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Andy Payne Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 3.9 
Organization 4.1 
Spectators 2.4
Number of comments: 36 [displaying comments 31 to 36]
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B. G. from Oklahoma City, OK
(5/29/2005)
 "As Aerosmith sings, 'I'm goin' round and round'" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Andy Payne Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The course is flat and fast ? if the weather permits. It was in the low 60s to start with a slight breeze, partly cloudy but 100% humidity. Needless to say this was not a PR day... This is a well-run small marathon race (41 finishers). However, you would think that it was a BIG-TIME marathon from the organization. The course is a mile out-and-back, then three times around Lake Overholser. You run on the Old Route 66 Bridge, around the scenic lake. After the first lap you have seen all the sights so you can concentrate on your form, and pace... since you know what the course is like! There were plenty of aid stations (5 for each lap). Each station had water, Gatorade, bananas, and orange slices. Only complaint was the cups were Styrofoam (now I am being picky). If you need crowd support... bring your own! The only spectators are friends, family members, other cyclists, fishermen and a few farm animals. I did not mind the solitude. This race supports a good cause ? UNITY and the history/memory of one of the greatest runners, Andy Payne. Thank you to race director J.R. Cook, and all the VOLUNTEERS, you make this race happen!! | |
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wayne fleming from perryton texas
(5/31/2004)
 "Great people & encouragement" (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Andy Payne Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon. I thought the race course was alright. The aid sations were great. The friendly people there and the encouragement from the other runners were great too. I hope you hold in the same place - see you next year. | |
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B. L. from Houston TX
(3/30/2004)
"Put this Race on Your Schedule" (about: 2003)
50+ previous marathons
| 6+ Andy Payne Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I ran this marathon and I recommend it to others. Could be termed 'low-key' (less than 100 runners)however, the organization (UNITY) works hard to ensure that all the runners are taken care of. It is sanctioned and certified. Will be back at in '04. | |
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T. H. from Arlington, TX
(6/1/2003)
 "Nice people, flat course, May is too warm." (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 The organizers and volunteers were very nice. This is a small marathon, run around a lake three times on a totally flat course. Spectators were sparse, so bring your own. March would be a much better month for a marathon in OK. Suggest the organizers move it to March, instead of holding it in May. | |
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(Tim Hilterbrand) from Fort Sill, Oklahoma
(5/29/2001)
"A very good Marathon" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This was my first marathon in 12 years and I really enjoyed it. I plan on running this one next year. Very good aid stations that provided bananas, oranges, gatorade and water. The stations were located every 2 miles. Not very many spectators so if a lot of clapping gets you to the finish line this marathon won't do it for you but it is very well organized with great volunteers and leadership. I would recommend this one to anyone. We ran 3 loops (approximately 8 miles each with a short out and back at the start of the race). A flat course and of course once you go around the first loop there are no surprises for the later stages of the race. A small group (only 90 finishers) but I prefer it that way. If you get a chance next year do this one. | |
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A Runner from Houston, Texas
(2/28/2001)
"I have run this race 13 times." (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This group conducts one of the best organized races around. Low-key usually 125-150 for the full marathon. Three loops around the lake, traversing the old Route 66 Iron Bridge, then passing some of the most scenic lakefront areas. Three water stations along the route. We spend the entire Memorial Day weekend in the OK City area. The marathon is always a part of our weekend |
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