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Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.4 
Organization 4.5 
Spectators 4.4
Number of comments: 330 [displaying comments 281 to 291]
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T. H. from Oklahoma City
(10/27/2003)
 "Everyone is treated like a VIP!" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is a great run! It is a smaller marathon and as such, everyone receives 'personal' attention. I ran my first and second marathon there and it kindled a hunger for more. The course is great, running through some historic neighborhoods, the spectators were enthusiastic, the expo was easy to attend, and the speakers and workshops were great! I loved it! | |
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C. T. from Brentwood, CA
(5/23/2003)
 "A very humbling experience...A race to remember" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 The organization of this race was right-on. The folks in Oklahoma are genuine people...which is reflected in the Memorial (and race) that have been created on behalf of this unthinkable tragedy. The course was very nice, flat...and yes, very, very gusty winds at the lake. Still, a good marathon to run...and a nice place to visit. | |
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E. Z. from Chicago, IL
(5/22/2003)
 "Come for the memorial, then run the race" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 3 The memorial is the reason to run this race. To see it is moving does it an incredible justice. The only thing I can compare it to is the Vietnam memorial in DC. Aside from the memorial, this is a nice local race, but not one that I would spend money on travel and hotels to run. The course is relatively flat with a few hills. You run through some nice tree-lined neighborhoods, strip malls and THE LAKE. The local tv station described the wind off the lake as 'a wall,' with gusts of up to 35mph. It was a windy, sunny day, with temps in the 70s. As a result, there were lots of severely dehydrated people. I took 3 bags of fluid in the medical tent. The few spectators were very supportive. In terms of organization, they ran out of pasta at the pre-race pasta party, leaving a significant number of people to wait in line for over half an hour before any additional food arrived. Then they quickly ran out of food again. This was also the case with the post race lunch. I'm glad I ran it. Would I do it again? Someday, but not in the foreseeable future. And if I do, I'll do it to see the memorial again. | |
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D. L. from St. Louis, MO
(5/11/2003)
"Beautiful, nearly flat course" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I decided to run the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon partly due to the other comments I found here. I think this has been my favorite. The course is the flattest (and also very scenic) that I've run of 6 marathons (including St. Louis, the Flying Pig, Country Music Marathon), the organization was second to none, and the number of spectators only second to Cincinnati. | |
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Jackie Herbert from Dallas, TX
(5/5/2003)
"great course for a first marathon" (General Comments)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon and because I had such a great experience with this marathon, I will be running more in the future. Both the marathon and expo were organized very well. The fan support was awesome and the course was relatively flat. I didn't train on any hills, and I had no problem with this course. My only complaint was the strong headwind we encountered in the middle of the marathon. | |
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W. C. from Wills Point TX
(5/5/2003)
"A memorable experience!" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The OK City National Memorial is an extremely spiritual place. I found the start and finish areas which are somewhat hectic at most marathons to be very calm, almost reverent at The Memorial. Race Staff and volunteers were very well informed, supportive, and friendly. Plenty of energetic support on the course, lots of water and PowerAde. The rolling terrain makes this course a challenge on a good day. When you add wind, heat and humidity to the mix, this race is a real mental and physical challenge. Here is what got me through: about the time that I was ready to break, I would look up at one of the banners (each banner had a different bombing victim's name on it, and there was a banner for each of the 168 bombing victims). It made my little struggle on the road seem very insignificant. Check your time goal at the city limits and enjoy a very moving experience?. Thanks OK City. | |
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S. B. from San Antonio, Texas
(4/30/2003)
"Great Organization and People, BUT WINDY" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon, so I don't have much experience, but it was a great time and motivates me to do more marathons. I cramped up 4 blocks from the finish and another runner stopped to help me stretch out, which I thought was really great. The expo was great and the Memorial itself is very moving. The wind though was unbelievably tough so watch the forecasts next year. | |
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C. T. from Texas
(4/29/2003)
 "Windy, hilly, Great People!" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my first marathon (I can type but not walk...)The first half was very good, the second half was unbelievable wind and hills, plus it warmed up a bit. Dont have much to compare to, but the people and organization were incredible - these people really care and it really shows! I'll go back again, hopefully better prepared! | |
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P. R. from Findlay, Ohio
(4/29/2003)
"Good race in the plains..." (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my 13th marathon and, although challenging with the wind and hills, it is one that will be remembered. The OKC Memorial definitely sets the tone for this marathon and reminds the runners why they are there. This is a smaller race, that starts downtown, traverses some rough, broken pavement before going through some very nice neighborhoods and park areas. Lake Hefner is a beautiful area although there is no break from the wind during that part of the race. Course support from the volunteers is excellent. PortaPots are frequent and accessable (usually no line on the course). The crowds are small a widely spaced but cheer all of the runners even after their voices have become hoarse. I'd recommend this event to anyone who is ready for the challenge and open to a little self-discovery. | |
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D. R. from Phoenix AA
(4/29/2003)
"Excellent for First Timers" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is my first marathon and I couldn't be more happy about it! It had a very personal feel to it. Although the crowd wasn't huge, it was energetic. The aid stations were plentiful and well stocked. The course was relatively flat and as scenic as Oklahoma can be. For someone who wants a great first marathon experience, run this one. It's big enough to feel like you've been part of something special without loosing you in the crowd. |
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