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Triple Lakes Trail Race Runner Comments
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Course 4.4 
Organization 3.8 
Spectators 3.1
Number of comments: 22 [displaying comments 21 to 22]
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R. J. from Georgia
(10/11/2006)
 "Great trail race" (about: 2006)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Triple Lakes Trail Race
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 A nice run through the forest on good single-track; not too technical but constant, unrelenting hills and roots; and this year, rain and mud! Great volunteers and a nice, very well-marked trail, with prominent blazes and mile markers, although I would like to see a 13.1 (halfway) marker at all races. Typical of trail races, there are no clocks except at the finish, so wear a watch. Aid stations were adequately stocked and well-spaced, but you might want to carry a water bottle. Finishers got a nice pint beer glass with race logo. A nice technical T-shirt that says, "Road racing is for working." Huh? Misprint, it should have said, "...for wimps." Oh well. There were enough runners so that you could occasionally pass or get passed, but not too many to make the trail crowded. Don't expect any spectator support; most of the time you will be running all by yourself through the woods. Bottom line: an excellent trail marathon for beginning and experienced trail-runners alike. | |
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T. M. from Brunswick, ME
(8/11/2006)
"Beauty and the Beast" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Triple Lakes Trail Race
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 This was my first trail marathon... and I am now hooked. I no longer enjoy beating myself into the asphalt... let's hit the woods! Course: Natural BEAUTY... single track through some of the most scenic woods in North Carolina. The BEAST part was the constant up and down of hills on the way. While there was no single mountain or hill that I remember, it was the 7 miles (somewhere between mile 8 to 15) of constant climbing and descent that are memorable. There were plenty of things to see along the way! The only drawback was the last mile or two where we had to pass the finish area and do an out-and-back to make the milage. It was cruel. Course support was adequate... but runners should bring their own water bottles. It seemed like maybe 5 or more miles between some aid stations. Stations were well stocked with a wide variety of gels, drinks, and goodies. Awards: Finishers were unceremoniously given a mug.... It is hard to wear a mug around your neck! I prefer medals, or something made from the woods, maybe a painted pinecone or something. But they had nice awards for people who placed (not me). The massage at the end was awesome... and the race-day atmosphere was perfect for this type of event. If you are looking for a small-town trail race with enough challenge to push you but not enough to break you (like Grandfather Mt.), then this is the race for you. Also it was a good training run for the JFK Ultra. |
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