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Air Force Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.3 
Organization 4.5 
Spectators 3.6
Number of comments: 344 [displaying comments 181 to 191]
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P. S. from mt. washington, kentucky
(9/17/2007)
"I really enjoyed this race" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 5 The race was very good. The aid stations were great; I was so well hydrated that I could have stopped to use the bathroom - but, I didn't. Thanks to all the volunteers, you did a great job and really got into helping the runners along. Hats off to the people in Fairborn for coming out to cheer us on. We could have used that support around 13-20 miles, since there wasn't much there. The traffic getting there was a big mess, and that's being kind. I was caught in traffic when the race started and didn't make it to the start till 15 minutes later. I had hoped to run with a pace group, but, I was too far behind. The finish line was cool with the planes lined up and the fly-bys were nice during the race. We enjoyed the museum after the race also. The best part though was the weather - it was ideal for running. I finished a few minutes behind my target pace, but, felt good at the end and recovered well enough to want to run another one. | |
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Dror Kopernik from Skokie, Illinois
(9/17/2007)
"The best of the best" (about: 2007)
50+ previous marathons
| 6+ Air Force Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The absolutely best organized marathon I have participated in (was number 104 for me), one that other marathon organizers should be looking up to. It was my 8th time here and I will definitely be back. When registering, don't forget to sign up for the wonderful pasta dinner which is set up inside the air force museum, surrounded by aircraft. The course is very nice - mostly flat - and the few hills are short, so not really a big problem. Water station are about every mile - so close together, really, that it's more than is really needed. The medal is awesome, featuring a different aircraft every year. You are not going to get a nicer one anywhere. With an 8-hour time limit, it is a very walker-friendly marathon. A must. | |
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D. D. from MidWest
(9/17/2007)
"Did it; happy I did it; will probably do it again." (about: 2007)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 Overall, a good marathon - challenging course, unique event and surroundings, nice medal, great volunteers, the names on the bibs were a nice touch, and the family was able to enjoy the museum while I did my thing. The hills are tough... especially on the way back around miles 20-24. Not the best marathon to go for your PR. The expo was okay, but some signs would help those who just want to grab the packet and go. The T-shirt is pretty weak. The traffic situation before the race was just terrible. Not sure how this could improve other that leaving it up to the runners to be there with a lot of time to spare. See you in 2008... probably. | |
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Austin Taylor from Japan
(9/17/2007)
"Great experience!" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon, and I couldn't be happier about it. There were some hills in the beginning and in the end. I expected them thanks to this website, but I must say, they weren't as bad as I thought they would be. The volunteers were wonderful and I got to see my family at mile 9 and 10, which was really nice. I love my heavy medal that was put on me by a general. The long-sleeve shirt they gave me is perfect. It is cotton; however, it is lightweight and is something I wouldn't mind wearing out. I probably won't run in it but I will wear it. Overall this event was awesome and I had a wonderful time! Thank you everybody for putting this together! | |
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C. L. from Dayotn, OH
(9/16/2007)
"Great Race" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 6+ Air Force Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is the 6th time I have been in one of the USAF races (half marathon in 2007). I love the effort of the volunteers and staff and all the Air Force does. The flyovers are truly a special touch. Just about everything about the race is top-notch. I am still not certain the half distance is correct... as my GPS read 13.19 and my time from mile 13 to the finish was 1:56 versus maybe 45 seconds for a tenth of a mile. Still, I ran better than expected. All the support and great people running the race are the reason. | |
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D. C. from Olympia WA
(9/16/2007)
"AF Esprit de Corps" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 Overall: Great! Negatives were very few!!! At the start the traffic was unexpected and parking unorganized. The start was not announced very well; many were scrambling to get to the start. Limited spectator viewing areas. Big negative! Positives!!! Volunteers were great cheerleaders! Overhead motivation!!! Several different aircraft flying an air show above while running. Great food/water/gel/Gatorade stations every mile (almost)!! | |
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A. W. from Evansville, IN
(9/16/2007)
"Disappointing expo & race shirt; arrive early!!" (about: 2007)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 I have previously run the Spirit of St. Louis (2007) and Flying Pig (2006) and this marathon is not much compared to these two. For one, the race shirt is cotton. Also, you have to go to three different places in the expo to get your packet, number, and maybe pasta dinner tickets. There weren't really any planes flying over other than at the start and towards the finish. Few spectators on the course. Probably will not run this again. Also, the hills were big but not demoralizing. And get there early for parking!! I don't regret running it though. | |
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R. M. from Indiana, USA
(9/16/2007)
"Great marathon" (about: 2007)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I really enjoyed this marathon. It was my 3rd. The expo was very good (everything you would expect at an expo). The starting area was well organized. There was a fly-over from a fighter jet at sunrise just after the national anthem, before the start. Just a couple minutes after that (before the start) a flock of geese flew overhead in perfect formation (well-trained geese :)). The course had 2 fairly-significant hills at mile 2 and 23 (it was the same hill). The hill was much worse on the way back, not just because it was so late in the race, but the grade on that side is different. There was a slow incline for about 2 miles with a peak that was a killer. Other then those hills the course was just pretty flat. The finish area was the best I've ever been to. Great food, good band, great volunteers (outstanding finish area!). It could not have been better. My family and I also enjoyed spending time at the museum after the race. The medal was not only the best I've earned, but the best I've ever seen. I cannot give 5's to the organization because the aide station at about mile 23 (at the last major hill) ran out of cups. Of course this is a major blunder in a marathon.... The air force personnel and volunteers were outstanding, but spectators were sparse. | |
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Torami Williams from Tampa
(9/16/2007)
"Nice race, but what was I thinking?" (about: 2007)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Tampa, FL doesn't have these things called hills! What was I thinking?! I was thinking 47 degrees is a little cool for my Florida body - let's go for it anyway. Went out with the 4:00 pace group and ran the best half marathon of my life. But, but, but I wasn't running a half marathon, was I? At mile 12, I started running with a urologist and had great conversation to keep my mind off the ever increasing Achilles tendon pain. Somewhere around mile 20 I started ascending the dreaded return hills. There goes the 4:10 pace group. Hmmm, there goes the 4:30 group. I DON'T LIKE HILLS!!! Fantastic race - not one I'd recommend for a first-timer, but one I'll do over and over. Hats off to the many volunteers - special kudos to the one I soaked with Gatorade. Nice touch with the pasta dinner being held in the Air Force Museum. | |
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D. M. from Mid West
(9/16/2007)
"Overall Great Experience - Thank You" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This is not a large marathon (yet) and is the best organized I've seen in its size range. You can sense the enthusiasm and pride the organizers have in making this a great experience. As a runner, you feel totally catered for. Nice expo, great speakers, and a good pasta dinner in the AF Museum (with free access and tours). Course has some hills at the beginning/end but they are not too bad. Some of the course is well shaded. Abundance of hydration/support stops; seemed like more than much bigger events. Medal is simply awesome. AF Marathon towel is a nice touch. Showers at the end eliminates rush back to the hotel to clean up before check out plus allows you to hang around more and take in the atmosphere, including the aircraft flyovers (and a massage). Plenty of food and drink variety (not just bagel and banana), including pizza. I heeded the warnings on traffic from prior year comments and had no problems. Fun moment prior to the start right after an aircraft flyover when a flock of geese in perfect formation flew over to the applause of the crowd. This marathon has a great personality, great support and is simply a great end-to-end experience. |
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