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A Road Runner’s Race

Mercy Health Glass City Marathon celebrated as the ’23 Road Runners Club of America Championship Event — a series to celebrate and shine a spotlight on well-run, community-focused events and to award their top performing runners. RRCA champions the development of community-based running clubs and events that serve runners of all ages and abilities in pursuit of health and competition.

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Earlier this month we had the pleasure of presenti

Earlier this month we had the pleasure of presenting a donation of over $10,000 to the Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity. We are able to donate to these wonderful causes because of all of you who participate in the GCM. If you’re a local nonprofit and would like to apply for a charitable donation through the GCM you can do so here:

https://glasscitymarathon.org/nonprofit-charities/

2024 GCM Charity Applications are open! Are you a

2024 GCM Charity Applications are open! Are you a Toledo-local charity looking to showcase your impact in the community while raising funds? This is the perfect opportunity for you. Applications close on October 31st.

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As runners, we understand the importance of pushin

As runners, we understand the importance of pushing through and setting our limits past what we think is possible. But we also must understand that our bodies need rest days to perform at their peak. Take a day off - your body will thank you! #RunnerRestDay #RestDay #Runner #Running #Fitness #RunGlassCity #GoTheDistance #ThisIsToledo #GCM47

Did you know we have participants from 40+ states

Did you know we have participants from 40+ states every year running the GCM? Where will you be coming from in April 2024?

#DestinationToledo #ThisIsToledo #GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM47

Are you feeling that marathon “itch”? Whether

Are you feeling that marathon “itch”? Whether you’re planning your first marathon or your 100th, GCM is for you. Get registered and get excited.

www.glasscitymarathon.org

#DestinationToledo #ThisIsToledo #GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM47 #marathon #halfmarathon #ohio #toledo #marathontraining

Happy #StartLineSaturday throwing it back to 2010.

Happy #StartLineSaturday throwing it back to 2010. We are just over 8 months out from GCM 2024. That start line feeling is unmatched.

#DestinationToledo #ThisIsToledo #GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM47

Our 2024 GCM ambassador application window closes

Our 2024 GCM ambassador application window closes on Tuesday. Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity. Apply here:

https://bit.ly/gcmambassadorapply

Throwing it back to swag of 1990. How many GCM shi

Throwing it back to swag of 1990. How many GCM shirts have you collected over the years?

#DestinationToledo #ThisIsToledo #GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM47 #throwbackthursday #tbt

Channeling all the start line energy as we head in

Channeling all the start line energy as we head into the week. What are some of your favorite GCM start line moments?

#DestinationToledo #ThisisToledo #GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM47 #StartLine

Runnin' into the weekend like ☀️💨 because i

Runnin' into the weekend like ☀️💨 because it's time to kick my shoes off and relax! #TGIF #WeekendVibes #ReadyForFun

Our 2024 ambassador application window closes in 2

Our 2024 ambassador application window closes in 2 weeks. Here’s a collage of our 2023 ambassadors and if you are on the fence, I’m sure every one of them will help encourage you to apply. Near and far, we need folks like you to help spread the word on this amazing race. It helps that there’s some neat perks too. 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🏃🏻‍♂️

#DestinationToledo #ThisIsToledo #GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM47

https://bit.ly/gcmambassadorapply

If you’re on the fence on registering for the 20

If you’re on the fence on registering for the 2024 Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, check out this interview to learn a little more about all that goes into this amazing event with a huge thanks to @davesrunning since 2009! @mercy_health

We’ve come a long way over the years. Throwback

We’ve come a long way over the years. Throwback to the 1991 marathon. Sign up today and secure your spot for the 47th running of the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon today.
www.glasscitymarathon.org @mercy_health
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Do you love running the Mercy Health Glass City Ma

Do you love running the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon or Owens Corning Half Marathon? Do you want to be an essential part of the 2024 race? Then please apply to be a 2024 Mercy Health Glass City Marathon ambassador. We are accepting applications until August 15th.

https://bit.ly/gcmambassadorapply

#DestinationToledo #ThisIsToledo #GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM47 #GCMAmbassadors

Start planning early for 2024 Mercy Health Glass C

Start planning early for 2024 Mercy Health Glass City Marathon weekend by booking your hotel.

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We are excited to announce that we had runners par

We are excited to announce that we had runners participate in the 2022 Mercy Health Glass City Marathon that will be represented at the 2023 AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championship, held at the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 8th. @wmmajors @mercy_health

No matter how you celebrate this Independence Day,

No matter how you celebrate this Independence Day, be safe, have fun, and remember the year our freedom was made possible. Happy 4th of July from your friends at GCM.

#DestinationToledo #ThisIsToledo #GotheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM47

Ready to add a little adventure to your daily rout

Ready to add a little adventure to your daily routine? Get ready to lace up your running shoes and take the streets! 🏃‍♀️

Let the breeze flow through your hair and enjoy the scenery as you get those endorphins flowing. Plus, you get to feel the benefits of running, like improved cardiovascular health and stress relief. 🧘

Show us your running routes and let's have some fun! 🤩 #running #runchat #gratitude #happiness #fitness #destinationtoledo #thisistoledo #gothedistance #runglasscity @MHGCM47

Has the summer heat got you dreaming about spring

Has the summer heat got you dreaming about spring marathons? Register now and start looking forward to crossing the finish line in cooler temps.

#DestinationToledo #ThisIsToledo #GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM47

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Summer is here. What are some of your favorite par

Summer is here. What are some of your favorite parts of summer running?

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We’re headed towards summer in just a few days.

We’re headed towards summer in just a few days. Running in the heat isn’t easy, but do it right and you will conquer those fall and spring goals.

#RunToledo #ThisIsToledo #GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM47

Looking to add your name to that list of past winn

Looking to add your name to that list of past winners? Register today and let’s make it happen. @mercy_health Mercy Health - Toledo
#RunGlassCity #ThisIsToledo #DestinationToledo #GotheDistance #MHGCM47

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Join us in celebrating our 15th anniversary of the

Join us in celebrating our 15th anniversary of the Owen’s Corning Half Marathon on April 28th, 2024. The first 3000 to register will secure a commemorative beanie.

https://glasscitymarathon.org/owens-corning-half-marathon/

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Bundle two half marathons for $115. 2024 Owens Cor

Bundle two half marathons for $115. 2024 Owens Corning half & 2023 Churchill’s half. This is a deal you don’t want to miss.

https://runsignup.com/glasscitymarathon

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Celebrating you, runners, this Global Running Day.

Celebrating you, runners, this Global Running Day. Where are you running today?

#RunGlassCity #ThisIsToledo #DestinationToledo #GoTheDistance #MHGCM47 #GlobalRunningDay

The first step in completing a marathon is signing

The first step in completing a marathon is signing up. Early bird registration is open. Join us in 2024. #DestinationToledo #ThisIsToledo #GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM47

www.glasscitymarathon.org

Early bird pricing starts today. Sign up to secure

Early bird pricing starts today. Sign up to secure your spot and get that celebrity-feeling.

#DestinationToledo #ThisIsToledo #GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM47

www.glasscitymarathon.org

Registration is now open for our April 28, 2024 ru

Registration is now open for our April 28, 2024 running: https://runsignup.com/GlassCityMarathon

Happy Memorial Day from all of us at the Mercy Hea

Happy Memorial Day from all of us at the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon. Gone, but not forgotten.

Powering up into the long weekend like….

Powering up into the long weekend like….

From: Bruce Lamb Location: London ON My GCM Runn

From: Bruce Lamb

Location: London ON

My GCM Running Story
I had a total hip replacement of my right hip in Toronto 8 weeks ago. I've run 24 marathons including 5 Boston Marathons, but I chose the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon weekend to run my first comeback race — the Savage 5K.

I was hoping to run 6:30 per kilometer, but a bunch of my running friends paced with me and it felt so good, I ramped it up to 6 minute Ks. Finish time was 29:52 and this gives me my new benchmark as I continue my recovery.

To top off the weekend, my friends running the full marathon and half marathon the next day set personal bests, first-place age group finishes and Boston Qualifiers.

We Canadians LOVE the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon weekend!

~ Bruce "Hipchoge" Lamb, London Ontario Canada

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From: Teresa Howey Location: Dayton OH My GCM Ru

From: Teresa Howey

Location: Dayton OH

My GCM Running Story
I am born and raised in Dayton, OH. Running when I was younger was never really my thing (I was a swimmer for majority of my life, so any dry land sports or activities were not my thing). Everything changed when I needed an outlet for my grief due to my dad’s passing. In general, fitness became that outlet because I felt stronger, less stressed and less depressed as I continued to workout. Running still wasn’t my thing until COVID and it saved my life.

Like many individuals, my mental health took a nose dive during the pandemic. Running became my coping mechanism when I was feeling anxious or stressed. Lacing up my shoes, going for a run and turning up my music allowed me to decompress and not think about my anxiety.

I have run a few 5k races, then jumped into a full virtual marathon and then into a trail 50k, the Glasscity Marathon was my first in person marathon and I LOVED IT! The energy! The encouragements from other runners! I am a better person because of running!

I have several songs on my running playlist to help me dig deep and keep going; however, the one song that is always on my playlists is “You Can’t Stop Me” by Andy Mineo…it always makes me push harder and more often helps me achieve pace goals!

I am planning on running this again next year because I truly loved this race so much!

#RunToledo #ThisisToledo #GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM46

From: Tim Sticklinski Location: Lake Orion Michig

From: Tim Sticklinski

Location: Lake Orion Michigan

My GCM Running Story
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Thank you GCM . I will remember this weekend forever

From: Debra Koelsch Location: Swanton Ohio My GC

From: Debra Koelsch

Location: Swanton Ohio

My GCM Running Story
I am happy to be a new member of the Toledo Roadrunners Club and Team Toledo! A year ago, I had so much chronic pain and fatigue that I struggled to get out of bed, so I decided to take back control of my health. I changed my diet, did a six month detox program, and began running in December of 2022. I had never run before that. I am not athletic. My first run was an epic failure, as I only made it a half mile before getting sick. I kept going, working my way up to a mile, then 5K, 10K, 15K. It's only been a few short months, but here I am, in the starting line for the Glass City Marathon. I am running the Owens Corning Half Marathon today.

I have been running with a fantastic group of athletes at Levis Commons. I have also run a few races, volunteered, and met so many wonderful and encouraging people along the way. You may have seen me working packet pickup at the Glass City Marathon. I anticipate meeting other runners, as I am always looking for people to run with! I am really thankful for this opportunity, and I am considering trying triathlon this summer. I am looking forward to running more races. I never, in a million years, thought I would be able to do this!

#RunToledo #ThisIsToledo #GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM46

From: Alan Bannister Location: Toledo OH My GCM

From: Alan Bannister

Location: Toledo OH

My GCM Running Story
I began my running journey back in 2018 when my son and I ran the a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot and I had to walk 75% of the race. It was inspiring watching all of the other families run together so I decided to begin training for the following year. I came home after Thanksgiving and decided to get the right pair of shoes so I could finish a race pain free. I signed up for the couch to 5k at Wildwood and I never looked back. I joined the Toledo Road Runners Club and took part in as many races as my schedule would allow. My friend Avery Cooper began to text me the location for his weekend runs so I joined his group as much as possible. Every time I ran into Andre Page he would invite me to go on a run with him and on most occasions I would run with him. I would run 2 miles and he would run 4 or 5 miles and we would end at about the same time. Fast forward to 2022, college friend posted on Facebook that he had a goal of running in all 50 states before he turned 50 years old. I told him that when he comes to Ohio to let me know. Well about six months ago he let me know that he signed up for the Glass City Marathon. I knew at that point that I needed to run more miles on a weekly basis than I had been. So I ran with the CoopCrew throughout the winter and just yesterday I ran my first half marathon. All of the runners were very encouraging, as I knew they would and the number of supporters on the side of the road was amazing. I hope I get the chance to run next time and I hope the course doesn't change much from this course.

From: Myron Bowers Location: Sylvania OH My GCM

From: Myron Bowers

Location: Sylvania OH

My GCM Running Story

The race was beyond expectations. To see thousands lined up to start, the music, the DJ, the helicopter flyover, the party atmosphere were all incredible. I live locally so I saw many people I knew running and along the course. The community support was awesome with people lining the streets giving encouragement, funny signs, cheers from spectators and random beverages and supporters. To have a person you know cheer you on as you passed provided a high that carried me to my next point. I highly recommend the The Race-Joy app.

Some of my favorite spots were passing the relay transfer points. So many teams cheering everyone on and one team I knew (the Dip Switches) that gave me encouragement. MILE 17.5 WAS MY FAVORITE, WHERE A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN WAS GIVING OUT BEER AND BACON (oh should I mention she was my wife?) and my 88 year old mother. I stopped to give my mother a hug and kiss and she rang the cow bell for me as I continued on. I was on a high and Qualifying for Boston was now the goal, and I was on pace. Things were going well, loved the course, then I hit mile 23. I told myself only 3.2 miles left (5K) and I had run many 5Ks during training. BUT, THIS WAS NOT YOUR EVERYDAY 5K. It was horrible, I hit the wall. Cramping everywhere from biceps to calves, thighs and even the bottom of my feet, but I did finish.

How did it end? I did not Qualify for Boston. God humbled me but let me finish at 3:59:46.9 and HE permitted me to hit my stretch goal of 4:00, with 13.1 seconds to spare. I was delighted with the run but I was cramping, shivering and exhausted beyond belief. IT WAS THE WORST I HAVE EVER FELT FROM PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND ONE OF THE BEST FEELINGS I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. I would not trade it for anything. TOLEDO is a great host city and I recommend for anyone to experience. HOLY TOLEDO!

#DestinationToledo #ThisIsToledo #GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM46

From: Trudy Anderson Location: NORWALK OH My GCM

From: Trudy Anderson

Location: NORWALK OH

My GCM Running Story
I started running half marathons the year I turned 50. On April 23, 2023 I ran my 23rd half. My friend Danielle Smith wanted to run it as the first half back from surviving breast cancer! I wanted to run it to support her and her survival!

#DestinationToledo #ThisIsToledo #GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM46

From: Ryan Jackson Location: Lambertville MI My

From: Ryan Jackson

Location: Lambertville MI

My GCM Running Story
My 8 year old son, Xander, ran his first 5k right before Christmas. He loved it! His New Year's Resolution was thus to run 5 5ks this year. The Savage 5k was his first of the year and he had a personal best!

#DestinationToledo #ThisIsToledo #GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM46

Happy Mother's Day! Tag the #motherrunner in your

Happy Mother's Day! Tag the #motherrunner in your life.

From: Matthew Ryder Location: Cygnet, Ohio My GC

From: Matthew Ryder

Location: Cygnet, Ohio

My GCM Running Story
My daughter and I have been seriously training for our first half marathon for about 15 weeks. We've ran 5 and 10K's in the past, but this is our first time at this distance. In the weeks leading up to this race I'd been preparing myself mentally by saying " face it you're going to be miserable for 2 plus hours, but it will be worth it". My actual experience couldn't have been further from that. The miles just seemed to tick by. I was engaged with the crowd and volunteers. I was never out of breath. I was worried about the hills. They were a challenge, but not overwhelming. I was worried about being cold before the start. Didn't happen. I finished with a smile on my face and beat my top goal of under 2 hours. Awesome experience!! Only thing I'm worried about now is that this experience can't be topped.

#GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #ThisIsToledo #DestinationToledo #MHGCM46

From: Micheal Rushlow Location: Genoa Ohio My GCM

From: Micheal Rushlow
Location: Genoa Ohio

My GCM Running Story
Never really enjoyed running when I was younger. But after struggling to keep weight off I built a routine where I also ran. Then I noticed I wasn’t as stressed and my mind became clearer.
It also gives me some much needed one on one time with my wife and it just lets us have that moment of personal accomplishments
Now I can’t imagine not running as I am becoming addicted to it and wanna continue to improve every time I run

#GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #DestinationToledo #ThisisToledo #MHGCM46

From: Megan Varga Location: Akron OH, 44313 — U

From: Megan Varga

Location: Akron OH, 44313 — United States

My GCM Running Story
My soulmate and I make runner videos with YouTube and Rumble. We enjoy going to different events around the area and telling how the event is the racing. We like to show some of the funnier sides of racing as well as helping out at some of the events too. GCM was SO much fun!!! From volunteering with green team Friday and the expo was AWESOME!! Then the 5k was so great! Lots of crowd support. Tons of cow-bells out there and the on field finish was neat! Helping at the kids finish line was nice too. GCM does it right!! Thanks to all!! ;-)

From: Zach Sheaffer Location: Harpster Ohio, 4332

From: Zach Sheaffer

Location: Harpster Ohio, 43323 — United States

My GCM Running Story
For as long as I could think, I have been inspired by marathon runners. Running 26.2 miles is sometimes unimaginable on how difficult it may be. My father, 7 years ago, begin running as a way to loose weight. Within a year, he had lost over 100 pounds. Running had not just become a way to loose weight, but a lifestyle. It became an addiction to train and compete for my father. In a little under 7 years he had run 52 marathons, 37 half marathons, and a whole lot of other races along the way..

Recently, January 24th, 2023, my dad unexpectedly passed away. It was heartbreaking seeing someone who was so invested in health and fitness pass from something health related. I had always wanted to run a marathon but I never knew when. The 2023 Glass City Marathon was the last race my dad had signed up for. I couldn’t think of a better way to tribute his life then to finish his final race in his honor. Running this marathon was not only physically demanding, but it was the most mentally challenging thing I have ever done. It was the most important moment of my life. Running this marathon not only a major accomplishment, but it also helped signify life. Metaphorically, running the race helped show to keep moving forward and to never quit. It showed me that things in life may get hard without my dad but eventually it will subside. Running 26.2 miles was one of the most difficult things I have ever done, but it showed me how strong I am.

From: David Keith
Location: Sylvania Ohio, 43560 — USA

My GCM Running Story
Last year without any training I decided I wanted to try to run the Glass City Marathon. I have run half marathons before but never a full marathon. So, with ‘minimal’ training I ran the marathon. When I met up with my wife and kids around mile 16, I had given up and wanted to call it quits. It was my wife who reminded me why I wanted to run the marathon and convinced me to finish it even if I walked the rest.

Well, I ended up walking the last 7 miles or so and made a new friend along the way who was from Detroit. The moment I crossed the finish line last year I swore I would never do that again. Fast forward six months and I signed up for this years Glass City Marathon. I would love to say that I trained this time around but that would be a half lie. But the day came and I was going to finish this Marathon.
This year I wasn’t running it because I wanted to say I ran a marathon. I was running it this year because I needed to prove to myself that I could do it without giving up. Last year I finished the marathon in 6 hours and 32 minutes so my only goal was to finish the marathon under 6 hours without mentally giving up.
The first 15 miles went great. I started off at around 10:30 miles and slowly progressed up to 15 min miles. But I kept running and didn’t give up. It wasn’t until Mile 16 that my legs and hips started to act up. I knew this was my test to see if I would repeat my failure from last year so in that moment, I told myself that I really didn’t care about the time. All I cared about was finishing this marathon without mentally giving up. Having walked the last few miles I crossed that finish line at 5 hours and 51 minutes and I felt for once that I truly earned that Marathon Medal!

From: Tony Targan Location: Bloomfield Hills MI M

From: Tony Targan

Location: Bloomfield Hills MI Michigan, 48301 — United States

My GCM Running Story
I first ran the Glass City Marathon back in 2004, when there were only 216 finishers! It was only my second marathon (3:39:10) but it gave me the crazy notion that I could qualify for Boston, which I eventually did. I ran the Boston Marathon 5 times between 2007-2013, but I did not want my final memory of Boston to be the bombing year.

Despite several attempts, I was not able to BQ again. My NYC marathon (2017) did not go well, and I ran my slowest time ever. I figured my marathoning days were behind me.

After turning 61 last year, I decided to give it one more try to run a full marathon so I could get back to Boston. Now, 19 years later, I was back at Glass City, where my Boston dreams began. This year, I started well, and hung with my pace group as long as I could, until I lost contact with them at mile 22. When the pain came and doubt crept in, I kept pushing myself with the mantra, “Don’t Think. Just Run.”

I finished in 3:46:16 and ran a BQ time for the first time in 11 years! Thank you to the race organizers, volunteers and especially the 3:45 pacers for helping me reach my goal to return to Boston!

Congrats to Jayson Salyer, 2023 GCM winner, doubli

Congrats to Jayson Salyer, 2023 GCM winner, doubling up and taking another win at the Flying Pig Marathon.

#destinationtoledo #thisistoledo #gothedistance #runglasscity #MHGCM46 #toledotakescincinnati

Shane Jernigan Location: McClure, Ohio My GCM Run

Shane Jernigan
Location: McClure, Ohio

My GCM Running Story:
I started running marathons in my 20's when I was a US Army Ranger. That and the triathlon helped me maintain the fitness levels I needed for my profession. After a catastrophic parachute with a full combat kit, I spent years recovering through surgery after surgery after surgery for almost two decades.

I now marathon and triathlon as an all-wheelie polytrauma para-athlete, but it is more than a career booster for me now. Now, competition is the motivation for me to get out of bed and endure the pain so that I can maintain a life in the prosthetic leg rather than a wheelchair. I tri and marathon for life now.

Shane, thank you for your service and for choosing to Run Glass City!

A BIG THANK YOU!... to Clint, Mark, & Tim, and the

A BIG THANK YOU!... to Clint, Mark, & Tim, and the whole Glass City/Nationwide Crew! What a spectacular event!

My OH kids had the best time creating their Art for the Marathon pictures, and more than 40 students participated in the Kids' Races. Two of our students won first place - the mile (Simon R.) and half-mile (Ruiyi W.)

-Cindy Bodxiak, OHES Art

Don't fret - you can still purchase official merch

Don't fret - you can still purchase official merchandise and BQ t-shirts on Dave's Running Shop website. Official "I Qualified for Boston" shirt orders are available as well. Over 30% of our field qualified again this year.

Shop apparel:
http://ow.ly/T4Mz50OetpG

Shop GCM:
https://gcm262finisher.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Shop BQ T-Shirt:
https://davesrunning.com/glass-city-marathon-boston-qualifier-shirt-gcm-boston-qualifier-shirts.html

#RunGlassCity #GoTheDistance #ThisIsToledo #DestinationToledo #MHGCM46

For anyone that ran the Savage 5k along with any d

For anyone that ran the Savage 5k along with any distance on Sunday, and didn’t pick it up at the race, you can pick up your challenge medal at Dave’s Running Shop in Perrysburg.

https://davesrunning.com

Sun Safety While You Run Mercy Health Tip April 12

Sun Safety While You Run
Mercy Health Tip
April 12, 2023

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Of the three main types of skin cancer, Melanoma is the deadliest. “Knowing the basics of sun safety can help prevent skin cancer. Outdoor athletes receive higher doses of UV radiation than most people, with greater melanoma risk factors found in outdoor athletes,” says Dr. Heuring, Mercy Health dermatologist. The American Academy of Dermatology (ADA) recommends using sunscreen with at least Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 30 and limiting exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm when the sun’s rays are the strongest (if your shadow is shorter than you are, seek shade!)

Read full article: https://glasscitymarathon.org/sun-safety-while-you-run-mercy-health-tip-april-12-2023/

#RunGlassCity #DestinationToledo #MHGCM46 #ThisisToledo #GotheDistance #MarathonTraining #HalfMarathon #HalfFanatics #MarathonManiacs #5ktraining
@MercyHealth

Looking for ways to commemorate your race? Order

Looking for ways to commemorate your race? Order an iTab here:

http://ow.ly/Nwhk50O2S5I

#DestinationToledo #ThisIsToledo #GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM46

My GCM Running Story This is Our story and our why

Anything worth doing is worth having fun doing it!

Anything worth doing is worth having fun doing it! You’re all all stars for going the distance in Toledo. #RunGlassCity

Emcee, DJ , MarCom Team

A huge THANK YOU to our friends at @bittersweet_83

A huge THANK YOU to our friends at @bittersweet_83 for fueling our runners at water stop 19.3. Way to help those runners to the finish line.

#DestinationToledo #ThisIsToledo #GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM46

Post Race Recovery Mercy Health Tip April 23, 3023

Post Race Recovery
Mercy Health Tip
April 23, 3023

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon in Toledo, Ohio on April 23rd! Now that the race is over, it’s time for you to make sure you are continuing your recovery process.

Intermediate muscle soreness and delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS, are very common up to seven days following a race like a half or full marathon. However, getting good sleep, eating, drinking fluids, gentle massaging and stretching are all effective strategies for recovery.

“After the race, you should take two weeks off after a marathon and one week off for a half marathon,” Jeff Swartz, Mercy Health’s physical therapist, specializing in running, shares. “This includes running, high resistance exercise and structured workouts.”

Read article: https://glasscitymarathon.org/post-race-recovery-mercy-health-tip-april-23-2023/

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Where would we be without our volunteers? We are

Where would we be without our volunteers? We are thankful for those who traveled near and far to support the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon and ensure we could implement a seamless race.

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Happy #medalmonday let’s see those medals from t

Happy #medalmonday let’s see those medals from the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, Owens Corning Half Marathon, North Star BlueScope relay, Savage 5k, and Nationwide Children’s Kid Run. Tag us in your posts!

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New course records were written this morning in th

New course records were written this morning in the male, female, and female masters fields at the 46th Mercy Health Glass City Marathon:

Overall Marathon Winners & New Course Records
Jason Salyer, 2:20:27.17 (male)
Rachel Hannah, 2:40:13.84 (female)

Masters Marathon New Course Record
Maria Lindberg, 2:49:49.67 (female)

Congratulations to the overall winners of the 14th

Congratulations to the overall winners of the 14th annual Owens Corning Half Marathon* this morning:

Andrew Bowman, 1:05:29.94 (male)
Cynthia Limo, 1:12:19.08 (female & new *course record)

And the wheelers went off. A great race by all! #w

And the wheelers went off. A great race by all! #wheelGlassCity

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The next generation of runners took to the UT camp

The next generation of runners took to the UT campus and looked great at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo Kids Run Saturday morning. Ages 2-12 ran a 1 mile, 1/2 mile, or 1/4 mile course and finished in the Glass Bowl Stadium, just like the big kids will today. #RunGlassCity

Congratulations to the 2023 Savage 5K overall winn

Congratulations to the 2023 Savage 5K overall winners:

Evan Gaynor, 14:59.41, male
Erin Ralston, 19:12.46, female

Get a good night's sleep. 6:30 A.M. is when it sta

Get a good night's sleep. 6:30 A.M. is when it starts! #RunGlassCity

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We’ll see you for day two of the Tom Falvey Heal

We’ll see you for day two of the Tom Falvey Health & Wellness Expo from 10am to 5pm Saturday…if we don’t see you at the Savage 5K or Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo Kids Run first. #runglasscity

Expo parking details: https://www.downtowntoledo.

Expo parking details:

https://www.downtowntoledo.org/parking/

Name & Company Name: Adventus Climbing (Boot 13) W

Name & Company Name: Adventus Climbing (Boot 13)
What do you want participants to know about your booth and business?

Adventus Climbing Center is opening later this summer! Located on the University/Parks Trail at Mile 22 of the full marathon. They will have all forms of climbing – top rope, auto belays, bouldering and more. Whether you’ve climbed before or not, we create space for anyone to climb. Stop by our booth to learn more about climbing, test your grip strength, and even reserve your spot for a membership or purchase a punch pass.

Name & Company Name: CycleWerks Bicycle & Fitness

Name & Company Name: CycleWerks Bicycle & Fitness (Boot 14)
What do you want participants to know about your booth and business?

Seasoned athlete? Just starting out? All are welcome at CycleWerks! We don’t just sell bicycles and fitness equipment, we strive to create communities of people who love to be active by hosting group rides and sponsoring a variety of races and events. Come to our booth and try out an e-bike – a fun way to get outside and active.

Welcome to the 2023 Tom Falvey Health & Wellness E

Welcome to the 2023 Tom Falvey Health & Wellness Expo.

Race day forecast. Plan accordingly. It is looking

Race day forecast. Plan accordingly. It is looking like a perfect day for a marathon.

As you plan your place at the start line, keep in

As you plan your place at the start line, keep in mind the corral assignments.

Post-race mugs have been picked up and ready for y

Post-race mugs have been picked up and ready for your post-run refreshment.

Energy Gels for Running: How They Work and When Yo

Energy Gels for Running: How They Work and When You Should Take Them
Mercy Health Tip
April 19, 2023

Running long distances can be a fun challenge, full of running highs and race medals. However, running for extended periods of time can also lead to bonking. This is a period of time when an athlete’s glycogen is depleted, and the body becomes sluggish. Luckily, energy gels are here to help!

Energy gels are conveniently packaged carbohydrates that allow runners to continue on a race or long run while consuming them. These gels provide energy during long training runs and races and aid in recovery.

Read full article: https://glasscitymarathon.org/energy-gels-for-running-how-they-work-and-when-you-should-take-them-mercy-health-tip-april-19-2023

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As you plan logistics for race day, keep in mind a

As you plan logistics for race day, keep in mind available parking for participants and spectators.

Last call for Rally Row registrations. Sign up at

Last call for Rally Row registrations. Sign up at the link below.

https://glasscitymarathon.org/rally-row-mile-26/

Enjoy a post-race shower at no charge thanks to th

Enjoy a post-race shower at no charge thanks to the University of Toledo!

Snag this deal before it’s gone. $15 medal engra

Snag this deal before it’s gone. $15 medal engraving add-on to commemorate an amazing race.

http://ow.ly/ryXK50NK6C8

All are welcome on Saturday, April 22nd, at the Ep

All are welcome on Saturday, April 22nd, at the Epworth United Methodist Church for a Grace before the Race event at 5:00 pm. Attire is casual, childcare will be provided, and communion will be shared.

It's race week. How do you mentally, physically,

It's race week. How do you mentally, physically, and emotionally prepare?

#DestinationToledo #ThisisToledo #GotheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM46

Name & Company Name: Nationwide Children’s Hospi

Name & Company Name: Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo (Booth 30)

What do you want participants to know about your booth and business?
Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo gives children broader local access to procedures and therapies in the region and reduces the need to travel for treatment. Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo’s team of pediatric experts provide state-of-the-art wellness, preventive and rehabilitative care and diagnostic treatment to children in northwest Ohio. Integrated clinical resources combined with prioritizing quality and safety are part of what allows Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo to advance its unique model of care in the area. In addition to the wide variety of specialty services offered, Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo has eight pediatric primary care practices located in surrounding communities.

Name & Company Name: Maumee Valley Habitat for Hum

Name & Company Name: Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity (Booth 2)

What do you want participants to know about your booth and business?
Come volunteer with us!
We believe in a world where everyone deserves a decent place to live!

@maumeevalleyh4h

Cleaning Gatorade jugs, painting numbers, and sort

Cleaning Gatorade jugs, painting numbers, and sorting shirts for virtual mailing.

#DestinationToledo #ThisIsToledo #GoTheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM46

We have your fuel needs covered along the course r

We have your fuel needs covered along the course race weekend. Marathon course gels at miles 11.75, 16, 18.5, 21.2 and chews at miles 16 and 18.5

Half marathon gels at mile 10.5

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As you prepare for race weekend, here are the deta

As you prepare for race weekend, here are the details of special event transportation options.

Delivery days to kick off our favorite time of yea

Delivery days to kick off our favorite time of year.

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Second Sole (Booth 29) Name & Company Name: Matt

Second Sole (Booth 29)
Name & Company Name: Matt Folk Second Sole

What do you want participants to know about your booth and business?
We are a local running speciality store located in Levis Commons in Perrysburg. We have been involved with the GCM Expo every year it has taken place since our opening in the fall of 2008. We carry each year at our booth a variety of running gear and accessories to help you not only get through GCM but your daily training. This usually includes some fun and different special items each year.

Crunch Fitness (Booth 12) Name & Company Name:Owne

Crunch Fitness (Booth 12)
Name & Company Name:Owned by Jimmy Burgess and Sarah Page Crunch Fitness

What do you want participants to know about your booth and business? We want everyone to stop by and meet some of our friendly staff, enter to win some fun prizes and a chance to win a one year membership to crunch Fitness!

We design our clubs to give you the possible. That’s why our dedicated group fitness studios are four walls of innovative, ass-kicking, fun.
Bulk up, trim down, or just rock out to your favorite playlist. Our free weights, shiny machines, and cutting-edge equipment are the gear to get you there. We’ve got all the equipment you need to sprint, jog or walk your way to your fitness goals. We’re cheering for you!We’re more than just incredible facilities. We’re instructors, trainers, and staff that live for your post-workout high-fives. Our gyms are not only filled to the brim with awesome equipment, they’re squeaky clean.

Don’t forget to register your kids for the Natio

Don’t forget to register your kids for the Nationwide Children’s Toledo Kids Run on Saturday, April 22nd for kids ages 2-12.

Check out all the perks and register here: https://glasscitymarathon.org/glass-city-marathon-race-info/kids-run-at-the-glass-city-marathon/

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For the first time marathoners, don’t forget to

For the first time marathoners, don’t forget to snap a pic at our selfie station.

#DestinationToledo #ThisisToledo #GotheDistance #RunGlassCity #MHGCM46

Ohio Air National Guard is a part-time component o

Ohio Air National Guard is a part-time component of the Air Force. Requirements are to serve one weekend a month or two weeks out of the year in return we offer 100% tuition to a public school in Ohio along with other benefits. You can find the Ohio Air National Guard at booth 5 at the expo.

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Reasons to Taper Mercy Health Tip April 5, 2023 T

Reasons to Taper
Mercy Health Tip
April 5, 2023

Training for a marathon can be daunting. The preparation, planning and time commitment are ultimately worth it once you cross the finish line, but the path to get to your marathon can be long. The hardest part for many athletes is planning out the last two to three weeks of their training program, or “tapering”.

So, what is tapering, why is it so important, and how should you build it into your marathon training plan? Read article: https://glasscitymarathon.org/reasons-to-taper-mercy-health-tip-april-5-2023

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Leading up to the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon

Leading up to the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon we will be highlighting the vendors you can connect with at the expo. Let’s kick it off with our own @davesrunning

What do you want participants to know about your booth and business?
We are the Official Marathon Apparel and Merchandise booth for GCM the past 10+ years. Oldest Running Shop in Ohio, Supporting Toledo and Northwest OH, and celebrating our 50 Year Anniversary this year, The Dave of Dave's Running Shop ran Glass City Marathon in the 70's and 80's. Dave's Running has been a longtime supporter of the event and Toledo Road Runners Club since the 70's.

You can find Dave’s Running at booths 15 and 16 at the expo.

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