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Course 4.5 
Organization 4.9 
Spectators 3.9
Number of comments: 110 [displaying comments 91 to 101]
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Suresh Shah from Dallas, TX
(1/3/2006)
 "A great way to start the new year" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Texas Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was my first time to run this marathon. Steve and Paula had done an excellent job. Great good before and after the race. Plenty of water and energy drink on the course. Beautiful course. I would take part in this marathon again without any hesitation. A very small but great marathon just proved again that sometimes a small race can be good also. Thanks to the organizers and the volunteers for making my first day of the new year a great one. Just a note of caution: Because the race is in Texas, it may be hot on race-day. On Jan 1, 2006 the starting temp was close to 70 degrees and the high for the day was close to 80. | |
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Bill Sutton from Houston, Texas
(1/7/2005)
 "Totally enjoyable first marathon" (about: 2005)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I had no idea what to expect and could not be more pleased. The volunteers were fantastic, the course was beautiful, the runners were friendly, funny and supportive. Steve and Paula should be proud. I knew no one else there, but felt that every one I encountered helped me finish. It was a completely positive experience. | |
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M. S. from Houston, Texas
(1/7/2005)
 "A great way to start off the new year!" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 A great out-and-back, flat course with scenery that was beautiful. The names on the bibs and the camaraderie among the fellow runners made a very friendly and comfortable race, even though the humidity was a killer for me. I intend to make this race a must to start off every new year. Thanks to all involved in putting on this event. | |
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Benjamin Sung from Bloomington
(1/6/2005)
"great winter marathon" (about: 2005)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Texas Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I entered on a whim, thinking it sounded like a good way to ring in the new year, and I was not disappointed. Seeing all the other runners over the 4 repeats of the course loop kept my spirits high, calling out encouragement and receiving the same. I've run other marathons with thousands of runners, and I felt more energy in this group of less than 200, even though I ran alone for large parts of the morning. The course is really flat; but because it's a sidewalk trail that spends several miles going through woods, it swerves back and forth a lot, making it run slower than you think a flat course should. But since my goal was not a fast time, I had a truly enjoyable marathon experience, one I would call my favorite marathon yet. | |
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K. V. from TX
(1/5/2005)
"A fun marathon. . . very quaint, friendly & fun!!" (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Texas Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The organizers were great, the runners were great. It was a fun change from the crowded environment of larger (less friendly) runs. The course was really nice, I enjoyed becoming familiar with other runners as every one offers support along the way. Being a part of the '50 States club' brought in a lot of mature and experienced marathoners that added to the atmosphere of the morning. | |
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Clint Thurber from Provo, UT
(1/2/2005)
"Sweet course" (about: 2005)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Texas Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 It's hard to find beauty in the greater Houston area, but Kingwood has it. Because of the gorgeous scenery, I was able to run the entire 26.2 without the aid of music. While training, I could never get past about 14 miles before I needed my mp3 player to keep me going. The 4 laps got a little repetitive and tiresome, but I enjoyed the marathon thoroughly. This was my first marathon, and my thoughts on the whole experience (day 1 of training through race day) are that training was brutal and miserable on occasion, generally not fun, but the race was very enjoyable. I'm glad I did it, but whether I will do it again remains to be decided. Hats off to those who got blisters and ran the last 6-10 miles in socks on concrete. | |
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j. v. from Garland, Texas
(1/2/2005)
 "Wonderful New Year treat!" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Texas Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 What a great way to start the year! The course is very nice, flat, as you'd expect from Houston, full of trees and nice views. I loved the homes, the golf course, lakes, ponds and the native palms! The true treat was the out and back nature of the course with everyone having the names printed on their race bibs! You got to greet everybody (it is a small race) making for a very fun day even though I did not know a soul in the race. Everybody was very friendly. Enough said, a fun event that I plan on it making an annual event. | |
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Brett Ritter from Houston, Texas
(1/6/2004)
"Perfect For A First-Timer" (about: 2004)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Steve and Paula are wonderful organizers. They really made it a wonderful race. Proud to be a part of such a wonderful marathon. They made it the best first marathon ever. They did a wonderful job. Not enough restrooms though. Would most certainly do again. Nice meeting the people as I ran past. TEXAS CHEER! | |
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Bart-Matthew Guthrie from Kensington, Connecticut USA
(1/5/2004)
"Great Way to Start a New Year of Running!!" (about: 2004)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I cannot think of a better way to kick off a new year of running. In the process of getting in a 'long run' you have fun, meet great people and are treated like an elite runner regardless of your running talent. The spectators get five stars because the majority of them are also running the race. Even the top finishers took time to greet the other runners before, during and after the race. Awesome t-shirts, medals, awards and food... all for less than the cost of parking at any of the 'big' marathons. This race is undoubtedly 'the best little marathon in Texas'. | |
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Carol Taylor from Houston, TX
(1/2/2004)
"Terrific Race!" (about: 2004)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 How many marathons have you run where the race organizers (Steve Boone) runs and chats with you? And (Paula Boone) posts personalized 'cheer' signs along the course (mine said 'Cruisin' to the Finish - Carol T.')? This was a great race. |
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