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13 Replies Last post: Oct 20, 2007 10:18 AM by MarkGuy051

dshclio

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Jul 9, 2007

Oct 12, 2007 8:36 PM

Free Press Marathon meet?

What is their only 3 of us running Detroit this year? I'll be running in my Hanson's Distance project uniform in the 3hr 55 min. corral. I am spending Saturday and Sunday at Ren Cen, I hate to shower after the race and then have to drive straight home, It prolongs recovery. I fyour goimg to be their give me a shout MarkGuy, Tselb and whoever is going to be their.

MarkGuy051

542 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

1. Dec 26, 2007 10:33 PM

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Excellent, I was wondering about a meeting. At a minimum we can meet in the 3:55 coral. Right now I'm planning on running with that pace group. When I settle my plans for the expo I'll let you know. I for one, would like to meet more of the tselbs clan

Mark

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tselbs

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Dec 14, 2007

2. Oct 13, 2007 10:21 AM

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Hi, dshclio and Mark. Since we're all in the half, we won't see you in your corral. We don't have real specific plans yet. On saturday, we'll pick up our packets at the expo on our way back from attending a friday wedding in Columbus, OH. We'll spend saturday night in the Royal Oak area and drive to the race sunday morning. I'm a little nervous about driving in and finding parking. Last year, when our son ran, we didn't have any trouble but, having a senior's memory, I don't remember what time we set out in the morning. I'll look at the map and try to remember roch's advice last year. Feel free to offer suggestions. It would be neat if we saw you at the expo or before the race.

TomS

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MarkGuy051

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3. Oct 16, 2007 7:32 AM

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Hey guys,

Just a reminder, the registration card says you'll need a passport OR drivers license and certified birth certificate to get your race packet.

rochrunner

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Aug 14, 2007

4. Oct 16, 2007 9:20 AM

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quote:<HR>Originally posted by dshclio:
I am spending Saturday and Sunday at Ren Cen, I hate to shower after the race and then have to drive straight home, It prolongs recovery.<HR>

That's a good move. I dislike getting up super-early to drive somewhere and have to find a place to park in the dark. That's one reason why I'm doing Grand Rapids this year: I can stay at a hotel a few blocks away, get up and have a Starbucks down in the lobby, and then casually walk over to the starting line.

Tom: I don't have any specific advice for you. Since I'm not running, I haven't scoped it out this year. The past few years I've gotten there early enough to park in the Ford Field garage, but with a Lions game this year I am not sure where the best available parking will be.

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MarkGuy051

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5. Oct 16, 2007 9:42 AM

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quote:<HR>Originally posted by tselbs:
I'll look at the map and try to remember roch's advice last year. Feel free to offer suggestions. It would be neat if we saw you at the expo or before the race.
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Tom, here are the parking tips from the marathon's web site:
http://www.detroitmarathon.com/travel--lodging/parking---usa.html[/URL" target="_blank">
The City of Detroit's parking map is a little better:
http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/municipalpark/pdfs/Parking%20Map.pdf[/URL" target="_blank">

While the web site says to avoid the theater district, I am still going to shoot for using the Grand Circus Park garage. It's an underground garage a block from the start, but more importantly outside the perimeter of the race. It may fall under the heading of "premium price" due to the Lion's game, but having access to my car right until the start would be worth it.

I'd avoid any lots east of Woodward since the last half of the race will close some of those streets.

My second option is what the web site refers to as Federal Place Parking between Michigan and Abbott and 2nd and 3rd. It's only 5 blocks from the start and Michigan avenue should open up an hour or so after your half is over.

Good luck,
Mark

tselbs

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Dec 14, 2007

6. Oct 16, 2007 6:38 PM

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Thanks, Mark. From the map, my thought process was the same as yours but I've only been in that area a couple of times so your post makes me feel better (less apprehensive) about what I'd planned.

TomS

tselbs

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7. Oct 17, 2007 7:45 PM

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roch, last year you gave me directions to get to the general area of the start from the north. You had me going south on I-75. Just after I-75 turns to the west, you told me where to get off. I don't remember just where that was. If you wouldn't mind, a refresher would be appreciated. Thanks.

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MarkGuy051

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8. Oct 18, 2007 3:06 PM

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Tom, not sure what Doug told you last year, but I'm guessing he mentioned the Madison Street exit just after 75S turns into 375. The exit is on the left and dumps you out very close to Ford Field.

Here's a map with some of the parking lots marked:
http://tinyurl.com/2a3j78[/URL" target="_blank">

Mark

tselbs

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9. Oct 18, 2007 5:53 PM

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Thanks, Mark. I've got the map and your suggestions printed out.

TomS

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DaveinAA035

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10. Oct 18, 2007 6:58 PM

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Best of luck guys! Dig deep...

dshclio

264 posts since
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11. Oct 19, 2007 5:52 PM

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I have a change in attire for the marathon, Hanson's will be to hot. Mark I'll have on a running fit Traverse City singlet, white, and gray shorts blue trim and white compression shorts underneath. I'll register with bally's for the 3:55 group, but that might be ambitious with heat, 76 degrees in forecast.
Good luck all, run fast run well

anachrotech031

151 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

12. Dec 26, 2007 10:33 PM

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I want to wish all you guys the best at this years Detroit Marathon. I wish I could be there.

Have a great time and a great run.

Good Luck.

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MarkGuy051

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13. Oct 20, 2007 10:18 AM

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Thanks, anachrotech. Next year I hope you'll be running.

I don't think it'll get into the 70's until after the race. I'm seeing:
8am: 53, 12mph winds
11am: 66, 14mph winds

I think given the wind it will feel much cooler. It should be a loooong run down Lafayette for those last 3 miles. I'm still up in the air about what top I'm wearing. My bib number is 569 and it will be on my shorts.

See you tomorrow.
Mark

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