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Napa Valley Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.7 
Organization 4.7 
Spectators 3.9
Number of comments: 160 [displaying comments 71 to 81]
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L. G. from San Jose, CA
(8/7/2007)
 "Great race! Bad shirt." (about: 2006)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Napa Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I enjoyed this race in spite of the rain and wind. However, after all I went through, I wish I had a shirt that fit - 40% of marathoners are women and many of us are small... so a men's shirt doesn't cut it! | |
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Mike Devine from Clifton, VA
(4/7/2007)
 "Fabulous!!!!" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Napa Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Everything about this event was terrific. The course is gorgeous, and the pre-race activities and speakers were just right. The people who organize the event really care; they are proud of their event and great to the participants. I highly recommend the Napa Valley Marathon. | |
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Michelle Fleury from Silicon Valley
(3/17/2007)
"I plan to run this one ever year!" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Napa Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is a fantastic race, including the course, the organization, the view, the size, the fans, and the local amenities. I toyed with skipping it due to less-than-stellar training, and am SO glad I didn't. I will run this one every year. | |
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J. B. from OH
(3/16/2007)
"Cut back on pace for the first half! Do squats!" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Napa Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I loved this marathon - everything about it. To run a fast time, be sure to cut back on your marathon pace for the first half of the race. I tried to run an even pace through the hills in the first half of the race and paid dearly! Also, do some squats at the gym to get yourself ready for all of the declines. | |
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Aileen Cota from CA
(3/15/2007)
"Great marathon" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 4-5 Napa Valley Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This year, 2007, marks my 7th marathon and my 4th year running Napa. I keep coming back because of how organized the event is. I love the gym bag, the spinner medal, and most of all the helping arms of the volunteers at the finish line. I just wish they had an extra-small t-shirt for smaller people like me. At any rate, the hospitality of the volunteers and organizers cannot be compared to the bigger marathon venues, like LA or SFO. To next year!!! | |
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R. O. from Martinez, CA
(3/11/2007)
"Beautiful, nicely run race.... Great people" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Napa Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 First NV Marathon, even though I only live 40 minutes away. Nicely organized race, with excellent people every step of the way... at the expo, at the high school organizing the buses, at the start, at every aid station (best aid stations I've experienced... pre-opened Gu packages, bananas, oranges, Gatorade, all the amenities), and at the end. It was pretty cool to hear my name announced as I crossed the finish line. Excellent assistance at the end; a nice young lady greeted me, asked if I needed anything, handed me my medal, and pointed me to the water and food stations. Very personal and very appreciated. Nice medal, T-shirt and bag. If you want to do a California race, this is the one to do. I've done SF and Sacramento, and this one was the best. | |
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N. S. from USA
(3/10/2007)
"Bring on the Wine Country!!" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Napa Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Add this marathon to your list!! It has many wonderful things to offer. Here are just a few: 1) Long-sleeve technical t-shirt - very classy and colorful balloon design. 2) Nice, large duffle bag to use as your sweat or 'drop' bag. This is the ONLY race where I have received such a 'nice' and useful bag for clothes pickup at the end of race. I can re-use this bag as a traveling bag; take to the gym - it is great souvenir. 3) Bus service to starting line - they actually let you STAY on the bus until the start so you can keep warm!! 4) Beautiful 'spinner' finisher's medal 5) Hot soup and rolls as post-race food. PLUS - the weather was fantastic; the course one of the most beautiful. The organization was A++++++!!!! | |
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S. S. from Vancouver, Canada
(3/10/2007)
 "Beautiful Day" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Napa Valley Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 What a great weekend! I flew into the Bay Area on Friday morning and was able to enjoy the sights, shops, and neighborhoods of San Francisco. The 1.5-hour drive up to Napa was breathtaking. Truly one of the most beautful parts of the world. Accommodations: I recommend staying in Napa close to the finish line. The early morning shuttle from the hotel really isn't that bad. It gets you to the start 45 minutes before race time. No stress involved and it;s nice to drive five minutes to your hotel as opposed to heading back to Calistoga! Expo: Small, quaint and very well organized. A little different from the "big city" marathons that I have done in the past. Volunteers: Outstanding! Thank you to all. Support: The few places where spectators had access to provided runners with a huge adrenalin kick! They were loud and supportive - but such places are few and far between. This race is run in solitude. You are not able to rely on the energy and support like those of a "big city" marathon. Having done Chicago, this was a huge change. Not a bad one, just a different one. Course: Excellent, rolling hills that were just tough enough. After the hill at Mile 20, it's flat for the last 6.2 miles. As beautiful as the scenery was, the novelty wore off after Mile 17. Little places of support along the way and you really are left to your own devices. Be prepared to suck it up solo! Goodies: The duffle bag is a great idea and it is very useful pre race. The medal is very cool. The performance shirt is practical but the design is out of a bad 1970's art book. Food: You have to enjoy the food in the Napa Valley. I recommend going to Tre Vigne for your carbo loading dinner. It was fantastic. All in all it was an excellent weekend. I probably won't be coming back because there are other races to run, but it is a race I recommend. | |
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Paul Chirchirillo from New York
(3/9/2007)
"What a beautiful race!" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Napa Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Every marathoner needs to run this race! The course was just challenging enough, with a couple of good hills. The surrrounding beauty, the great volunteeers and the organization were truly impressive. Everyone, from runner to volunteer, was so friendly. Being a solo runner, that is running alone; and I really appreciated the immediate camaraderie and good will. One more thing: the days before and after are filled wiht many wonderful activities that include sight-seeing, eating and wine-tasting. | |
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A. T. from Dallas
(3/9/2007)
"This was the best marathon" (about: 2007)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Napa Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my fourth marathon and my favorite. The organization was first-rate. The staff and volunteers were professional and friendly. This was so well organized that I am unable to come up with any comments for any changes. The pasta feed was excellent and I learned some helpful running tips from the marathon college on Saturday. I want to thank everyone involved, especially the volunteers and spectators who came out to support the runners. The scenery was spectacular and the weather could not have been better for the run. This should be a must-run marathon for everyone. I plan on running this marathon again. The shirt, duffle bag and finisher's medal were great. There were not may places for spectators to come out, but when they did, they were all friendly and supportive. Thank you all again and I definitely recommend this marathon. |
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