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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 41 to 51]
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M. A. from Nebraska
(6/1/2010)
 "A great race." (about: 2010)
2 previous marathons
| 2 Lincoln Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 I'm relatively new to running and have run the half in Lincoln the past two years. Everything is well organized. The route is good except for the stretch along Highway 2. I know they're working on that. It just gets a little crowded there. I thought the finish in Memorial Stadium was great. I hope they continue this. A little congested under the stadium, but manageable. The crowds were great, as always. I'd like to see more support for the full marathoners (I usually go out and cheer them on after I'm done). There are a few lonely spots for them, but overall I'd say the support is great. My biggest complaint, which is weak but nonetheless a complaint, is about the shirts - and not the color even, but the giant logo on the back. If you're going to do that, just use regular cotton shirts because it defeats the purpose of a technical shirt. Last year's had a large logo, but it was printed on in a manner that left the shirts breathable. This year's shirt was like a giant piece of plastic ironed on the back. | |
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K. H. from Lincoln, Nebraska
(5/22/2010)
"Fantastic Experience!" (about: 2010)
3 previous marathons
| 2 Lincoln Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Friendly people! Fantastic volunteers - friendly, encouraging, and fun! This was my first full marathon, and it was SO fun! The organization was top-notch. Loved the Christian band in the starting area as runners were lining up. Great crowd support for the first half, but the fans thin out significantly in the last half when you need them the most! Is there some way to encourage more crowd support along Normal Boulevard? Also, kudos to Barb, the trumpet player at mile 20, for taking requests - and taking a cue from her, wouldn't it be great to have local bands every couple of miles in the last half?! Also, because I'm a slow runner, all the food and water had been devoured by the time I got to the finish line! Perhaps next year, there could be some saved for us turtles? (Where was the clock at the start?) | |
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L. F. from Lincoln, NE
(5/21/2010)
"My favorite marathon!" (about: 2010)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Lincoln Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my third time on this course (once for the half marathon). I'll start with what could be improved (since that list is short): 1) Narrow, crowded path on Highway 2 in the first half. 2) New finish. Though the finish in the football stadium was grand, it felt very impersonal compared to the old finish where you could immediately connect with family and friends. 3) Poor-quality race shirts. I've never kept a shirt from this race - they're just not comfortable to run in. On to what I love about this race: 1) Perfectly-spaced, well-manned aid stations that are long enough for a second grab for a cup if you miss the first chance. 2) Lids and straws!!!! 3) Clearly identifiable Gatorade and water. (I've run races where I had no idea what I was taking until I'd spilled it all over myself.) 3) GU and fruit at every aid station past the half marathon turn off. 4) Crowd support (specifically in the second half of the race); not a ton of spectators, but nearly every one had words of encouragement for me specifically - not just generic "go runners" chants. Such a great motivator! 5) Great organization; everyone involved is totally dedicated. 6) Inexpensive registration and generous benefits (free pasta dinner, good eats after the race, great sales on gear at the expo). 7) New this year: pacers! Run this race!!! | |
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S. O. from Lincoln, NE
(5/17/2010)
 "For a first time, it was a great experience" (about: 2010)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Lincoln Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I thought the course was good but I hated the finish. Ending on the field wasn't so bad, but once you got off the field, it was extremely difficult to get through the massive crowd in the stadium. All I wanted to do was get out of there, change, and stretch as soon as possible, but it took forever to get to the other side of the stadium where my bag was. My suggestion would be to limit that corridor to runners only and keep spectators in the stands or out of the stadium. | |
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D. W. from Nebraska
(5/11/2010)
 "Too crowded, bad finish, but I love Lincoln!!" (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
| 6+ Lincoln Marathons
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I really do love the Lincoln Half and have run it numerous times. This time was the first I had trouble with way too many people bumping in to each other, and I got elbowed several times. The new finish was a disappointment. The runners were herded off of the field and packed under the stadium where the water and snacks were hard to find. It was hot and smelled really bad. It was difficult to find family/friends. I liked the old finish better. Regardless, I will stay faithful to one of the best runs around. Thanks to all of the great volunteers!!! | |
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C. G. from Nebraska
(5/11/2010)
 "Absolutely the best organized race I have run!" (about: 2010)
6-10 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The pre-race communication was above and beyond. I have never received so many updates and so much information. The Eisenhower in Abilene, KS seemed super organized until this one! Excellent! The course is great. There is a narrow area, but it didn't bother me. I think they are opening up the road for next year instead. It was great to have such a big crowd of runners and spectators. I usually run smaller marathons and really loved the volume of this race. I actually liked the shirts. Not the best screen printing job, but nice fit, shape, and a tech shirt is great. Nice medal. The finish in the stadium was unique. Water and soda were easily accessible at the end. Water/Gatorade stations on the course were perfect - lids and straws!! Love the straws! Plenty of port-a-potties. I will run the full next year. Wish I had this year. I highly, highly recommend this race!! | |
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E. R. from New Jersey
(5/10/2010)
"Nice course; fun, "small town feel" run." (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Lincoln Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I am a 50-stater and chose to run the Lincoln Marathon becasue it appeared to have more of a small-town feel than the Omaha race. I heard good things about that race too, but I was very happy with my experience in Lincoln. I really enjoyed the first half of the course - running through rural neighborhoods, with a decent amount of tree shade, and lots of locals running about. However the course hits a narrow bike path at one point, which crowds the runners, and the second half is completely exposed to the sun in the later part of the morning (and on concrete, with few spectators). I saw this course as two very different half-marathons run in succession. The second half was much more difficult due to the change in course conditions and the rising temperature. With that, my rating for the course was three, because I didn't care for the second half - except, of course, for the awesome finish in the stadium. Crowds were great, but less so in the second half, but they surprised me with where they popped up. Race organizers did a great job. My only complaint was that the first water stop was about three miles in and the second was close to six miles in. After that it worked itself out. Lincoln is a very cool, Midwest, college town. I went to a microbrew called Lazlo's, and had possibly the most memorable filet ever. The beer was great too. I am not factoring this into my review because I think it is silly to consider the t-shirt or medal as a reason to run/not run a marathon... but good grief, that was the ugliest, most awful shirt I've ever gotten. I might need therapy just because I looked at it for too long. All in all, this is a fun race to do, and if I were local to the area, I'd run it again. | |
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J. S. from Iowa
(5/9/2010)
"Overall, nice run, wonderful spectators" (about: 2010)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Lincoln Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Overall, this was a good marathon; the congestion at miles 6 -8 is the only reason that I gave the course a "3." The aid stations were well stocked and the cups with lids were great. The packet pick up was quick but crowded. Thanks to the pacers! | |
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M. R. from South Bay, CA
(5/6/2010)
"Friendliest Marathon EVER!!!!!" (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 It was my 32nd state, and the Lincoln Marathon didn't disappoint me. The course was plain - there was really nothing to see and I don't remember much of it - but there were great, friendly spectators all of the way. A well organized race, and bib pick-up and parking were easy. AND the CUP with STRAW was great!!!! Thanks, Lincoln!!!! | |
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D. K. from Osceola, NE
(5/6/2010)
"Got a one-of-a-kind award." (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
| 6+ Lincoln Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I have run this approximately 10 times, and this is the first time I got a one-of-a-kind award. Running along Highway 2, I felt something hit my head. What a deal - a bird gave me an award like no one else ever got. I got a lot of comments and laughs about the bird poo in my hair. |
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