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Paavo Nurmi Marathon (USA) Runner Comments
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Course 4.5 
Organization 4.6 
Spectators 4.2
Number of comments: 62 [displaying comments 31 to 41]
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M. H. from Fresno, CA
(8/15/2007)
 "Nice little Marathon." (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Paavo Nurmi Marathon (USA)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Course has rolling hills with traffic. Water stations had good stock. No mile split timing. They had chip timing but had no chip mat at the start?? Not sure how accurate the time could be. Good post party with great band. | |
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Thomas Paull from Whitewater, Wis.
(8/15/2007)
 "Awesome experience for a first-timer!" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Paavo Nurmi Marathon (USA)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 At age 54 I decided to try to do a marathon for the first time ever. It had to be in Wisconsin, and I couldn't pick a better one to do than the Paavo! It was the hardest thing I've ever done, but I had a blast! The people of Hurley were fantastic, and they seem keenly aware that this event is a historic treasure, being the oldest marathon event in Wisconsin. If any of you are doing a marathon in each of the 50 states, make sure you make this the one for Wisconsin - you won't regret it. | |
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B. K. from Jackson, Wisconsin
(8/13/2007)
"Almost a Great Experience for 1st-Time Marathoner" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Paavo Nurmi Marathon (USA)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Besides the terrible service we got from the staff at Whitecap Mountain Lodging - they did not hold our reservation and we were forced to stay in a very uncomfortable place - and the hamstring I pulled on mile 12 during the race (still finished though), I can't say enough great things about the course, the volunteers, or my best friend who came from Kentucky to run and finish our 1st marathon together. | |
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J. G. from MINNEAPOLIS
(8/13/2007)
 "OVERALL I CAN ONLY GIVE 2.5 STARS" (about: 2007)
50+ previous marathons
| 6+ Paavo Nurmi Marathon (USA)s
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 5 I have run this marathon 25 times, and this year 2007 was my last. I am a slower runner and am tired of the lack of organization and and effort made to make sure they have enough Gatorade and ice for "all" runners. Without us 50% of runners that run slower than 4:30, there would be no race at all, so I am done with the PAAVO. In the past this was a great race, but the race did not starting on time, and the mile markers were in the wrong spot - they could be up to 1/8 of a mile off. The worst offense and insult was when they started taking down the mile markers along HWY 51 before we even passed them, when there were still at least 30-40 runners behing us. To the people of Hurley, Pence, Iron Belt, Montreal, Gile and Ironwood, "YOU ALL ROCK AND ARE THE BEST," but you need a new race director... sorry. | |
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A. K. from Napervile, IL
(5/25/2007)
"An excellent small race" (about: 2006)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Paavo Nurmi Marathon (USA)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 It was a superbly organized small race. I really loved the scenery. Also we had spent a week in the area hiking in the forest preserves, had a look at a dozen or so spectacular waterfalls nearby, and loved that too. | |
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o. k. from stevens point WI, 54481
(5/14/2007)
 "My first marathon" (about: 2006)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Paavo Nurmi Marathon (USA)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my first marathon ever, and believe it or not, I hadn't trained for it and just decided to run it with my mother over a bet on a free beer at the end. So I just ran it, and now, since I did it without even training, I've decided to run it every year from now on. Thanks, Hurley, for a great time. | |
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H. S. from Charlottesville, Virginia
(8/23/2006)
"Fantastic little marathon!" (about: 2006)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Paavo Nurmi Marathon (USA)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first Paavo and I will likely be back. The majority of the course is very scenic and much of it is shaded. I managed a BQ on this course, so it's hilly but not impossible. The first few miles have a lot of declines, shade and scenery, and so you feel like you're flying. Sadly the last ~3 miles are on open county highways that are not as pretty and are hot, hot, hot. Spectators were plentiful and encouraging. Most runners are actually involved in relay teams, which can be discouraging as there are constantly fresh-faced persons flying by you. You just have to look at the bib color and try not to speed up too much. Organization was absolutely wonderful. | |
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Ross Brennan from Washington, D.C.
(8/14/2006)
"Friendly small-town marathon in the big woods" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Paavo Nurmi Marathon (USA)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 A small-scale but extremely well-organized race with great volunteers, plenty of aid stations (including water-filled sponges to ward off the heat), and strong local history and support. | |
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M. S. from Minneapolis, MN
(8/13/2006)
"Great rural race" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Paavo Nurmi Marathon (USA)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I ran the Paavo Nurmi Marathon yesterday and had a lot of fun. It was a small race, about 300 in the full marathon and many others running the relay (two- and five-person). It was very well organized. Plenty of water stops, especially in the last several miles. The course was hilly (i.e. challenging), but also very scenic. Thanks, Hurley. | |
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Jan Luck from Minneapolis, MN
(7/11/2006)
"I love this marathon!" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Paavo Nurmi Marathon (USA)s
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This will be the 3rd year for me running the Paavo - I wouldn't miss it! I am bringing a friend with me this year and I promised her she would have a wonderful time! The people and scenery is the greatest! |
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