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Helsinki City Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.0 
Organization 4.3 
Spectators 3.5
Number of comments: 34 [displaying comments 31 to 34]
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Vikram Kaul from New York
(8/18/2001)
 "Very hot and not flat" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 The dangers of running in a summer marathon are apparent here. They get exacerbated by the small ups and downs that are part of the course. On the plus side, it is a good feeling to finish the race in the Olympic Stadium - though there weren't too many spectators by the time I finished (approx. 5:30). | |
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A Runner from NYC
(5/9/2001)
 "Almost couldn't ask for anything better." (about: 2000)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Had great weather even though it was a little warm in the beginning but for the most part had a breeze. Had some hills in the middle, different kinds of running surfaces. Very fan supportive and loved the finish line coming into the Olympic Stadium! Plenty of refreshments and had a couple of showers to run under to keep cool and also had sponges. Run through all different parts of Helsinki. | |
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A Runner from Helsinki
(8/27/2000)
"An end of summer Marathon" (General Comments)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 A very tough course, especially the second half is full of small climbs, wich after +20K don't feel so small anymore. I have heard some Finns proclaim The Helsinki City Marathon (HCM) the most beautiful marathon in the world, well it certainly is pretty with its seaside views. The Finns are not the loudest nation in the world so don't expect London Marathon crowd support, but the crowds are supportive and abundant just after the half way point, and at the finish which is in the 1952 Olympic Stadium. HINT: when you enter the Olympic Stadium be sure to make a final sprint (200m) because the roar from the crowd for the sprinters is deeply moving. | |
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A Runner from Switzerland
(8/21/2000)
"Discover Finland's nature friendly capital" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Nice scenery, a mix of city and nature. Excellent facilities, sauna is very relaxing for sore muscles ! |
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