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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 71 to 81]
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J. Y. from Bloomington, IN
(12/5/2006)
 "WOW" (about: 2006)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 5 The course was the most difficult I have ever run. It was beautiful and well worth it. Do not expect to put any remarkable times up on this course. There was difficulty getting to the registration because the access roads to Yellowwood State Forest were flooded and closed. There was little room for spectators along the course and due to course limitations, and there were only 500 participants limiting the number of spectators present, but they were great. The community and fellowship at this marathon were the best I had ever experienced. I will do this marathon again, and I look forward to it. | |
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J. H. from Avon, IN
(12/5/2006)
"Got Mud! of Mud, it does a body good." (about: 2006)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Tecumseh Trail Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 5 Awesome event, challenging course even with the last minute reroutes to bypass flooded areas. Plenty of mud for everyone. I especially liked crossing that one creek on a fallen tree. The new route from 23 miles to the finish was physically much tougher than the normal route, but also a big mental challenge because you run past the finish area and then come back to it. I say keep that for next year. About 90% of those who ran in 2005 and 2006 ran slower this year. Perhaps just the tougher conditions or does maybe the reroutes lengthened the course a bit? Only one opportunity for improvement: the bus situation needs some work. Except for that I would have given 5 stars for organization. I definitely plan to run again in 2007. | |
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G. B. from Danville, IL
(12/4/2006)
 "Poorly organized" (about: 2006)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Tecumseh Trail Marathons
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 1 I did this run in 2005. Loved the course (extremely tough), but the race started 15 minutes late. The 2006 race started 45 minutes late and I think that is totally unacceptable. I am told this race, in its short history, has never started on time. The course this year had to be altered due to flooding, which forced runners onto a state route for 4-5 miles. This could not be helped but made for terrible running in trail shoes. If you plan to run this race in 2007, do not plan on starting on time. If you think you may not make the cutoff, remember to plan for a late start of up to an hour. | |
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J. W. from Beavercreek, Ohio USA
(12/4/2006)
 "Worth every bit of training!" (about: 2006)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 WOW! What an amazing experience. I may never want to run on the road again! These were the deepest woods that I have ever been in. I didn't even mind my feet being wet; who could notice with the beautiful surroundings?! The water stops were excellent - sort of like running into people out camping. They are your spectators, and the trees of course! I finished in 6:20 and wished I could have been out there enjoying the scenery even longer! DO NOT MISS THIS RUN! | |
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M. C. from Cheboygan, MI
(12/3/2006)
 "Tough" (about: 2006)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 I consider myself a pretty good runner; I've run Boston, and broken three hours, but this was something else: The most difficult thing I've done in my life. My legs were shot halfway through the race. It went from a race to a fight for survival. If you're looking for a tough race, this is the one to do!!! | |
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Chris Lupton from Fishers, IN
(12/3/2006)
"Tough, Fun, Well-Organized, Beautiful" (about: 2006)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was not only my first trail marathon but my first marathon. The trail was spectacular. Aside from a bus issue, the race was incredibly well run. I was thoroughly impressed at all of the logistics involved. Tons of rain the day before made it very muddy but it was incredibly well run and gorgeous on race day. I haven't run a marathon or even 1/2 marathon on the road, but I would only guess that a race like this would be a great departure. Well done. | |
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J. H. from Fishers, IN
(12/3/2006)
 "Mud-athon was fun, but logistics need work" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 3 Tecumseh Trail Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 2 I've run this the last three years, and keep expecting the organizational side to improve, but it seems to be getting worse. The race has never started on time, and was almost 50 minutes late this year. The only way it will ever start on time is to have the buses leave for the start area at 8:30, not 9. It shouldn't be that hard. Either have the buses leave earlier, or advertise a realistic start time. Some aid stations had some food, others didn't. For as long as this race took due to the conditions, a better stocked station would have been welcome. I will give credit for getting the course ready to go after the storms that came through. I hated the additional road the detour required, but that is hardly the race director's fault. The trail portions of the course were wonderfully muddy and fun to run. Assuming that next year the regular course can be used, I'd recommend this to anyone that likes trail races, but I think its time for me to find a different late=year trail marathon or ultra. | |
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e. e. from Chicago
(12/3/2006)
 "So glad I did it; but never again!" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 A lot went wrong this year - largely beyond the control of the race director and staff. Would I recommend this race? YES - to people who appreciate trail runs. NO - to those who are accustomed to running on roads. The course was the muddiest I've ever run: too slippery and dangerous (especially when running downhill by cliffs). I fell three times in the mud, as did many other people. Also, the race headquarters and finish line (where busses pick us up to drive to the start) was very difficult to find. In fact, we got lost on our way - and so did five of the busses that were supposed to transport runners to the start. Because of this, the 2006 race was delayed by 45 minutes. The trail was beautiful, but it's too bad that the mud and conditions forced me to focus on the ground in front of me to make sure I didn't slip. It was certainly an adventure. When they say you have to jump over logs and icy cold streams, they're not kidding. I felt like I was in the army. My shoes have never been more cold, wet and muddy. OY, and those uphill walks. Most everyone walked uphill. I've run over a dozen road marathons, and this trail marathon felt like a death march. It was grueling and certainly an adventure. The folks who put this together deserve a lot of credit. Aside from the late buses (which weren't their fault), it was well put together. After the race, I felt a great sense of accomplishment, and I'm so glad I ran it. But once is enough. Back to the road marathons for me. | |
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G. C. from Chicago, IL
(12/28/2005)
"A Must-Do Marathon" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 This is just one of those marathons that you need to experience. Challenging on so many levels, but one that you'll want to run again & again (as soon as you regain feeling in your legs that is). | |
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A. S. from Cincinnati, OH
(12/9/2005)
"Great trail run!" (about: 2005)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my first marathon and I couldn't be more pleased with it. I was exhilarated to be running those early miles through beautiful, forested terrain in frosty December air. I had been concerned about bad weather, but the rain/snow held off, and the temperatures in the 30s were perfect to run in. I had also been concerned about the hills, but I (and everyone around me) walked the steep uphills. Being my first marathon and first trail run, I had no time goal, but I was pleased to come in under 5 hours. I loved the course and was highly impressed by the organization, which was first and foremost supportive of runners, from the helpful emails prior to race day to the frequent aid stations to the soup and sandwiches at the end. I will run Tecumseh Trail again and I will look for other events in the DINO Trail Series. |
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