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Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon Runner Comments
Back to Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon Information & Reviews
Course 4.8 
Organization 4.9 
Spectators 4.6
Number of comments: 99 [displaying comments 71 to 81]
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john kosmatka from valparaiso indiana
(9/18/2014)
"Qualified for 2016, but will running it again!" (about: 2014)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Don't change a thing! I actually 'felt' like an elite runner. Volunteers were extremely helpful. I enjoyed the 8 lap experience. There were no surprises of where water and gatorade stations were, and I had a table with my own items. | |
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L. M. from Indiana
(9/18/2014)
"Great race...best way to BQ!" (about: 2014)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Got my very first BQ at the Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon. Can't say enough good about the organization, course, volunteers, medals and shirts. All first class. Can't wait to run this one again! | |
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Heather Kos from St. Charles, il
(9/18/2014)
"AWESOME RACE!" (about: 2014)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 If your goal is to get your BQ this is the right race. The 6:30 am start is perfect to avoid the heat. The elite water bottle tables were ideal if you like to mix your own specialty drink or like extra water. I used them to store my beans and gels. The spectators and volunteers were superb. Dave and Craig outdid themselves on this. The biggest bonus was getting a qualifying time for 2015 and 2016 Boston! | |
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April Reed from Wichita, KS
(9/18/2014)
"Easy logistics, flat course" (about: 2014)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Couldn't have asked for a better day, easier logistics or a flatter course. I was worried about the 8 looper, but I really enjoyed it and was able to concentrate on running. Well worth the drive from Wichita, KS! | |
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J. H. from Wheaton, IL
(9/18/2014)
"BQ'd by 13 minutes!!!" (about: 2014)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 FANTASTIC experience. Most marathons have a finish line culture of 'congratulations' being shared everywhere. BQ.2s most frequented comment at the finish was 'Did you make it?'....THEN 'congratulations'. It was awesome...ONE GOAL...Get to Boston...VERY COOL and emotional environment. Thanks for helping us all get to BOSTON! | |
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David Mauger from Lansing, Illinois
(9/18/2014)
"Perfect race for the mission - to BQ" (about: 2014)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Awesome marathon perfect for the mission - a last chance to run a qualifying time for Boston! Great loop course that is mostly level. I really liked having the tables out that you could stash your bottles with special mixes and pick one up on each pass of course loop. Not huge spectator crowds, but they are their in key locations and very enthusiastic...even the staff and volunteers cheer you on! I didn't have my best running game that day, but it was good enough to post 7-min faster than age standard qualifying time and I loved being able to use their laptops and submit registration application post-finish! | |
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D. M. from Elmhurst, IL
(9/18/2014)
"It Rocked!!!!" (about: 2014)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 It was all you said it would be...superb support for trying to qualify for Boston. You delivered on all the special things that were extra helpful to run a race and get your best time. The small size, names on bibs, the gels available all during the race, the elite water table, the hydration and the course loops. This gave runners every advantage. But the VOLUNTEERS were what made the race. They were with you every step of the way. Since you would see them every loop, it was like seeing a friend every loop that was pulling for you. The man who would catch your water bottle was AWESOME. Looked forward to chucking my bottle at him and his big smile....he sure kept me going!!! | |
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J. K. from Valparaiso, Indiana
(9/18/2014)
"Outstanding Race" (about: 2014)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I was worried about the three mile loops, I had never done a loop marathon before. But, it was great! The loops were long enough to not be boreing and still allow you to be familiar with the course. This also made for very good spectator interaction- I will do this race again. | |
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Dave Caldwell from Chicago, IL
(9/18/2014)
"Perfect no-frills marathon to get a BQ" (about: 2014)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 What attracted me to this race was its simplicity. I wanted to BQ, not get the big marathon experience. The race was very well organized and I enjoyed the multiple loop course. All the volunteers were great and I was never wanting for water or a Clif shot gel. | |
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Denise Hatcher from Aurora, IL
(9/17/2014)
"What a wonderfully organized race!" (about: 2014)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is now my favorite marathon experience.....from registration to the end of the race, I felt supported and encouraged and continued to believe that my race goal was in reach. I have so many happy memories that I get goosebumps when I think about this race. I am so happy with my results and satisfied with how the race was organized and run that I literally have not stopped smiling or slept since Sat.! Thanks for an amazing experience! |
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