Thomas Gouard
Detroit Free Press/ TCF Bank Marathon became an option for me when I did not get into the lottery for 2019 Chicago Marathon. The bitter part about that was having completed the Chicago Marathon in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, then not getting accepted into it in 2018 & 2019. Detroit Marathon was the next best thing in comparison to Chicago Marathon and I was welcomed by its Twitter page once I Tweeted my interest in the event.
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To this date, Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank Marathon is my 20th marathon! As for the marathon in general, it is the ultimate tester of a persons will! I often quote to people that all you need is the “will” to finish and half the battle is won going into running 26.2 miles. If you do not have the “will” to finish then you have nothing once you encounter those mental barriers from start-to-finish.
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I enjoyed this marathon entirely because of it being a new adventure. Prior to the event I saw little snippets of the course, but running it was a totally different feeling. I could not help but to look around during the earlier portions of the run to take in the views of Detroit, and giggling at the humorous signs created by spectators which helped take my mind off the tough portions of the course.
The course gorgeous! It takes you through the inner portion of downtown Detroit, and along the river side of Windsor, Ontario Canada. Some of my favorite parts of the course was running over the Ambassador Bridge en-route to Windsor, Ontario Canada; going through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel; as well as running along the beautiful Detroit river walk.
Since we were crossing into a different country which is Canada via the Ambassador Bridge, it was stressed to have documentation which really was not an issue. As we ran near the Ambassador Bridge, one of the runners was pulled out by security because of his camelBak style backpack, but none were pulled out for other reasons.
I kept well hydrated throughout the course by carrying a 20 ounce bottle of water with me. during the earlier half of the run. There not only was support from the volunteers at the water stations, but from spectators as well who brought signs, fruit, candy, and even beer & wine? By mile 24, I had given in to that urge to drink a beer while running, hehe.
For next years event, I’am deeply considering running the International half marathon which hits the same key landmarks as the full marathon. My reason is so that I can get more pictures of the landmarks after and maybe during the run because I felt as though I had no time once I arrived to Detroit. I was only in Detroit for 2 days and literally had to check out of my hotel once I got in from running the marathon.
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Congratulations. Your medal is great
Thanks, Halcombe. Once I saw what kind of images they placed on their medals it had my interest.
Iove to have a gold medal
plenty of them out there.
You are an awesome runner! 20 marathons done!
Is alcohol allowed during marathons?
There are no rules when it comes to that. I’d imagine that its because there hasn’t been any major accidents with spectators offering it. Only time I have grabbed on is while near the finish line or at the finish line, but never will I grab one during the earlier portion of the run or show up with it in my system. Wouldn’t be a great feeling, and probably wouldn’t finish the run due to dehydration.
Oh that’s clear for me, thank you! At earlier period of running alcohol can make a runner weak.
It adds to the excitement around mile 24 because at that point you are already drained, so why not. Loosens ya up, taking in the moment a lot more ; )
I congratulate you on your strong will.
I was good at long jump.
With these years I just attend the marathon in Belgrade and cheer for all participants.
Sweet! I think that I have saw your posts about that, or maybe it was someone else I cannot remember.
Continue to be more than a conqueror.
I have some pretty good ones in consideration for next year. Mostly in California.
go, you majestic gazelle you!
Hope to share some cool places and runs next year with you all. I’am currently setting up my run schedule
need to work on scheduling myself…
For me its like planning a weekend get-a-way from work, so the urgency is always there. I work so dang much, even when I’am supposedly on my off day
sorry to hear it. is that something you can scale back?
Not really, but this past weekend I stopped responding when asked about my availability. I have also been planning things on my off days like castings, trips out of state and activities. Its the only way I get a break
you can also claim to be going on a camping trip, but then just go camping in the living room…
I actually did that this weekend. Hell, I didn’t know what to do with myself and still don’t today while replying this, lol. I got so much needed rest this weekend.
get some rest and call it even
So sorry you didn’t get into the one you wanted, but this looked like a really awesome course. The weather must of been nice too. Loved your explanation of the signs and sight seeing while following the route. Congratulations are in order too! Nice to see your happy face!
It was very awesome, and I’am considering doing their half marathon yearly. Detroit is an interesting city. I also feel that my money goes toward re-building it more. Running a marathon, the best way to take your mind off of the distance and the rough terrain is the take in whatever views you can. I want to share some of the views I saw next year when I return. It was amazing seeing the sunrise over both Detroit and Canada as we crossed over the bridge.
Thanks, Kim. Definitely more to come. I have tried once again to enter Chicago, but if I have no luck best believe I will have an alternative.