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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 161 to 171]
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R. T. from Long Island NY
(1/29/2008)
"The best half marathon; who won the diamond?" (about: 2008)
3 previous marathons
| 2 Miami Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my second time doing the half. Well organized. Perfect half marathon with no pressure! I was easily able to do my walk. I love the spinning diamond medal. The course is fun! I recommend staying right near the finish for ease race morning; we stayed in the Courtyard by Marriott and walked right over. p.s. Does anyone know who won the diamond? We did not find the jewelry store to check. | |
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L. D. from Brownsville tx
(1/28/2008)
"Really nice course; would be better if I were rich" (about: 2008)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 It'd be a lot better to have some sweet discounts for marathoners because it was freakin' hard to get there and the only hotel that was available was the Ramada Inn in Hialeah (for which I had to cough up a lot of cash). to run this, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A HOTEL DOWNTOWN OR ON MIAMI BEACH - IF NOT, IT WON'T BE AS GOOD OF AN EXPERIENCE. | |
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G. R. from Atlanta, GA
(1/28/2008)
"Getting Better Every Year!" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 3 Miami Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Wow, the weather was finally a treat this year (low 60's and cloudy). The course marshaling was exemplary, especially at the finish line. The expo is well organized (although they ran out of medium-size shirts and the hats displayed "2007" instead of "2008"). Water/Gatorade stations were well stocked with enthusiastic volunteers. I recommend Miami as a top marathon that should continue to deliver. | |
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S. O. from Boston, MA
(1/28/2008)
"Scenic course" (about: 2008)
4-5 previous marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I ran the Miami Half Marathon for my 4th overall half marathon. The course is pretty and scenic, and begins in downtown and runs into South Beach. The ING staff and volunteers were amazing and provided a well-organized expo, start line and finish line. One suggestion/warning: the course runs over many bridges, most of which are concrete and like running over the road. A few have metal grating (don't look down!). These made me very dizzy and I felt like I was going to faint on the last one. If the race organizers could cover the grates with a mat, I think it would be a huge help. | |
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S. C. from Cambridge, MA
(1/28/2008)
"Great Course, Well Organized, Perfect Destination" (about: 2008)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Miami was a great marathon experience. Beginning with the bridge with a view of the cruise ships and sunrise over South Beach, and returning over another bridge into the "tube of cheer" really got the first 10 or 11 miles rolling. It was interesting to then run through residential areas and come back for the last 6 or so miles across into more of a city-scape. The crowd was somewhat sparse, but enthusiastic nonetheless. There were PLENTY of well stocked aid stations, and the start and finish were very well organized. This is a great "destination" race, with ideal weather and plenty to do during the weekend. Also, there are several large hotels within walking distance of the start and finish. The expo was well organized, and easy to navigate, with many volunteers. My only complaint, which is MINOR, is that the starting corrals were not big enough to hold all the participants at once. We had to sneak in through a break in the fence. Once the race started though, the overflow runners were easily able to enter the corral. I would definitely run Miami again. Well done! | |
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John Reed from Parma, Michigan
(1/28/2008)
"Miami the Beautiful!" (about: 2008)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I ran the half-marathon and had a great Miami vacation. It was a great experience all the way around. The expo on Miami Beach had a good selection of displays and vendors, and packet pickup was easy to get to and well organized. The course is scenic with views of the ocean and skyscrapers from the two long bridges going to and from Miami Beach. The Miami Marathon running hat in the goody bag is a rare freebie. The finisher's medal is beautiful with double spinners that I will display and treasure. The food at the finish line was tasty and plentiful. I will be back next year. | |
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David Tucker from Detroit
(1/28/2008)
"This was a good one!" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I entered this race because: (1) I am going for all 50 states and still needed to pick up Florida; (2) It fit into my business travel schedule. I'm glad for both reasons. The race was great! I highly recommend it. If you do Miami, give yourself a couple of days beforehand to adjust to the weather (if, like me, you're a northerner) and see the city. A day afterward would also help to rest and enjoy. | |
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C. H. from Columbus, Ohio
(8/20/2007)
"Wonderful!" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Miami Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 It was a great race, my first full marathon. I would highly recommend it for anyone. | |
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JANETH SIERRA from MIAMI
(2/23/2007)
"MIAMI ING IS GREAT!" (about: 2007)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I can't tell you how excited I was - not only about the race, but also about the friends I found while I was training for the half-marathon. The course is perfect, beautiful and fun, with the people cheering us on. Thank you for everything; it was so good that I'm planning to run the full next year. | |
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Terry Murdock from Miami, Florida
(2/22/2007)
"VVery enjoyaable course" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 4-5 Miami Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This year marked the fourth year that I have run the half marathon here. After seeing other courses around the USA, I think this course is the best, especially with how the organizers show off the ocean, cruise ships, and as much water as possible. Some year, I hope to do the full marathon. The medal is very impressive too. |
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