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Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.1 
Organization 4.3 
Spectators 2.6
Number of comments: 75 [displaying comments 31 to 41]
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R. B. from Newnan, GA
(1/20/2009)
 "Wonderful Race" (about: 2009)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The day started off really cold (20 degrees) but we were all allowed to stay inside a very comfortable hanger until start time. Not many spectators but the ones there were great! Plenty of water and aid stations. Mile markers were very well marked. It's a two-loop course and there is a long downhill during miles 6/19, then uphills to get to 7/20 and 10/23 mile marks. None of them are very bad. Very nice to course on which to set a PR! | |
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S. C. from Blairsville, Georgia
(1/19/2009)
 "A small marathon on a nice course" (about: 2009)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 This was my first marathon. I picked it because it was close to home, the date fit my training schedule and the course was flat. I give high marks to the course. The scenery is very interesting if you are in to military bases and aircraft. It is relatively flat. There are a few inclines, but they are not difficult. There were a lot of half marathoners, but after they finished, the course became very isolated. The only spectators are the great volunteers at the aid stations. At times, it reminded me of my long training runs. My ONLY suggestion is the need to break out the fruit a little bit earlier. The first time it was availible was at mile 17, and every 4 miles thereafter. The Comfort Inn is across the street and the manager was nice about the late check out. I got back later than I thought I would, and he still let me shower. A very pleasant suprise. All in all, this is a small, well run race on a good course. | |
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R. C. from Simpsonville, SC
(1/18/2009)
 "Great, Flat Course - Perfect for a PR" (about: 2009)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 Although spectators were few and far between, the course was great. It was very flat with a couple of hills that you'll never forget!! Aid stations were great, with very energetic volunteers. Very cold day, but outstanding race.... | |
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j. h. from The beach trail run in the morning
(7/18/2008)
"Alway be prepared" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 5 I am sorry to all of the other runners that I did not chat too much. I was a little ill during race day. I hope to see you all on the road somewhere soon. See you next year, 2009. You did a fine job of making the race family-friendly. I love being able to bring the family - rain, sun, snow as long as I can bring the family I can run. Nice town; new, clean hotels. | |
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B. A. from Virginia
(1/24/2008)
"Grueling weather with wind, rain and cold temps" (about: 2008)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Nice course, and well organized; weather was a severe challenge, but I enjoyed the museum. I must have asked a dozen folks in town where Gu could be found. I recommend that a good sports store be located and request that recommended hotels be agreeable for late check-outs. | |
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E. H. from Warner Robins Georgia
(1/24/2008)
"Would do again next year" (about: 2008)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 This is my 4th marathon/half marathon in the last 4 months, and for the overall experience I would say it isn't quite a must-do yet, but could be with a bit more support. The aid stations were well placed, and staffed with enthusiastic volunteers - even with the horrible weather. But I would like to have had gel/Gu provided. Course was well marked, and flat with the exception of a fairly steep but short climb at around the 11 mile-mark. The surface was in good shape and overall a course where a PR is within reach. The few spectators that were there were great, and maybe would have been better if the weather would have cooperated. I look forward to running this event again next year. | |
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A. K. from The South
(1/23/2008)
"Next Year?" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 Weather dampened this year's marathon. A light rain had begun during the night. Just before the 8 a.m. start, the rain stopped. Temperature was about 39 degrees with little or no wind. But soon after, steady rain continued for the rest of the day. During the morning, the temperature dropped a couple of degrees and the wind picked up to about 10-15 degrees. At noon, the wind chill was below 32 degrees. The volunteers did a great job, especially the ones in the rain/cold at the aid stations. Someone had mentioned last year that PowerAde was only at every other station. There were fluids every two miles, but two or more of the stations had water only. Orange slices were available at one or more of the stations. After the race, I was told another food product was available, but I never saw it. The loop around the base was flat except three minor hills. The hills were a little more noticeable on the second loop. The course was asphalt except three stretches of concrete about the width of a taxiway. Mile markers were easy to find, as were water puddles, and some of the volunteers were giving time checks. Pay attention to the course on the first loop. I was alone most of the second loop. The back side of the course had a little scenery. The rest looked like an airbase. There were plenty of restrooms at the museum for the start/finish and on the course. For post race, they had bananas, oranges, pies, cakes, PowerAde, water and coffee. Next year, if it is cold, have some hot chocolate. I would not hesitate to run this marathon again, but only if the weather is good. | |
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K. L. from New York, NY
(1/22/2008)
"Well organized, small marathon" (about: 2008)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This was a very well organized small marathon. Here are the pros and cons of the race: Pros: 1) Flat 2-loop course with only a few minor hills. Definitely a good course to go for a PR. 2) Volunteers were enthusiastic and very supportive, especially in the cold, rainy conditions. There were aid stations every 2 miles, with PowerAde at every other station. 3) Museum of Aviation - the opening ceremonies and awards after the race took place inside the museum. We went out to the start line about 10 minutes before the race, so it was nice to stay warm indoors. There was also plenty of food and drinks available both before and after the race. Cons: 1) Crowd support was minimal. However, as I stated above, the volunteers at the aid stations were very enthusiastic. I didn't mind the lack of crowd support - it just reminded me of my training runs. Since the race takes place inside of the Air Force base, outside spectators aren't allowed on the course anyways, except at the halfway point/finish line. 2) Mile marker slightly off - my Garmin recorded miles 9 and 22 (the same mile on the 2-loop course) at 1.06 miles. No big deal - just curious if anyone else noticed the same thing? Overall, I highly recommend the Museum of Aviation Marathon. It's a nice, small-town marathon and should be praised for its excellent organization. I recommend eating at Johnny Carinos (Italian chain restaurant) the night before the marathon. I also stayed at the Candlewood Suites in Warner Robins, which provided a discounted rate to marathoners and a late 2 p.m. checkout. | |
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M. B. from Atlanta GA
(6/18/2007)
"Not bad; not great" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 Small 2-loop race. It's on the base, so it's interesting, but there's very few spectators. I had the same problem with volunteers not being at traffic intersections and a 1/2 marathoner in front of me was sent on the marathon course instead of finishing. I would do it again, but hesitantly. Fairly fast course though. If you ran the GA ING, this is about as opposite to that as you can get. | |
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J. R. from Decatur, Georgia
(2/12/2007)
"This year it was hot" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 3 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 I love the course. Crowds were just as expected - sparse but energetic. It was hot this year (third time I have run it). There were enough stations (every 2 miles) but PowerAde only at every other station. |
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