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God's Country Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.5 
Organization 4.6 
Spectators 3.4
Number of comments: 83 [displaying comments 11 to 21]
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J. G. from Camp Hill, PA
(10/19/2010)
"Gotta run this one again" (about: 2010)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 God's Country Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I was apprehensive about this one, but the hill wasn't as bad as I thought. The downhill into Coudersport was nice at the end when you need it. Had to make a pit stop at mile 9, or else I would have BQ'd. (Missed it by a minute.) There are things about this race that are very appealing: the people and runners are friendly, the showers at the end were nice, and the feeling that you are part of a small close group was also nice. While most roads / berms have camber, this course had a good flat surface to run on. Towards the end, each waterstop was like a full service station: you were the only one there and they took care of you. Some stops had oranges, bananas, and candy. I practiced on some small hills, and that proved adequate for this race. Don't let the hill scare you; run this one! | |
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J. H. from Flemington, NJ
(8/26/2010)
"A Yearly Challenge" (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
| 3 God's Country Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The 2010 edition was my third God's Country. I had the best course time yet, in part because the weather was cooler and cloudier than the past runs, but also knowing what to expect and how to train. My running partner and I both finished under our goal times and are thinking of a BQ goal time for next year. This is a tough course and you want to train harder than you think you have to for it. It is very well run, spectators are enthusiastic if not plentiful, the course is challenging and traffic was never a problem. Looking forward to next year's challenge. | |
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D. Q. from Montana
(7/10/2010)
"Nice people, however..." (about: 2010)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 God's Country Marathon
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 I find it odd that anyone called this course peaceful. It is run on a highway on the shoulder of the road into oncoming traffic, some of which are "wide loads" traveling upwards of 55-60 mph. It was anything but peaceful. I ran by foul-smelling roadkill and couldn't wait to get off of that highway (which didn't happen until mile 25). People were great, the course was tough and aid stations were fine. I thought the roughest part was the gravel kicked up in my face by the traffic. Perhaps I am the only one to experience this. | |
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Mickie Boucher from Austin, PA
(6/8/2010)
"Awesome Time" (about: 2010)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon. I live in Potter County but never realized how wonderful this marathon is! Thanks to all of the volunteers; they helped to keep me going - even near the end, when I was getting tired. It was such a wonderful experience for me, and who knows, I might do it again next year. Thanks to David too for all of his hard work. | |
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P. B. from Chambersburg, PA
(6/7/2010)
"Hard as they come and darn well worth it!" (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 God's Country Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This is a wonderful, small-town marathon, tucked in the beautiful hills of Pennsylvania. The course goes on Route 6 from Galeton to Coudersport. It is a beautiful, peaceful run. The course is as difficult as you will find for a road marathon, exceeding that of Boston. Expect 15 miles of gradual elevation gain and 3 miles of steep climb to the top of Denton Hill, and then 2 miles of quad-pounding downhill before returning to a a more sane, gradual decline into Coudersport. The water stations are well stocked with Gatorade and water, and in many cases GU. The volunteers are enthusiastic and helpful. If you need an audience, run another marathon; the spectators are friendly but few in number. If you want a challenging run, a night in the country, and a nice home-cooked meal, this is the marathon for you. | |
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Randy Pekarski from Buffalo, N.Y.
(6/7/2010)
"Life is Good!" (about: 2010)
4-5 previous marathons
| 4-5 God's Country Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Great job by Kim and David and all of the volunteers at this year's race. The runners have the easy part, that is for sure. Everyone I talked to after the race said they would be back next year, and I will as well. | |
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A. P. from VA
(6/6/2010)
"Every Good Comment and Then Some" (about: 2010)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 God's Country Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Once again, a small race delivers. This one was so well organized - full of friendly runners and volunteers (almost all of whom took the time to look up your name as you came into their aid station so they could greet you by name), as well as locals who waved as they drove by (and didn't aim for you). The hardest part about Denton Hill was switching from uphill running legs to downhill running legs. First-class all of the way - definitely a small PA race to put on your list! | |
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Ed Gavin from Mt Cobb Pa.
(6/6/2010)
"Great Race and Great Pasta Party" (about: 2010)
50+ previous marathons
| 4-5 God's Country Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my 67th marathon and 5th God's Country. Hard, hilly first 18 miles, then a fast downhill stretch to the finish. Great water stops, and the pasta was outstanding at the pre-race meal. This is a tough course, but it's worth doing. | |
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a. w. from cyclone pa
(10/16/2009)
"tough but worth it" (about: 2009)
1 previous marathon
| 1 God's Country Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The water stops were great, and the volunteers were awesome. I can't wait until next year to run it again. Thank you to all. | |
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A. W. from pa ,united state
(6/16/2009)
"best race" (about: 2009)
1 previous marathon
| 1 God's Country Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon. I just started running 9 months ago. I felt so wonderful running this marathon. The course was a little hard, but it had wonderful water stops. I will be doing this marathon next year. Thanks to all who made this marathon possible. I had a blast. |
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