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Adirondack Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.8 
Organization 4.9 
Spectators 4.4
Number of comments: 160 [displaying comments 141 to 151]
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Jason Heffner from Poestenkill, NY
(9/29/2003)
"Love it" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I only ran the half marathon this year, in memory of my dad, who is in the final days of Alzheimer's. I did not have the time to train for the full marathon. The people as usual are awesome. The pre-race pasta dinner was really good. The shirt is the best race shirt going... next year I hope to be back to run the full marathon. | |
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J. C. from Ottawa, Canada
(7/3/2003)
"Tough, but support was fabulous!" (about: 1997)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran this marathon in first year that this marathon was held (1997). I didn't know that it would be a tough, hilly course. The scenery, however, was great, and the support that you get along the way from local residents was incredible. The marathon was well organized (especially since it was the first year running). I'd do it again! | |
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J. A. from Vernon, NJ
(4/7/2003)
"Tough but beautiful and friendly." (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I started off too fast on this one (my first) and showed off my hill training too much on miles 4-12, which meant I paid for it after mile 18. The smaller inclines after that point don't feel so small when you're tired! But it IS as beautiful as people say. Not many spectators but due to the small field size, you will find that the race volunteers will call you by name at the water stations. This is a very nice touch, especially when you're questioning your sanity at even attempting 26.2. This was a real learning experience for me (and a big ego check!) and I'd like to come back with a few more marathons under my belt to give it another try. | |
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M. B. from Cape Cod, Massachusetts
(4/1/2003)
"Great course, but you gotta love hills!" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my 3rd marathon in as many years- I did my first two in Burlington Vermont. As others have said before, this is a real community event in a wonderful location, small field, no crowds. As to the hills, all I can say is I learned a valuable lesson about what happens when you train on flat terrain for a primarily hilly course! I also went a little too hard in the first half- the hills in the second half are not as steep but they are fairly long. Altogether a great race and a great reason to get over to the Adirondacks for a weekend. | |
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C. V. from Lee, MA
(3/12/2003)
"Wonderful, great race" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is supposed to be a 'tough' race, but it was much easier than I expected. I had wanted to qualify for Boston through either this race, or Hartford, CT, a few weeks later. I qualified in Schroon Lake. The course is pretty most of the time, the race is well organized, and the pasta party is excellent. The volunteers are everywhere and they are nice. I highly recommend this race. In fact, of the 25+ marathons I have run so far, it's the best. BTW: don't run Hartford, it is UGLY. | |
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Scott from Alexandria, Virginia
(9/29/2002)
"Awesome Race" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 What a wonderful experience! The was one of the best organized events I have ever entered. This was my 10th marathon, but my first Adirondack. Being from the Adirondacks originally, I don't know why I waited so long. A very challenging, but beautiful course. The few spectators that were along the course were great. I can't wait to return to run it again. | |
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A Runner from Poestenkill, NY
(9/24/2002)
"Challenging course, but worth it !!!!!" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon. It was a hilly, challenging course, however if you train properly, this should not be an issue. The crowds, atmosphere, water stations, and all who planned and worked the event were awesome, and did a totally AWESOME job. I just can't rave enough about how well it was organized. I am so glad I ran this course. Also the gold medal at the end is a great touch. The shirt is the best shirt of any race I have run. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!! Until next year...... Jason Heffner | |
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A Runner from Alexandria, VA
(10/23/2001)
"ONE SUPERBLY ORGANIZED EVENT!" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is my 13th marathon in the past 12 months and it's the first marathon I've seen where the WHOLE community seemed to be involved. For Scroon Lake this is more than a runner's event - it's a COMMUNITY event. My guess is that half the people involved in this race haven't run ten steps in the past 20 years - but they were enthusiastically involved in everything from registration, to manning water stops to being the most supportive of fans!! Too bad other events aren't able to garner this kind of local support. EXTREMELY FRIENDLY & QUAINT TOWN!! The course turned out to be more demanding than I expected. After Hatfield & McCoy and Salt Lake City I thought this one would be a walk in the park - WRONG! Maybe it's just the unlucky 13 - but it's the first one that 'done me in'! Still: GREAT COURSE - GREAT COMMUNITY - GREAT EVENT! | |
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A Runner from New Jersey
(9/26/2001)
"Be conditioned and enjoy!" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 This is a demanding, hilly, rewarding and very beautiful course. If you like crowds...not the race for you. If you like solitude then you're in good 'company'! Well run event by extremely friendly, welcoming and APPRECIATIVE volunteers. Have run it twice, and despite getting banged up timewise, will be back for more! Try it youll like it! | |
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A Runner from New Jersey, USA
(9/26/2001)
"A few hills never killed anybody..." (about: 2001)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Yes...miles 4 to 12 are tough, but if you don't have your heart set on qualifying for Boston at this race, it will be one of the most enjoyable races you've run in a long time. Absorb everything around you during this run--you are in God's Country. Schroon Lake, the woods, the beautiful tree-covered country roads, the fresh clean air; and the wonderful volunteers and spectators all combine to make this race experience second to none. Considering you?re in rural NY state--which is sparsely populated, I thought there was a decent amount of spectators, and they were scattered all around the course. The spectators also gave lots of encouragement, and the schoolkids around Mile 24 who were giving out 3? x 5? crayon-colored replica?s of the U.S. Flag were inspiring to say the least. The water stations were well stocked with water and sports drink; and the volunteers were plentiful, encouraging, extremely efficient and always ?at the ready.? The volunteers help make this race a success. And to top it all off the Finish Line is at the Town Park, which is connected to a wonderful sandy beach on Schroon Lake. After finishing I took off my shoes and socks and walked in the lake. The water was brisk?but that?s what made it feel so good and refreshing after running 26 miles. I went in about 3 feet of water and walked back and forth for a while in the cold clear lake. It felt great on my legs and feet. The Post Race refreshments at the Town Park were numerous and very good. There was yogurt, several different types of fruit, cookies and brownies, ice-cream, coffee, water, sports-drink. I?m sure I?m forgetting something. Oh yeah, massages too. And the race was small enough that you felt like staying around and enjoying the post race area and amenities. I?ve run 3 other marathons so far and they all had upwards of 5,000 to 10,000 entrants. When I finished those races all I wanted to do was get away from the maddening crowds after the Finish Line. 2001 was my first try here and I will definitely be back next year. Hey if you don?t like the hills, you can always enter the Half-Marathon. You start at 13.1 and everyone finishes at the same place. And the last 13 miles are pretty flat. |
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