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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 281 to 291]
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Alexander Matskevich from New York
(2/3/2004)
 "One of the best marathons in the world!" (about: 2004)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 After running most of the major marathons all over the world, I expected Miami Marathon to be good but I didn?t expect it to be that good. Its organization was absolutely perfect. The course was terrific. The South Beach was very nice, but the Coconut Grove was just out of this world! A rather large part of the course is on beautiful relatively narrow streets with very attractive villas hidden behind the banana and coconut palms, and gigantic banyan trees. It looks like a lush rainforest that even smells like a rainforest. The marathon day was rather warm and very humid, but an almost constant rain was helping a lot. When I was going through the ?jungle? at about Mile 18, it started raining so hard that it could be characterized as a torrential downpour of biblical proportions. And surprisingly, it felt so good to be wet in the rainforest on a warm day. I was so happy! I never even noticed the Wall! What Wall?!? But I noticed many local residents standing on the streets without even an umbrella, soaking wet, and holding the oranges for us. I tried to thank each and every one of them for their courage and loyal support. To all of them and especially the ones I missed - God bless you! Thank you, Miami! | |
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L. P. from US
(2/2/2004)
 "Good race--great medal!" (about: 2004)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Even though I wimped out and ran the 1/2 instead of the full, I enjoyed the first 13.1 miles. The only downfall was the weather--very high humidity & rain. Organizationally--water stops, Clif Shots, vaseline, etc., plenty! WHAT A GREAT MEDAL--definitely a favorite. Very unique, stylish but not tacky or gaudy. DON'T CHANGE IT! I plan to be back next year to complete what I was supposed to do!!! | |
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H. H. from Boca Raton
(2/2/2004)
 "A Great Race That Can Get Better" (about: 2004)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Ok... the weather was not the best, but it could have been worse though. I ran the half marathon. The Good: The course is one of the best, number of water spots, traffic control, and the post-race beer. The Bad: The mile markers seemed to be off in places, water cups too small, and should have put water spots on both sides to the road. The Ugly: Nothing to speak of. I look forward to a very good race that only can get better next year. | |
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PATRICK E. KERR from MIRAMAR, FL
(2/2/2004)
"It was a beautiful, and fun tour of South Beach!!" (about: 2004)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran the 1/2 marathon, it was a fabulous, fun run through some beautiful scenery, from Bayside through South Beach and back! I will definitely do it again! | |
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B. C. from Boston, MA
(2/2/2004)
 "Book Your Winter Race Getaway Today!!!!" (about: 2004)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This race has it all... great course, great city, great organization, great escape, great medals, great water stops, great police... what else... it's a great MARATHON. | |
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J. P. from Key Biscayne, Florida
(5/31/2003)
"Miami never looked better!" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The course highlighted some of the best views Miami has to offer, while not shying away from some of the spots that need a little sprucing up. Running past Gloria Estefan's house, the Versace Mansion, and some homeless dudes under I-395, offers a unique perspective into this dynamic city. Great job! | |
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M. E. from Miami, Florida
(2/19/2003)
"Fantastic" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I have run several marathons, this by far was one of the best (not may best time, since I just had ran Disney a few weeks before). The course was great, the views fantastic, the organization & water stations unbelivable, the police incredible. Not that many fans, however in Coconut Grove they were great, giving oranges, candies, beer and encouragment. Next year I will bypass Disney and run Miami marathon. We need the cooperation of the Miami Herald and Radio stations to inform residents of this wonderful event so everyone is out cheering the runners. Miami need it something like this. Thanks again job well done. This is a must run marathon. | |
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Juan Escotet from Caracas, Venezuela.
(2/16/2003)
"A Beautiful Course and weather" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 It was my first time to run a 26.2 miles marathon. The organization was really good, the course incredible in partcular the first bridge at the start (the fisrt 5km), was amazing, I think there is no words to describe the course, you have to run to discover that beautiful experience. | |
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A. T. from Miami, FL
(2/7/2003)
"Wonderful course, great support" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 The only reason I gave the race three '4' instead of three '5' is that this is only my second marathon. This marathon was thoroughly enjoyable! The weather was perfect and, once the sun did come up, the back half was mostly in the shade. The course gently snaked through Coconut Grove where people from the neighborhood had cut up oranges and pineapple and were offering them to the runners. The second half of the race was mostly on quiet side streets and the police control was excellent everywhere, especially considering impatient Miami drivers. The water stations were well-staffed and well organized. I will definitely consider running Miami in the future. It was a perfect first Miami marathon. | |
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G. C. from Midwest
(2/7/2003)
"Winter Get Away - Great BQ" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Perfect weather, fast course, great expo., tables well managed. Needed more fan support! Needed a porta john between 8 and 13 [heard they were late]! Massage tent shut down at 3:30 full of 1/2 runners, and the medals were cheap. Do a better t-shirt. |
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