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Tecumseh Trail Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.8 
Organization 4.6 
Spectators 3.5
Number of comments: 97 [displaying comments 91 to 97]
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dave swenson from Ames, Iowa
(12/15/2004)
 "Tough enough run" (about: 2004)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This run was a blast. It had a good mix of trail, terrain, difficulty, and some very nice scenery. The course was well marked, challenging, and importantly well supported. I've run plenty of trail marathons and longer distances and this one is a keeper. I'll be back next year | |
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H. H. from Indiana, USA
(12/14/2004)
 "Best Trail Marathon" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Tecumseh Trail Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 I absolutely love competing in this race. The course is very challenging, beautiful, and well marked. Time seems to fly by when running in this race. The race directors do a great job before, during, and after the race. I rated it a 1 star for spectators, but one does not do this race for crowd support. I saw more deer than I saw people cheering for me. | |
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e. j. from bloomington, IN
(12/13/2004)
"Who said there are no hills in indiana?" (about: 2004)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Definitely the most challenging course I have ever run, but also the most variety... running on roads and trails, over logs and roots, through mud and water. It was very well organized, with plenty of liquids and food at the aid stations. A great time. | |
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m. p. from Bloomington, MN
(12/5/2004)
 "As beautiful as it is brutal." (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Yes, Virginia, there are hills in Indiana, and lots of them! I have run 37 marathons and this was by far the most challenging. The course was quite hilly and forested, the weather cool and sunny. There were lots of log jumpings and creek crossings. Water resistant trail shoes and bright clothing were a big plus. The bright clothes came in handy not only for spotting other runners but for deterring confused deer hunters. The trail was marked with plenty of blue ribbons and white stamp marks on the trees. I never felt lost and only fell hard once. The marathon was well organized with plenty of fluid/food stops. I am giving the spectators and volunteers a 5 because what they lacked in quanity was made up for in quality! I highly recommend this marathon to those looking for a bigger challenge. I may return if my toenails ever grow back. Thanks Indiana!!! | |
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Rob Runkle from Cincinnati, Ohio
(11/28/2004)
"Great Trailer..." (about: 2003)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was a great little trail race. Definitely not a PR course, of any kind. The elevation gain/loss is in the 3100 ft range. The course was a beautiful trail, but it will vary greatly based on the amount of recent rain. I was running in wet shoes within the first mile, but that is the sacrifice for running a trailer. The volunteers were awesome and very enthusiastic. I could tell that most were first time volunteers, but they were totally awesome. Safety was definitely monitored like a hawk. I'm already signed up for 2004. Regarding the course: It is just hilly. But it is soft (trail). So, it will tax your cardio and lungs, but relatively easy on the legs. Of course, after 26.2 miles, it won't feel so easy on the legs. The trail hits the streets a few times, but only for very short stints. The water stops are pretty reasonable. I didn't carry any of my own fluids, and I did fine. Very friendly race also!! | |
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Nick Graner from Indianapolis, IN
(12/30/2003)
"Highly recommended" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 The course is very nice with both valley sections and ridge lines (though no actual vistas), a few pine forest sections and a lakeside finish. The race was well organized with water, Gatorade and snacks at the ample aid stations. The point-to-point format along with ample hills generate a satisfying feeling of accomplishment. | |
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A. K. from Atlanta, GA
(12/28/2003)
"A different type of marathon" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was my first exposure to trail running. I've run in the woods with various running groups but never as a marathon. We did a lot of jumping over downed trees and streams. Therefore, the next day my upper thighs were more sore than usual. The weather ended up cooperating with us - no snow. The organizers were very aware of where everyone was on the trails. Near the end a 'runner' came by to take our numbers for a count. The volunteers consisted of the people (club) who built the trail and some of the locals. I learned a lot about the history and wildlife of the area. I'm a 50 State Marathoner so I was running this for Indiana. Otherwise I would make this an annual event. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to try something different (but not for a PR). |
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