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Posted by MDI 26.2 committee on September 22, 2006, 12:42 pm, in reply to "roadkills 09-22-06 contest, quote and pic of the day" Mile 9 to Mile 10: Go beach combing, one of the many treasures you will hopefully find on your walk on the beach is something called 'seaglass'. These broken bits of antique bottles and pottery are tumbled smooth by the waves and are considered to be true one of a kind treasures. You can even visit Lisa Hall Jewelry http://lisahalljewelry.com/seaglass.html which is located in Northeast Harbor (right on the marathon course) and have your seaglass set in gold or silver for a lasting memento and treasure from your marathon on Mount Desert Island. Should not be lucky enough to find any seaglass not to worry there are many pieces of fine jewelry all made to choose from. Catch a movie at the Criterian Theater located on Cottage St in Bar Harbor.It is a glorious, well-preserved Art Deco theater located in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor. The theater still has most of its original interior: seats, curtains, and even the original lighting board to accommodate a great line-up of live music and theater productions that are held throughout the year. A full schedule of first run movies are also shown. The Criterion first opened its doors on June 6th, 1932, and has served the town of Bar Harbor as a movie palace ever since. The Criterion was used for vaudeville performances for many years during the heyday of the vaudeville circuit, as well as motion picture exhibition. The acoustics are excellent, and every aspect of the theater was designed specifically for the location, from the light fixtures to the carpets and wall fabrics. One very special feature of the building is its "floating" balcony, one of a few of its kind. Not only is this free-hanging structure an architectural feat, it also offers some of the best seating in the house. The balcony is divided into nine sections (loges) separated from each other with half walls and from the back corridor with velvet curtains. Originally rented out by the box to the town's wealthy summer residents, these seats are now available to all, and offer an excellent birds eye view of the screen and stage.The theatre currently seats 88 upstairs and 781 downstairs. Read our other marathon course previews and tips: http://www.members.boardhost.com/crowathletics/msg/1156962115.top
Message modified by board administrator September 22, 2006, 1:50 pm
Appearing periodically until race day, we're launching a new feature which will include a mile by mile preview of the Mount Desert Island Marathon route and strategies that will help participants successfully navigate the course.
We'll also provide ideas for things to see and do over marathon week and of course, insider tips on great places to eat, drink and have fun while visiting Mt. Desert Island.
We described the section you are now passing as one of the most critical parts of our entire course, where you must be smart if you want to have successful outing. If this is true be advised this mile from 9 to 10 is perhaps THE mile to get thru. After you pass the ninth mile you'll drop down and go past beach stones pilled high by the surf that spill almost into the road where you are traveling, on your right is a carriage path entrance at Little Long Pond. You'll have salt water and your left and fresh on your right and after a small bend to the left a big hill will rise up right in your face. This is the second a steepest of the three described in the previous mile, about halfway up is the 15K mark. If you are human you'll feel this in your quads. Even seasoned runners feel the burn here, don't worry you're doing just fine, lean into this one and shorten your stride. Once up and over the crest relax and take a few deep cleansing breaths and drop your arms to recover more quickly. As you run mercifully down you'll soon come to Little Harbor Brook where it empties into the ocean. Looking left you'll see Bear Island which is home to one of the many picturesque lighthouses that mark the Maine coast. Unfortunately the lighthouse is just out of sight from your vantage point but trust us, it's there. Bending right and another hill starts to rise before you. At this point the memory of the one you just climbed is pretty fresh in your legs. Thankfully this hill is not as long or steep, but as a marathoner you prepare and live for challenges such as this, remember to smile as grimacing doesn't help a bit! Mile 10 is about halfway up and now you can start to race!. 16.2 miles to go!
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