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Lakefront Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.4 
Organization 4.7 
Spectators 4.0
Number of comments: 172 [displaying comments 41 to 51]
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B. A. from Atlanta, GA
(10/17/2010)
 "Great course and very organized!" (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This is a great fall marathon! The course is relatively flat and scenic. It was so nice being able to stay inside the school before the race to keep warm. Everyone was helpful and friendly before, during and after the marathon. I thought the spectators were great. There are parts when it is quiet but that is what you expect out of a small race. Really, this is a great marathon and I would I highly recommend it! | |
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S. S. from San Antonio, TX
(10/17/2010)
"Nice smaller marathon" (about: 2010)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my 4th marathon and I was looking for a smaller one where I wasn't waiting forever to start (and I'm originally from Milwaukee). This race delivered. Pros: Well organized Enthusiastic volunteers Fairly nice course - great lakefront finish Cons: Paltry expo with mostly undated official marathon gear The race is run on the left side of the road - which can cause some foot issues (I would have killed to have run in the middle or on the right side of the road for a bit) Food at the finish was what you expect at a 5K All in all, a nice "hometown" marathon! | |
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Enrique Murillo from Skokie, IL
(10/13/2010)
 "Beautiful" (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I had a delicious dinner at "Rustico," a restaurant on Water Street that should be included in your list. I love their marinara sauce. I cannot recommend a hotel because I slept in my wagon, and I slept peacefully, as never before a marathon. How could I be late? Transportation to the starting line and to our cars, after the marathon, was efficient. I realized point to point marathons require more work and money. Great job! The weather was perfect and the fall landscape was colorful. Too bad I could not stop to admire it. I want to thank the great accordion musician we saw on the course and Greg, the student with whom I ran part of the race. The rolling course allowed me to rest my feet and qualify for Boston for the third time (3:28). I am a 51-year-old guy. Runners admired my t-shirt as I arrived to a pasta party in Skokie, IL. I like the design and it fits me well. As we ran, no one got on my way and I hope I did not stepp on anyone's toes. My only complaint is about the gels: they were bitter, though, luckily, they did not upset my stomach. I guess I was in a good mood. There was constant support along the course and I just feel bad that I could not thank them enough during the last four miles, when my tongue was hanging out. Finally, members of my (TARA) team saw my time in your website and said they will no longer run Chicago; they will run the Lakefront Marathon. I had a great time. Thank you and we will see you next year. | |
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C. L. from Milwaukee
(10/13/2010)
 "Best Organization and Support" (about: 2010)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Lakefront Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This race is so well run it's amazing - from the early-morning parking, to the shuttle buses, to the sense of humor while getting on the shuttle with a sign that reads, "Get Loaded Here." The race itself is pretty quiet out in the country, but beautiful. It's a fast course and the support along the way is awesome. This is my second time running it. | |
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S. J. from Illinois
(10/11/2010)
"best of the small races" (about: 2010)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This race was great in almost every respect. The course is good, the volunteers are awesome, and the high school at the start is something you just don't get other places. My only issue is spectator access. It's relatively limited so don't expect to see your family more than twice on the course even though it's a smaller venue. This was my 5th marathon and I PR'd by 17 minutes. What is not to love? I'd recommend it hands down over Chicago. And how could I forget the entry fee? The value is unbelievable - on par with most half entries. | |
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Julie Rosenbaum from USA in Loves Park, Illinois
(10/10/2010)
"awesome" (about: 2010)
6-10 previous marathons
| 4-5 Lakefront Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I had run 6 marathons before and this was my 4th serious attempt to qualify for Boston. I did it!! The weather was perfect, the course is great and I ran with the 9:33/4:10 pacer and he was awesome. I know he helped me qualify! He was very encouraging and very precise each mile. His name is John Reed and I am so thankful for all of his help along the way! I experienced some cramps in my calf at mile 24 so I had to slow down. I fought through the pain and wouldn't give up! The fans at the end were so great and I cried like a baby when I crossed the finish line and realized: I am a Boston qualifier. I can't even decribe those feelings. I just started running in February of 2002, so I wasn't sure if I could even run a marathon when I started. So, Boston - here I come!!! It was an experience that I will never forget!! | |
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R. D. from Chicago
(10/8/2010)
 "Great coordination; bland course" (about: 2010)
6-10 previous marathons
| 2 Lakefront Marathons
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my second time running this event and I have to say that the organization of this event is superb. The race director should be proud. The volunteers were very helpful and knowledgeable. Crowd support was good for the size of the event (~2000 people). The one reason why I likely will not run this event again is the course. It's just not very interesting or scenic. The finish on the lake is very nice (I'll skip the rant about not seeing the lake til mile 23), but the rest of the course is cornfield-lined country roads or residential subdivision streets near the highway. If this race could go through parts of downtown Milwaukee or something similar to break up the monotony, that would help a lot. | |
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Kathy Waldron from Manitowoc, Wisconsin
(10/5/2010)
"TOP-NOTCH!!!!" (about: 2010)
50+ previous marathons
| 6+ Lakefront Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This marathon is top-notch in every way. Race Director, Kris, seems to know ALL the runners, because she really CARES to get to know them. Thank you so much, Kris and Crew, for the fantastic marathon once again. It just keeps getting better. The expo was awesome. The course is so nice with part of it being out in the country and this year, with the wind at our backs. :) The T-shirts are "classier than classy," and the spectators here are the friendliest I've ever encountered. I can't run the marathon times that I once could, but I still love this one more every time I run it. Thank you so much for this awesome event! I always recommend this one to friends, and for good reason. I can't wait to run this one again! | |
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g. r. from Atlanta, GA
(10/5/2010)
"Nice & Scenic Marathon..." (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Fast, scenic and well organized event... loved not having half marathoners in this event. Being able to hang at the high school before the start was a real nice touch! A little congested around the post-race area and the food was pretty weak. Nice medal and tech shirt. Overall, a very nice venue. | |
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C. B. from Rolling Meadows, IL
(10/4/2010)
"Great fall marathon!" (about: 2010)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I am absolutely pleased with my experience in Milwaukee! I chose this race as an alternative to Chicago, with hopes of a new PR (I did!) and smaller crowds to deal with. Pros: ~There are enough runners so that you are never alone, but not so many that you are tripping over other runners. ~Perfect weather for running. ~Shirts are GREAT; I can't wait to wear mine again! ~Very well organized. ~Crowds were sparse, but enthusiastic. ~There was a person at every mile marker calling off splits. ~My husband (as a spectator) followed the maps and was able to find me 7 times on the course. Cons: ~The hills are not bad, but my quads are definitely telling me otherwise. Just be prepared for some inclines. ~Pace groups were difficult to find. ~If you are looking to run on the lakefront, you will only be running on the lakefront for about the last 4 miles or so. I was aware of this coming into the race; just be prepared for this. The pros definitely outweigh the cons. If you are looking for a good, well-organized, fall marathon in the Midwest, this is a great race! |
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