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Salt Lake City Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.1 
Organization 4.1 
Spectators 3.9
Number of comments: 162 [displaying comments 111 to 121]
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D. C. from Utah
(6/8/2005)
 "Course is tougher than you might think" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I've run 20 marathons and this is by far the best organized. Spectator support was also very solid. However, the course was very difficult, and I'm not sure why, because it doesn't look that way on paper or when you run it. I spoke with many veteran marathoners who ran Salt Lake this year and they all reported feeling beat by the halfway point. Most had personal worst times. I think the course has just enough climbs and descents to make this a tough run. By the half-marathon point I was into the survival mode, as were others. Overall, a well run race, pretty scenery, and good crowd support. Just don't expect a PR on this course. | |
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E. H. from Colorado
(5/17/2005)
 "Pleasant surprise" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 As a former resident of SLC, I really enjoyed running through neighborhoods where I used to live and train. I thought the organization was great as well as the spectators. The only disappointment was the food offered in the recovery area. Dried fruit, carrots, exotic juices? Just not in the mood for any of that. Thank goodness a nearby display booth was giving out Dr. Pepper. | |
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F. K. from Gilroy, CA
(5/13/2005)
"Great City to Run In" (about: 2005)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 After finishing the Chicago Marathon last year I was looking for an event with fewer runners. For the size of the field, the Salt Lake City team put on a really great marathon. The individual leading the 4-hour pace group was super, providing both encouragement and coaching on the hills. The weather was perfect and the fans very friendly. If I ever run this course again I will do more downhill training because the long descent in the early miles really took a toll on my legs. | |
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Liz Raybould from Salt Lake City, Utah
(5/10/2005)
 "First Marathon and it was GREAT!" (about: 2005)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Since this was my first marathon and only thus far, I have no comparisons. However, this race was so much fun! I think I'll have a hard time running any other race where there is so much less spectator support. This was the ultimate for me, to see everyone on the streets cheering us on. The organization of the race was great...lots of helping hands at aid stations, local services pitched in when needed with traffic, injuries, etc. The best was the finish line! So many people watching and cheering made it feel like the awesome accomplishment it is. The course seemed very flat and downhill. All great! | |
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J. J. from Winnemucca, NV
(5/7/2005)
"Awesome running celebration" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Salt Lake City Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Of the 11 marathons I've run, Salt Lake is right up there with St. George, Utah. I slightly prefer St. George due to the spectacular redrock and pine forest scenery. I improved on my 2004 time by 30 minutes due to the very supportive 4-hour pace group with pacer Darris (you're awesome!). Weather was ideal, cool and dry, partly cloudy. The crowd support and traffic control is impressive throughout the 26.2 miles. The start area is well organized and relaxing, with free tramline from downtown. Joan Benoit was the 2005 starter - wow, what an inspiration. The course starts at the University of Utah campus and winds through suburban, tree-lined residential areas for the first 23 miles. Views of the snowcapped Wasatch Mountains for the first 13 miles are inspiring. The final three miles from Liberty Park go through downtown. The finish line is exhilarating into the Gateway Mall area. Thousands of cheering spectators 2-4 rows deep behind barricades provided a memorable 3:59.50 finish that still brings tingles. Thanks for your support, Salt Lake City, and congratulations to the organizers and volunteers. I'll be back. | |
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R. C. from Tuson, AZ
(5/3/2005)
"Great Mid-Size Marathon" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 My wife and I had a wonderful time. PR's for both of us, with me finally qualifying for Boston. The race itself was nice, with a great view of the Wasatch Mountains, and well-organized. But what we like most was the city. What a nice little town! Clean, wide streets. No crowded restaurants. Nice people. Lots of families. Also, the city got behind this event more than expected for its size. Compared to the Rock and Roll Marathons, which are much bigger, the support at the race and in the local media was outstanding. Highly recommended. | |
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J. M. from Sparks, Nevada
(5/2/2005)
"Fantastic Organization" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Of my 14 marathons so far, this was one of the very best organized and supported. I was impressed from the transportation to the starting line all the way to the finish and the great finisher medal. The crowds were wonderful, as were the volunteers and police officers. Please don't change a thing other than I wish cell phones were banned from the race. | |
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j. h. from boston, ma
(4/29/2005)
"awesome race - highly recommended" (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Everything about this race was fantastic! The expo was well organized for quick retrieval of packet and goodies. The pasta dinner and accompanying entertainment went well, although the food was just so-so (that's any pasta dinner for ya; we went mainly for the camaraderie). Public transit on race day was free and very convenient; no last-minute worries about parking. The course itself was beautiful. Almost everywhere we looked, there were snow-capped mountains surrounding us. We mostly traversed through tree-lined streets, and passed a couple of nice parks with lakes. There was a short stretch where we ran on a not-too-busy highway, for about 3 miles or so. Following an almost loop, more like a big u shape, the terrain was mostly downhill grades, with a few challenging but short ascents early on in the course. Water stops had plenty of volunteers helping out. The small-ish field of under 3,000 runners made for easy maneuvering, and I didn't notice any bottlenecks when cutting tangents on the turns. The finishing chute was the best I have seen, second only to Boston - went through an outdoor mall setting; the crowds were abundant and very supportive, music was great. The medals are substantial. Healthy post-race snacks were supplied by a local whole foods store, and were a welcome change from the typical white bagels and Gatorade fare. Only one minor complaint: the post-race party would be better attended if held immediately after the race. With the band not starting until 8pm, most people by that time have already grazed or found dinner, and likely prefer to just settle in for the night after an exhausting and enjoyable day. Otherwise, the experience was wonderful! Kudos to everyone who helped make the event a success. | |
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D. A. from Dayton, OH
(4/28/2005)
"A great course through a beautiful city!" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I really had a great time running the SLC Marathon. I would highly recommend a first-time runner or a seasoned veteran to experience this run. Very well organized race. | |
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M. Y. from Denver, Colorado
(4/28/2005)
"Great Race!" (about: 2005)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The organization for this race was outstanding. I didn't have any trouble at the aid stations, and the volunteers were great! The city was beautiful, with thousands of tulips to view along the course, as well as views of snowcapped mountains. The finish area was great, with spectators able to watch from above on the second level of the outdoor mall as well as on the street level. The number of racers was great, because there weren't enough to slow you down, but you never felt like you were all alone. The only negative I found about the race was that on a few of the bigger streets, the one lane that was open to traffic was full of stopped cars with their engines running, so there was a ton of exhaust to inhale in a few sections. I think this may have been on 900 South and/or 400 South. |
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