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@20yeargoal

Cedar Rapids, IA Raving since 2018 Active 5 years, 4 months ago

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Marathon Relay Madison, WI Jul 21, 2018 3:52:00

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Race Distance Location Date Result My Raves My Performance
Marathon Relay Madison, WI Jul 21, 2018 3:52:00

My Raves

Start line bathroom situation was ridiculous (!!!!); need 10 times the amount of toilets at the start- even if they are then trucked to later mile-markers. There were not enough … MORE

Start line bathroom situation was ridiculous (!!!!); need 10 times the amount of toilets at the start- even if they are then trucked to later mile-markers. There were not enough RRs anywhere remotely close to the capitol square (and NO business are open on Sunday morning. PREPARE ACCORDINGLY!) Definitely heard this sentiment echoed, especially as every runner knows that the last thing you are going to do is use the RR before you start running. Unfortunately, super bad planning.

Awesome crowd; really great all throughout the course- a huge bonus

Gorgeous scenery at the beginning… especially maybe mile 3-6 or so and again after mile 17- which got tough due to the hills but just keep looking at the water to get yourself to that zen!

Honestly though, the hills sucked.
Train hills, prepare for hills, and during the race DO NOT STOP RUNNING; you will slow your pace as you ‘run’ up the hills, but keep running.
The last part of the race is really hilly but it is pretty to look at and once you get through each hill it is a really rewarding feeling.

If you cannot look straight ahead then look down (I know, I know, not good ‘running advice’) so that you cannot see how much of the hill is left and then just go and when you get to the top, surprise; gorgeous view!

No swag, which really sucked as far as getting into the excitement of the day.

Post race amenities were nothing spectacular.

Gel only at 1 station
Bananas at 1 station

Our local (much smaller race) has gel at multiple stops and candy/fruit at others…. I think the MM website was misleading as far as what would be available.

I had a great race and am glad I did it, but really do not think I will ever do this marathon again; pretty pricey for a shirt and 1 gel.

DIFFICULTY
4
PRODUCTION
2
SCENERY
4
SWAG
1

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