Andrew Rosbrook’s New Life Mikey Marathon is Off and Running! – Live Blog
Constable Andrew Rosbrook’s New Life Mikey Marathon is now underway complete!
We can’t thank Andrew enough for bringing awareness to the need for more public access defibrillators. You can support Andrew on his mission to raise funds for MIKEY defibrillators by visiting his fundraising page.
You can read Andrew’s story and check out Andrew’s itinerary to join him for part of his run, or cheer him on along the way, here.
Andrew is running 470 Kilometers, from Ottawa to Toronto. Bookmark this post to follow Andrew on his “Super Marathon” here on our blog, with updates all week.
** Should anyone wish to join me for a very VERY easy 5 km run to finish off my journey, please meet at Yonge St. and Queen St., Toronto, at 5 pm (The NW Corner, by the south doors of the Eaton Centre. **
His epic run will conclude at approximately 6pm on Monday, May 12th, at Toronto’s Ontario Place. We’ll be running with him for the final 5K (you should join us!) and we’ll be there to celebrate at the finish line at Toronto’s Ontario Place.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The Latest Updates ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Monday, May 12, 6:06 PM
He made it!!
Monday, May 12, 5:49 PM
Taking a pause where Andrew was stopped by cardiac arrest last year
Monday, May 12, 5:38 PM
Making our way on Queen St!
Monday, May 12, 5:10 PM
Update from Comedian, Actor and Writer Shaun Majumder! “Hey this man had a near fatal heart attack at last years marathon- he’s running to raise money ! Support Mikey Network!”
Monday, May 12, 5:07 PM
Andrew’s here!
Monday, May 12, 4:58 PM
One of our escorts waiting for Andrew with us.
Monday, May 12, 4:50 PM
Update from Laurie McCann :”Just waiting for Andrew to arrive… Running the last 5km with him.”
Monday, May 12, 8:45 AM
Preparing for my last day. My feet are very unhappy with me at the moment.
Sunday, May 11, 8:30 PM
Made it to 5500 Finch Ave E, in Toronto!! Yes Toronto!! Thank you, Rick Gill, Derrick Mole and Jesse Crawford, for getting me there.
Sunday, May 11, 7:27 PM
Just coming up to Sheppard and Morningside in Scarborough.
Sunday, May 11, 7:02 PM
Andrew and his companions from TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Oshawa, climbing a steep hill past Rouge Park, in East Toronto.
Sunday, May 11, 5:45 PM
At Kingston Rd and Liverpool Rd. in East Toronto
Sunday, May 11, 3:42 PM
Andrew with some of the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Oshawa crew, as he made a short stop in Ajax.
Sunday, May 11, 3:29 PM
Relaxing with Lisa Mottram Cain. Back on the road in a while.
Sunday, May 11, 2:31 PM
Passing through Whitby.
Sunday, May 11, 2:07 PM
Support all all along the way. Thanks Nancy!
Sunday, May 11, 12:37 PM
At Thornton Rd., still heading west. Okay I will make a bold statement now, I AM gonna make it!!!!!
Sunday, May 11, 10:15 AM
I picked up this shady looking crew first thing this morning. Scott, Lucas and Scott, go team B platoon!!
Sunday, May 11, 10:09 AM
Andrew with Jesse Crawford from TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Oshawa, at Centrefield and Hwy 2.
Sunday, May 11, 10:00 AM
Andrew and his friend Marc near Oshawa
Saturday, May 10, 6:02 PM
With Toronto PS friends in Port Hope. Scott Limerick ran with me from Cobourg. He switched with Vern Fairclough, and went ahead to pipe us in. You can’t buy friends like that.
Saturday, May 10, 4:47 PM
Kari Campbell, from Two Men And A Truck Oshawa came out to meet Andrew in Port Hope
Saturday, May 10, 8:50 AM
Wonderful start to day 6! Great catching up with friends in Brighton this morning.
Friday, May 9, 4:37 PM
At Belleville Police Service. And on to Trenton!
Friday, May 9, 1:34 PM
Pushing through Shannonville and on to Belleville in the heat.
Friday, May 9, 8:30 AM
Desoronto!
Thursday, May 8, 11:29 PM
Made it to Napanee. Sorry, no pictures, It was dark. Very long day, very good company.
Thursday, May 8, 7:00PM
Farewell Kingston. You are a hot little city!
Thursday, May 8, 7:00PM
Thank you Joanne for joining me on the road out of Kingston, you are a gem.
Thursday, May 8, 6:04PM
Passing through Kingston, Andrew chatted with Ian MacAlpine, from the Kingston Whig-Standard. Read Ian’s article here. Photo credit: Ian MAcAlpine /Kingston Whig-Standard/QMI Agency
Thursday, May 8, 1:00PM
Approaching Kingston
Wednesday, May 7, 6:12 PM
Arriving in Gananoque. My home for the night.
Wednesday, May 7, 6:08 PM
Dealing with the sun in my homemade hat. Along the 1000 Islands Pkwy.
Wednesday, May 7, 2:19 PM
Along the 1000 Island Pkwy.
Wednesday, May 7, 7:40 AM
Passing through Brockville
Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 AM
Great picture and article from SNAP’D 1000 Islands in Brockville this morning. Seen here are Sandy Rosbrook, Clint Thompson, David Dargie, Acting Sergeant Scott Fraser, Andrew Rosbrook, Bud Erye, Anita Rosbrook & Sergeant Doug Locke. – Photo by SNAP’D 1000 Islands. Read the post here.
Wednesday, May 7, 7:26 AM
We’re off and running, heading to Gananoque with St. John Ambulance and Sgt. Locke, from Brockville Police Services escorting. 
Wednesday, May 7, 7:00 AM
Saying farewell to Brockville. I’m receiving an escort from Brockville PS and the St. Johns Ambulance. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality!
Tuesday, May 6, 7:48 PM
Welcome to Brockville! Constable Jeff Wiwchar provided a police escort for the last 5 K., then Chief of Brockville, Scott Fraser, met me at the historic courthouse. Thanks guys, that’s some class.
Tuesday May 6, 2:20 PM
Mike Rosbrook, running the back roads near Bishops Mills, Ontario.
Tuesday May 6, 1:22 PM
Andrew’s CBC Radio interview was posted online. Jeanne Armstrong joined Andrew for part of his run along River Road, outside Manotick. Give it a listen!
Tuesday, May 6, 9:49 AM
I am meeting some interesting characters along the way. This alpaca watched on as I spoke to Terry Johnston, host of CKDO-AM radio show by phone.
Tuesday, May 6th, 7:56 AM
Andrew did an interview with Terry Johnston, from CKDO Mornings- 107.7 FM & 1580 AM, in Durham.
If you’re on a mobile or can’t see the clip above, you can listen on their website.
Monday, May 5th 7:07 PM
End of day 1. Food and sleep awaits.
Monday, May 8, 5:12 PM
About, 12 K. North of Kemptville, Ontario, and loving every minute.
Monday May 5th 8:48 AM
Constable Andrew Rosbrook and his running partner, his Dad Mike, beginning the 470km run.
Mikey Network President, Eva Szypulska, was there to cheer Andrew on as he started his incredible journey.
Monday May 5th 7:26 a.m.
Before beginning his 470km run from Ottawa to Toronto, Andrew and Mikey Network President, Eva Szypulska, were interviewed by CTV News about this amazing feat. (See the video at: http://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=357459 )
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Ottawa West Franchisee, Paul Bimm, Constable Andrew Rosbrook, Mikey Network President, Eva Szypulska, and TCGPR Partner, David Eisenstadt, chatting with some Ottawa media before the run.
You can read Andrew’s story and check out Andrew’s itinerary to join him for part of his run, or cheer him on along the way, here.
