FM must be like fine wine…he keeps getting better and better. The Ottawa Marathon on Sunday was his best marathon time yet. He was thrilled with his time of 3:58:06.
Unfortunately, FG and I didn’t get a chance to see him along the route ~ he was long gone by the time we got to the 38 KM mark. We timed it according to his past marathons and he was a good 20 minutes ahead of schedule.
FM’s observations of the Ottawa Marathon:
* Well Organized
* Ran through two Provinces ~ Ontario and Quebec
* No food along the route (bummer)
* Had the most hills of the marathons he’s run
* Liked the idea of putting the first name of the runner on the bib ~ it allowed spectators to yell out “GO, FM ~ You’re doing great!”
* Found the other runners a little more willing to chit chat (with french accents of course)
And he’s already talking about a fall marathon. Where to next?
Displaced Beachbums 
Heidi
I looked up the Austin Marathon and it’s going to be 15 Feb 2009. It’s a bit early since FM needs decent weather to train BUT it’s still a possibility. 😉
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I was thinking Austin too! I know they have at least one or two a year.
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You are much more kind than I am. I limited our life at this point to just the one marathon – all that training time really has an impact on everyone in the family. Very hard with a little one! Maybe when the kids are older…
Great job, FM!
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Alice: FM says these runners were serious. He saw no cell phones and no costumes ~ with the exception of the one couple who renewed their wedding vows at the end and the bride ran in a wedding dress.
Kay: too funny. FM laughed when I read your comment to him.
V & tljess: I’ll keep you posted on the next marathon ~ personally, I’m pushing for Austin, TX. From everything I’ve read I’d have no trouble finding a vegetarian restaurant 😉
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Congrats to Favorite BN CO! 😉
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FC (Favorite Cousin), How many runners with cell phones did you see?
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I am sure we can find one in the Fall in W Michigan! =)
Congratulations FM!
Looks like your weekend was warm and sunny! Nice pics!
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Yeah FM! What a fabulous time. How about a western marathon? El Paso does one in March.
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