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Georgia Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.1 
Organization 3.1 
Spectators 4.0
Number of comments: 459 [displaying comments 241 to 251]
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D. S. from Eugene, OR
(10/9/2007)
"Dissapointed" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Georgia Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 4 I have to wonder what universe the previous poster lives in. Certainly not that of most marathoners and ultra runners who love the sport and make great sacrifice for their passion. Missing aid that is listed on the website, printed in the race literature, and posted on signs lining the course is not optional or aspirational. Being a resourceful runner in one thing, but something close to proper aid at an event of this magnitude isn't too much to ask. Family ties brought me to the Georgia Marathon. I liked the course - I had been warned about the difficulty rating in advance so I expected hills. I experienced severe hamstring cramps at about 21.5 miles and managed to hobble in at a 3:39 finish. The airline (United) sent my luggage to London, so I was really counting on the race provided aid. The hills and the heat account for much of my bonk, but the lack of aid didn't help things. I love the shirt. I thank the fantastic spectators. I did not like having to dodge cross traffic in the final 2 miles. I did not like the mixing of the half and full marathoners. Seems to me that was part of the problem with organization. (although how will we ever know because the race organizers refuse to tell us what really happened to sink the aid drink plans they had for this race) Seems to me that this should be either a half or a full, because they clearly can't handle both at once. The misinformation and lack of accountability on the part of the race organizers since the race is just as frustrating as the race screw-up itself. Maybe more so. There are so many well run events to choose from. Unfortunatly, ING Georgia is not on that list. | |
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H. N. from Atlanta, GA
(8/19/2007)
"There's no whining in marathoning!" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Georgia Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 5 Great job, Victoria! I know this was quite an undertaking for you, and was also a personal dream come true. Who knew your vision would get so big so quickly? Sure, the logistics at the expo/number pickup area could have been better planned, and yes, it was "hot" for March (although I loved the warm weather!), but these are things that can be worked through in 2008. I know you personally worked your ass off to make this happen and I appreciate a spring marathon in the ATL! For those of you complaining about the lack of PowerAde/H20, invest 37 bucks in a power belt and carry your own fluid. I've run 5 marathons and NEVER leave the starting line without enough sustenance around my waist to last an entire 26 miles. Be prepared, people - that's what marathon training is all about. Wise up and stop whining because you expect the course to cater to your every need. I guess we should blame the race for those blisters and lack of vaseline, too??? If you don't like hills, go somewhere else.... That's what makes all ATL runs challenging. There's no whining in marathoning! | |
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Sean Lillis from Florida
(7/17/2007)
"Want Hills?" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Georgia Marathon
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 This race was very challenging. Unless you train in the Rockies, steer clear of this race. Half marathon is a good distance in Atlanta, but anything further is horrible. Very high temps did not help as well. If you are looking for a challenging marathon, this is the one for you. | |
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H. W. from Rockville, MD
(6/12/2007)
"Half Marathon: good experience overall" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I really enjoyed the entire experience running through the different ATL neighborhoods. My biggest complaint is that I wish they had more course marshals in the first 2 miles to ask the *walkers* to move to the right. I've noticed that many walkers are not following race etiquette. Very annoying in this race. | |
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M. W. from BOSTON!
(5/15/2007)
"Fun (hilly!) course with amazing spectators" (about: 2007)
First Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 I had an absolute blast running this marathon! It was my first and I was a bit undertrained (due to a late season injury), but I was thrilled to be running my first marathon! There was a the previously mentioned water goofs, but basically it was miles 3 to 7 or something like that, thankfully not 13 to 17 or 23-26. Since it was early in the course, it honestly didn't bother me much at all. The hills bothered me though! I'm from a very flat city (Boston), so I really felt the hills. If you are going to run this, try to include some hill repeats in your regular training to prepare. The fans are amazing! | |
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m. k. from georgia
(5/11/2007)
"Great fun, period." (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Georgia Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 5 Stop whining. If you need something besides water that badly, carry electrolyte capsules or a CamelBak. I could not believe the number of people blaming the course volunteers for not having PowerAde - they are just volunteers. This is a really fun course, and I will for sure do it again. | |
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C. C. from Atlanta
(4/27/2007)
"Let's not pile on..." (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 I think the committee knows that many things didn't go well this year, but I don't believe it is constructive (especially for those of you from Atlanta) to bash the race mercilessly. It is hard for a city to attract a major sponsor like ING and this race has great potential due to a fabulous course. While I agree that the hydration issues are hard to understand and forgive, the truth is the problems with this race are easy to solve. I believe next year will be an amazing race because improvements will be dramatic with this level of criticism. By the way, if you complained about hills, you're whining. Atlanta is hilly, and the prettiest parts of Atlanta are very hilly. Get over it... or go run Houston where everything is flat and everything is boring. | |
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L. T. from Nashville TN
(4/26/2007)
"But they make PowerAde in Atlanta!" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Georgia Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 5 There's not much I can add to the "lack of hydration problems" that have not been stated before. A "suit" asked me and my running partner how we liked the race while we were searching in vain for food at the end of the race. When we complained of the lack of PowerAde, he told us the 80-degree temperatures caught them off-guard. Am I the only person that needs hydration when the temps are below 50? Lots of promises - no follow-through. The spectators were amazing! Thanks, Atlanta, for the water, ice, and pretzels! | |
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D. F. from atlanta area
(4/21/2007)
"My Thoughts" (about: 2007)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Georgia Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 4 Someone commented: "You can't blame the race director for 86-degree weather. She doesn't control the weather!!!" I doubt anyone blames the RD for the weather; however, as the director, she is responsible for organizing the event, including the fluid stops (or the lack thereof). As the director she is accountable for the shortcomings. If I saw the words "sorry" or "regrettably" or any other sign of remorse or contrition (maybe reduced/free entry fee for next year?) from the organizers over the missing PowerAde that is well documented and acknowledged, I might be willing to give this one another shot. But lacking that I can't buy into giving this one a "mulligan" - not on the fluid issue, as it's a safety thing. Safety is the organizers' utmost responsibility and messing up the fluids is one of the biggest safety compromises that can be made. Nice, challenging course with beautiful finisher's medals and great fans, but BUYER BEWARE. Organizers promise to correct the fluid issue next year, but they also promised PowerAde every 2 miles this year. | |
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K. F. from Altanta, GA
(4/21/2007)
"Great race that will be better in the future" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Georgia Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon and it was a tough one. As everyone else mentioned, hydration was a problem along the course, but once past the 8-mile mark I didn't have too much of a problem finding water (thanks in large part to the many water stops provided by spectators). Despite the problems, the course was beautiful and I look forward to running this race again. |
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