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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 81 to 91]
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j. s. from Oak Forest, IL
(12/8/2005)
 "Fun Time Had By All" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Overall Grade: B+. No-frills trail marathon, for which the course is challenging. Yes, there are hills in Indiana! The race is a point-to-point, outside Bloomington. The weather this year was in the high 20's to low 30's - not bad for Dec. The course features minimal roads; mostly jeep trails and single track with rolling hills. The aid stations were great; people there were very nice and helpful. No spectators; however, this is a trail marathon. The only improvement(s) for next year have mile markers at the aid station. It was hard to know what point in the race you were at. Also gel packs at aid stations. Some liked the sweatshirt, but I thought the front with a panther and palm trees had nothing to do with the theme of the race. Winter in the forest in Indiana? If you want a low-key fun event on the trails, this is your event. | |
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David Terrill, Sr. from Tarentum, Pa.
(12/7/2005)
 "Toughest that I've done." (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 This was my first trail marathon, but I'm sure it won't be my last. Challenging? Absolutely. Enjoyable? Thoroughly. Would I do it again? Yes, but not until I have completed my 50-state campaign. What an exercise in concentration, as far as foot placement goes. Lose focus, and you are bound to slip, trip, stumble, get wet, etc. Or any combination thereof simultaneously. I loved it!!! Didn't see any deer, although I didn't really look. Did find a box turtle in the later part of the first half, and gently moved him off the path 20 feet or so. No honor in getting stampeded when you are just trying to make a living. No mile markers, but I didn't miss them, either. Just get into the rythym of the trail, and the distance passes all on its own. What a nice change of pace from road racing. Water stops were well stocked/staffed. If you wanted to know your progress, they were happy to tell you. If anyone wanted a break from the roads, I'd recommend you do some serious trail training and give this one a shot. You won't regret it. Thanks for the memories. | |
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Roxanne McCallum from Hoffman Estates, Illinois
(12/6/2005)
 "Great Race!" (about: 2005)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my first marathon, and yes I picked a tough one. My goal was to finish, which I did (though last...). It was a great race. I enjoyed the beautiful scenery, the challenging course, the friendly people at the stations as well as conversations before the race with the other runners. Overall, it was an excellent experience. Perhaps next year, I'll do much better on time being prepared for the challenge. I'm just thrilled that I completed the course. I would do it again, and hope to have another opportunity next year. | |
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M. K. from Fremont, Michigan
(12/6/2005)
 "guaranteed runner's high" (about: 2005)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I am so very glad I decided to do this marathon. It was my third start, second successful attempt (after Chicago last year). Even though there were no crowds, the aid station people and the other runners on the course made up for it. Especially you, Red Man (you know who you are). Even though I'm a back-of-the-packer, I was able to keep an even pace throughout and enjoyed the mental reward of passing those who went out too fast. The trails are beautiful, and the temperature was chilly but energizing. Only criticism is that the first aid stations with food need to be loaded a little heavier with supplies for us in the back. The porta-potty at mile 13 was in a perfect place, just before a decline. I hope to be back one of these next years! | |
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T. M. from Kansas City, MO
(12/4/2005)
"Nice race" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 The Tecumseh Trail Marathon was my 4th trail race and probably my second hardest marathon (sorry, but Jay Challenge still takes top honors in my personal experience). The course was beautiful and mostly well marked and very, very challenging. Great aid stations, nice sweatshirts and yummy food at the end. Thanks to all involved in putting on this race. | |
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S. P. from New Madison, OH
(12/4/2005)
"Had a GREAT time!" (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I am new to marathoning and ran my first one less than three months ago. Tecumseh was my fourth marathon in that time and my first trail attempt. I do not know when I have had such a good time - running or otherwise! I am not really the outdoorsy type but I had a blast from start to finish. I felt like I got to be a kid again for a few hours - running down hills, climbing over logs and jumping across streams. I loved the relaxed atmosphere. Everyone was walking up the hills so there was no pressure to try to sprint up them and, while exhausting in their own way, the uphill portions provided some time to catch my breath. The aid stations weren't the normal types with volunteers holding out a cup for a runner to grab as they rushed by. While water or Gatorade could be grabbed on the go if they chose, many runners actually stopped to chat, nibble on cookies and even waited to have a hot cup of coffee or cocoa made for them! Also, I loved the sweatshirt! Dr. Seuss was quoted on the back: "This is your day! Your mountain is waiting so get on your way!" I plan to run this one again and again and encourage anyone considering a trail marathon to 'Go For It' in Tecumseh! | |
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J. E. from Illinois
(5/13/2005)
"Great fun in the Hoosier state" (about: 2003)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Beautiful but challenging course with a few water crossings and many hills. Well organized with very freindly specators and volunteers. The race photos were very well done as well. This is my only trail marathon but I highly recommend it. | |
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J. S. from Indiana
(4/30/2005)
"awesome" (about: 2003)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 This is a marathon course with a little bit of everything; single track paths, logging roads, some paved and gravel roads, and way more hills than you would expect in Indiana. The course follows the recently bulit Tecumseh Trail in Southern Indiana, so maps and trail information are easy to find. Some details to keep in mind to make your run more enjoyable: The course is point-to-point. We rode school busses from the finish area to the starting line, so get there plenty early. Also, restroom facilities are sparse at the finish area and non-existent at the start, so plan ahead! | |
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J. H. from Indianapolis, IN
(2/1/2005)
"Tough course worth the effort" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was by far the toughest marathon I've done. I was 1 hour behind my previous slow marathon time, but I loved every minute of it. If there had been a limo (or pickup truck) at mile 17 offering me a ride back to the finish, I would have considered it, but I'm glad I finished. Many, many hills, stream and log crossings, switchbacks, beautiful scenery. Everything you could possibly want in a trail run. Don't do this one for a PR - do it for the pure enjoyment of running. | |
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S. H. from Austin, Texas
(12/22/2004)
"Friendliest People in the US" (about: 2004)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Fantastic trail race. It is a scenic, beautiful and challenging course in the middle of nowhere. The most frustrating part is the numerous creek crossings. I think we crossed the same creek 10 times in 2 miles, but I wouldn't change the course. It is a bit disconcerting to know that the race is during deer season and we could hear a few shots during the race. That kept me moving though. There are plenty of well stocked aid stations, and a terrific post-race meal of sandwiches and hot soup. We stayed in Columbus, IN and were amazed by how friendly the people are in Indiana. Marathons don't get much better than this one. |
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