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California International Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.4 
Organization 4.3 
Spectators 4.2
Number of comments: 231 [displaying comments 221 to 231]
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A Runner from California
(12/4/2001)
 "Awesome Marathon-weather was fine" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I was worried about the weather prior to the race. While running, it was raining, not hard though and just a few gusts of wind. I was warm and very prepared with layers as I was taught by coach, his famous words 'can't change the course or the weather, however you can just prepare yourself'. Thanks to all the fans who came out to cheer us on, it was colder for you than us runners. | |
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A Runner from Stockton, CA
(12/4/2001)
"Rainy,windy, thunderous; but still loved it." (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This year's rainstorm made this race quite a challenge which resulted in wonderful bragging rights. | |
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Paul from San Francisco
(12/3/2001)
"First Class organization" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was the second time I have run CIM. Sad to say I did not do as well as the first time. The very bad weather conditions put a damper on my enthusiasm and I made this more of a survival event than run for time. The spectators were simply fantastic. I come from San Francisco and in our Marathon there is nothing here to faintly compare itself to what I experienced in Sacramento. Thanks for the cheering sections, they were a highlight for this event that will be remembered for a long time. | |
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A Runner from Southern California
(12/3/2001)
"Weather conditions could have been better." (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Overall the course was great-however the schematic drawing of the course was very misleading and NOT as downhill as expected --many rolling hills --did not notice the 300 ft downhill in the 26.2 miles. The weather absolutely sucked with the heavy downpour for the whole 25 miles for me and light drizzle in to more rain. The wind was a head wind (25-30hr) for approx 22 miles making it most unbearable with the downpour rain and the blended frequent wind gusts of 50mph. The bus was a fee, most places do not charge. There WAS NOT A Computer Chip for accurate race time- and this was for an International marathon????? Now how could anyone really get a accurate time for Boston qualifications??? Very very bad. The expo was too small and crowded--everyone buying needed rain/wind gear including leggings, jackets, earmuffs, dri-fit shirts, ponchos, trash bags, etc. However the longsleeve shirts were dri-fit and the course was lined with many beautiful spectators and dedicated volunteers to be there so early in the freezing cold. Plus there were excellent recorders yelling the split time and overall time in the howling rain and having pace setters was excellent. I don't think relays should be with the marathoners, very disturbing to the mind -seeing the runners speeding by you. Also there should have been something warm to eat, not just dry cookies and bagels, or even to drink.. JUST water.. and I finished with a 8min pace. I would never do it again. The worst weather in all marathons- even to Bostons 100th.... | |
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A Runner from Sacramento, California
(12/3/2001)
 "Good Run" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon and was a good one to begin with. There were liquids every mile for the last six. Fan support was good considering there was 25 mph winds and heavy rain during the entire race. There was a net drop of 300ft downhill. So over all it was a good run. | |
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A Runner from Salinas, CA
(12/3/2001)
 "If you like wind and rain-this marathon is for you" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Tornado warnings, torrential downpours and icy rain blowing into your face for most of the 26 miles. Previous runners of CIM say this is typical. Crowd and volunteer support was incredible due to the conditions. The course is great minus the water soaked potholes. Once was enough. | |
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A Runner from Seattle WA
(10/5/2001)
"Great race! come and do it!" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Just a little hard to get on the starting line but great race overall | |
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Paul Spencer from Woodland Hills, CA
(12/6/2000)
"A definate PR and lots of fun!" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This year's CIM (2000) was my first time doing this race. I was looking for a fast, well organized race with mild weather to go for a sub-3:10 to qualify for Boston and I got it! The race starts in a rural area outside of Sacramento and looses 350 feet elevation over the course. There are a few gentle uphills along the way and the elevation loss is very gradual and not going to beat up your quads. The spectator turnout was good despite the rural areas that the course runs through and the turnout gets even better as the course approaches the finish area on the grounds of the state capital. Support for this race was top-notch, with two volunteers at each mile-marker, one calling out elapsed time and the other calling out average pace per mile, and sometimes calling out predicted finish times. Turnout for this race is pleasantly small (3800 finished this year) making the start and finish areas easy to navigate. All in all, a great event! | |
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A Runner from Nashville, Tennessee
(12/5/2000)
"Fastest course I've ever run!" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 If you are looking for a PR, this is your race. I traveled from Nashville just to run in this race(12/3/2000) and it was worth it! They have a nice expo and the organization is superb. Buses take you right near the starting line from the expo hotel. All streets are completely blocked, so that there is no traffic in either direction on the entire course. It is a very gradual downhill almost the entire way. The few 'hills' are of short duration and make a nice change to the downhill (net 325 ft drop). The finish line was also very well organized, with lots of food and medical support. This was my 14th marathon and it was relatively easy to PR by 1 1/2 minutes! | |
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A Runner from Sacramento California
(5/27/2000)
"Almost Like Boston Without The Newton Hills!" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I've run this race the last two years. Then I ran The Boston Marathon this year. (2000) CIM is very similar to the Boston course in that it is predominatly down hill to rolling hills for the first 17 to 18 miles. Then unlike Boston it flattens out. In both races you don't want to get sucked into going out too fast... and it's very easy to. I paid the price the first year I ran it and it wasn't pretty or comfortable!! Try to hold back on the early miles and you'll be rewarded with very fast time. It is a very fast course. Some people prefer flat courses to try to PR on, I feel the rolling hills and the net elevation loss works better. It allows you to use and rest muscle groups through out the race instead of stressing the same muscles for an entire 26.2 mile flat race. One thing to keep in mind is the weather can be a bit unpredictable in Northern California in December. It can be cold, (32 degree two years ago) or it can be raining (very hard down pour three years ago) or it can be perfect like last year (1999, upper 40's and a slight tail wind) |
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