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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 291 to 301]
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D. M. from Oklahoma City, OK
(4/29/2003)
 "My very first marathon............." (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I live in OKC and decided to run this marathon about 6 months ago. Having this marathon here as done so much for the local fitness scene. I thought the race was very organized and the support was excellent. Water and powerade were very plentiful. The volunteers did an outstanding job. There were live bands, belly dancers and cheerleaders along the course. I received a very nice medal at the end and a finishers t-shirt. I later found out that the woman who presented me my medal was a bombing surviver or a family member who lost someone in the bombing. She asked me if I wanted a hug, and I said 'yes'. We both started crying. This was a very powerful and emotional experience. Overall, this was a great first time marathon. For those who come from out of state, there are hills on this course and it is always windy in OKC. Please join me next year. | |
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Tom Miklik from Kokomo, In
(4/29/2003)
 "Great Hospitality; Wonderful Time; Moving Memorial" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Flat, few small hills, windy, windy, windy. Good Course. Robert (Bob) Bish made this marathon memorable for Mike Deardorf and I. I have run 14 marathons and I have never had anyone introduce themselves and offer to give a private tour of the course; a wonderful gentleman. We had just arrived in Oklahoma City; Mike and I walked down to the Memorial Friday evening when Bob stopped and introduced himself. After a brief orientation of the area Bob offered to pick us up Saturday morning and give us a tour of the course; what a nice and warm jesture. Really appreciate the friendliness of everyone; from Thomas Hill who I met on the course to the Foundation Director who greeted us at the finish line. area. Great experience. | |
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C. M. from Southaven, Ms
(4/28/2003)
"Great day, moving ceremony, brutal winds!" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my 4th marathon, and the first one that I actually tried to stick to my plan. I had heard of the winds,and trained for them. But to no avail. When the course takes you over a bridge and you see the white caps of Lake Hefner and feel the gusting winds, you think you are prepared. I kept my pace up during that portion, but lost it shortly thereafter. It was a well organized race, plenty of water/fuel stops. Spectators were great, but just not that many. | |
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N. W. from Dallas, TX
(4/28/2003)
"Great race - tough wind" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon and I thought it was great! The course was very scenic and reasonably flat and the volunteers were great. The fans were wonderful and you can really tell they appreciate you running their race. My biggest problem was the wind, but that was more a function of the time of year. Great race and lots of memories! | |
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R. W. from Tulsa, OK
(4/28/2003)
"A good race - check the weather first!" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I've run 22 marathons - including all 3 of OKC. OKC has the best medals. All the OKC races were windy, so be prepared for a tough back half. Contrary to popular opinion, this course IS hilly - rolling on the first half, a short steep hill at 17, and three 1-2% incline hills on Classen (miles 22-24). That said, if they would hold this race before April 19 instead of after April 19, if would be almost perfect. | |
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A. S. from Texas, USA
(4/27/2003)
"Great course, few spectators" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I was really impressed by the organization of this marathon. I had heard it was hilly, but there were very few hills. It is a great course- very pretty. Althought the lake is beautiful, the wind is a beating on that portion. If you are looking for a marathon where the streets are filled with spectaors, then this is porbably not the course for you. BUT the ones that were there were very upbeat and postive!! The memorial is beautiful and very emotional. I highly recommend this marthon to everyone, esp. first timers! | |
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E. G. from Norman, OK
(4/27/2003)
"wind sweeping down the plains" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Other than the hellish wind (22mph) which made forward progress difficult at best, and at times nearly impossible; this was a fun race. The course itself was good, neighborhoods run through were interesting and scenic; some of the best support from the ethnic neighborhoods. Although the crowd support was good, traffic control could have been better. Runners were stopped 3 times to allow vehicles to pass. For those of us going for a time goal, seconds can be crucial. (I missed my goal by 35 seconds) | |
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R. R. from Lawton, Oklahoma
(3/22/2003)
 "Plan on windy conditions" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Great tour of downtown and the Memorial. This was my third marathon and what I remember most about it is the wind coming off of Lake Hefner. The scenery around the lake is nice and I discovered a nice caribbean restaurant along the course. One of these years I plan to do it again . . . Just not any time soon. | |
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A Runner from Colorado
(8/13/2002)
"fabulous course and support" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 This race was, by far, the best marathon that I have ever run! The support for the runners, the course, and the hospitality offered by residents of Oklahoma City were all incredible- I highly recommend it! | |
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Brent M from Memphis TN
(5/9/2002)
"This race really cares about first-timers." (about: 2002)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Very good organization, especially for first-timers. This was my 20th marathon, and I would be back soon but for the 50 states thing. Weather was great, albeit windy at times. Very good course support with lots of amenities and spectators. Finisher medal is exceptional. Memorial is very moving, making the visit to OKC worth it even if the marathon wasn't top-notch. |
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