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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 141 to 151]
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jim reardon from Coral Spring, Fl. USA
(1/31/2008)
"Very well organized." (about: 2008)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my 3rd marathon and by far my slowest. This past year I was diagnosed with liver cancer related to Agent Orange. I did not put in anywhere near the training I should. My time suffered because of it. Yet, at the finish line, there was still someone waiting to give me my medal. I cannot tell you how much that meant to me. Thanks so much. | |
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S. H. from Miami, FL
(1/31/2008)
"Great race! Will do it again!!!" (about: 2008)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 This was my first half-marathon. What a great choice! Having run some of the shorter S.Florida races was great way to see portions of the course (Tropical 5K, etc.), and nothing beats running the Venetian Causeway -probably one of the most beautiful waterways. I plan to run Miami again next year, but will look to do the full marathon next time. The pace teams provided by New Balance made my race great too, as the leaders were excellent and vere encouraging. Thanks! Two suggestions: 1) More signage near the AA Arena - many people had problems knowing where to go to drop their gear in the early morning darkness. 2) Placing the shuttle ticket table immediately next to the packet pick up area would make things smoother and give me more time to check out the expo booths! Other than that, great race! | |
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P. P. from Concord, MA
(1/31/2008)
"Make sure you don't get too big!" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 3 Miami Marathons
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I've run a couple marathons (with Boston coming up!!) but mostly halves (about 15) and this was my third Miami Half. The organization here is very good, the volunteers are terrific and the course is great. The only problem I foresee (and which showed itself a bit this year) is that the first half of the course (all of the half marathon) seems incapable of handling any more people. In the past, everything started to thin out by the time we were approaching Miami Beach, but this year, the course felt somewhat crowded most of the way through. It's great to see the success and growth of the event, but if it gets much bigger, you'll risk losing people who don't want the hassle of the over-crowding. | |
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R. S. from Mississauga Canada
(1/30/2008)
"Great way to start 2008" (about: 2008)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Miami put on a great race. The only problem I found was the running by the finish line with the spectators screaming and still having to run a full block before reaching the end. The EXPO was fantastic and race gear was great. Thanks for a great race, Miami; I will be back. | |
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S. S. from Naples, FL
(1/30/2008)
"Awesome Marathon - I'll be back" (about: 2008)
6-10 previous marathons
| 2 Miami Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Awesome marathon. The organization, aid stations, porta-potties, course, tech shirt, hat, medal, and expo are all first class. As mentioned previously, the only negative is the six-people-wide line of walkers, but it does not take long to get by them. I have enjoyed all of the other marathons I have run and they each have special memories for me. But, Miami is the one I would choose over the others. | |
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s. t. from miami,FL
(1/30/2008)
"Miami Native" (about: 2008)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I have lived in Miami for 27 years and have never experienced it or appreciated it like I did on Sunday 27th, 2008. This was my first marathon and I am so glad that I ran it in my home town. The course was beautiful, and the supporters amazing. I love my shirt, which I've worn all week, and the medal is awesome. I finished in 5 hours and 3 minutes, so I couldn't imagine a better first-time marathon experience. I hope to do it again. | |
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R. W. from Florida
(1/30/2008)
"Excellent course and event!" (about: 2008)
6-10 previous marathons
| 2 Miami Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Course was great and the weather held out for us this year. Spectators are a bit sparse but there is enough else going on to keep you occupied. | |
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J. W. from Kansas City, KS
(1/30/2008)
"Flat course, if that's what you like" (about: 2008)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I'm a half marathoner. I like a little more rolling in my runs. This is the course for someone who likes to run continuously on flat surfaces. I had the unfortunate experience of eating at Lombardi's (one of the recommended pre-race restaurants) and getting food poisoning the night before the race (and I ate one of their race specials). I now have my slowest half marathon time ever. I got very nice medical care after the race, as I was hurting quite a bit. All in all, the race was well organized. Miami, though, leaves a lot to be desired. Everything is very expensive and the quality and service for the price don't match up. I've enjoyed all of my West Coast races a lot more than this one. | |
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Jan Luck from Tampa
(1/30/2008)
"Fantastic!" (about: 2008)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my 58th marathon, and among the best of the bunch! ING doesn't do a bad event. I am torn between this one and Chicago as my favorites! Oh. Parking at the convention center for packet pickup was horrible. Take a cab if you go there. | |
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L. Z. from HHI, SC
(1/30/2008)
"Great for First-Timers!" (about: 2008)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my first full marathon and I thought it was a wonderful experience. The weather was fantastic and the course was very scenic. I would recommend this marathon to anyone interested in their inaugural run. |
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