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Toronto Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 3.8 
Organization 3.8 
Spectators 3.1
Number of comments: 160 [displaying comments 141 to 151]
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A Runner from Toronto, Canada
(8/22/2001)
 "One of my best marathon experiences!" (General Comments)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 CIM was my first and probably one of my best marathon experiences. I felt that the crowds were great. I am a mid-pack runner and for most of the course there was someone cheering me on. In fact when I was feeling a bit 'out of sorts' with about 5 km to go, a friendly lady shouted words of encouragement to me- I guess I didn't look too good. Traffic control was fine- the cops took the heat from some of the angry Torontonians, so that we could focus on our run. At one point, traffic was held up at 4-intersections just for me. As far as the course goes- I found it uplifting to be running through the heart of Toronto, especially University Ave. at the end. The course is a bit challenging at points- but definitely doable. I found the organization of the marathon excellent. We started the race on time, the km and mile markers were accurate and the water stations were fully supplied. Also, our results were posted almost immediatley after we finished and we received a postcard soon after the run with our official results. All in all, my first effort brought me in, within 2 minutes of my qualifying time for Boston- not bad! CIM is definitely on my list of upcoming marathons. Congrats to the staff and volunteers of CIM for a job well done! | |
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A Runner from Wilkes Barre, Pa
(8/5/2001)
 "Once was enough" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 This race has the potential to be a great race but it was obvious the people of Toronto don't want it. It's difficult to be passing the start line for the second time after you run 11 miles. Traffic control is terrible and the police seem to do very little to assist. Parts of the race are very dreary and you have very little fan reaction. A new course layout is needed, better traffic control and acceptance from the local populus is needed. It's not a good feeling when you have the locals screaming at you and driving through your run. | |
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A Runner from Montreal, Canada
(6/12/2001)
"EXCELLENT" (General Comments)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The CIM gets better each year. 2001 will be my 5th CIM and I hope to break 3:40 for Boston. The first time I ran it - 1995 - I made Boston, but I was younger then! It seems that most agree that it's well organized. I have never personally experienced the problem with the Toronto drivers. I always found the crowd support and traffic control fine and never had any problems. It's a great marathon that keeps getting better each year. They really do have the best dinner around and great medals too. | |
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A Runner from Chicago, USA
(6/3/2001)
"Greatly improved....Well Done Toronto!" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I first ran the CIM in 1995 with a friend and we thought it was a good first effort. Ran the 2000 edition and WOW, have things improved. The course is a fast one, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Even with the hills, we both ran PB's - faster than our home town Chicago's marathon. The volunteers were great and everything works. We heard that the carbo dinner was good and were not dissappointed - I would highly recommend this to all applicants - it's also a deal for the Americans. The whole weekend was fantastic. Next time I run the CIM, I'm gonna do the Half so I can get one of those cool and original medals. Keep up the good work and we'll be back! | |
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A Runner from Ottawa, Ontario
(6/1/2001)
 "Really bad race." (General Comments)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 I have run this race the last two years and have one major but serious problem with it. The people of Toronto don't want us there. I am a mid packer and the number of times that I had to swerve to avoid cars was incredible. The police were doing their best to stop them but the drivers just did not care. Very poor fan support along the way. The organization was very good. I would like to see Toronto put on a great Marathon but they have a long way to go. | |
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A Runner from Hamilton, Canada
(5/29/2001)
"cool running!!! & the Best Medal" (General Comments)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran the CIM Half the last 2 years with a couple of friends and have to say that it's the BEST Half around. Almost all downhill right thru the centre of the City. Perfect weather, well marked course, great volunteers and spectators easily make the CIM the best Half Marathon in Canada. The finishers medal is fantastic, original and not the same old boring medal you get at most Halfs. Congrats to all the oraganizers and thanks to the volunteers for a great job! | |
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A Runner from Memphis, TN
(5/8/2001)
"FANTASTIC ORGANIZATION AND PEOPLE" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The CIM was the 10th marathon that I've run in, and my son and I had a great time in Toronto. The course was fast and well marked and we both qualified for the big 'B'. Everthing about it was First Class! - Registration, Shirts, Dinner, Race day - this was one of the best marathons we've run and Toronto being such a wonderful city, the CIM has huge pontential to get even bigger and better. Kudos to all involved on a job well done! | |
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A Runner from Denver
(3/1/2001)
"Great Great Great" (General Comments)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Ran my PB on it and qualified for Boston. It doesn't get better than that! A group of us went to the dinner the night before and it had the best food I've had at one of those things. It was all you can eat, lots of variety and informative speakers. Nice course, volunteers, and well organized. The loop at the top is a good way to pace yourself and an easy run, then down Yonge St (a blast) and the Forest Hill area was spectacular. I loved the route, challenging but one can still run a fast time. The water stations and volunteers were very encouraging and had a lot of spirit. At the finish, we had a much needed massage and tons and tons of food. The blankets you get at the finish are very coool and the Medal was great. We'll be running it again next October. | |
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A Runner from Montreal, Canada
(2/14/2001)
"My best marathon ever!!!" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Toronto was the 9th marathon for me and my wife, and we both had PB's and a fantastic time. Everything seemed to work well and the Carbo dinner was the best I've ever attended. Lots of great food and massage at the finish. All the volunteers were great and supportive along the route. | |
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A Runner from Los Angeles, USA
(2/12/2001)
 "Great organization, volunteers, and City" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Toronto was my 3rd marathon after NY and LA (home town) and being much smaller than those events allowed me to run a PB. Loved the course, especially the part through Forest Hill and the Rosedale Valley. The fall colors are spectacular and the weather was perfect. Our group had a fantastic time and we're planning to return this October. Toronto is a very nice city and for us Americans, great value! I was impressed by how clean and safe it is. The CIM is a winner. |
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