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Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.9 
Organization 5.0 
Spectators 4.3
Number of comments: 260 [displaying comments 251 to 256]
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m. a. from nashville, TN
(11/21/2006)
"A wonderful race for runners who like challenge." (about: 2006)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 A breathtaking course through the woods with great views of Nashville from the top. Very challenging hills. Well organized with all that you need and no hoopla. Few spectators, but they were very enthusiastic. Volunteers and participants cheered on each individual. Best post-race food EVER. The most difficult and unique race I've run. | |
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John Brower from Mississippi
(11/21/2006)
"Great Run" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Incredible run, tough course, great hometown feel.... It was a privilege to be a part of the inaugural race. I recommend this run to everyone! | |
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P. E. from Alabama
(11/20/2006)
"This has to be the toughest marathon in the world." (about: 2006)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The website to this race described the Flying Monkey Marathon as a race meant to get back to the basics as to what makes us run. It cautioned that this wasn't a race to work on your PR or to soak up some corporate fanfare. Instead, the race seemed to put an emphasis on the freedom of putting on a pair of shoes and leaving behind all of life's many demands. At this race, there is no chance to concentrate on anything else but getting up the next hill. Although this was my first marathon, I have run dozens of triathlons. And, this race is unmatched in pure running madness. The course winds through a spectacular park with just enough natural beauty to let you momentarily forget about climbing the next hill. The SAG volunteers were enthusiastic and cheerful and had plenty of food, water and gel. Just enough to let you momentarily forget about climbing that next hill. And after you crossed the finish line there was a feast and friends that didn't let you forget that there were no more hills to climb, at least for the day. Although I would say that this was a difficult race, the experience is one that I will never forget. This will be a must do race. I can't wait for next year. I plan on bringing some friends to let the run this unique course. I have run several half marathons but prefer this low key venue much better. Although the only spectators along the course were an occasional jogger or dog walker, a crowd unattached to the race would have taken away from the race. It was simply a great run. | |
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shane hege from maryville, tn
(11/20/2006)
"tough race" (about: 2006)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 As if marathons weren't tough enough, along comes the Monkey. By far the most challenging race I've ever and probably will do. That said, the feeling of accomplishment I had crossing the finish was great. The organization for this first year race was awesome, while not many spectators, there were lots of volunteers to help with aid stations and directons. Lots of places for family and friends to see you. The wooden finishing medal is very cool and the technical shirt is also a plus. The spread at the finish was so good, pumpkin pie, dunkin donuts, some very tasty fruit filled popsicles, lots and lots of homemade goodies, and everyone got some sort of door prize, the stick, monkey socks, cool monkey shirts, even barrel of monkeys game. I really enjoyed this race even though it is a real asskicker. I don't think I would do it again, but anyone who enjoys a real challenge and enjoys the feeling of accomplishing that challenge should run this race. | |
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W. D. from Alpharetta, GA
(11/20/2006)
"Great marathon" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 I was very pleased with the marathon. The course is a bit hilly but very scenic and easy to follow. The support crews were great - especially for a chilly, cloudy day (I am sure they were quite cold at times). The finisher's award was quite unique and very nice. The race shirt was awesome - a special touch to have it personalized for each of us. I hope that Trent is allowed to expand the number of participants in the future - it's a keeper and was enjoyable!!! | |
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B. T. from Nashville, TN
(11/20/2006)
"Unique, fun, and HILLY!!!" (about: 2006)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This race was run entirely in Percy Warner Park in Nashville, Tennessee. It is basically a backward and forward of the main loop in the park, with a few other diversions. It is intentionally a very hilly marathon. It is meant to be not your typical flat fast marathon. And it delivers on this promise. Not many spectators, but the few there were very enthusiastic. The after race food was incredible. Just about anything you can imagine. Some of it baked by volunteers. Bananas, cookies, pumpkin pie, doughnuts, brownies, etc.,etc.,etc.!! The support was REALLY good. Aid stations about every 2 miles with gatorade, gu or gels, and water. Very friendly volunteers. I'll do this one again next year. It was capped at 100 this year, but I think will be increased next year. |
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