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Toronto Waterfront Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.0 
Organization 4.1 
Spectators 3.4
Number of comments: 228 [displaying comments 161 to 171]
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S. M. from Ontario
(10/5/2003)
"Fast and fun " (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 A super organized race, fast and easy course, nice view of the lake, nice weather, and a great looking medal. | |
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Paul Romlewski from Point Edward, Ontario
(10/4/2003)
"Had a great time for my first half-marathon !" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was my first half-marathon. Toronto's Waterfront is a great location to run. I had hoped to break 2 hrs and I did! I finished in 1:51:00. I thought the music along the way, and the water stations and nutrition at the end of the race were topnotch. Looking forward to my first full marathon in spring 2004 and probably full marathon in Toronto's Waterfront next September! PS. I turn 40-years old tomorrow! | |
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G. D. from Ont, Canada
(10/4/2003)
"Well organized, very flat, but dull marathon cours" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was my 4th marathon and I was finally able to qualify for Boston due in part to the very flat course. This course had very little elevation change at all, although it was rather boring. Lots of water and energy gels on the course (full water bottles at a couple of water stations). There weren't very many spectators on the course, but the few that were there offered lots of encouragement. I would recommend this marathon to anyone, but definitely to somebody who is looking for a very flat, fast course. Ps. Nice finisher's medal too. | |
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A. H. from Oakville, Canada
(10/3/2003)
"Near perfect race" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The only thing I would change is better distance signs. Very confusing signs for half-marathon until after we hit the 10k mark. (More portoloos on the course.) | |
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D. C. from toronto
(10/3/2003)
"Great course except for the spit section" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 I prefer this race to the October (Can. int.) marathon; however, I still think the best course was the one in the mid 80's starting at varsity stadium. Nevertheless, this is a great course. I like the fact that the streets are closed, that it is run in Sept., and that it loops so you can see the leaders. The only section I don't particularly like is the spit. In the past, there have been large unavoidable puddles, few spectators, and irate cyclists in this section. | |
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C. G. from Toronto
(10/3/2003)
"Course isn't pretty, but it's as fast as they come" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 I don't think the course changed in any great way since last year, and as mentioned before there are some areas where there isn't much to look at... but if you're looking for a fast time, this is the place it will happen. This may be a case of "if you spend it, they will come". With decent prize money and great spacing of the water/Gatorade stations, this race will start to attract a following for sure. It doesn't hurt that the likes of Ed Whitlock and Fauja Singh set age group world records. If there is a Toronto race that should 'go away' as previously mentioned, it is the CIM, or the TIM, or whatever they are calling it this year. I'll be back at this race for my next PR for sure. | |
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E. L. from Toronto
(10/3/2003)
"Extremely well organized" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Very well run event. Volunteers were amazing. The eastern end and Leslie Street Spit part seemed to go on FOREVER!! | |
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Mark DeSouza from Orlando, Florida
(10/2/2003)
"Fantastic Marathon" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is the best marathon I have ever run. The course, the bands and the fans were great. I will do it again next year. I would recommend this marathon to all runners around the world. The weather was excellent. | |
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Nancy Fisher from Mississauga
(10/2/2003)
"I enjoyed the half marathon once again" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 It was a good race all around... but the food quantity and set-up last year was better. | |
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A. S. from Birmingham, Alabama, USA
(10/2/2003)
"Fast, flat, but rather boring course for the half" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Ran the half. Easy packet pick-up, friendly volunteers. Decent expo. Course was flat, fast but rather boring, especially running under the Gardiner Expressway for some time. Crowds were sparse on the course but supportive. Larger crowd at finish line. Course support was good. Overall a decent marathon and would do it again if visiting Toronto at that time of the year. |
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