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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 241 to 251]
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P. S. from Jacksonville, Florida
(11/23/2006)
 "Fantastic race" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was an incredible race through a beautiful park. I didn't think the inclines were too bad but the declines were tough on my knees. The scenery was beautiful so you don't need a lot of spectators. The volunteers were awesome, with fluids, gels, etc. Great organization, medal, shirt and door prizes. Please keep it a small and intimate marathon, because that is what makes it unique. | |
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Phil Min from Birmingham, AL
(11/22/2006)
"If the Flying Monkey bites, you will be addicted!" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I think my experience can be pretty much summed up in the mission statement of this event: "It's all fun and games until the Flying Monkeys attack." Who would have thought you could have this much fun on such a tough course? There were really no flat spots on the course.... You were always going up or down, but many of the climbs were pretty gentle. The scenery was absolutely beautiful, even on an overcast day. I would encourage anyone thinking about this race to look at the runner's pictures on the website. You have never seen so many joyful faces running on that tough of a course! A true group of like-minded souls enjoying themselves. The race director and volunteer staff did a FANTASTIC job in all aspects of executing the details of this race. They exceeded everything that was advertised. The aid stations were frequent and well stocked. The expectations for the runners are clearly laid out.... The race is demanding, but I look for it to become a "cult" event for real marathoners. Enter early or be shut out! | |
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Run2 Eat from Bell Buckle, TN
(11/21/2006)
 "Stellar. Challenging. Fun." (about: 2006)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The entire event was so well organized that the extremely smooth flow hid the huge amount of work required to pull it off. Volunteers were supportive, encouraging, and helpful, and thanks to system of volunteer shuttle vehicles, there were always folks in place to direct runners through a complex course. The course was challenging, yet manageable, with inclines, declines, twists and turns - offering breathtaking vista views and quiet, tree-lined stretches. Personalized bibs and shirts were an affirmation that instantly bonded the group of runners. Aid stations were well-stocked with fluids and calories, and post-race food included everything from las paletas to homebaked breads to bananas. The carved wooden medal is truly one-of-a-kind, worthy of this unique, highly memorable event. | |
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T. R. from Vestavia Hills, Alabama
(11/21/2006)
 "Absolutely the Best Marathon I've Run" (about: 2006)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This was my wife's and my 11th marathon and the best of the lot. It perfectly captured our love of running and our love of the outdoors! No hoopla, no urban scenery, just beautiful woods and an endlessly winding leaf-strewn road up and down the hills. Great support staff and a race director who not only organized the event but also ran in the event, and then had the energy to MC the awards ceremony (there was a "door prize" for every participant) and stay around to welcome home the last finisher. Will do again. | |
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J. B. from Nashville, TN
(11/21/2006)
"A once in a lifetime (literally) race" (about: 2006)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is a fantastic race if you like hills and challenges. For those of us who live in Nashville and run in Percy Warner Park it is an opportunity to test yourself. For those of you who don't live in Nashville, it is an opportunity to really test yourself. Although there were not a lot of spectators, the volunteers were everywhere and ready, willing and able to cheer, help and assist. My family was able to drive around during the race and see me at least 8 times. (The roads in the park were open and there were some cars throughout.) There were also a number of people out in the park for their Sunday walks who were rather surprised that anyone, let alone 100 anyones would even attempt to run a marathon on the hills. This is a must-do (once) race. | |
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Monkey Samantha from Overland Park,KS,USA
(11/21/2006)
"The best all-around race ever!" (about: 2006)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This race was staggeringly beautiful from start to finish and so well organized! Everyone was so friendly, and the volunteers and spectators were incredibly supportive. The post-race food was unbelievable and the pre-party and post-party were both great places for fantastic camaraderie! The course was difficult but pure - an absolute running dream. I'm just sad we have to wait another 52 weeks until the next Monkey! | |
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C. T. from upstate New York
(11/21/2006)
"Flying Monkeys is THE marathon to do in TN" (about: 2006)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I gave the course five stars. If you know the course, you know why. I gave the organization five stars. For an inaugural, it's well-deserved. Yes, there were speed bumps that will undoubtedly be smoothed out for the future, but nothing to detract from the day. I gave the spectators five stars; no, there were not a plethora of people cheering us up every hill but Mother Nature provided her own spectators. | |
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E. B. from nashville, TN
(11/21/2006)
"The race was challenging but awesome!" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The race was very well organized, course was well marked, and the water/Gatorade were plentiful! Great race!! | |
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J. E. from Nashville, TN
(11/21/2006)
"Beautiful, tough, great people; run it!" (about: 2006)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is an amazingly beautiful course. The hills are tough, but the scenery and camaraderie more than make up for it. Great food after the race. Excellent long-sleeve technical t-shirt. Fun, goofy atmosphere. | |
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N. K. from Nashville TN
(11/21/2006)
"Awesome course/support, and challenging race" (about: 2006)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The RD really put his heart into this race, and it turned out great. From organizing and placing as many volunteers out on the course as there were runners, to gel at (at least) eight different aid stations, to unique awards and door-prizes, this is by far my best marathon experience. Not a PR course, but you will find out new things about yourself as you push yourself up and down the 2500+-foot gain/loss over the scenic, rolling course. |
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