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Adirondack Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.8 
Organization 4.9 
Spectators 4.4
Number of comments: 160 [displaying comments 131 to 141]
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Ronald Van Huizen from Hamburg, NY moving to Lake Placid, NY
(10/12/2004)
 "Amazing - I finished it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Adirondack Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 The day was beautiful and the course was excellent. The course was much hillier than I had anticipated. I knew it was a little hilly, did not expect it to be as bad as it was. For the first half of the course I was on target to finish in the time that I planned for. The second half was much more challenging. I met many people along the way and they were very encouraging. I met another racer around mile 24 and his encouragement kept me going until the end. I would consider running it again, but I would train much differently. I would train more for the hills throughout the course. | |
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D. H. from Falls Church VA
(9/29/2004)
"Tough But Great" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Adirondack Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my 9th marathon and it was by far the toughest. Miles 4 through 12 were very hilly and didn't leave me much at the end. This was the ONLY negative. The organization was great for such a small race. There weren't many spectators but all of them were extremely friendly. All of the roads were blocked off. The medal was great. Great scenery. If you're willing to come in about 10-15 minutes slower than your normal marathon, you're in for a treat. | |
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P. D. from Skaneateles, NY
(9/28/2004)
 "What a beautiful course!" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 2 Adirondack Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I've run 8 marathons in recent years, and this is definitly the best. I think the course is entirely closed to traffic, and it is absolutely gorgeous. You run up and down hills through the woods, it's quiet, some is right along the lake shore, it's great. It's the closest thing you can get to a trail race and still be on the road. The local support is great, too. Logistically, you can park right at the start-finish. No busses to worry about, no baggage check (unless you're running the half marathon). No huge crowds. It's on my calandar for every year! | |
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D. G. from Cresson, PA
(9/27/2004)
"AWESOME FIRST RACE" (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Adirondack Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first race, and I had to pass along my comments. What a spectacular time I had! First of all, it was the most glorious day, sunny, cool, the lake, the mountains, bluest of blue skies. The people of this town are top-notch: friendly, helpful, with a down-home atmosphere that I wanted for my first time. The hills will definitely build character, especially at the end, but keep your eye on the prize of feeling that medal go around your neck, taking your shoes off and walking right into that pristine lake! The pre-race pasta dinner was great, as was the post-race refreshment tent--even a tent of goodies for the kids. I loved the fact that this was a small race, the kids & townspeople come out to cheer you on along the way, it brings you to the fundamental reasons of why you love to run. Anyone with any interest whatsoever--YOU NEED TO EXPERIENCE THIS RUN, you just have to. You will remember it always. | |
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P. T. from Costa Rica
(12/14/2003)
 "Nice but HILLY course" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 The course is quite scenic and the volunteers are great. | |
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R. N. from Ireland
(10/28/2003)
"Great people, beautiful place " (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 A really well supported, friendly, relaxed, well organized event. I feel compelled to write. Well done to the locals and the organizers. Highly recommended. | |
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S. O. from Leesburg, FL
(10/1/2003)
"Lovely scenery, great organization, BUSTER" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Cool, rainy, slight breeze - who could ask for more? Pasta party a real treat, well done, lots of good food, great desserts, lovely facility. Race was very demanding, but is through truly beautiful countryside with changing views and sights around every turn and hill. Did I mention the hills? The first half has lots, the middle is flat and fast, the end rolls. Even in the rain and the mist people turned out to cheer you on. The police were great. A State Trooper or County Officer at every intersection; they were even friendly and they waved back. Next year I may try it again. Who knows, the sun may shine, but either way the race was a joy, and I had a great time. I hope my two very lovely running partners feel the same. | |
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E. K. from Rochester, NY
(9/29/2003)
"Spectacular! First-Time Marathoner & I loved it!" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I have always loved the Adirondack region, so I was thrilled to find the Adirondack Marathon here on Marathon Guide.com when I decided to try the long run! Despite the warnings about the difficulty of the course, I found the hills manageable (as long as you prepare for them). The course starts in the center of Schroon Lake, a lakeside hamlet about 1-1/4 hours north of Albany. The setting is beautiful, and the fall foliage is approaching peak. Miles 1-4 are mostly flat, slightly downhill. Mile 5 is a pretty good hill, rising nearly 300 feet. Then it's rolling hills, gradually downhill. You are on the other side of the lake now, heading south, through beautiful woods from the 4-mile mark all the way to 12.5! Just gorgeous scenery (even in this year's steady rain!). There is a good hill (250 ft. elevation gain) after mi. 11, and a steep but shorter hill (that I didn't know about) after mile 10. It's downhill to the village of Adirondack, then it's flat for 5 miles along and around the south end of the lake. I was not quite prepared for the long rises back on the west shore on route 9, and my time suffered from mile 20 to the finish. But I made it, and I made my time goal (under 4 hrs!), and I will be back I'm sure. The people of Schroon Lake are extremely friendly, although because it is a small town there were naturally not too many of them. I was very impressed with, and motivated by, the number of people standing out in the pouring rain cheering us on! My wife ran the half, and she loved it as well. The half starts at mile 13.1 of the marathon, and you miss all the larger, steeper hills, but you also miss the best scenery back in the woods! The race was very well organized (although on a cool rainy day it would have been nice to have soup at the end). I would definitely recommend this race to anyone who does not have to run in a crowd or have constant cheering. First-timers, too! Just train on hills. | |
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C. T. from Slingerlands, NY
(9/29/2003)
 "Tough, Rough, and What a Thrill !!!!!!" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon, and I'm glad to have choosen such a challenging run. My only advice for runners thinking about this race would be to train on the hills. Hit the hills early in your training season and stick with them. Just when you've think you've run all the hills you can, do one more set. It was beautiful, quiet, and the best feeling ever to finish running some of the hardest 26.2 miles out there. I will be back next year. | |
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T. M. from Atlanta, GA
(9/29/2003)
"Hilly and Beautiful" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I ran the race in 2003. Rained, but not terribly. The course is hilly, but not outrageous. The post-race massage was great and the food was excellent. Volunteers involved with the race were some of the nicest folk. This was an ideal small marathon. I would highly recommend this marathon. |
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