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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 151 to 160]
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Chris Bord from Utica, NY
(9/25/2001)
"Great run - great organization" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I really enjoyed this race. The town gets out and supports it, and because it's a relatively small race, the runner gets a lot of personal attention. For a loop course, however, it was strange how we ran uphill almost the entire way.... | |
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Andras from Long Island
(9/16/2001)
"Pure Bliss" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This race is absolutely amazing! There was a deep sense of connectedness with nature and the people around us. My Friend and I started complaining at mile 16 that there was only 10 more miles to go and the race was going to end soon. It was perfection manifested. To those folks who lamented about the hills -- God bless you but this is a marathon in case you didn't notice, not a treadmill. Try this next time: look around, notice the beauty, walk if you have to and don't look at your watch. Noone will care if you 'beat' your last time or run under 4 hours, but when you get uplifted after a blissful 4-5-6 hours of running, you'll be passing that feeling to others as well, and that's giving a real gift. If you want more bliss, I recommend Pikes Peak Marathon next time (found it equally amazing). Life begins at the edge of our comfort zone. | |
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A Runner from Boston, MA
(1/30/2001)
"A great experience!" (about: 1998)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The course is hilly but the winding roads that lead you around the lake help take your mind off of them. Lots of spectators at the half way point and the last several miles. The race is well organized and people are super friendly. I last ran this in 98' and can't wait to run it this year 2001! | |
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A Runner from NYC
(11/12/2000)
"I love the challange !" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I have run the marathon 3 times, I've won it 3 times. I started running it as a final test run before the NYC-marathon. Now it is my main fall event, NYC just an add on.The police, the volunters, the town of Schroon Lake and the fresh air make this a great event. The hills are steep, but also help you to pace yourself the first half of the race. Timewise I think a low 2.30's is realistic. I recommend to everybody running this race; it will leave you energized until the next time around. | |
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David Gross from Morganville, New Jersey
(10/2/2000)
"Very difficult course." (about: 2000)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Out of the 16 marathons I have run, the Adirondack marathon was the most difficult - not only because of the hills starting at mile 4 but the very gradually and seemingly unending uphills the last 7-8 miles. You definitely need alot of hill training and extra stamina for this course. | |
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Frank's first time from Ottawa, Canada
(10/1/2000)
"A gorgeous run with some very friendly people" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 My first marathon, and what an experience. It's a beautiful course, the people were so friendly and the organization was excellent. Being my first marathon and not knowing what to expect, my major goal was to finish. You really can't think about running for your best time. The hills in the first half made me wonder how much would be left for the second half. The course will be that much better next year with the last 4-6 miles of road shoulder paved, replacing the hard cement. Overall a great experience, hope to be back next year. | |
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A Runner from Pittsford NY Near rochester
(9/25/2000)
"tough hills but worth the effort" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 One day ago I tortured myself on hills that made me question my sanity, but isn't running 26 miles insane anyhow. The race is very well run, easy to get to start line, get race packet etc and to find your family after. The support is super and the post race excellent. I've done it twice, will do a flat one next to try for Boston and then come back again and again to torture myself. The course goes thru about 12 miles of Adirondack woods and around a beautiful lake. It is quiet and serene, more of a meditative run then a hyper crowd marathon. In addition the small size allows you to totally control your pace from beginning to end. So if you want hype forget it but if you seek beauty and serenity it is worth working up the hills. | |
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A Runner from VT, USA
(5/29/2000)
"Tough" (General Comments)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Very hard for a first marathon-Take the 1st 4 mi. slow as the hills are brutal from 4 up to 13, then flat to 19- and 7 miles of slow long highway hills follow to the finish. The lake loop is pretty but the hills are distracting- I recommend driving the course for the views! Organization was top rate- post race excellent- everyone was friendly. Short on spectators. Not a PR course! | |
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Don Yeaton from Epsom, NH
(5/2/2000)
"Well organized, tough, beautiful fall marathon!" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I've run this marathon 3 times. Since the first year they held this (1997), I have been impressed with the organization. They have thought of everything. Starts and ends in the small town of Schroon Lake, NY and the course makes a complete circle around 9-mile long Schroon Lake. One neat feature about this race is that they will bus spectators to the half-way point and get you back to the finish line to see the winners. The first half has lots of ups and downs on the back side of the lake. The second half is more flat, but with some long gradual hills. Not good for a Boston qualifier, but beautiful scenery and great volunteers. | |
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A Runner from northeast CT
(4/2/2000)
"senic tour around Schroon Lake" (about: 1999)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This marathon is a week organized event. I ran it last year. It is a small town Adirondack town. And the race is first class. Course is challenging and ha a great time. I would only run this if you are a veteran marathoner, because the course is TOUGH,UP AND DOWN ALL THE WAY. But I love a good challenge. |
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