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Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.7 
Organization 4.1 
Spectators 3.0
Number of comments: 103 [displaying comments 61 to 71]
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Jim Colvin from New Jersey
(10/11/2007)
 "Prepare for altitude and downhill" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I was in excellent condition for my age - 58 (ran 20 miler at 6:45 pace in August) and led the early bird race from 8-19 miles. At that point, the altitude caught up with me - no previous symptoms - but heart racing and legs hurting from the 5-6 mile downhill from 13-19. I dragged home from there and finished 4th in the early bird race, 32nd after 9 a.m. group finished. Was ready to run 3:13 or so. Course beautiful, but cold weather made gatorade and water into slush, not great. Would recommend altitude supplements for sea level folk like me and taking it very easy on first set of downhills from 13-19 miles. Then see what you have left from 20 on, which also has downhill sections. Glad I did it. | |
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S. A. from Palo Alto, CA
(10/11/2007)
 "Wonderful trail run" (about: 2007)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 A big Thank You to Eric and the rest of the organizers for all their hard work. This was my first marathon and I really enjoyed it. The location was beautiful, all the aid stations were well stocked and people were very friendly and supportive. Great vibe overall. | |
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T. S. from Houston, Texas
(10/11/2007)
 "A perfect race for the novice or the experienced." (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 This is the most beautiful race I have ever run. I hope to complete it again and again. Practically flat or downhill with an excellent dirt track. Well worth the travel to get there from Texas! Hope they expand to 50k! | |
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T. B. from Portland
(10/11/2007)
"Great Organization. Fun Time." (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I had a blast. Did the early bird edition. Great fun. Lots of porto toilets at the start and comfy buses. And, real food at the aid stations | |
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E. P. from Seattle, WA
(10/10/2007)
"Beautiful course; terrible organization" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 4 Let me start by saying I would run this course again in a second because of the beauty, and frequency and quality of drinks, snacks, etc. However, I registered for the wrong day and my attempts to contact the race director (Eric) were ignored. When I arrived from Seattle and explained what happened, he told me I couldn't run, and that I would just have to forfeit my money and fly home. He changed his tune after checking his e-mail and seeing my pleas for help, but the next morning they had forgotten about me and again told me "no room on the bus." They took my number, and I eventually got on a bus, but my number was never returned. I ran the beautiful race, and was scolded by another RD as I crossed the finish line for not wearing my number. I sent a complaint letter in the form of a poem, and tried to be lighthearted about it, but never received a reply. I understand that organizing something like this is stressful, but no excuse for treating people like they don't matter. | |
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H. G. from San Francisco, CA
(10/10/2007)
"The Best Trail Marathon!" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 3 Bizz Johnson Trail Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 The Bizz Johnson Marathon is, by far, my favorite marathon! It takes place in a beautiful mountain setting during cool fall weather. The trail is perfectly groomed and wonderful to run! The historical connection is interesting, and the course gentle on the knees! Aid is every 2 miles, and always given with a smile! What a great race!! | |
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J. s. from SF bay area
(10/10/2007)
"Incredible scenery, fast course, great support" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Tunnels, trees in fall splendor, rushing water, water stops stocked with ample supplies supported by friendly people.... I ran the 1/2 marathon and will come back next year for the full, if healthy. | |
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S. B. from Reno, NV
(10/10/2007)
"What a great marathon!!!" (about: 2007)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 I thought it was very well organized and they even thought of having 2 separate drop off sites on the course to drop clothes. It was my first marathon but I have run many half marathons and this was by far one of the best organized races. The only thing I would change is that they didn't use chips for the timing and my watch time was 2 minutes faster than my results time...and I started my watch at the gun...hmmm...good thing my time was well under the Boston Qualifying time or I'd be pretty hot about it. The fans...well there weren't any. There were only a couple of places where spectators could watch so it was very peaceful. | |
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Maren Separa from Los Alamitos, CA
(10/9/2007)
"MAGNIFICENT!" (about: 2007)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The Bizz Johnson Marathon was an unforgettable experience! I have raved about this marathon to all of my friends! None of them joined me in training and all of them missed the magnificent setting of this wonderful event! Learning about the history of the trail at the pre-race dinner really added to the enjoyment of participating in this marathon! I was also impressed with how well the stations were stocked along the route. With the addition of the early start, those of us who are not typically at "the front of the pack," were able to see the winners pass by and vicariously enjoy their victory before it had occurred. Truly, I predict that the Bizz Johnson Marathon will quickly become one of the premier trail runs in the US! | |
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Frances Schulze from San Bruno, CA
(10/9/2007)
 "One of the most scenic marathons I've ever run" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The course was absolutely beautiful! The aid stations were well-stocked and the volunteers were wonderful! The race director had a great sense of humor and put everyone at ease at the beginning of the marathon. The buses were on time and the check-in registration was well organized. The only problem I had was the high altitude.... I wish the trail was at lower elevation. I lost my medal and had to email the director for a replacement. He was very gracious and was willing to send me another one free of charge. He was a gem! |
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