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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 311 to 321]
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A Runner from Oklahoma City
(4/29/2002)
 "Great Marathon to Run or Walk!" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I ran this marathon in 2001 and walked it in 2002. As an OKC resident, I am proud of this race. The most impressive thing about this race is the enthusiasm and helpfulness of all the volunteers. And walkers, I can assure you that the support will stay until you are finished! While walking the course, I met up with two out of town runners. They asked, 'When do you think they will shut down the course?' and I was very proud to respond 'They won't - not until the very last person has finished.' They were amazed! The race is great, and the course changes were an improvement over last year. Need to get a few more spectators, but those that are there sure are enthusiastic! | |
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A Runner from Lubbock, Texas
(4/29/2002)
"Great Race!" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Anyone desiring a great marathon experience would be crazy to pass up Oklahoma City. They had plenty of volunteers, great aid stations, beautiful urban scenery, and a challenging course. This marathon was a first class production all the way through. You may not run a PR, but you will be inspired by the OKC Memorial and the friendly people of Oklahoma City. | |
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A Runner from Channelview, Texas
(6/28/2001)
"For a first time Marathon exceeded expectations." (about: 2001)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Can't offer enough kudos to Dot Hensley and the fine people of Oklahoma City. This was my first trip there and absolutely loved it. Especially poignant were the banners commemorating the victims throughout the course. The only complaint (if it can be called that) was I expected the course to be flatter. It was an added bonus to run a marathon without all the elite runners. Definitely have this race on the agenda for next year. | |
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G Cesar from Houston TX
(6/13/2001)
"Great destination!" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my 14th marathon and I was extremely impressed with this race - it was well-organized, runner friendly and a great destination marathon. Visiting the Bombing Memorial is a must - brought tears to my eyes especially after seeing pictures of children hurt/killed in the bombing. Only concern is the heat - it can get close to 70+ near 10 am so be careful not to overdo it at the start. I would recommend this as a must-do. | |
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Ford Hubbert from Edmonds, Washington (suburb of Seattle)
(6/11/2001)
 "Great Marathon and Impressive Memorial" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The Oklahoma City Marathon was my fourth, including two Portland Marathons. I must say my overall experience at OKC ranks right up with the Portland events. Dot Hensley had it well organized, the course was challenging, the city came out to cheer us on and the Memorial was impressive. The Ultima on the course was terrific-- I train with it; please bring it back next year. The weather was perfect: a taste of early summer for this Seattle-area runner. Thanks Oklahoma City for a great event for a great cause. I'll be back next year. | |
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A Runner from west virginia
(5/24/2001)
"hot!hot!hot!-did not expect summer in April" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I was greatly touched by the memorial of the bombing victims---marathon honored them in a very kind way----the weather was way toooo hot for me--coming from WV we were still thinking cool spring breeze---medical assistance was excellent--just ask me---I had 4 iv bags of fluid after the race---well organized---BEAUTIFUL medals----friendly volunteers---thank you especially to the med tent---I might have croaked without you!!!! | |
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A Runner from tulsa
(5/16/2001)
"Fantastic first marathon" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The race started off great, my wife and I were on pace. Our conditioning and plan was working great. But at the 12 mile marker, my ham-string went. So we had to walk it off. Started running again but between the 13 and 14 mile my wife's knee locked up, due in part because she had to walk so far. We were not going to quit. We completed the race by walking it at a relatively slow pace. My wife was in so much pain that she cried the last 6.2 miles which took approximately 2 hours, but we finished. The support even for us late marathoners, was fantastic from both the marathon volunteers, the medical personnel and the OKC police. As a side note; we were told that this is a flat course, but after several hills, we realized this to be an untruth. Several weeks later and once the healing process was completed, we are planning to start training for another marathon. Thank you Oklahoma City for an outstanding experience. May God continue to watch over and confort survivors and the OKC memoral for the victims. | |
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A Runner from Houston, TX
(5/8/2001)
"Excellent marathon!" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Wow! Where did those hills and wind come from?!? This was a more challenging course than I would have thought but I definitely recommend this one. The volunteers get 10 stars! Those folks were out there well after the official cutoff time, giving encouraging words, helping with traffic (since the streets had been reopened) and even kept small water tables open - bless them! The people of Oklahoma City are a class act. The banners with the names of the 168 who died in the bombing was an awesome idea. It was a constant reminder of the reason for this marathon. My only complaint is that they began taking the mile markers and clocks down prior to a 6-1/2 hour schedule. This was my fifth marathon, my worst performance, but somehow is now one of my favorites! Beautiful medal! Becky | |
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A Runner from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
(5/8/2001)
"everything good about marathons" (General Comments)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Excellent course--varied scenery, rolling hills. Outstanding crowd support, particularly for a largely suburban race, and they were enthusiastic. Extremely well-organized:they should be administering a course for race directors. Reminders of 1995 disaster were inspiring. | |
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Rex Johnson from Grand Prairie, Texas
(5/7/2001)
"A first class event" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my 28th marathon and ranks as one of the best I have run in. From the expo to the course to the volunteers it was all top notch. Dot Hensley and her crew did a fantastic job. This is a must do marathon. |
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