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X-Country Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.1 
Organization 4.4 
Spectators 2.9
Number of comments: 14 [displaying comments 11 to 14]
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Benjamin Brown from Winter Park, FL
(11/18/2007)
 "Great Florida trail run!" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This is in regards to the half-marathon course. The marathon involves a second lap of the course. I was skeptical of this course being full of FL scrub brush, but it turned out to be very scenic. This race in Alafia River State Park displayed all that I love about Florida wilderness. For anyone who likes trail running, this is a great place to run. There weren't a whole lot of spectators except for when you pass by the start point again during the race, but the race was very well marked and the water/refreshment stops throughout the course were well-positioned and adequately staffed. Nice pasta at the finish also! | |
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Scott Slovinac from South Tampa
(11/29/2006)
"5K meets the 1/2 marathon" (about: 2006)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 5 I want to start by saying I thought it was a great course with good diversity. The volunteers were very nice and the DJ was witty and kept it moving very well. My only complaint would be the labeling (or explanation) of the start and the finish line (especially the finish for the 5K). I signed up for 3.2 miles and ended up missing the 5K finish and following a guy running the 1/2 marathon!!! After some confusion and A LOT of mental gymnastics, I finished. Having never run more than 7-8 miles since high school, at least now I know I can do it, but, I was looking to be under 20 minutes in the 5K (never did see my 5K time). Please have the starter give a quick explanation of the course before the gun. Everything else was pretty cool (especially the weather). Thanks for a race that I will NEVER forget. | |
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Rick Karampatsos from Temple Terrace
(11/21/2006)
 "Felt my age!" (about: 2006)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 X-Country Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I live near the park so I thought I would run the marathon to get some good running miles in before my next marathon.... I never thought that it would be so hard on my feet! The folks did a wonderful job and should be proud of their efforts. The shirt was nice (a cool cap!) - and they had nice treats to eat at the end of the race. Even though I had to slow down on the 2nd half, I am glad that I was a part of the event. Like trail runs? Try this one next year! | |
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B. M. from Chicago, IL
(11/20/2006)
"Great cross-country run for a first trail marathon" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 X-Country Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 A wonderful course with very few hills; but including a variety of trail structure such as pine needles, tree stumps and roots, lots of grass, and white Florida sand! Race organization was great with a fantastic DJ who was taking requests for songs. One suggestion for improvement: have a banner showing where the start of the race is! |
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