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Coeur d' Alene Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.0 
Organization 3.9 
Spectators 3.3
Number of comments: 67 [displaying comments 31 to 41]
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H. M. from Coeur d'Alene, ID
(10/15/2008)
 "Great Marathon!!!" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Coeur d' Alene Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Okay, well I know that I am posting my review of the race late, but after doing several other marathons and reading all the other comments, I want to clear up the experience for those thinking of the 2009 race. First of all, it is not a twice-out-and-back course; it is an out-and-back course (13.1 miles there and 13.1 back). I think that is misleading in the other comments. Second of all, I train on this course all year since I live here, and there are two average hills on the way there; however, then you go downhill into a flat stretch on the way back. No biggie. The area is beautiful, and most courses you find will be either some form of out-and-back or some sort of back-tracking (the old course I thought was very similar). I thought the overall course was a great place to set a PR. The latest news is that the course will be different next year: you will not have to do that one and a half miles around at the finish that everyone is complaining about. There are new paved trails extending through Riverstone that they are going to add into the beginning of the race so that when you enter Riverstone at the end, you finish. I think that will be nice. There was GU every two miles after the halfway point; I have yet to do a marathon that offers it that much. I love this course, the weather was good, and there are nice, long-sleeve, Dri-Fit shirts, medals, and hats for the marathon finishers. Also, I think the Riverstone start is a great place for afterward, with the new restaurants, shopping, and scenery. A lot has been completed down there since last year. I will be there next year for sure. Hope to see you there!!!! | |
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G. T. from Washington State
(5/28/2008)
 "Pleasant, smaller marathon" (about: 2008)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Coeur d' Alene Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 I liked the out-and-back course, most of which was along the water. True, it also curved through some neighborhoods, but I liked the variety. The only real hill is 1/2 a mile long on the upside, and 1 and 1/2 miles down, but then you turn around and run it in the other direction. It wasn't too bad. Perfect weather, almost no spectator support, but plenty of aid stations. The course wasn't certified this year, which was really frustrating. If the one hill (run twice) doesn't bother you, this is a fairly fast course. | |
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D. I. from Gainesville, FL
(5/28/2008)
 "WELL DONE!" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Beautiful scenery, friendly folks, good organization! You can't go wrong with this marathon. I have already recommended it to friends. The course was well marked... lots of little turns and turnarounds, but you can't get lost! There were marks on the course and volunteers at every turn. There is a hill around the midpoint, but it's doable! The town is beautiful, with good food to be had! I enjoyed this marathon experience! Thanks! | |
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R. G. from Washington
(5/28/2008)
"Great Course" (about: 2008)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first half marathon. It was a great experience! The weather was great, and the course was really good too. The scenery is beautiful! It was nice that they announce your name and city when you cross the finish line. The water/Gatorade stations were good. At the end of the race, there were cut-up oranges and bananas, and for fluids, water and Gatorade. I also liked that the course was pretty flat. | |
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D. B. from usa
(5/28/2008)
 "New Course, Bad Course" (about: 2008)
4-5 previous marathons
| 3 Coeur d' Alene Marathons
COURSE: 1 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 2 I have run this course 3 times prior, and this new course was very confusing, winding around neighborhoods, with foot traffic coming and going. The support didn't seem to know which way to point the runners either, and several people were directed to the finish 1 1/2 miles too soon. The course was "ugly" compared to years past; there was little support; and the many advertisements for the new condos at the finish were distasteful. Never again, if the course stays the same. | |
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C. H. from Washington State
(5/28/2008)
 "new course, new sponsor, same great race" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 3 Coeur d' Alene Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I have run this race 3 years in a row and each year has been on a different course. This year had a lot of changes, mostly for the better. Let me start off by saying my family LOVES to come to this marathon. Held on Memorial Day weekend, it is an excellent get-away to a great town with gorgeous scenery and plenty for everyone to see and do. A great course for spectators to get around and see their runner multiple times (I think we lost count after a dozen). Well organized every year, so no complaints there (although I do have to say the Brooks podium shirts from the last 2 years are some of the most well worn in my collection, and I was disappointed to see a new brand with a different fit). This year's course was mostly flat; there is a hill, but compared to other hills in other marathons, it does not rate as challenging. The course had many twists and turns and I was a little apprehensive about getting lost. But thankfully, there was a volunteer at every turn and I never once had to slow down my pace wondering where to go. The aid stations were well stocked, with lots of gels handed out, which was great for this size race. I thought there was an appropriate number of aid stations along the course and the volunteers manning them were wonderful. My only real complaint, and I'm sure I'm not the only one, is the fact that you pass by the finish line and still have a mile and a half loop left to run. When you are running a marathon and you've run almost 25 miles and in your head you know you've got over a mile to go, it is still disheartening to run right next to the finish line and not be finished. Even though I knew from the course map, the pre-race instructions, and my Garmin GPS, when you've run that far and you're that close to the finish line, the bottom line is: you are ready to be done. The finish area was great - a nice park, good parking, easy to get to, etc. They just need to tweak the course somewhere to be able to finish the race the first time you get to the finish line. Overall, I would recommend this race to anyone looking for a nice destination race. The course is relatively easy; it's well supported and well-organized. Coeur d'Alene is a fun town, and the race is just part of a great weekend everyone will enjoy. | |
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Henry Roybal from Challis,Idaho USA
(5/27/2008)
"For my first marathon it was great!" (about: 2008)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I am 63 years-old but have been a runner and biathlete for many years. This was my first marathon and I can say that it was an uplifting experience. I prayed to God to help me at the beginning and at the finish. I have done some long-distance races in cross-country skiing and the pain, I would have to admit, is more excruciating with the marathon than with skiing. I ran the 26.2 miles in 5 hours and 29 minutes. I have to admit that it was one of the hardest things I have ever done. I want to thank all the volunteers and all the police officers for their fine encouragement. Also, thanks to my friend Dave for helping me. It is now Tuesday, 2 days after the race, and I am still sore - I can hardly walk. Will it go away? I think that I will run again next year. So "keep it up" to you, the fine citizens of Coeur d'Alene. Thanks, Henry | |
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D. A. from Pullman, WA
(5/26/2008)
"Not great, but not horrible..." (about: 2008)
First Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 This was my first 1/2 marathon, so I have nothing to compare this race to; however, I still wanted to vocalize my experience. The course was very repetitive, with many out-and-backs. Basically you ran the same course twice with little difference. The worst part was the finish, where you think you are about to finish, but you are diverted right at the finish line for one final 1 and a 1/2-mile loop. Very disappointing. However, the weather was great and the shirt and medal were nice. Overall, it lacks enthusiasm. Very few supporters, but it was a flat course that one could PR on. The "significant hill" that is listed is not a hill, and is over with after 30 seconds. | |
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JT Taylor from Post Falls, Idaho
(1/29/2008)
"Great race!!! Great city!!!" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 4-5 Coeur d' Alene Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was my 4th CDA Marathon (PB sub-4:00). A perfect day - not too cool or hot, and dry this time. The new course was a little more challenging, but it also by-passed the area that snaked around by the Sanders Beach, which was difficult in the late stages of the race. The Centennial Trail path does not adequately support out-and-back traffic (x2), plus the normal pedestrian traffic. A lot of runners ran in the road without cones. Having one lane closed would not hinder traffic and would be safer for all. Fans are spread out, but enthusiastic! | |
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J. G. from Thousand Oaks, CA
(1/1/2008)
 "Enjoyable small-town marathon" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Coeur d' Alene Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Didn't mind the double "out and back" course, as it was scenic along the lake, with nice and friendly fellow runners, some of whom were training for the Ironman a month later. Quaint town, easy access to start and finish, appreciated being able to wait in the WARM indoor gym before the start of the race. Not much crowd support or perks, but a pleasant, well organized, small-town marathon run, and a PR time, despite the hill that others have commented on and that I did not find particularly long or intimidating. |
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