A big contingent of Muskoka Runners headed to Toronto this weekend to race at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon and Half Marathon, including several of our club’s runners. Over 10,000 runners completed the half marathon distance. Big Troy Cox led the way defying father time with a spectacular 1:14:46 in the half marathon. He was second overall in the Masters Category, 19th overall finisher and 1st place in the men’s 45-49 category. Chris “l’il Troy” Watson was the next MARS runners, 50th overall in 1:18:40. He was 48 out of 4669 men and 6/672 in the men’s 40-44 age group. Mark Sinnige was 96th overall in 1:22:24, 89/4669 men and 7/525 in the men’s 45-49 age group. Pierre Mikhail was 145th overall in 1:24:56, 131/4669 men and 12/525 in the men’s 45-49 age group. Melissa Kosowan was the first MARS female in 1:33:37. She was 435th overall, 75/5558 women and 17/903 in her age group. Also competing were Justine Brown and Kelly Millson. Congratulations to all MARS runners and Muskokans who competed today. Troy, Chris, Mark, Pierre and Melissa are currently representing MARS in the Ontario Masters XC Series. You should too!

Pre race nap for l’il Troy

Big T’s shoe collection

Chris rocking the throwaways

Chris and Pierre at Marathon Expo
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