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Course 4.5 
Organization 4.7 
Spectators 4.9
Number of comments: 101 [displaying comments 61 to 71]
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S. T. from Edinburgh, Scotland
(4/25/2006)
 "Need an extra star for the spectators!!!!" (about: 2006)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 London Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Absolutely electric atmosphere - like I imagine being in front of a huge crowd in an olympic stadium, but for the whole race. Faultless organization, and a great value for the money. Not a great one for a PB due to the crowds, but if you want to run a PB, find a quieter marathon. Run London for the atmosphere - every marathon runner should do this at least once. | |
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Chris Rundle from London, England
(4/24/2006)
 "The best-supported event in the world?" (about: 2006)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I've been to watch this marathon twice, and as an avid sports fan, I have had the fortune to attend football matches, the last day of the Ashes cricket series last year, and was ballboy for the Wimbledon tennis final that Pete Sampras won in 1993. But, never have I experienced anything like yesterday. The crowds are amazing; so many people shout your name and give you so much encouragement - I don't think I would have finished let alone gotten near my target of 4 hours had they not been so great. | |
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Nicola Hirst from Fordingbridge, England
(4/24/2006)
"life-altering" (about: 2006)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Running this marathon (for the first time) has restored my faith in humankind. I laughed and I cried but everywhere you looked there was a general enthusiasm and celebration of life. I shall definitely be doing it again. | |
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Stephen Williamson from N.ireland
(3/7/2006)
 "A great experience" (about: 2004)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 London Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 As I ran, it was not a bad time. I was really upset at not getting an entry to this year's 2006 marathon. My wife Gillian and I had a wonderful experience; Gillian ran for charity on her first run, and she ran just over 4 hours. I hope next year to compete, and run a sub-2:45. | |
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Stuart Ogilvie from Shifnal, England
(1/11/2006)
"The best marathon in the world" (about: 2003)
3 previous marathons
| 1 London Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 At the time of running this event it was my first. I have since gone on to run in Paris, Edinburgh and Venice and all are in the shade of London. The organization from start to finish is fantastic. The course is interesting with landmarks to keep you going on. The crowds are immense and noisy all the way around the course. If you don't get in this year, keep trying - it's well worth it!! | |
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D. J. from Dubai, UAE
(5/2/2005)
"The best of the big-city marathons" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 London Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The organization of this race is second to none, the crowds are awesome and the latter part of the route spectacular. The course is too narrow in parts and it's not a course for a PB unless you start up front. Expensive but fun. | |
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b. s. from atlanta, ga, u.s.a.
(4/29/2005)
"a brilliant marathon" (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 London Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 From the fantastic website to the fans to the planning/execution of the race... it was an incredible experience... and a day full of sunshine to boot... cannot say enough about how well run this race is... | |
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David Green from Cornwall, England
(4/28/2005)
"My 2nd london Marathon" (about: 2005)
2 previous marathons
| 2 London Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 This year (2005) was my 2nd London Marathon and I am sure the course was narrower this time. As a tail-end fun runner (Dennis The Menace) it was difficult in the 2nd half as I struggled to run past the large number of walking wounded and had to 'duck and dive' to get around them, thus using more energy and slowing myself down. John the 'singing nun' - if you see this then give me an e-mail, we can swap details/photos of us singing the Beatles at Cutty Sark. Once again the greatest city in the world had the greatest supporters in the world of every background and every football team cheering me on relentlessly. I will never have a bad word to say about any London footie teams again (including Millwall)! | |
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M. L. from Herts, England
(4/26/2005)
"A day you'll always remember" (about: 2005)
2 previous marathons
| 2 London Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 You'll never be alone on this course. Spectators are along nearly all of this route and by golly don't they just give you the support! You don't want to let them down! The course can clutter up once runners slow down towards the end but this in a minor gripe....just do it! | |
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A. S. from San Diego, California
(4/25/2005)
"Overall, the best marathon I've run yet." (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 London Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Everything was first-rate with this marathon, in spite of the fact that I did not receive my confirmation packet in the mail in time. When I returned home, there it was waiting in the mailbox. However, the person at the overseas runners booth was very kind, and when I showed him my passport, he pulled all my info for me in a second. The other thing I really liked about this marathon was that the water and Lucozade were given in whole bottles and containers, which allowed me to carry them along and use at my own pace. I really wish all US marathons would adopt this awesome practice. I would pay a higher entry fee to have this option available. |
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