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Course 4.6 
Organization 4.6 
Spectators 4.9
Number of comments: 418 [displaying comments 411 to 416]
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A Runner from Scottsdale, AZ
(12/18/2000)
 "Qualify to run the mecca race -- Boston!!!!!" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 If you are an average marathoner, like me, then do this race! You feel like an olympian from start to finish. Start too fast and suffer the last 1/2...start conservatively and enjoy the race throughout! Do it! | |
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A Runner from Newton, MA near the 20 mile mark
(11/19/2000)
"Run Boston for charity!" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran the 2000 Boston Marathon in support of Children's Hospital here in Boston. I was a patient there as a child. They saved my life and it was time to give something back. This was my first marathon. I didn't have to qualify, but I had to raise at least $2000 to get one of 100 numbers that the BAA provided to the hospital for the marathon. If you ever get a chance to do this for one of the local Boston charities, do it. It is so much fun! The only reason I am not doing it next year is that my job moved out of state (hire me) and (hire me) I (hire me) need (hire me) a (hire me) job (hire me.) Anyway, a few hints. Water stops are not stops. If you stop you will be rear-ended. You need to lock on the cup from 30 feet out, home in, grab it on the run, close it, get back on the highway, and then drink. If you have drunk too much water and you have to go, do stop, wait in line, and pump the bilge. Your kidneys will thank you when you reach the Newton hills. In the portajohn, keep your mind on racing. After the deal is done, this is not the marathon, it's the bloody Preakness. Blast out of the john like a true racehorse and get back up to speed. You'll get lots of laughs, but if you do it right, you won't be around long enough to hear them. Have fun, and remember, kidneys are your friends! | |
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A Runner from Eastern Tennessee
(6/18/2000)
"This is the World Series of the marathon!!" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my second marathon and it was a blast. Everything about the race was world class. The crowds are the biggest and best. The staff is excellent and Boston is a great city. If I never run another step it would be alright because I ran the grandaddy of all races. | |
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A Runner from San Jose, Costa Rica
(5/15/2000)
"This is the race to run." (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Running a marathon is not easy and Boston's topography makes it even more dificult. But if you want to run a marathon this is the one. Everything is great, the party start since you arrive in Boston. The organization is just perfect, no waiting lines, no waiting only smiles, all prerace events are well organized, the only minus here there were to few resting tents at the runners villa before the race, but there again a lot of aid stations during and after the race. The course is tough, but the sceneary is just perfect, and then spectators there is no word for them. To put it short, this year's marathon was my 6th (3rd Boston), if I run a marathon again Boston is my first choice, I could come back every year. | |
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A Runner from mexico city, mexico
(5/5/2000)
 "A mandatory experience for those who qualify" (General Comments)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran the 2000 edition and despite the bitter cold and wind, this was a memorable race. The crowds in Boston make for a unique race, my number was yelled at more than 15 times and I was only wearing a white T-shirt. I would say that anyone who qualifies has to do this at least once, this marathon is proof that we runners are in the right sport, one that takes people to the streets to yell and support hundreds of total strangers. Train hard, run Boston, then run anything else . | |
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A Runner from Burlington, Ontario, Canada
(5/1/2000)
"Very challenging course." (about: 2000)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Don't expect a personal best, especially if you are seeded back in the crowd because there isn't any room to run at the beginning. Respect the downhills, know yourself on the uphills and you will have some energy left for the last 6 miles. Personally, I had a personal best and really appreciated the crowd support and the friendly runners at the Athlete's Village. The organisation was incredible, with no waiting for anything (bib pickup, baggage pickup, food at the end, etc.). I highly recommend this experience to anyone who qualifies. |
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