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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 271 to 281]
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J. P. from Midwest
(9/21/2004)
"Cross into the Blue - Super marathon" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 What a blast! Beautiful weather. Ran this for my son who is serving his country proudly in the USAF. Fantastic support. The water stops and aid station were plentiful and well organized. There aren't many spectators because the course is entirely on the base but that's OK as everyone at the water stations made up for that issue. Plenty of porta potties. Well placed and more than I've seen at any marathon. Some of the water stations were themed and loads of fun. The course has a few hills out and back but you just have to tough them out. Over all the course is a good one to run on. Thanks to everyone who worked this race. Great job!! | |
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K. T. from Dayton, Ohio
(9/20/2004)
"This race needs somes afterburners" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 6+ Air Force Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 The idea is great, but from a person who has done many events, I think the Air Force is missing a great opportunity at something that could generate over 5,000 to 10,000 people. I run the race to keep up with the medals and I live local. This race needs more attention to details. | |
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J. B. from Newburgh, IN
(9/20/2004)
"Never have so few enjoyed so much support..." (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Support was top-notch: ease of finding mapped locations, ample parking, ancillary activities for family, water/lytes some 20 stops, well marked/paved course. Even the staggered relay start didn't crowd but seemed to push the 26ers faster. Now if you hadn't told me about the final hills... Great time, thanks. | |
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S. L. from Chicago, IL
(9/20/2004)
"Great race! Highly recommend." (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This race is worth doing again. The course is hilly but the elevation profile on the website prepares you. The organization for this race is second to none. The support stations are plentiful and the volunteers are awesome. Since the course is mostly on base, spectators are few but the ones that cheer you on are great. The patch, shirt and medal contribute to the decision to do this race again. | |
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D. M. from Cincinnati, OH
(9/20/2004)
"Well organized event" (about: 2004)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Had no expectation of it being so well organized. Could not of asked for better weather for such a run. Packet pick-up/expo left a lot to be desired but the actual race organization made up for it and more. Greeted by uniformed members of our nation's military as you cross the finish line. It was an extremely satisfying event and one to be placed on your 'to do list' of races. | |
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k. d. from philadelphia, pa
(9/20/2004)
"well organized" (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Very well staffed - very supportive and enthusiastic... nearly every mile or mile and change for aid/water/Gatorade. Very nice last 3/4 mile - coming down behind the planes and then making a pair of right hand turns to the last 1/4. The few fans on the course were made up for by the number at the finish, who can be seen before they start paying attention to you - really let me pick it up the last bit, very exciting. Will do it again, but wouldn't recommend it for 1st timers. | |
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M. H. from Highland Heights, KY
(9/20/2004)
"USAF is my FAVORITE Marathon! I WILL be back!" (about: 2004)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Air Force Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is just a fabulous marathon! I cannot say enough GOOD about it! I loved it last year and I loved it even more this year. Yes, there are hills. But there is a lot of flat too, and when they say flat, they mean flat! I am a back-of-the-packer who was cheered on by the plentiful water station volunteers and spectators! There were oranges, ice cold sponges, water, Gatorade and gel at 2 stations... they even had gel left for us in the back! The volunteers are just SUPER! The course is awesome! There is only one stretch that I don't care for... but the rest (hills and all) definitely make up for it! I love the medals! I've got 2 now and am immensely proud of them! They are the BEST! The fly-overs were awesome! This is not a big spectator race, but the volunteers more than make up for it! It has great organization. I'm not sure why someone would think differently. They even fixed the parking problems from last year! WAY to go to this marathon! (Oh, and it was my worst time posted ever for a marathon, but it is still my favorite out of the 6 I've done). Next year I hope to train better for it and break 5 hours! This CAN be a PR course (it was for me last year), if you train for the hills. | |
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J. W. from Mid-Ohio
(9/20/2004)
"An absolutely OUTSTANDING Marathon!" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Everything about this race was exceptional! The constant support from military personnel was motivating...You could tell that they REALLY wanted us to have a great day. The sights on the normally 'Off Limits' Air Force Base were very entertaining for this curious civilian. And the hills weren't nearly as bad as the map made them look. Post race was great with the Stealth Fly-By, and the Air Force Museum is a world class family attraction (amazingly, it's FREE). Not many crowds, as most of the course runs through the base. But those occasional clusters of heavily armed soldiers were pretty motivating. This will be an annual highlight of my running calendar. | |
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John Kimbler from Pembroke Pines, Florida USA
(9/20/2004)
"3rd time running this challenging course" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 3 Air Force Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Again I was challenged by the course, coming from Ft. Lauderdale, I get beaten by that last big downhill. I am curious about the true distance of the course, how is it measured. My GPS showed it much less than the 26.2. Taking next year off for another event, but will come back for sure. Just wish there was away to allow the spectators on the course. | |
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Albert Walker from Selfridge ANGB, MI (USA)
(9/20/2004)
"AWESOME race and organization" (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is my second year and every year it's been a great experience. This year was my first marathon (last year ran the half) and glad it was the 'AIR FORCE' Marathon. The volunteers were wonderful and SOOO deserving of a 'job well done'. I was so surprised by the 2-star general walking towards me at the 18 mile mark, but I thanked him for the support. Leadership support is crucial for the new AF fitness program to work! THANK YOU! AGAIN THANK YOU!!! See ya, next year!! |
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