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White River Marathon for Kenya (prev Mountain Home Marathon for Kenya) Runner Comments
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Course 4.4 
Organization 4.7 
Spectators 3.4
Number of comments: 111 [displaying comments 101 to 109]
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P. D. from Dallas, TX
(11/15/2005)
 "A hidden gem" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 White River Marathon for Kenya (prev Mountain Home Marathon for
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is the 'down home comfort food of marathons.' A rural country marathon with enthusiastic town support. The course is challenging but not so difficult as to take away from the enjoyment of beautiful countryside. The post-race feed was a potluck provided by the local residents. The water stops were enthusiastically manned. | |
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Rick Hood from Houston, Texas
(11/14/2005)
 "Perfect Little Race" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 White River Marathon for Kenya (prev Mountain Home Marathon for
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Even though this was the smallest number of participants I've ever run with, it was definitely one of the best run races I've ever had the pleasure of doing. Running with both first-timers and extreme marathon veterans was a real treat. The rolling hills in the first half were a great warm up... nowhere near as hilly as I was expecting. Of course, looking up at the bluffs towering over the White River, and at the little dripping springs adjacent to the course, was pleasantly distracting toward the second half of the run, which was very flat and fast. The aid stations were fantastic. Nothing was missing. They were all well located manned with enthusiastic and efficient crews. This race support far out-performed the ironman-distance triathlon I did this fall. I also talked with friends who just got back from the Dublin, Ireland marathon. They had only water and some gatorade every 3 miles; no gels, no bananas, no grapes, pretzels, or cookies, which were available at nearly all the aid stations in the MHM (Mountain Home Marathon). They were really roughing it. It was fun bragging on the MHM support! Since I get even more stupid when I'm exhausted, I left my drop bag (another 'big race' type treat) at the finish line, which is several miles from the start/post-race meal/parking location. It was brought back for me, but another runner unintentionally placed it where no one would find it for a while. Before I left, the race director had a whole team of assistants tracking it down. I got a call on my cellphone while driving home (Houston) only a few hours later saying the contents would be mailed to me Monday morning. Where else could one get such personal service rectifying one's own screw up? These are just a few examples of the joys of a small but growing event such as this. I'm glad I was able to participate. I even PR'd over my San Diego time!! -Rick Hood 8 marathons | |
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J. M. from Huntsville, Alabama
(11/14/2005)
"Hard course but so worth it!" (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 White River Marathon for Kenya (prev Mountain Home Marathon for
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The course was difficult because of the hills, but the scenery was beautiful and the people and aid stations were great! I would definitely recommend it for people wanting to run in Arkansas. | |
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Dave Swenson from Ames, IA
(11/14/2005)
"Lovely country setting and nice folks" (about: 2005)
50+ previous marathons
| 2 White River Marathon for Kenya (prev Mountain Home Marathon fors
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This is the perfect marathon for folks looking for a scenic country run with decent support, enthusiastic helpers, and just enough difficulty to let you know you earned your 26.2. The course begins to challenge early on with some rolling hills that require some smart running, but relents at the half-way point giving runners a flat last 11 miles or so. A little town with fewer than 70 marathoners does not leave much for crowd support, but that's OK, I don't run marathons to be cheered on by strangers. I plan on coming back to this gem every year. | |
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Tom Detore from Unadilla, Nebraska
(12/17/2004)
 "Great Time Marathon - Loved It" (about: 2004)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 White River Marathon for Kenya (prev Mountain Home Marathon for
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I enjoyed the hilly course that thinned out the runners some. The out-and-back gave me a chance to see friends in front and back. All this helped me to have my second best time after running 100+ marathons. It was an excellent overall marathon. I will recommend it to other 50-staters and friends. I will be back in 2006 probably. I am really looking forward to it. | |
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steve&paula boone from Texas
(12/13/2004)
"Great marathon for a great cause" (about: 2004)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 White River Marathon for Kenya (prev Mountain Home Marathon for
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The race was as much about community as it was about running. The entire town seemed to be dedicated to the same cause of raising money for two orphanages in Kenya. At each of the aid stations, enthusiastic volunteers welcomed each runner to Arkansas. The first half of the course was moderately hilly in a rural setting. The last half was downhill or flat. Runners are welcomed at the finish line with warm blankets and a ride back to the start for a warm meal. The volunteers and local citizens always made us feel at home in Mountain Home. We will definitely return and support the orphanages. | |
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Dave Swenson from Ames, IA
(11/22/2004)
"Nice country run" (about: 2004)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 White River Marathon for Kenya (prev Mountain Home Marathon for
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was a low-key marathon with a very scenic course and a supportive, small-town feel. I enjoyed the whole experience, course support was adequate, aid stations (though every two miles) were well staffed and stocked, and I particularly like point-to-point runs. This is the kind of run that I like to do over and over again. | |
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G. M. from Dallas, Texas
(11/21/2004)
"Beautiful community marathon for a good cause!" (about: 2004)
50+ previous marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my 92nd marathon and I truly found this one to be one of my favorites. I rank the course as being the 4th prettiest. It was hilly the first half, but flattened the last half - even a bit downhill. Great fun! The race director and her volunteers were great! Well organized and very appreciative of the opinions of those of us who run everywhere. Lack of course support and different start/finish locations were the only somewhat negatives of the event. The aid station volunteers were GREAT, tho, and the beauty of the course would be compromised if either the start/finish were relocated so leave it alone!! Hotel accommodations, cost and - most importantly - the cause of the marathon make it a winner!!! | |
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Kristofer Savino from Arkansas
(11/20/2004)
"Fun, Fun, Fun" (about: 2004)
First Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I ran the 5k, but the layout of the course was really good. |
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