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Colorado Marathon (prev. Fort Collins Old Town Marathon) Runner Comments
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Course 4.4 
Organization 4.4 
Spectators 3.1
Number of comments: 118 [displaying comments 91 to 101]
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C. G. from southwest
(5/11/2005)
 "a challenge within a challenge" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Colorado Marathon (prev. Fort Collins Old Town Marathon)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I enjoyed running the race. The course, itself was...a Colorado course. Downhill on a somewhat narrow canyon highway and more or less level throughout the second half, but this is not the race for a PR. Weather was great. Organization was good, however, I would have really appreciated more aid stations during the first half. Definitely BYOW. People of Fort Collins are wonderful and great hosts to their gorgeous town. I may run this again someday, but I need a course that lends itself to more opportunity for a better time. If you are out to enjoy stunning canyon scenery and Colorado atmosphere, this is a great race. | |
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M. F. from Fort Collins
(5/8/2005)
 "crowded at the end" (General Comments)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Colorado Marathon (prev. Fort Collins Old Town Marathon)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 If you're in the front of the marathon pack, there's a lot of asking the racers from the 1/2 & 10k to please move, about 4 miles worth of askin'. But a beautiful, fast course with great organization. | |
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E. Z. from Denver, CO
(1/18/2005)
"Colorado Magic" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Colorado Marathon (prev. Fort Collins Old Town Marathon)s
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 I ran this marathon in both 2003 and 2004 and enjoyed it both times. Much warmer in '04 but that goes with the territory (i.e., CO in springtime). The buses (with toilets!) stayed at the start both years and it was sweet. You could literally stay on the nice warm bus until a few minutes before the start, get off the bus, drop off your bag and walk up to the start line and go. I certainly hope they continue that tradition in future years. The run through the canyon was amazing with beauty around every turn. Like most marathons there were a couple of less scenic sections but the scenery picked back up near the end as you ran on the bike path next to the river. The finish was great and the post-race party was top-notch both years with lots of food and drink. It's great to see several CO mountain marathon choices out there these days. One last point, I can appreciate the comments about the finisher 'tile' vs. the finisher 'medal', but I just bought a mounting bracket and hung it on the wall next to my marathon medals anyhow. | |
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Jim Hamilton from East Kilbride Scotland
(8/21/2004)
 "felt right at home" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I came over from Scotland to run the half marathon and it was great. I recorded my worst ever time but still really enjoyed myself. The course is beautiful. Spectators are few and far between, but very vocal and supportive. The finish area in old town square is 1st class with an enthusiastic crowd and most runners getting a name check. Everyone I met made me feel really welcome. Fort Collins is a lovely town with a great race. I'll be back next year for the full marathon. | |
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m. l. from denver
(5/26/2004)
 "Bring your own water!" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Colorado Marathon (prev. Fort Collins Old Town Marathon)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Good marathon, but bring your own water, not nearly enough once it warmed up on the tougher part of the course. | |
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Boulder Dan from Longmont Colorado
(5/18/2004)
 "What, no medal?" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 2 Colorado Marathon (prev. Fort Collins Old Town Marathon)s
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 We got a very nice box of stuff at the finish line but no medal. Since I have been collecting medals from my other marathons this was kind of a big deal to me that was not mentioned anywhere prior to the finish line. The race itself was great and I had a great time on my second run down the Poudre Canyon. I recommend this as a fast course with plenty of PR potential. | |
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Matt Brisch from Kansas City, Missouri
(5/13/2004)
"Can't Wait for 2005!" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Colorado Marathon (prev. Fort Collins Old Town Marathon)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The Fort Collins Old Town Marathon was every bit as good as advertised--and then some. From the heated motorcoaches to the start to the very generous finisher's amenities, this marathon is a 'must-do' for anyone who wants a scenic marathon that truly showcases one of Colorado's most awe-inspiring regions. Thank you, Fort Collins crew, for a most memorable event. See you next year! | |
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sutah robins from jersey shore
(5/13/2004)
"Beautiful" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Colorado Marathon (prev. Fort Collins Old Town Marathon)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 I enjoyed running this course and will return every year to race. This is my favorite marathon thus far. I do not need spectators to behold such beauty. | |
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Terry Crow from Norton, Kansas
(5/10/2004)
"Who turned up the thermostat?" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 2 Colorado Marathon (prev. Fort Collins Old Town Marathon)s
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I commented last year, when the weather was cool. This year the weather was not cool. The course needs two things - uncambered footing on the twisty canyon road (hard to do) and more aid stations (easier). May I suggest putting them at miles 3.1, 5.1, 7.1, 9.1, 11.1, 13.1 and so forth until mile 21, then go to every mile? No one would complain, trust me. Also, they should start on time, or even :20 earlier. Everyone is up there for quite a while 'warming up'. As long as I'm getting up at 3 a.m. for a race, might as well start it at 5:40. There are still no 'cheering fans' to speak of and I really could have used ice chips after about 9 a.m. Sorry about puking all over your nice downtown alley after the race, but the heat seemingly caused my stomach to quit emptying the normal way! | |
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J. F. from Aurora, CO
(5/10/2004)
"Beautiful and Easy First Half..." (about: 2004)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This being my first-ever marathon, I didn't know what to expect, except for pain and suffering. I'm glad to say I experienced nothing of the sort. I did hit the proverbial 'wall' at mile-23, but it wasn't the bone-crushing trauma I had always read about. I thoroughly enjoyed this 4+-hour adventure. Running it with a friend made a world of difference. And now for specific comments on the race. Course: Awesome, beautiful, scenic, enjoyable, etc., etc. It's all true. The first 14-15 miles were all very easy, averaging 8:30/M. Downhill but smooth, not steep at all. The last portion leveled out and the real running started. The nine aid/water stations along the course were well manned and made the difference for me and I'm sure for many. After a day of rest, I can honestly say I'm ready to run it again next year. Organization: Beyond all expectations from the buses to the aid stations to the volunteers to the finish line. I especially appreciated the greeting at 4 a.m. with friendly encouragement from dedicated volunteers and fresh bagels. The bag drop-off system for clothing and the like made things easier, and the mug, shirt, logo ceramic tile, running gloves, and finisher's print that were given out as goodies can actually be used or displayed. The only negative for me was the packet pick-up the day before the race. The room was too small for so many people and there were no signs easily spotted to let you know where to line up. Spectators: Not that many, but those that were out there were very appreciative. I thank them for their support to a total stranger. I especially liked seeing the little kids with their 'Run Happy' signs and free Popsicles. I think this will only improve as the event grows and gains popularity. The best part about the finish was hearing my name called on loudspeakers just before getting to the finish line and the spectators cheering as if I had won. It gave the entire experience a personal, classy touch. That was pretty cool. Overall, I would recommend this race to anyone attempting his or her very first or 20th marathon. Good job, Ft. Collins. |
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