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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 51 to 61]
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John Tackett from Atlanta, GA
(11/2/2005)
 "Overall a good flat run" (about: 2005)
First Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 This was my first half-marathon, having done nothing but 5K's and 10K's prior. Was not sure what to expect of myself. I had done 10-mile runs, but was not sure I could do a half. Estimated my finish time to be about 2 hours (that's what I told my wife, so she waited inside the warm hanger area). Well I finished in 1h 50m. In fact my wife did not see me cross the line as she was still inside thinking I would be 2 hours. Great medal, good food before and after. Great organization. The course is flat, single lap around the base for the half, 2 laps for the full. Only spectators are at the start. Good water stations and fruit on the route. Great race for a first-timer to run. It was after finishing this run that I realized that I was hooked on running. | |
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A. B. from Lake in the Hills, IL
(7/28/2005)
 "Nice little race, well organized" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This was a very nice but very small marathon. Just be prepared to have no spectators except when you come back to the museum at the 13 mile point only to head back out for another loop exactly the same as you just did. Just a few hills but it was windy. Very hard to motivate myself the last 6 miles because I was out there completely by myself. Wouldn't necessarily do it again but overall it was a very organized and enjoyable race. | |
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D. C. from Michigan
(3/3/2005)
"Excellent race!" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 I hate huge races. I wanted something as anti-Chicago as I could get. Happily I found it here. The course is super. Not too much to look at, but I was gunning for a PR, so that was secondary. I made my PR easily and now am going to Boston! This is the place to do an 'off-season' race, folks. Very well organized and really a pleasure to be a part of. | |
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C. M. from Pensacola, Florida
(2/15/2005)
 "Two times the enjoyment" (about: 2005)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Not bad for a double loop course although the hills seemed to have gotten steeper the second time around. A little windy in places, but warm temperatures even at the start. We were able to wait inside part of the museum up until it was time to start. Food and refreshments after the run. Very enjoyable and would do it again. | |
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S. I. from Nashville, Tennessee
(1/18/2005)
"A fun and rewarding marathon experience" (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 This was my fourth marathon overall and the first actual double-loop marathon I have run. I found it much easier to gauge myself for a negative split on this course. The extremely small number of participants left me running alone for almost the entire race, but I train alone and quite enjoy the solitude. Running on the air force base is interesting, with a lot of different sights to see in the 13-mile loop, including lakes, wetlands, a golf course, plenty of buildings and hangars, and military housing. I wasn't bored with the run, so the scenery was just fine. This year, there was a pretty strong head/crosswind for the first 7 miles, and on a double loop, that means miles 14-21 are also going to be windy, so I am sure that times were slower as a result. I was a little confused at the finish line because I had to fill out my own time card and there were no real refreshments available right there, so I got in my car, drove back to my hotel, and showered and ate there before returning for the award ceremony. This being the case, I felt that the race organization was a little lacking. The race organizers did invest in lots of awards, so I imagine nearly every runner got something more than a shirt and a finisher's medal for the effort. All told, the venue is quite pleasant, the race is plenty of fun if you like a small race, and Warner Robins is a pretty nice little town to visit. I definitely recommend it to someone looking for a good January marathon. | |
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K. P. from Tifton, GA
(1/18/2005)
 "Very Enjoyable Experience" (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Friendly, helpful volunteers. Great course. Nice venue. I live in Tifton, 80 miles south and we bring a crew of 8-10 every year. We love having a good race close by. I only ran the half, plan on the marathon next year. | |
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Mark Long from North Carolina
(1/16/2005)
"Great Job!" (about: 2005)
50+ previous marathons
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This was my 60th marathon. I was very pleased with the organization and race facilities. It was a fantastic course if you don?t mind double loops. By the way, I don?t mind double loops. Let?s face it, 26.2 miles is 26.2 miles no matter where or what you run. My thanks go to all the many volunteers and race officials that made this event possible. | |
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T. L. from Alabama, USA
(10/20/2004)
"Great course for a PR" (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 I ran this for my FIRST marathon. I did well (3:35) even with leisurely stops. I was unhappy with the supplies available for the finishers because very few drinks and nutritious food were available during the oncoming 'chill' and 'shock' that a finisher's body goes through. I was expected to PAY 50 cents for a cup of coffee at the finish area!!! | |
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R. R. from Atlanta
(7/9/2004)
"A no-nonsense event" (General Comments)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Have run the marathon, half-marathon, and 5K. All three years it was cold and windy, so be prepared. Had my worse marathon time, but that had nothing to do with the course (just tired from work). Course is fairly flat and uninteresting. Though there are sufficient aid stations, you are pretty much on your own. Great registration/warm-up area. Staff and participants are very nice. I liked the races there because there really aren't too many races around that time of year and it gives one motivation to stay fit through Christmas and early winter. | |
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M. G. from Chattanooga, Tn
(1/22/2004)
"good marathon, great staff" (about: 2004)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Enjoyed the course, even though it was a double loop. Very scenic. Little traffic control for the slower runners on the second loop of the race. |
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