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Miami Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.5 
Organization 4.2 
Spectators 3.5
Number of comments: 312 [displaying comments 171 to 181]
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Marissa Stevenson from Miami, FL
(2/20/2007)
"Can't wait to lace 'em up again next year!" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my very first marathon... and I couldn't have hoped for a more exciting place than my hometown to experience it in. From the moment I registered, I was impressed with the e-mail communication. I knew exactly what to expect and bring and how to plan out the days prior to the race. I was also able to let my "fans" know exactly where the best spots on the course were and how to get there. Packet pick-up was extremely organized. The volunteers there were very friendly. The marathon perks (including my true-fitting XS tech jersey! Yea!) were great, too. Being a Miami native, I don't see much that can be done to improve this course - it winds you through as many different areas of this great city as 26.2 miles will allow! I will never forget the feeling of coming around that last turn and seeing the crowds of people cheering me on to the finish line. (By the way, printing names on the race bibs is a great idea!) I can tell you that after six months of training and 5 hours 40 minutes of running... having that shiny spinning medal hung around my neck was one sweet reward! So, in short... the Miami Marathon has me HOOKED! I signed up for 2008 (at a 50% discount!) during the Registration Blitz... and plan on being out there every year for as long as I can run! :o) | |
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S. C. from Miami, Florida
(2/19/2007)
"Run this - you won't regret it." (about: 2007)
3 previous marathons
| 3 Miami Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This most recent race was my third time running the Miami Half Marathon. Since its inception, it has become an event to look forward to from the Miami running community. Growing up in Miami, I have come to rely on my car for transportation. However, the Miami Marathon course allows Miamni residents like me to enjoy the city and see it in a way that I've never seen it before. Running over the bridges of Miami Beach was truly spectacular. The views are breathtaking. And being able to take it in "on foot" was very special. This year there was a downpour at the start, but the rain subsided 15 minutes into the race. It appeared as if everyone just forgot about running soaked after awhile. The race was very organized, and the after-party, food and refreshments were great. As long as I live in Miami, I will make it a point to run this again and again. I highly recommend the experience to ALL out-of-towners. You can't beat the flat course, and there are so many things to do during the weekend as well. Also, making the move to the Miami Beach Convention Center this year for the expo was a great move. Hopefully it'll be there next year - very organized and great vendors. My favorite part of the course was the stretch down Ocean and over the Venetian. Wonderful sights. The Miami Marathon is a serious MUST-DO!!!! | |
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G. D. from Arlington, VA
(2/19/2007)
"Great race for January" (about: 2006)
2 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I thought it was a nice, flat course, with a variety of ocean, waterfront, and downtown views, around downtown and through South Beach. I ran the half. The expo was crowded. A great race for a late January break from cold weather. | |
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Ray Ramon Perdomo from Miami,fl.
(2/16/2007)
"It doesn't get better than this!" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 4-5 Miami Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Well it's been over a month since I completed the marathon and I'm convinced that this is a yearly pinnacle event for me to look forward to. How cool is it to have the course run through your community and having family and friends cheer you on? The course is set in paradise and I don't see how it can get any better. I'm already registered for next year. Too bad there is no way to register for multiple years at a time. | |
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P. L. from Tenants Harbor, Maine
(2/16/2007)
"Lots of variety makes this race interesting." (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I found the Miami Marathon to be full of variety. We ran along the coast, through the city and among neighborhoods. There were flat roads and rolling bridges, dry streets and deep puddles, cheering fans, confused drivers and people singing, not to mention tons of other neat people running it too. What more could anyone want? | |
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Jose Sotolongo from Miami, FL
(2/15/2007)
"This marathon is destined to be Top 10 race" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 4-5 Miami Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I have run Miami all five years and can't wait for next year. The scenery on South Beach and Coconut Grove is great. The crowds get better every year. The expo venue change was a welcome surprise. Let's not forget that ALL major marathons (NY, Chicago, Boston, etc.) have expos that are not right on the course. The medal is the very best in the business. | |
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J. G. from Miami, Floria
(2/15/2007)
"Enjoyable and beautiful course." (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 4-5 Miami Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 I suggest that the water stations be shown on the course map given at the expo so that runners can better plan when to take goos or other snacks. | |
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P. M. from St. Petersburg, FL
(2/10/2007)
"Flat, enjoyable experience" (about: 2007)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I didn't like the drawbridge grates, either! I started walking over those, and with the rain, they were very slick and I didn't want to fall. It would have been nice for those to be covered for runner safety. Runners should also not forget the humidity of south Flordia! Water stops were all well manned and I thought the neighborhood support in the Coral Gables area was fantastic! Families and bunches of people were out cheering you on, handing out oranges and candy, and it was a good feeling. Difficult to see at the start of the race - quite dark. You run through nice, and not-so-nice areas of town. Expo was great, with lots of free stuff. But was a bit starange to have to show my ID twice before even getting my packet. Felt like I was at the airport. My form was signed and ID ready - not a friendly impression. The medals are large, and awesome! And I must say they sent enough pre-race emails. My only issues was that there were not enough porta-potties in the first few miles of the race. Also there was no gatorade left at the finish when I got done. My husband finished an hour before I did, and there was none for him either. The Pubix family tents advertised? Where were they? Listed in all the race material. I couldn't find them where I was supposed to meet up with the rest of my group. Come to find out they were all the way over at the other side of the park; they looked like another event set up. Do a better job with that - place them closer, put up some signs, and tell your volunteers where they are. I am glad I did Miami, and while I probably wouldn't run the full marathon again, I would easily sign up for the half in the future. | |
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I. H. from Monterrey, Mexico
(2/6/2007)
"A good one with improvements for the future" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Nice course; from my point of view, very scenic. Love that residencial areas in Coconut Grove. The only thing that they need to think about is the carpets on the bridges, especially in the very last one - it was painful. Also recommend they include kilometer markers. It has the potential to be one of the best. | |
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T. S. from Arlington, VA
(2/3/2007)
"Great first marathon!" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I'm surprised at all the complaining people do here - I thought Miami was great!! Fun people, great weather in the middle of winter, interesting (mostly) flat course, great medals... and the best: free massages at the end!! There weren't many spectators, but I'm slower and finished in 6 hours, so that's understandable. But there were still plenty of massages to go around, even for those who finished after 7 hours. Great experience! |
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