Posted by crow on October 4, 2006, 1:26 pm

11 days to go until the 2006 Mount Desert Island Marathon!

Posted by MDI 26.2 committee on October 4, 2006, 2:14 pm, in reply to "roadkills 10-04-06 let the countdown begin...."
Message modified by board administrator October 4, 2006, 3:48 pm

Appearing periodically until race day, we're launching a new feature which will include a mile by mile preview of the Mount Desert Island Marathon route and strategies that will help participants successfully navigate the course. We'll also provide ideas for things to see and do over marathon week and of course, insider tips on great places to eat, drink and have fun while visiting Mt. Desert Island. Mile 15 to Mile 16: Be prepared to be blown away when you reach the bottom of the hill you're now running down. At the bottom you will be almost at sea level along the only fjord, Somes Sound located in the eastern USA. We're not sure if it's the combination of the cliffs over your right shoulder, the salt air or the tree (featured in our logo) but this is our most favorite and perhaps the most beautiful piece of road you will ever run on. You can even adopt one of the beautiful granite coping stones that line the road you're now running on: http://www.mdimarathon.org/mile_champs_pr.html We could go on and on describing this mile but trust us mile 16 will arrive way to soon. We hope you enjoy this one! Only 10.2 miles to go! Islander's tip of the day: Visit the ABBE Museum http://www.abbemuseum.org/ located on Mt. Desert St in Bar Harbor for some culture. For some awesome handmade gifts (think presents for your favorite runner) visit All Fired Up, a paint your own pottery as well as design and decorate almost everthing shop located on Cottage Street in Bar Harbor. This is a great place to keep busy both before the big race (resting) and after!(to tired to move) Must try this: Try a Yoga class at Cattitude http://www.cattitudemdi.com/ located upstairs at Bayside Landing at the corner of Cottage St and Main St in downtown Bar Harbor. Be sure and tell Laura you are a marathoner! PS If you haven't made a reservation for the pre-race pasta feed we recommend you do so now. Use our mail in form found here: http://www.mdimarathon.org/offline_pasta.pdf this dinner is usually sold out so don't be disappointed. You'll love the fun atmosphere, great guest speakers and delicious food! http://www.mdimarathon.org/pasta_dinner_mdi26.2.html Read our other marathon course previews and tips: http://www.members.boardhost.com/crowathletics/msg/1156962115.top

 Post a Response

Posted by cro-test on October 4, 2006, 2:40 pm, in reply to "roadkills 10-04-06 let the countdown begin...."
152.163.100.139

http://www.runnersworld.com/lance/0,,s6-243-297-0-0,00.html?cm_mmc=Mag_URL-_-2006_Nov-_-Lance%20Contest-_-Lance%20Contest%20entry%20page

 Post a Response

Posted by MDI 26.2 committee on October 4, 2006, 3:15 pm, in reply to "roadkills 10-04-06 let the countdown begin...."
Message modified by board administrator October 4, 2006, 6:47 pm

Appearing periodically until race day, we're launching a new feature which will include a mile by mile preview of the Mount Desert Island Marathon route and strategies that will help participants successfully navigate the course. We'll also provide ideas for things to see and do over marathon week and of course, insider tips on great places to eat, drink and have fun while visiting Mt. Desert Island. Mile 16 to Mile 17: Leaving the beauty of the sound is not easy nor is this climb up and away from the water, be prepared for this hill it sneaks up on you also be sure and take and eat a Gu at the Mile 16 aid station before you get here. You're gonna need the boost. If you haven't experimented with energy gels we recommend you try them because they really help. Ok, back to this hill its not too long or steep but its the beginning of what we like to call the, 'I'm getting fussy zone'. It's where your body knows damn well that you are pushing it beyond most reasonable limits and your mind is still trying to tell you that this is really fun, the problem neither can agree on anything for very long and just when you've settled in to the fact that this truly is going to get rough they switch roles with your mind now going...argghhh and your body suddenly feeling fabulous. Welcome to marathon running! If you don't have a great sense of humor (you really should work on getting one soon http://www.lunarmarathon.com/) cause you need one to be successful at this very bizarre sport. Anyway, the scenery is just splendid here, a winding tree lined road with soft light, the newly paved road is often covered with pine needles and fallen leaves (not slippery though) after you get up the hill you have a rather sharp decent be sure and make a conscious effort to relax as a gift to yourself for toughing it out on the hill you've just ascended. Mile 17 is just ahead on a small upgrade. Congratulations you now have it down to single digits, only 9.2 miles to go! Now THIS is what you train for! Islander's tip of the day: Visit the Great Harbor Maritime Museum located on Main St in Northeast Harbor. Its located right on the marathon route! While in NEH be sure and take time to visit the other interesting shops and gallery's located in town! Must try this: Visit the Jesup Memorial Library http://www.jesup.lib.me.us/ located on Mt Desert Street in Bar Harbor for all your reading pleasure. If you are a workaholic and really need a project feel free to research archived copies of local newspapers for old race results (pre internet era) and send them to Maine Running History http://www.mainerunninghistory.org/ ad our other marathon course previews and tips: http://www.members.boardhost.com/crowathletics/msg/1156962115.top

 Post a Response

Posted by slush on October 4, 2006, 8:57 pm, in reply to "roadkills 10-04-06 let the countdown begin...."
67.172.140.52

My wife and I will be running MDI on the 15th, and we're really looking forward to the race! This will be our third marathon. I've really enjoyed the marathon course descriptions, thank you for posting them. See you all next weekend!!!

 Post a Response

Posted by Anthony M. Anderson on October 25, 2006, 3:16 pm, in reply to "How fast will Lance do 26.2? (guess and win free shoes for a year)"
216.79.119.220

2:40:59 --Previous Message-- : : http://www.runnersworld.com/lance/0,,s6-243-297-0-0,00.html?cm_mmc=Mag_URL-_-2006_Nov-_-Lance%20Contest-_-Lance%20Contest%20entry%20page : :

 Post a Response