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Miami Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.5 
Organization 4.2 
Spectators 3.5
Number of comments: 312 [displaying comments 261 to 271]
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Erik Hanel from Leoben, Austria
(3/3/2004)
 "Great, but wet" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I´m a marathoner from Austria and this was my 5th marathon in the States (Boston, Chicago, Park City, New York). I enjoyed the course, the people, the organization and, for sure, Florida. I tried to run sub 3:05 (my PB is 2:58), but the rain, especially at the end, stopped me, so I finished in 3:18. Anyway, in comparison with other marathons I ran last year all over the world, it was a great experience - and the medal, oh my God, I've never seen a gigantic thing like this before!! The award ceremony for the non-elite runners was a little bit poor. I´ll be back! God bless America! | |
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Holger Eberhard from Mannheim / Germany
(2/29/2004)
"More rain as pain / Holger Eberhard" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 First I want to thank the organization crew. They did a wonderful job. I never did run under these weather conditions. It was a warm, hard rain and my shoes were full of water. But it was a wonderful experience. Miami is great. Thank you. | |
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E. W. from Falls Church, Va.
(2/22/2004)
"Good flat course, incredibly dedicated volunteers" (about: 2004)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Good race, flat scenic course, good organization. The only drawback was the weather. If you're a Northern runner and the heat bothers you, pick another race. The organization was generally good with only a few small mistakes: 1. As has been said, several mile markers were considerably out of place. 2. The food and drinks at the finish were pretty sparse. 3. I hesitate to comment on the volunteers at the water stops because they were incredible to come out in that rain and were always enthusiastic, but a couple of suggestions: if you advertise all stops will have water and Gatorade, make sure they do - several only had water. Make sure the volunteers know they need to have both available to runners. At some tables they were only handing out water and I had to go behind them to find Gatorade on the table. These are minor problems compared to the dedicated enthusiasm they brought to the race. 4. I agree with previous comments about the dangers of the wet bridges. Overall it was a very nice race and is well worth running. (Ps: having indoor johns at the start was especially nice). | |
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Bethany Scherbarth from Hampstead, MD
(2/11/2004)
 "Revision of previous comments" (about: 2004)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Just wanted to clarify - I finished in 2:00:36, not 3:00:36. Don't know how I let that mistake slip through, as proud as I am of my time! | |
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J. S. from Rockville, MD
(2/9/2004)
"Soggy but well done" (about: 2004)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Great job by the organizers and volunteers, especially those who worked the water stops in the rain. Considering the weather, the spectators came out in force, making the experience much more enjoyable. The early start means you have to run the more scenic sections in the dark, but I guess it's the only way to use the causeway bridges without interfering with boat traffic. The rain was especially tough about 3 hours into the race, but I'll take a warm rain over a dry, freezing cold run any day. I highly encourage marathoners to try this one. | |
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A. R. from Atlanta, Georgia
(2/9/2004)
"Good course, great organization... no rain please." (about: 2004)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my 7th marathon and one of the most organized that I have been to. Plenty of support on the course and very flat and fast. It was a little warm and the rain wasn't much of a help, especially the downpour at the end of the race, but you can't order the weather. I would consider doing it again... if there is no rain next year :). | |
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T. D. from Lake Worth FL. U.S.A
(2/9/2004)
 "Not bad for a sophomore effort" (about: 2004)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 First I?d like to say thanks to all the volunteers who helped make this race possible, I myself volunteered last year rather than participate in the inaugural running of the M.T.M. Considering the weather conditions I was surprised to see the people out there along the streets in the middle of the course I don?t really have much to say about the scenery. It was dark when we went over the causeway and a downpour came as I went through the grove. But I know the area and hopefully it?ll be cool and clear next year. Question: Other than the few elite runners who get their own start, why aren?t the runners placed by their chip time. I was placed overall male 660th by gun time. I would have been 583rd by chip time. With such a small starting chute, there?s not much of chance of a when you?re in the back of the pack at the start. I have some suggestions for next year's race. First and foremost, PLEASE keep the diesel vehicles from driving along with the runners. The first mile up and over the causeway a fire rescue ambulance paced us. The fumes for these engines are nauseating. The mile markers were very poorly marked and/or secured. As I ran the course I could not see many of the signs and painted mile markers on the roads. Having previously been both a sideline spectator and a water stop volunteer, I understand the enthusiasm that can be brought to the moment. And although greatly appreciated (we couldn?t do the race without them), the people at the water stops need a little bit more of an understanding of what the racers need. If the runners are not reaching for a cup, that does not mean they should step out into the running lanes too hold the cups out further or higher. Again, I emphasize great appreciation for these volunteers, but at several of the water stations it was necessary to go around these over enthusiastic volunteers. And my final and most important request: Better beer at the finish line; after 26.2 miles I need a beer with extra carbs, not fewer J. No more Ultra maybe a nice ale or stout. | |
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Bethany Scherbarth from Hampstead, MD
(2/8/2004)
"AWESOME RACE!!! (I ran the 1/2)" (about: 2004)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I took one look at the weather in the week before this race and felt sorry for the out-of-towners. The heat and humidity must have been brutal for those used to the Northern winter, but I was acclimated and ready for it. (I usually live in MD but am going to school in Florida.) More than ready. I went into this race expecting a PR of 7 minutes and set a PR of nearly 12 minutes, finishing in 3:00:36. The spectators were few but very enthusiastic, probably mostly because of the rain. The water/Gatorade stations were plentiful and well-staffed. The course was beautiful - South Beach at sunrise, the Venetian islands and the finish downtown. The miles were well-marked with clocks at each mile. There were plenty of bathrooms. The starting gates - at least near the front - were well-organized - no problems with crowd control as far as I could see. Actually had small t-shirts. Great post-race refreshments and massage and I think the spinning palm tree medal is awesome! Only complaints I have are the Venetian Causeway bridges which were very slippery when wet and the lack of race photos along the course. Awesome race! Definitely do this one! | |
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Tim Looney from Tampa, FL
(2/8/2004)
"Florida Native Ranks This Tops In State" (about: 2004)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I live in Florida and run here almost everyday, so the idea of doing another Florida (after Hops in Tampa) marathon was not that appealing. I'm glad I got talked into it, though, because it definitely was among the best I've done. Superb organization. Awesome course... killer diversity of locales... interesting mix of urban and suburban... great range of terrain. Under more ideal weather circumstances the fan support would have been thicker, but for someone who loves running in the rain, I'll take the natural hydration over fans any day. Wayyy cool medal. For an event this size and price, a very so-so expo and average T-shirt, but those are about the only negatives I can come up with. Oh, and yeah, carpet the drawbridge grids... super dangerous, particularly at the end... giant thanks to the unbelievably enthusiastic volunteer support, particularly considering the conditions, and thanks for the free beers at the finish line!!!! Also, if it's in your budget stay at The Delano...It has no equal. | |
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F. T. from St Albert, Ab. Canada
(2/8/2004)
"Great Race! Well Organized." (about: 2004)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first Miami Tropical Half Marathon. I think it is one of the best organized races I have ever entered. Keep up the good work and I will be back next year to run the full marathon. |
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