Marathon Details - Andy Payne Marathon

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Andy Payne Marathon & 10K, 5K, half marathon

Oklahoma City, OK USA

May 27, 2012

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Address:	DG Road Racing 12120 Hickory Creek Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK. 73170
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Course 3.9

Organization 4.1

Spectators 2.4

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S. G. from The Nation of Texas (8/5/2012) "Enjoyable Experience" (about: 2012) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Andy Payne Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 I enjoyed the course. It was a nice track around Lake Hefner in OKC. Flat. I'm not going to complain about the weather like many do since OBVIOUSLY it's nearly summer in the south on race day, so it is going to be what it is going to be and should be expected. The staff was friendly and water/Gatorade stations were at every mile. That was great! It's a smaller race with few spectators, but that allowed me to meet up with my own 'cheerleaders' easily for a quick hug and few words of encouragement. There was no hoopla at the finish, but a few adequate snacks and drinks. I'm not sure what happened to the Indian Tacos I'd read about, unless that's a synonym for hot dogs. I'll do it again for sure.
B. L. from Houston TX (6/8/2012) "Well done. Great organization." (about: 2012) 50+ previous marathons \| 6+ Andy Payne Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I have run this race many times. The Race Director nor anyone else can control the weather. It's the Southern U.S. at the end of May. Get over it. I run near the back on most of my marathons. The course staff makes sure that all of the runners are taken care of. Water, gatorade, and wet sponges, helps to handle the heat. Going around Lake Hefner is a great experience. I plan on returning next time (2013)
K. F. from Northern Oklahoma (5/29/2012) "Great people, but maybe a format change in order" (about: 2012) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Andy Payne Marathon COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 I really, really wanted to like this race because it is the oldest continuously running marathon in the state, and for the races' namesake. (Google Andy Payne or the Great American Footrace.) OK. It is Oklahoma and it's Memorial Day weekend. 90% chance it's going to be hot. This year (2012) it was 75 at the start and almost 90 by noon with 20-25 mph sustained south winds and full sun. Only a small portion (2 miles?) is protected from the sun and wind, the rest is exposed to the elements. But it is what it is. The course is two out-and-backs (horse shoe shape), on a bike path/road, around a lake. it is flat, but not all too interesting so i rated it a 2. The aid-station workers and other volunteers worked really hard with what they had, and i would have given them a 5 if i could rate them, separately, based on effort and hospitality. Aid stations were well placed with water and gatorade. Easy to park close to start/finish line. But, if you're a medal collector, you will be disappointed with this one, because the medal is really cheap (my 10 year old asked if it was plastic), and there is no finisher shirt. Race shirt is cotton. Not much in the way of a post-race celebration. most folks seemed ready to leave soon after finishing. There was water and gatorade at the end, with hot-dogs and a snack bag which was nice, but no Indian Tacos or ice treats I read so much about in previous race reports. Not much for spectators. There are not many comfortable places for them to be, but the ones that were there were enthusiastic. So, I really want to see this race be successful, but it seems like this would be better as a trail race/ultra event, as setting a road PR would be really tough in these conditions.
B L Maddan from Tahlequah, OK (5/29/2012) "Great, but brutal, first marathon!" (about: 2012) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Andy Payne Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 This was my first marathon ever...and it was brutal! The course was beautiful...around Lake Hefner and back, twice. The brutal part was the wind! It was like running against a wall for the last half of the course...twice! The race staff was awesome! Plenty of water, Gatorade, snacks, and encouragement throughout the whole race! I loved every minute of it...plan to do it again!
M. M. from Colorado (5/28/2012) "Flat 2 loop course with plenty of wind" (about: 2012) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Andy Payne Marathon COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 A very small, inexpensive, no frills race. Parking/bathroom situation at the start were not an issue. Plenty of accommodations and restaurants within a few miles of the race start/finish. Less than 30 minutes from the airport. Conditions were hot and humid, which is to be expected for Oklahoma at the end of May. Run next to Lake Hefner, very windy-again this is to be expected. The aid stations were well spaced. They only had water and gatorade, there was no GU. They did have packages of peanut butter crackers and bottles of gatorade at the half way point, but you had to unwrap them yourself.There were a few aid stations were you had to grab your own gatorade/water from the table while the volunteers just sat there. If you are looking to cross Oklahoma off your 50 states list, this may be your race. If you are looking for a cool race experience, you might want to look elsewhere.
A. P. from Oklahoma city (5/28/2012) "Great race" (about: 2012) 11-50 previous marathons \| 2 Andy Payne Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Great race considering the heat, wind, and available resources for the event.
B. L. from Houston TX (6/3/2011) "Well organized, challenging." (about: 2011) 50+ previous marathons \| 6+ Andy Payne Marathons COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 I have run this marathon many times. Each year is a little different. The course was relocated due to construction. Very windy the whole way and a sandstorm. The Race Director didn't plan it that way. Well placed water stations approximately every mile to mile and 1/2. Water, gatorade, pretzels, orange sections and banana slices. I finished near the back of the pack, and the water stations were up and running right up to the last runner. The finish line was great even for us stragglers. Cold water, gatorade, and those wonderful giant Indian Tacos. Plan to be back for 2012.
R. B. from OKC, OK (5/30/2011) "Getting Worse" (about: 2011) 6-10 previous marathons \| 2 Andy Payne Marathons COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 1 The wind was bad and they can't help that but I have run this before and the medals were the BEST but now they look like they cost a buck out of a gum machine. NO food at the end of the race...NONE. I am done with this race, waste of my time.
K. S. from OKC, OK (7/16/2010) "Good, flat course!" (about: 2010) 3 previous marathons \| 1 Andy Payne Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 This was my first Andy Payne, and yes, it was hot, but the course and the marathon were a great experience!! I was ready for the heat with a CamelBak full of water and a hand-held bottle with Gatorade - and I needed it! There are great water stops, but not frequent enough for me. DG Road Racing did a pretty good job of the set-up and the 3-loop course was good, so that you knew what to expect after the first 8 miles. However, the DG road-racing staff weren't very friendly or encouraging to a runner after a long, hot run on the course. One of them, monitoring one of the chip mats on the course, asked me, as I was suffering around the last lap, "Are there many people behind you?" And he hadn't said, "good job" on any of the other lap - she just SAT there staring at us. Also, at the end, I checked my time and the DG road-racing timer staff told me I was SLOW and then laughed in my face! Sure, I was an HOUR off of my PR, but it was a hot day with brutal sun. THE STAFF could be MUCH more helpful, and they just weren't.
B. L. from Houston, Texas (6/7/2010) "Good; will be back" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 6+ Andy Payne Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 I like the 3-loop course. The first loop was hit-or-miss on the water stations. After that, things smoothed out, with lots of cold water, Gatorade and orange sections. I finished near the back of the pack and there were water stations up to about one mile out. There were great refreshments at the finish line, flavored ices, and also freshly-made tacos. The race management can't control the weather. It gets hot at the end of May; get over it. I plan on returning for the 2011 marathon.

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S. G. from The Nation of Texas (8/5/2012) "Enjoyable Experience" (about: 2012) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Andy Payne Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 I enjoyed the course. It was a nice track around Lake Hefner in OKC. Flat. I'm not going to complain about the weather like many do since OBVIOUSLY it's nearly summer in the south on race day, so it is going to be what it is going to be and should be expected. The staff was friendly and water/Gatorade stations were at every mile. That was great! It's a smaller race with few spectators, but that allowed me to meet up with my own 'cheerleaders' easily for a quick hug and few words of encouragement. There was no hoopla at the finish, but a few adequate snacks and drinks. I'm not sure what happened to the Indian Tacos I'd read about, unless that's a synonym for hot dogs. I'll do it again for sure.
B. L. from Houston TX (6/8/2012) "Well done. Great organization." (about: 2012) 50+ previous marathons \| 6+ Andy Payne Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I have run this race many times. The Race Director nor anyone else can control the weather. It's the Southern U.S. at the end of May. Get over it. I run near the back on most of my marathons. The course staff makes sure that all of the runners are taken care of. Water, gatorade, and wet sponges, helps to handle the heat. Going around Lake Hefner is a great experience. I plan on returning next time (2013)
K. F. from Northern Oklahoma (5/29/2012) "Great people, but maybe a format change in order" (about: 2012) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Andy Payne Marathon COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 I really, really wanted to like this race because it is the oldest continuously running marathon in the state, and for the races' namesake. (Google Andy Payne or the Great American Footrace.) OK. It is Oklahoma and it's Memorial Day weekend. 90% chance it's going to be hot. This year (2012) it was 75 at the start and almost 90 by noon with 20-25 mph sustained south winds and full sun. Only a small portion (2 miles?) is protected from the sun and wind, the rest is exposed to the elements. But it is what it is. The course is two out-and-backs (horse shoe shape), on a bike path/road, around a lake. it is flat, but not all too interesting so i rated it a 2. The aid-station workers and other volunteers worked really hard with what they had, and i would have given them a 5 if i could rate them, separately, based on effort and hospitality. Aid stations were well placed with water and gatorade. Easy to park close to start/finish line. But, if you're a medal collector, you will be disappointed with this one, because the medal is really cheap (my 10 year old asked if it was plastic), and there is no finisher shirt. Race shirt is cotton. Not much in the way of a post-race celebration. most folks seemed ready to leave soon after finishing. There was water and gatorade at the end, with hot-dogs and a snack bag which was nice, but no Indian Tacos or ice treats I read so much about in previous race reports. Not much for spectators. There are not many comfortable places for them to be, but the ones that were there were enthusiastic. So, I really want to see this race be successful, but it seems like this would be better as a trail race/ultra event, as setting a road PR would be really tough in these conditions.
B L Maddan from Tahlequah, OK (5/29/2012) "Great, but brutal, first marathon!" (about: 2012) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Andy Payne Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 This was my first marathon ever...and it was brutal! The course was beautiful...around Lake Hefner and back, twice. The brutal part was the wind! It was like running against a wall for the last half of the course...twice! The race staff was awesome! Plenty of water, Gatorade, snacks, and encouragement throughout the whole race! I loved every minute of it...plan to do it again!
M. M. from Colorado (5/28/2012) "Flat 2 loop course with plenty of wind" (about: 2012) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Andy Payne Marathon COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 A very small, inexpensive, no frills race. Parking/bathroom situation at the start were not an issue. Plenty of accommodations and restaurants within a few miles of the race start/finish. Less than 30 minutes from the airport. Conditions were hot and humid, which is to be expected for Oklahoma at the end of May. Run next to Lake Hefner, very windy-again this is to be expected. The aid stations were well spaced. They only had water and gatorade, there was no GU. They did have packages of peanut butter crackers and bottles of gatorade at the half way point, but you had to unwrap them yourself.There were a few aid stations were you had to grab your own gatorade/water from the table while the volunteers just sat there. If you are looking to cross Oklahoma off your 50 states list, this may be your race. If you are looking for a cool race experience, you might want to look elsewhere.
A. P. from Oklahoma city (5/28/2012) "Great race" (about: 2012) 11-50 previous marathons \| 2 Andy Payne Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Great race considering the heat, wind, and available resources for the event.
B. L. from Houston TX (6/3/2011) "Well organized, challenging." (about: 2011) 50+ previous marathons \| 6+ Andy Payne Marathons COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 I have run this marathon many times. Each year is a little different. The course was relocated due to construction. Very windy the whole way and a sandstorm. The Race Director didn't plan it that way. Well placed water stations approximately every mile to mile and 1/2. Water, gatorade, pretzels, orange sections and banana slices. I finished near the back of the pack, and the water stations were up and running right up to the last runner. The finish line was great even for us stragglers. Cold water, gatorade, and those wonderful giant Indian Tacos. Plan to be back for 2012.
R. B. from OKC, OK (5/30/2011) "Getting Worse" (about: 2011) 6-10 previous marathons \| 2 Andy Payne Marathons COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 1 The wind was bad and they can't help that but I have run this before and the medals were the BEST but now they look like they cost a buck out of a gum machine. NO food at the end of the race...NONE. I am done with this race, waste of my time.
K. S. from OKC, OK (7/16/2010) "Good, flat course!" (about: 2010) 3 previous marathons \| 1 Andy Payne Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 This was my first Andy Payne, and yes, it was hot, but the course and the marathon were a great experience!! I was ready for the heat with a CamelBak full of water and a hand-held bottle with Gatorade - and I needed it! There are great water stops, but not frequent enough for me. DG Road Racing did a pretty good job of the set-up and the 3-loop course was good, so that you knew what to expect after the first 8 miles. However, the DG road-racing staff weren't very friendly or encouraging to a runner after a long, hot run on the course. One of them, monitoring one of the chip mats on the course, asked me, as I was suffering around the last lap, "Are there many people behind you?" And he hadn't said, "good job" on any of the other lap - she just SAT there staring at us. Also, at the end, I checked my time and the DG road-racing timer staff told me I was SLOW and then laughed in my face! Sure, I was an HOUR off of my PR, but it was a hot day with brutal sun. THE STAFF could be MUCH more helpful, and they just weren't.
B. L. from Houston, Texas (6/7/2010) "Good; will be back" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 6+ Andy Payne Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 I like the 3-loop course. The first loop was hit-or-miss on the water stations. After that, things smoothed out, with lots of cold water, Gatorade and orange sections. I finished near the back of the pack and there were water stations up to about one mile out. There were great refreshments at the finish line, flavored ices, and also freshly-made tacos. The race management can't control the weather. It gets hot at the end of May; get over it. I plan on returning for the 2011 marathon.

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