The run was down nearly 1,000 competitors this year.
10,527 this year.
11,524 last year.
Posted 26 April 2015 - 01:21 PM
The run was down nearly 1,000 competitors this year.
10,527 this year.
11,524 last year.
Posted 26 April 2015 - 01:34 PM
Any idea how that compares to previous years?
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Posted 26 April 2015 - 01:52 PM
2015: 10,527
2014: 11,524
2003: "Nearly 13,000" http://can.milesplit...-murage-prevail
2012: 12,483 http://www.tc10k.ca/...-29-results.pdf
2011: 13,096 http://www.tc10k.ca/...y-1-results.pdf
These numbers are all registered runners in every class/race. Of course, every year about 1,000 do not show up, or DNF.
Definitely a downward trend. I wonder if people are retiring out the top of the age range and less replacing them at the bottom. It would be interesting to see how that bump is moving.
Honestly, if you are a casual runner, I'm not sure what you have to prove going in this race, what you have to show for your $35-$45 entry fee. I only ran it when I was fairly competitive, logging anywhere from 39 minutes in the 80's to 58 minutes (two years ago).
Posted 26 April 2015 - 04:28 PM
^ Average age keeps increasing so the pool of runners keeps shrinking. Everyone and their dog also has a 10k run these days.
Posted 26 April 2015 - 04:57 PM
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Posted 26 April 2015 - 06:51 PM
I like doing the seven sisters in Rockland on my bike. Although most of the time only 4-5 sisters make it to the party.
Posted 26 April 2015 - 06:53 PM
Seven sisters?
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Posted 26 April 2015 - 07:05 PM
Posted 26 April 2015 - 07:22 PM
Rockland Ave, west to east. Down-up Moss, down-up Robleda, down-up St. Charles, down-up Gonzolas, down-up Oak-Shade, down-up Green Oaks.
It's known in the running world apparently, but it still sucks on bike.
Edited by gumgum, 26 April 2015 - 07:40 PM.
Posted 26 April 2015 - 07:54 PM
Hmm, that's great to know, thanks.
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Posted 26 April 2015 - 09:38 PM
I'd like to see a simple Mt. Doug hill climb run. Time trial, no mass start.
The sports car clubs used to do a Mt Doug hill climb back in the mid 50's.
Motorcycles used to have a similar climb on the south side of the mountain during the same years.
Posted 26 April 2015 - 09:57 PM
The sports car clubs used to do a Mt Doug hill climb back in the mid 50's.
Motorcycles used to have a similar climb on the south side of the mountain during the same years.
Posted 26 April 2015 - 11:54 PM
I'd like to see a simple Mt. Doug hill climb run. Time trial, no mass start.
Up the road. So you have a starter every 30 seconds or so throughout the day.
It's like all the hell of a tough mudder without the mess. Just legs burn and exhaustion. The real goal is to keep improving on your own year over year time.
Maybe a cool name like "13 Minutes of Hell". Hell seems cooler than "mudder".
About ten years ago, I used to run up Mt. Doug a lot. Now, now so much. :-) It's a real sense of accomplishment to get to the top. Unfortunately I learned the hard way that big hills are not great for shin splints. Now I do most of my running on a treadmill, with some trail running and (rarely) a run on pavement. I would have run the TC 10k this year but I had another commitment I couldn't get out of.
There used to be a 5k run up Mt. Doug as part of the Gutbuster trail running series. But I just checked their web site and all the races are on other trails this year.
Edited by David Bratzer, 26 April 2015 - 11:55 PM.
Posted 27 April 2015 - 07:48 AM
2015: 10,527
2014: 11,524
2003: "Nearly 13,000" http://can.milesplit...-murage-prevail
2012: 12,483 http://www.tc10k.ca/...-29-results.pdf
2011: 13,096 http://www.tc10k.ca/...y-1-results.pdf
These numbers are all registered runners in every class/race. Of course, every year about 1,000 do not show up, or DNF.
Definitely a downward trend. I wonder if people are retiring out the top of the age range and less replacing them at the bottom. It would be interesting to see how that bump is moving.
Honestly, if you are a casual runner, I'm not sure what you have to prove going in this race, what you have to show for your $35-$45 entry fee. I only ran it when I was fairly competitive, logging anywhere from 39 minutes in the 80's to 58 minutes (two years ago).
It costs far too much money for a race that takes most people less than an hour. They also give you a sub-par T-shirt. Also it is pretty crowded and should be moved to a staggered start. The 1/2 marathon race is a nice addition but also costs too much, for what is provided.
Posted 27 April 2015 - 07:51 AM
It costs far too much money for a race that takes most people less than an hour. They also give you a sub-par T-shirt. Also it is pretty crowded and should be moved to a staggered start. The 1/2 marathon race is a nice addition but also costs too much, for what is provided.
That's my thought too. I don't wear the t-shirt on the run, nor ever after the run.
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