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Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 3.5 
Organization 4.1 
Spectators 4.1
Number of comments: 417 [displaying comments 401 to 411]
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(Kris Acker) from Ottawa, Ontario
(9/9/2000)
 "Sponge station at about 13 miles." (about: 2000)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 5 I really enjoyed the marathon, especially since a group (18) came down from Ottawa, Ontario. There were three areas that I see room for improvement. First, off the freeways - the pavement was incredibly hot and the cambered roads made running tough. Second, though there were lots of water stations, a sponge station before mile 24 or 25 is an idea for the future (especially since there was a wet towel station at the end). Finally, it would have been nice to have the recovery area out of the sun. Waiting for all 18 of us made for potential sunstroke victims. All in all, the best marathon I have run in. Thanks to all. | |
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A Runner from Charlotte, NC
(8/21/2000)
 "Experienced Runners Stay Away" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 This race should be renamed The Team-In-Training Charity Marathon. Racers looking for a quick time and some good pacers try another race. Consider the fact that some 17,000 ran and the average finish time was something like 4 hours. It's great these people are doing it, but this is a first-timers marathon. Furthermore, course was bland. But some might like running along an expressway for 10 miles. No fans, though the water stations were well manned. Many of the bands weren't playing when I passed--probably waiting for the 4 hours plus mob to pass. The fluid they gave out-Ultima- is the worst product ever invented. Tasted like medicine. Terrible! | |
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A Runner from Laredo, Texas
(7/27/2000)
 "Hot, disorganized, bands???" (about: 1998)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 Dissappointed in a not particularly scenic course in a beautiful city. Very little entertainment, but much was promised. | |
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A Runner from Atlanta, GA
(7/5/2000)
"What can you expect for a 1st-time event . . ." (about: 1998)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 2 I ran the marathon its first year. . . Sounds like it has greatly improved. Hopefully, 'we all learn from our mistakes' (a momism). That first year was a TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE! We had to wait 45 minutes for it to start. No water for several miles (dehydration set in early). Hot, hot, hot sun the last part of the race. The main thing that drew me to the race was 'a band at every mile'. No - - band stands, but NO BANDS at every mile, not even every other mile. . .what a big disappointment. It does sound like they have learned from experience what comprises a good marathon . . . I plan to run it in 2001. | |
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A Runner from Orlando Fl
(7/2/2000)
"Hot fun in the Sun" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Course was really nice for the most part. I liked going around Mission Bay, but it was really hot and NO shade at all last 16 miles. Miles 22-26 had no crowd support hardly. Maybe run it the other direction? Get the hot part over with and end in Balboa. Getting out after the finish was disastrous at best. Walked almost a mile to stand in line for an hour and a half in the sun for a bus. Bands, cheerleaders, were great. I'd say toss the Ultima in the Bay but the fish would hate us. | |
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A Runner from Houston, Texas
(6/28/2000)
 "Overrated. I'll save myself for a good marathon." (General Comments)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I didn't like this race. Sure, it would have been better without the extreme heat but that wouldn't have fixed the course itself. Don't get me wrong, parts of it were nice but there was absolutely NO shade from about Mile 10 on. Miles 20-26 were along a nasty urban highway with cars spreading their noxious fumes driving in the other direction. Not a good way to finish a race. The start was well organized and, contrary to most opinions, I like the Ultima drink. Overly sugared Gatorade, Powerade, etc. makes me sick. Check out the benefits of a drink like Ultima - it's much better for you. The crowd support was OK. I've seen much better. The water stops were fully manned but, with a few exceptions, the volunteers just weren't paying much attention. A couple of times I had to tap someone's shoulder to hand me a cup - they were too busy yacking with their neighbor. I'm glad I did this race once but the sister Country Music Marathon was much better as are other races in which I've participated. Thanks, but I won't be back. | |
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A Runner from Monterey, CA
(6/16/2000)
 "As the song says... it was Hot-Hot-Hot!" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The scenery, organization, crowd and runners made this run almost flawless. The ULTIMA was the worst! None of the runners I heard from drank it and several dropped out due to cramping and dehydration. I might not return if ULTIMA is the sponser. The volunteers were fabulous and the neighbors were so supportive and kind as we came by. This marathon rookie loved it-just get rid of that awful drink! | |
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A Runner from Pacific Northwest
(6/12/2000)
 "Incredible scenery and spectators, no shade at all" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The 2000 Rock and Roll marathon was incredible: the scenery was wonderful, the spectators and volunteers incredible! However, the 'June Gloom' we all counted on did NOT happen, there wasn't a cloud in the sky. It was far too hot, and very little shade on the course. Kudos to everyone, though, who had their hoses out to sprinkle the runners! | |
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A Runner from Big Bear Lake, CA
(6/10/2000)
"This marathon couldn't have been better!" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I loved everything about this marathon! The course was scenic, the weather was perfect, the fans were enthusiastic, the volunteers were helpful! I didn't care for the powdered sports drink (Ultima), especially when I got a big clump of the powder in the bottom of the cup! This was my first marathon, and I'm excited about doing another one. It was really well organized. The bands were great - I had a hard time running on by and not staying to hear the music! I'm looking forward to next year's! | |
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A Runner from Sunnyvale, CA
(6/8/2000)
"Good run but pretty HOT." (about: 2000)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 The organizers had ample water and GU packets, even provided CLIFF bars along the way and Ultima (very watery). Lots of first aid stations and very helpful volunteers. Bands were good and the cheerleaders helped. I did not make it to the concert. I would have prefered a band at the end of the concert in the general location area. |
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