Martin Goodman Trail

Roger’s World – Monday January 25, 2010
Martin Goodman Trail

This past Saturday I did a scouting mission and ran on the beautiful Marin Goodman Trail along the shores of Lake Ontario. Actually, it was more about me screwing up and for some reason thinking that the Training for Solidarity Run was a few days ago – maybe I should read my own posts – the Haiti: Training for Solidarity run happens this Saturday January 30th starting at the Palais Royal.

When driving in the area, I’ve always seen people running, biking, roller blading, etc., along the trail and thought how cool it would be to have easy access to that trail on a daily basis. And when I finally got the chance to run on it, I loved it. I hate driving into the downtown Toronto area but this was totally worth it. I would even move down there to be able to use that trail every day. The scenery was great, you can observe nature (much more in the summer of course), and there were lots of other people out there enjoying the trail with me despite the chill in the air. If you have never used this trail make sure to head down and check it out, it is worth the trip.

The perfect opportunity to use the trail comes this Saturday with the Training for Solidarity event. You can come out and run or walk the spectacular Martin Goodman trail, pay a visit to the historic Palais Royal, meet a lot of great people, and support a charity that does ongoing charity work in Haiti.

The details are below; visit http://www.runningfree.com/missionhaiti.aspx for full details and to pre-register for the event.

HAITI – TRAINING FOR SOLIDARITY will be a day the running community to come together for an up to 20km training run in support of our friends in Haiti. This will be a “pay what you can” event.

Running Free and Runners Den will provide the venue, commemorative bib’s, food and support on the course. Pace bunnies will be available to guide 10- 20km training runs at paces from 4:30/km up to 6:00/km.

This will be a great opportunity to enjoy a paced training run and support this very worthwhile cause. Let show our neighbours to the south we are thinking of them in this time of need.

All donors will receive a commemorative bib #, sponsor goodies, coffee, refreshments and snacks. This is a “pay what you can” event. Donations can also be made by calling our Running Free Markham location at 905.477.7871.

Toronto Event

Saturday January 30, 2010 – 9:00am registration

The training run will start and finish at the historic Palais Royal on Toronto’s waterfront. The Martin Goodman Trail is one of Toronto’s best running routes. Many Runners already enjoy this trail all year round. If you’ve never trained on the trail, you are in for a treat!

We will have pace bunnies running 4:30/km up to 6:00/km paces for distances of 10km and 20km. It is your choice to run with a pace bunny or on your own. WALKERS are certainly welcome. The distance you run or walk is entirely up to you. Snacks and refreshments will be ready to serve at the Palais Royal from 10:00am – Noon. 

Where

• Palais Royal

• 1601 Lake Shore Boulevard West

• Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3C1

• www.palaisroyale.ca (The Palais Royal has graciously donated their beautiful facility for this event without hesitation – We thank them for this incredibly honourable gesture)

Training run will take place on Toronto’s waterfront trail. Please email Nick Capra at missionhaiti@runningfree.com for more information.

Hamilton Event

Saturday January 30, 2010 – 9:00am registration

• Westdale High School (Main & Longwood)

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