tour service ? If so, I'd appreciate your input. Any suggestions for interesting destinations is welcome.

TIA

BTW, I've been lurking on occasion and you seem to be a mighty fine bunch

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.....welcome back back..... 18 months off! I'm impressed

..... I've never run Quebec (gag does that one) so I can't comment, Ottawa is well organised... but boring

and montreal is just the worst marthon i've ever ran on all levels

.... so when you say Marathon Tour sevice is this some sort of organised service that takes you to various far flung races? or ...... are you looking for some suggestions on alternatives for 2008... maybe just across the border? if thats the case the mighty fine folk here will gladly give you the 411 on some of the other stuff around here..

grommit

grommit070

882 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

34. Jun 20, 2007 5:06 PM

in response to: rolyone

Re: Montreal "Realm of the Mount Royal trail runners"

try these....

www.adirondackmarathon.org[/URL" target="_blank"> ...... very tough course, first half nothing but hills. Beautiful run, small intimate race, relly well organised. A must! dont expect a PR

http://www.runvermont.org/[/URL" target="_blank"> ....... never actually ran this one. Signed up, got injured and they refused to refund or carry over to the next year ... so I wouldn't do it now on principle....

www.gmaa.net/GMMinfo.html[/URL" target="_blank"> ...... Green Mountain Marathon. There's a good chance some of us may do this one this year. A tough out & back course mostly on dirt roads. Weather is usually rough/windy. Best value for money ever, well organised... very low key (bq'er) only a couple of hours drive

www.ingmiamimarathon.com/[/URL" target="_blank"> ..... this is a nice break in january if you buy a cheap flight in a Air Canada seat sale...... I paid about $200 return. Beautiful race, great course, well organised..... etc etc. I had fun!

..... there's always Boston!

the others can add to this list... philly NYC cape cod.... there's loads

cheers

grommit

John Wong

527 posts since
Oct 17, 2007

35. Jun 20, 2007 5:42 PM

in response to: rolyone

Re: Montreal "Realm of the Mount Royal trail runners"

Welcome on board!

Unlike Grommt with his preferences of nature runs, I prefer road races. Nice big social, and the potential for personal bests. The following is from Runner's World mag as the top marathons to run.

1. London Marathon, April
2. Berlin Marathon, September
3= New York City Marathon, November
3= Chicago Marathon, October
5. Boston Marathon, April
6. Stockholm Marathon, June
7. Rotterdam Marathon, April
8. Paris Marathon, April
9. Honolulu Marathon, December
10. Amsterdam Marathon, October

Are marathons what you're looking to run?

Ran my first trail run on Mont Royal this morning.
I found myself going over little bridges and end up just beside the outlook near the chalet facing the south side of the city. Made my way to the antennae and headed back down. Really tough. How does Roly and Grommit do it?

TB

John Wong

527 posts since
Oct 17, 2007

36. Jun 21, 2007 11:54 AM

in response to: rolyone

Re: Montreal "Realm of the Mount Royal trail runners"

Whatcha think?

http://www.venturedesignworks.com/freehand.html[/URL" target="_blank">

TB

kneejerk

449 posts since
Apr 16, 2004

37. Jun 21, 2007 2:51 PM

in response to: rolyone

Re: Montreal "Realm of the Mount Royal trail runners"

quote:<HR>Originally posted by rolyone:

So TB you should ask Gro to bring you on his Special loop on the trails just bring yourself a nice helmet and some Knee, elbow and hand protector's. You shouldn't get to badly banged up. Oh and some goggles to protect your eyes against those branches that whip back at you.

Roly

<HR>

So basically, TB, you should show up looking like this :

hahaha

dragonsrouges

1,068 posts since
Aug 16, 2007

38. Jun 21, 2007 3:27 PM

in response to: rolyone

Re: Montreal "Realm of the Mount Royal trail runners"

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Turtleboy:
Welcome on board!

Unlike Grommt with his preferences of nature runs, I prefer road races. Nice big social, and the potential for personal bests. The following is from Runner's World mag as the top marathons to run.

1. London Marathon, April
2. Berlin Marathon, September
3= New York City Marathon, November
3= Chicago Marathon, October
5. Boston Marathon, April
6. Stockholm Marathon, June
7. Rotterdam Marathon, April
8. Paris Marathon, April
9. Honolulu Marathon, December
10. Amsterdam Marathon, October

<HR>

Now let's rate them based on food... I mean there are variations on the 26 some-odd miles but it's what food (and how tasty) is in you for those 26 miles that really counts, right?

I think we should rate Paris right up there based on the pics TB brought back...

Silly Sally087

1,244 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

39. Jun 21, 2007 5:28 PM

in response to: rolyone

Re: Montreal "Realm of the Mount Royal trail runners"

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Turtleboy:
Whatcha think?

http://www.venturedesignworks.com/freehand.html[/URL" target="_blank">
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If I want a glove to keep my hand warm, I will wear one. I think it's easier to wear a pouch, like the one my water belt has ... that way I can carry food, money, cards, water, keys, toilet paper, phone, camera ...

Why do you think I run so slow?

Sally

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Silly Sally087

1,244 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

40. Jun 21, 2007 5:36 PM

in response to: rolyone

Re: Montreal "Realm of the Mount Royal trail runners"

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Silly Sally:
[b] Hey Grolies and team ... we need a date for our next outing and I want you all there! Give me something that works with you before the end of the month. We can do either Hurley's, Chinese, or your suggestion.

Here are my suggestions ... who can make it?

Tues June 26 or Wed June 27, 7:30pm
[/B]<HR>

HELLOOOO!!!

Anyone interested? I have a life outside CR (well not much of one) and need to plan ... For me, Tues June 26 works better. If neither Groly can show up, we can choose another date in July. Let me know by Sunday, June 24, please, with your preference ... Hurley's, Chinese, or another suggestion.

Sally

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Truxx

227 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

41. Jun 21, 2007 6:02 PM

in response to: rolyone

Re: Montreal "Realm of the Mount Royal trail runners"

I should be able to make it the 26th! I like Hurley's, but whatever everyone decides..

I ran the last two nights.. Last night with Hill repeats, and I think I am getting in better shape.. I want to run Lake Brome this weekend.

Truxx

lifeany

81 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

42. Jun 21, 2007 6:06 PM

in response to: rolyone

Re: Montreal "Realm of the Mount Royal trail runners"

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Silly Sally:

Anyone interested? For me, Tues June 26 works better. If neither Groly can show up, we can choose another date in July. Let me know by Sunday, June 24, please, with your preference ... Hurley's, Chinese, or another suggestion.

<HR>

Hi, I don't mind either one of the dates, I am on vacation next week so I'll be free when you are!

Any

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kneejerk

449 posts since
Apr 16, 2004

43. Jun 21, 2007 6:08 PM

in response to: rolyone

Re: Montreal "Realm of the Mount Royal trail runners"

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Silly Sally:
HELLOOOO!!!

Anyone interested? I have a life outside CR (well not much of one) and need to plan ... For me, Tues June 26 works better. If neither Groly can show up, we can choose another date in July. Let me know by Sunday, June 24, please, with your preference ... Hurley's, Chinese, or another suggestion.

Sally

<HR>

Sally, Count me in, as Tuesday will be the start of a 3 week holiday! woohoooo!

kneejerk

449 posts since
Apr 16, 2004

44. Jun 21, 2007 6:27 PM

in response to: rolyone

Re: Montreal "Realm of the Mount Royal trail runners"

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Truxx:
I should be able to make it the 26th! I like Hurley's, but whatever everyone decides..

I ran the last two nights.. Last night with Hill repeats, and I think I am getting in better shape.. I want to run Lake Brome this weekend.

Truxx<HR>

Truxx, you're on fire! I wish I could've gone to Lac Brome this weekend, I had a lovely time last year with Merc and TB. But I'm going to Chicoutimi for the weekend. I tried to find a race in that area but I could'nt. Have fun at Brome

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