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Miami Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.5 
Organization 4.2 
Spectators 3.5
Number of comments: 312 [displaying comments 131 to 141]
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Robert Finke from Darien, CT
(2/6/2008)
"This Was a Great First-Time Marathon Experience" (about: 2008)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon. I live outside of New York City and was looking for a good first marathon to run. I had never been to Miami before, so my wife and I decided to make a vacation out of it. We made a great decision. The course is great (flat) and very scenic (Miami Beach Art Deco District, Bridges, Downtown, Coconut Grove). The people of Miami were out in force cheering us on. Course entertainment was fantastic, with bands, drum lines, cheerleaders, even a Guitar Hero stage. Thank you, Miami, for a great marathon experience. I'll be back. | |
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A. T. from Chicago
(2/1/2008)
"Extremely well-organized; flat course" (about: 2008)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Flat course; beautiful scenery; supportive spectators; plenty of water/Gatorade; after the 1/2, no waits at the porta-potties. Well-organized expo; friendly volunteers. Great shuttle service to/from expo. Didn't like starting corrals; would have preferred pace leaders so I would know who to follow. A very enjoyable experience. | |
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A. A. from Janesville, Wisconsin
(2/1/2008)
"Worth getting up early to run!!" (about: 2008)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Nice Course, easy logistics (except for need to pick up numbers the day before the race), and excellent fluid support. | |
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L. V. from Boca Raton, Florida
(2/1/2008)
"It was awesome!!" (about: 2008)
3 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was one of many half marathons I done (I have lost count). Even though this is the first time I did one in my area (1 hour away from home), it took a 3 a.m. wake up alarm to be there on time. I loved that there was always someone around, next to or behind me. The view was great, and from all other events this by far was the best ever. I had so much fun and enjoyed being able to see how many people were running in front of me. The music was great and inspiring. A must-do every year now, with or without hills and spectators. You are here for yourself, and if you do not like flat courses, this is not the race for you (even though we went over three nice bridges). As for cost, it all depends on your taste buds and what you're accustomed to. It is downtown, after all. | |
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P. K. from Miami,Fl
(2/1/2008)
"Chocolate Banana" (about: 2008)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first half marathon and it was great; the course, organization and weather could not of been better. Thank you to the guy who was giving out chocolate bananas on the way back from the beach by one of the bridges - it was a life saver. I had been injured the month before the race, but after the previous 5 months of training, I could not miss out on the big day. Therefore the last three miles were very hard, but set a time that I should easily beat next year. See you all in 2009. | |
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T. J. from Miami, FL
(2/1/2008)
"The loop on Rickenbacker Causeway is the best!" (about: 2008)
6-10 previous marathons
| 6+ Miami Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 The best improvement for 2008 is the addition on the course of running onto Key Biscayne and under the bridge. The Parrotheads cheering section was entertaining and fun. | |
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J. V. from New York
(1/31/2008)
"Bien Venido A Miami!" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my 29th marathon and one of my favorites! How could you not love a marathon with Will Smith singing at the start? A few of the many positives: 1. GREAT COURSE: Scenic, interesting, varied! Not a ton of spectators, but you don't need them to motivate. 2. FUN EXPO: Giveaways, nice merchandise, kid's zone, terrific technical shirt. 3. FRIENDLY: enthusiastic volunteers. 4. MIAMI: Ok, not cheap, but lots of fun. For a special meal, go to Barton G. Make reservations well in advance. It's expensive, but well worth it. I took my family and had a blast. 5. LOTS and lots of WATER, police and great entertainment - I loved the music from Trinidad and Tobago near the finish. 6. The absolute BEST MEDAL!!! Suggestion: Have staggered times for the half and full. Other than that, you guys really know how to put together a FIRST-CLASS RACE! | |
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H. F. from Orlando, Florida
(1/31/2008)
"Great Winter Marathon" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This is a wonderful winter marathon. This was my first time running Miami and the weather was outstanding, a starting temperature of around 60 degrees and ending at 70 degrees. The course leaves you in solitude throughout the day, passing the port, passing neighborhood suburbs and even circling passed the expo convention center. I enjoyed and found it amusing how the South Beach patrons were just leaving the clubs at 7 a.m. as 10,000+ runners jockeyed past them - boy were they surprised. The crowd support was minimal: fan zone at mile 10, Coconut Grove crowd at miles 19-20 and Jimmy Buffetter's at mile 22. If you need motivation from the crowd, this is not for you. If you are a true running enthusiast, the sights and sounds are breathtaking - truly American! | |
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W. m. from bangor, maine
(1/31/2008)
"Liked everything about this race including..." (about: 2008)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 ...the available plaques from Crossing The Line. This was my first marathon and what a great way to commemorate the event. I'll definitely be back. | |
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Carol Nicholas from USA
(1/31/2008)
"This is the best 26.2 yet!!!" (about: 2008)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Sunday was my 9th marathon and I've got to say the best yet! Not only was the course beautiful and flat, but the volunteers, the race directors and the people of Miami were all fantastic!!! I'm always very passionate about my marathons, but never experienced such emotion as the sun was rising over South Beach at mile five. I've run Alaska, Chicago, and DC (among others), but I could not wait to sign up for Miami again! I'm coming back next year!!!! Thanks guys! |
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