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Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.9 
Organization 5.0 
Spectators 4.3
Number of comments: 260 [displaying comments 211 to 221]
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Mark Manganaro from Ludlow, Massachusetts
(11/22/2007)
 "AS ADVERTISED" (about: 2007)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Most difficult; most fun; best run; coolest race director; best aid stations; coolest shirts; "flyingest" monkeys; coldest beer; best prizes; friendliest competitors; best golf tee; densest fog. most orange leaves; woodiest medals. Do not miss this race. It will be the best race experience of your life. But do just that. Experience it! | |
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K. S. from Idaho
(11/22/2007)
 "Unique, small race on a difficult course, RD rocks" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This year, 2007, was only the 2nd year for this race, and yet, it was extremely well organized, unique and a great deal of fun. The volunteers at the aid stations - and there were plenty - were wonderful, smiling, encouraging, and well stocked with supplies, even for a back-of-the-pack runner like me. The course is pretty difficult, but exquisite - beautiful fall foliage, pretty area. The RD is great, and the technical, personalized shirts were great! He even bakes pies for the finish line, which is stocked with tons of homemade goodies. The finisher's medal is also unique - a carved wooden pendant. If you are looking for a huge expo, with tons of runners, lots of spectators on the course and a flat/fast course, look somewhere else. Put this one on your race list!!! | |
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P. S. from Minneapolis, Mn.
(11/22/2007)
 "Tough route, enjoyable run" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 The race (if it can be called that) really was secondary to the experience. The course appeared to be daunting and did not disappoint. What was a total surprise was the beauty of the run itself and the overall friendliness of those participating. The volunteers were very helpful and always encouraging. As this is not a course for those who like it fast, it certainly was one in which smarts and tactical ability came into play. Since spectators were few and far between, you really could not feed off of their emotion but for the few out there, they gave it their all. The post-race spread far out-did that of larger and better-funded events, and having 2 masseurs for this few runners meant all would be cared for in a reasonable amount of time. It is the camaraderie and beauty of an event like this that will likely bring me back - along with a few friends. | |
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J. T. from Wheeling, IL
(11/21/2007)
"Certainly a must-do run" (about: 2007)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I can't think when I've had more fun at a marathon. The scenery is stunning. The course is confusing; for example, you get to see both miles 11 and 14 before you get to the first mile marker, but there are many markings, and a ton of volunteers to make sure you don't succumb to the confusion. And, finally, the hills are, well, hilly. The runners were all seeming to have an absolute blast, the monkey calls echoed throughout, the volunteers were the best, and all in all, it was a truly enjoyable experience. And, most of all, the race director Trent did his best to dissuade us from partaking in this foolishness, so we have no one but ourselves to blame for showing up and having a day of fun in the hills ("had I mentioned the hills?"). | |
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B. B. from Nashville, TN
(11/21/2007)
"BITTEN BY THE FLYING MONKEY!" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 It was a foggy morning. Very foggy. So foggy, in fact, that we could hardly see the turn into the parking lot. My keen runner's senses warned me something was askew. But as any true marathoner would, I trudged on. Even at 7:00 a.m., Trent was chipper, explaining how he would brave the distance with us, etc. So far, so good. The starting gun sounded. We were off! The first 26.2 miles were hills. BIG HILLS. Pain-in-the-soles-of-your-feet-and-the-bottom-of-your-booty hills. Everywhere you look there are hills. It seems like you always go up and you never go down. I heard strange noises in the woods and saw a monkey in a tree every couple of miles or so. I never expected it to be like this! Well, to make a long story short, when I got to the top of this 26.2-mile hill, I felt well accomplished. I doubt I could have done it without the flying monkeys on my back. One thing for sure about the FLYING MONKEY: ONCE YOU'VE BEEN BITTEN, YOU'RE SMITTEN! Ok, enough of the drama - actually, this was my first marathon. It was so awesome that now I'm hooked. From the pre-race e-mails all the way through to the post-race festivities, everything was above and beyond what I had expected. I'll be back next year. Thanks to everyone involved!! | |
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Bill Anders from Clarksville, TN
(11/21/2007)
"Absolutely fantastic first-time marathon" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 But I DO NOT recommend it as a first-time marathon. I was coming off a season of training for and racing an Ironman-distance triathlon. Preparation, communication and execution of this race was top-notch. Trent's a classic wit that made the weeks leading up to the race enjoyable. Again, this is not a first-timer race. The monkeys will get you! | |
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A. W. from Nashville, TN
(11/21/2007)
 "I killed myself on my first marathon," (about: 2007)
First Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 It did suck to run by yourself for much of the race, but I love the scenery, which includes the monkeys. Maybe I should not have picked this for my first marathon. The course is beautiful but hard. The people and beer were great. | |
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J. C. from NashVegas
(11/21/2007)
"Toughest but Prettiest Marathon in Tennessee" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The Flying Monkey was the most beautiful marathon that I have run. Starting in a cool, misty fog, we ran through golden trees with shades of amber and a hint of the yellow on the winding hilly roads - truly ethereal. This marathon also had the toughest terrain for any road marathon I've done - keeping to its motto of "Not flat, not fast, not certified." If you want a challenge, come do this race and you won't be disappointed. The race is well organized and has some perks like a technical long-sleeve shirt with your name on it. I'll be back in 2008! | |
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M. K. from Atlanta, GA
(11/21/2007)
"What a Joy!" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 After 26+ marathons, this one has to be right up there in the top 5. I loved every minute of the course, and it is difficult - much more difficult than Big Sur or Valley of Fire, but oh so worth it. The scenery was spectacular, the volunteers phenomenal, and the RD superb. I might not recommend it to a first-timer just wanting to finish, but I would certainly recommend it (and I have) to experienced marathoners who want to run a challenging course in a relaxed, friendly, homey atmosphere. I even ran by myself for several miles and it was one of those "Rave run" places. Thanks to all who are involved for putting on a fantastic race | |
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Mike Gay from Somers, CT
(11/20/2007)
"Simply the best" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The best marathon I have ever done. The course was challenging and beautiful, the rest stops ample and the experience was worth the trip - even the pre-race emails where great fun! Thanks to Trent for hosting a great race. Put this marathon on your calendar! |
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