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Topic: Need Advice on a First time Marathon choice

Reply: From: Date:	chicago mcreynolds 4/17/04 5:44:12 PM ET
Of your choices I would vote for Chicago. Great flat course and the fans are outstanding! Huge expo and it is crowded at the start but it spreads out in the first couple of miles. There are people liningg the course the whole way. It is very large - if you are looking for a great midsize race that time of year I would recommend Richmond Va - great course and spectators. I have done chicago 3 times and never had a bad word to say. The Marine Corps is very motivating because of the support from the marines and finishing at the memorial. good luck! Post a reply on the Bulletin Board
Message thread: Need Advice on a First time Marathon choice - [Mitch 4/16/04 3:11:17 AM ET] forget disney - [Ed G 4/16/04 8:45:17 AM ET] philly - [peter 4/16/04 1:53:20 PM ET] Twin Cities - [backpacker 4/16/04 4:29:10 PM ET] agree :) - [adeline 4/17/04 1:19:30 AM ET] Portland Marathon in October - [Susan 4/17/04 1:52:04 AM ET] I'm doing this one so, - [22KR 4/17/04 3:46:51 PM ET] chicago - [mcreynolds 4/17/04 5:44:12 PM ET] re: I'm doing this one so, - [Susan 4/17/04 6:30:31 PM ET] PS regarding Portland Marathon start - [Susan 4/17/04 6:39:35 PM ET] I'm signed up for Casino Niagara for my first - [Richard Hubbard 4/19/04 3:23:26 PM ET] 1st Marathon Close to Home - [Susan 4/19/04 10:19:07 PM ET] Steamtown - [Walt 4/20/04 2:03:22 PM ET] Advice from a book... - [Richard Hubbard 4/25/04 9:27:16 AM ET] Other factors to consider - [22KR 4/25/04 5:04:13 PM ET]

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