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Seattle Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.1 
Organization 3.9 
Spectators 3.1
Number of comments: 182 [displaying comments 121 to 131]
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C. S. from Happy Camp, CA
(12/7/2005)
 "Tough but good" (about: 2005)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Seattle Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my first marathon and I knew going in that the infamous hills in the last five miles would be tough and the first steep on one Galer St. was but I had prepared and made it through. I have nothing to compare this marathon to, but I though the organization was great and the spectators were enthusiastic, although they were kind of sparse in some sections of the course. The course itself is for the most part beautiful but the section that follows the I-90 express lanes got monotonous.... I was very relieved when I finally got on to Lake Washington Blvd. Overall, this was a great experience and although the hills near the end slow (or stop) a lot of runners, they are manageable if you're prepared going in. | |
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B. T. from Athens GA
(12/5/2005)
 "Excellent" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I am doing the fifty states, and I loved this marathon! Very organized, beautiful course and friendly people. The course was challenging, but fun. I will do it again the second time around. | |
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O. G. from Seattle, WA
(12/3/2005)
"Scenic and challenging!" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Seattle Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 My 7th marathon, 1st time for the hometown run. Weather was great. Save a little gas for the the last 6 miles. I understand wanting the marathon walkers & half walkers to come in around the same time the full runners are finishing, but the course really can be congested with walkers not 'in the know.' I actually saw a guy (walking with 3 others, abreast) elbow a runner in front of me! | |
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S. L. from Tacoma WA
(12/1/2005)
 "Don't Underestimate the Hills" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Seattle Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 Wow, what a course - those last six miles are much tougher than you expect. If you are looking for a challenging marathon, this one is for you. It is tougher than Boston, without the crowds. The City of Seattle seemed oblivious to the marathon events, which is a real shame. A little ADVERTISING would go a long way putting this marathon on the top of the list for many. Seattle is a beautiful running city! Get a title sponsor, Seattle.... | |
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j. h. from bozeman, MT
(12/1/2005)
"hilly and scenic" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Seattle Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I ran the half (lower mileage while recovering from an injury). Weather was perfect, low 40's and fortunately it stopped raining shortly before the race. A bit more hilly than I'd anticipated, especially this one big honkin' incline around mile 7 (mile 20 for full marathoners), but we all survived. Don't plan on a PR. The course was scenic, mostly along the water and through a nice tree-covered park. The finishing stretch was cool, through Seattle's center and the football stadium near the Space Needle. The expo was one of the best I've been to, lots of goodies. The post-party was fun, in a warm indoor section of the arena, with a blues band to keep our moods elevated. Great finisher's medals. The recovery food was so-so, not your usual grub: clam chowder, donut holes and sugary smoothies. What ever happened to good ol' bagels and Gatorade? Otherwise, the race was worthwhile and i recommend it. My boyfriend ran the full, and also had a great time. I do have one bone to pick: nothing against walkers.... Their *event* started just 15 minutes before ours... clogging up the course, walking 3 or 4 side-by-side, yapping on cell phones, with their fanny packs and spandex shorts, c'mon! I give them credit for covering the same distance we did, but they really need to stay over to one side and let the runners through. It was very annoying having to weave around them or ask them to move. My boyfriend even had a collision with one careless walker who cut right across his path without looking. Ok, I'm done ranting. :) Overall, it was a great race! | |
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m. m. from canada
(11/30/2005)
 "visible efforts to improve" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Seattle Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I ran this course and mostly run and race organized events and could see that real organizational effort had gone into trying to make this a first-class event. The course is somewhat challenging and those last hills will suck out your few remaining energy cells, so don't bet on getting a PR. The spectators are absolutely minimal, but the great and many volunteers make up for it. Calling out the course times is always helpful but only when it's the correct time. This event needs to push itself up a 'professional notch' if it wants to be more than it presently is. | |
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Sonya Bodner from Alberta, Canada
(11/30/2005)
"What a race!" (about: 2005)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Seattle Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I came from northern Alberta so any weather that isn't 'real' winter is fantastic. Everyone was so friendly in Seattle. I trained for hills so although the course was tough, I knew it was coming. The race route was very scenic which I enjoyed. Even with the monorail crash, the walk did me good, both before and after the race. Thank you, Seattle! | |
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A. F. from Olympia WA
(11/29/2005)
"long walk to the start" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Seattle Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 The monorail crash the night before the race added an extra mile to my hike to the start line. The chip strapped to the ankle did dig into me pretty good. I did not feel it till that night, but it still hurts, two days later. Those are my only two complaints. Everything else was very positive. Previous comments sum up how great this race is. Having run an aggressive Portland just 7 weeks prior, I took this one easy and enjoyed the scenery. I will run this one again; not for a fast time, but for a fun time. | |
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d. k. from portland, or
(11/29/2005)
"Spectacular views, weather is unpredictable" (about: 2005)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Seattle Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I waited until the last minute to register, with the forecast still calling for showers the day before and was surprised by a mostly sunny day - so don't count on the weather for anything. The course is beautiful, with spectacular views of Lake Washington, downtown, and you can't miss the great view of the Space Needle as you come down the last couple of miles (and I mean downhill!). As everyone else points out, lots of hills towards the end. Course is more challenging that my other reference point (Portland). Few fans along the road, but who cares? The aid stations were plentiful. Extremely long lines (10-20 people) at the porta-potties in the stages that were shared with the half run and the two walks happening at the same time. | |
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C. W. from Walla Walla, WA
(11/28/2005)
 "Spectacularly Beautiful!" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Seattle Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 What a gorgeous route for an urban run! Across the floating bridge, twice. South along the Sound, a loop at the edges of a penninsula-park, up through the Arboretum, then south into town with views of the Space Needle and downtown architecture. Even the hills (frequent and steep during the 2nd half) were fun. Roads were clear of traffic--thank you!-- water/aid stops frequent enough and friendly, and one can register the day before if you want to increase your chances of running during one of Seattle's momentary sunny moments. Thank you, Sunshine 2005! Very few spectators, but all supportive, and after NYC, I'm still not averaged out to a comfortable roar. The inclines the last half mile, the last .1 were ludicrous; who cares by then except to laugh? Thanks, Seattle and sunshine, for a great fun race. |
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