MISSISSAUGA MAYOR opens MISSISSAUGA MARATHON 2007

From the Editorial of THE MISSISSAUGA NEWS

May 14, 2007

Run 'Sauga

The pounding of more than 10,000 pairs of feet running through city streets this weekend makes one thing very clear: the Mississauga Marathon is not only here to stay, but is well on its way to becoming an institution.

It's a remarkable success story when one considers this is only the event's fourth year.

There were nay-sayers when Landmark Sport Group first came forward with the idea.

And there remain nitpickers who say the marathon doesn't attract enough elite runners.

But the Mississauga Marathon isn't trying to compete with races like the one in Boston (which has been around for only 111 years!).

Instead, wisely, it is carving out a niche for itself as an event for the entire family.

This year, there will be seven events to choose from, ranging from a two kilometre fun run/walk to a five kilometre event, dubbed "The Hazel," to the 42-kilometre marathon itself.

The event grows bigger every year because enthusiastic amateur runners know that the Mississauga Marathon is about more than prize money.

It's about the beauty of the city, striving for a "personal best," and the opportunity to be a part of something special.

Ten thousand people can't be all wrong.


Signed,
The Mississauga Muse

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• MISSISSAUGA
• MARATHON
• HAZEL
• MCCALLION

[torylivingston]

She is a fantastic politician, there's no comparison between her and that fuck-up David Miller. He thinks that he can just shake the money tree everytime funds run a little short, Hazel has a more proactive and long term solution.

[MISSISSAUGAWATCH]

torylivingston , how in the world can you compare Toronto, a city that is 175 years old with a new (30 year old) Mississauga that's in its late growth stage?

A new City gorged fat on development fees, an intenational airport right in it, inside one of the wealthiest parts of Ontario... fact is, it'd be tough to f**** up as mayor of Mississauga.

McCallion had it easy. And to her credit, she's admitted that.

[torylivingston]

Okay, but she could have chosen like many other politicians to spend that wealth frivilously, but instead she ensures careful spending and accountability. And as such, her city has been debt free for most of its history, since 1978. I don't think it has anything to do with how old or new the city is.

Toronto wastes unbelievable amounts of money where it is least needed. They need Miller out of the mayor's chair and Rob Ford in.

[MISSISSAUGAWATCH]

Hi torylivingston,

Can't comment on the Toronto situation, you'd know that better than me.

You wrote: "Okay, but she could have chosen like many other politicians to spend that wealth frivilously, but instead she ensures careful spending and accountability."

I really hate to tell you this but money has been spent frivously (Mississauga and I know people don't believe this but it is confirmed through Freedom of Information, there's no accountability. and --no media in Mississauga!

[winjasonwin]

Wow, she's still got it even at age 85. Excellent mayor.

[MISSISSAUGAWATCH]

Wait'll you see the other Mississauga Marathon video.

[torylivingston]

No media in Mississauga - Can't argue with you there.

[winjasonwin]

Excellent, please let me know when it appears. I will definitely watch it.