|
Training
The following groups are offering running clinics in preparation for the Mississauga Marathon. Check them out if you are planning to run your first 5K or 10k or you're aiming to do a half or full marathon and need help with your training.
Walking Clinic
- WOW Power Walking - 1-877-969-9255
Any participant entering the walk division must walk the entire course. Walkers will keep one foot on the ground at all times.
Excessive body/head bobbing and knee bend are indicative of a running gait.
 |
Training Tips from the 2010
NYC Marathon Winner...
"Training Tips from the 2010 NYC Marathon Winner -
Gebremariam Gebregzabher"
Click the image for Training Tips.
|
Race Etiquette
Start Line
Arrive early. Please allow for extra time to park, check your baggage and get to your place on the Start Line.
Pace signs will be posted along the right hand side of the start chute on City Centre Drive. Pace times are listed for the marathon and half marathon. Please line up behind these signs based on your predicted finish time. A properly sorted field will allow everyone to run their best race.
Just prior to the start you will be brought closer to the start line by the announcer.
Garbage bins will be positioned alongside the start chute by the tents.
Cones, Barricades, Course Marshals & Police
The route is marked with traffic cones and barricades. Runners must stay within the coned runner's lane along each portion of the route. Always follow directions of the police and course marshals.
Bib Numbers
Your bib number must be visible on the front of your shirt along the entire route. Only runners wearing and showing a bib number will be allowed to cross the finish line and receive a medal and post-race refreshments. Race pictures will also be sorted according to bib number. Runners without bibs will not be permitted on the last 400 meters of the course.
The Course & Waterfront Trail
Sections of the Mississauga Marathon are run along portions of the Waterfront Trail. To accommodate everyone the following protocol must be adhered on trail sections:
- All athletes must run/walk in SINGLE FILE along the right hand side of the trail.
- Faster runners must pass on the left. A quick, "ON YOUR LEFT" lets others know of your presence.
- Wearing headphones is discouraged as a courtesy to other runners who assume you can hear them approaching and for safety reasons.
- If you must stop please step off the edge of the course so you do not impede those behind you.
- Please drop all clothing and waste material at aid stations. Please to not litter the streets and parks of Mississauga.
Aid Stations
Drink tables are spread out over several meters at each aid station with Gatorade first and water second. Move towards the table, grab your fluid from the volunteer and move away from the table. Do not stop and drink at the tables. Other runners are approaching behind you.
Please toss all waste cups as close to the aid station as possible. This assists volunteers in clean up.
Portable toilets are located every 2K in close proximity to each aid station.
Finish Line
During the last 100 meters of the race watch for signs and marshals that will direct you to one side or the other of the finish chute. All Saturday & Sunday races are separated prior to the finish.
Only runners with bib numbers showing will be allowed to cross the finish line.
If you have used a friend to pace you over the last few kilometres they must step off the trail prior to entering the last 400 meters of the course.
Timing chip removal from your shoe will be done prior to the finish medal being presented.
Only move forward in the finish chute. Do not stop or double back to wait for friends. There is plenty of room after the finish chute to reunite.
Post-race food is available to runners only.
Landmark Sport Group Copyright 2007 All rights reserved. All content on this site, video, graphic and text is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without expressed written consent. - Privacy Policy -
|
