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Lincoln Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.3 
Organization 4.6 
Spectators 4.3
Number of comments: 228 [displaying comments 211 to 221]
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A Runner from Kansas City
(5/8/2002)
 "Excellent organization and behind the scenes work!" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 As a first time marathon runner, I was pretty impressed with how well the organization was and how well the event was pulled off. The only thing I didn't like was the course. The first 13, is a loop through a residential area and was great...lots of support and variety. The last half was an out-and-back course, and it got pretty boring running the same place twice; plus, it was in the wide open and got pretty hot. The police did a great job with traffic, and everything else was great! | |
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A Runner from Midwest
(5/7/2002)
 "Wonderful" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This is a wonderful event that is enjoyable for the whole family. The weekend starts off with a kids' race the day before the marathon, followed by a free pasta dinner. Everyone is welcome and the support and friendly atmosphere are truly one of a kind. My ONLY problem was that towards the end as the runners started to thin out, the support seemed to thin out as well. The finish line banner was taken down well before the last runner came in, and the group of people standing at the finish line helping struggling runners to water or medical personnel also left. It kind of gave the impression that if you couldn't run the marathon in under 5 hours, you weren't important enough to finish under a banner or with the help of the support people. Other than that, it was a wonderful race. Hopefully the RD's will take notice and have people at the finish line until the LAST runner finishes!! | |
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A Runner from Omaha, NE
(4/29/2002)
"The Lincoln Marathon is a well-run event." (General Comments)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I have run the Lincoln Marathon three times now, and each time becomes more enjoyable. The event kicks off with a nice pastathon the day before the run that is free of charge for the runners and their families. Race day is well organized as police officers keep the streets clear and the route is well marked. Volunteers line the route with water, sports drink, and oranges and are always making kind remarks to the runners, especially to the ones who are struggling. Fans line the streets for most of the race and are quite encouraging. The fans are not 5 deep along the route, but they make a nice turnout every year and every runner knows this helps. The weather is usually in the lower 60's and the humidity is not a real issue as the race is always held in early May. The course is mostly flat with a nice hill around the 19-20 mile mark that makes you think you have hit the dreaded wall. This marathon is well worth the $45 entry fee. | |
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A Runner from St. Joseph, MO.
(4/27/2002)
"fantastic spring marathon" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I have ran Lincoln 8 times and I really am depressed missing 2002, due to an achilles injury. Great pre-race pasta dinner [free] with a party-like atmosphere and a great post-race dinner [free also] with excellent guest speakers,Rogers,Shorter etc,. Course is fast, slight hills, but mostly flat. Great aid stations with lids on cups. Easy to get around start and finish- nice sized marathon for anybody. Plan on running this one as long as I can run. | |
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A Runner from Midwest
(3/29/2002)
"Awesome marathon-- organization, course, value!!!" (General Comments)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I have run this marathon twice and P.R.'d once here. The couse is mostly flat and slightly rolling at places which actually helps me by allowing me to use different part of leg muscles. The volunteers and spectators are helpful and enthusiastic. The water cups they handed out at the aid stations even have straws and lids on them. This is the only marathon I know that provides free pre-race pasta dinners for everyone -- runners, friends and families. Good course, great organization and a super value. A less discovered gem in marathon races. | |
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Dave from Missouri
(3/28/2002)
"A place to go fast." (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I've run Lincoln twice, in 98 and 99. I plan to go back this year. If the weather is good, I can't imagine a faster non point to point course. Just enough 'hills' to loosen up the legs a little. Also the second half is out and back, so you have runners going the other way to look at. Volunteer support is excellent, and spectators good for a race this size. | |
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A Runner from OMAHA, NEBRASKA
(3/16/2002)
"LINCOLN MARATHON ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I have only run 7 marathons in the past 2 years. The Lincoln Marathon was very well organized and I never had long to wait to get fluids...and the Nebraska fans were unreal. I will be running this marathon again this year and I'm looking forward to it!!!!! Keep up the great work Lincoln and I hope to get at least a few more minutes closer to qualifying for Boston!!!!!! | |
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A Runner from Arizona
(3/7/2002)
 "NOT a good race for slow runners and walkers" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 5 I walked the 1/2 marathon with my mom and niece (2001). At mile 6 and beyond water was sporadic. At one point I ran over to a gas station to beg a couple glasses of water. At mile 8 (?) there were still a couple volunteers, but no water. At mile 10 everyone had left the water station. There was a box with 4 or 5 cups of water sitting on it. We split one, knowing there were still others behind us. I've run the 1/2 before. The course is great, the fans are great, and apparently if you are in the main 'group' of runners, the organization appears fine. But the way the slower participants were ignored and left to fend for themselves really left a sour taste in my mouth. Last year 9 members of my family either ran or walked the 1/2 marathon. My dad would like me to come back and participate again this year, but I don't know... | |
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A Runner from A triathlete from the northern great plains
(8/8/2001)
"Fast course, small-town feel, spirited fans" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was easily the most enjoyable marathon I have run, and was also the most enjoyable race I have ever entered. The course is flat (I was told it was 'rolling' - compared to a salt flat, perhaps), although there was a bit of a headwind (and a very slight uphill) from mile 13-20. The last 6 was slightly down with a nice tailwind, except for a couple blocks of uphill around mile 25 (which my legs were actually thankful for - a chance to use some new muscles). The course was actually too flat for my liking, and my hamstrings were a bit tight by the end from the 'consistent' muscle use. The spectators were wonderful. No, they weren't 10 deep everywhere, but I cannot recall any place where someone wasn't cheering. The whole event had a great small-town feel. I trained through this race and easily qualified for Boston, so I was as jazzed at the finish as I was during the race. Nice size field as well (~2000) so there is always someone to pace with, and good sized age group fields so a high place is earned, rather than a product of a small field. Nice time of year to run in Nebraska! They didn't loose my bag, the water stops had some nice extras (vaseline smeared on cardboard so you could grab a finger full to help out those warm spots). I'll do it next year as well. | |
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A Runner from Omaha, NE
(5/18/2001)
 "Outstanding!!!!" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Organized and well supported in every way! Great pre-race pasta feed the night before, great fast course ,and the fans support is awesome for a city of Lincoln's size. The National Guard support was second to none. The huge rows of American flags lining the street at the start and finish line gave this race even a more special meaning. The only complaint I would have was that in other marathons I have run in, the announcers have always stated every finisher's name as they crossed the finish line and their hometown. I believe finishing is a huge accomplishment whether you are a top finisher or not, although my time is average and my name was called, I noticed that hardly any of the slower finishers (in both the marathon and the half marathon)names and hometowns were announced...I think that every runner should have been recognized.... |
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