AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
I wonder why RF didn't suggest running marathons on treadmills instead.
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“Maybe they should hold them on a huge piece of land,†Ford mused.
“There’s High Park, a great place, and Downsview Park,†he said, adding bike paths would be good for marathoners.
For longer runs, Ford suggested starting from James Gardens, northeast of Royal York Rd. and Dundas St. W., trekking south to Lake Ontario and along the Humber River.
“I guarantee, if I’m fortunate enough to be mayor, I’ll be studying the alternatives,†he promised.
Why even HAVE marathons? Here's an idea: a barbecue!
Please don't give him any ideas.I wonder why RF didn't suggest running marathons on treadmills instead.
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Gavin, if you're being serious, there are treadmill marathon events. And elliptical marathon events. However, it's not the same as actually running a marathon outdoors. And marathons like the Scotia Waterfront marathon have become world class events. Can you imagine a mayoral candidate in say Boston, Chicago or New York suggesting that their major marathon be run in a park or on treadmills? Events like this past weekend bring people into the city and help position Toronto as a place that holds world-class events. I know Ford doesn't care about that, but lots of people do. The marathon is about more than just the people out there running 42 km.
Whew. Can't always tell just from posts.I've run in the Toronto Marathon. I couldn't be being more sarcastic.