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@rickyo

Houston, TX Raving since 2018 Active 4 years, 11 months ago

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    Big Sur International Marathon

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Personal Bests (1)

Race Distance Location Date Result
5K Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA Jun 17, 2018 30:00

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Past Races (12)

Race Distance Location Date Result My Raves My Performance
Half Marathon Sugar Land, TX Mar 15, 2020
Marathon Big Sur, CA Apr 28, 2019
Half Marathon Sugar Land, TX Mar 17, 2019
Marathon Sugar Land, TX Feb 3, 2019
Marathon Houston, TX Jan 20, 2019
5K Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA Jun 17, 2018 30:00
Marathon Big Sur, CA Apr 29, 2018
Half Marathon Sugar Land, TX Mar 18, 2018
Marathon Houston, TX Jan 19, 2018
5K Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA Jun 18, 2017
Half Marathon Houston, TX Jan 15, 2017
Half Marathon Houston, TX Jan 17, 2016

My Raves

From the pre race activities to the post race finishers village, this race has everything. Then throw in the scenery, the piano player on the Bixby Bridge, the drummers, the … MORE

From the pre race activities to the post race finishers village, this race has everything. Then throw in the scenery, the piano player on the Bixby Bridge, the drummers, the strawberries as you near the finish and you begin to realize why this race is on so many runners bucket list.
You better be in your best shape to be able to conquer the hills. But in the end you will be glad you did it. I can’t say enough good things.

DIFFICULTY
5
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
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SWAG
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Flat and fast. What more can I say. You run through the Sugar Land neighborhoods to the country club then loop around and back. Scenery is not much, but its … MORE

Flat and fast. What more can I say. You run through the Sugar Land neighborhoods to the country club then loop around and back. Scenery is not much, but its a nice challenge. Organizers do a great job, lots of free parking close to the start and finish. Great food at the end.

DIFFICULTY
3
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
1
SWAG
5

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I wanted to enter this race because if you start in the early group (430 AM) there is an 8 hour time limit and I wanted to see if I … MORE

I wanted to enter this race because if you start in the early group (430 AM) there is an 8 hour time limit and I wanted to see if I could do 2 marathons in 2 weeks. I did.
Its not a big crowd but it is a fun one. There are a few spectators especially when you are running along the 5k route, but for the most part you are by yourself in the dark. Swag is good and good food/beer at the end.

DIFFICULTY
3
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
3
SWAG
5

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This is my second year running the marathon after doing the half for a couple of years. This race is a lot of fun. There are spectators and cheering almost … MORE

This is my second year running the marathon after doing the half for a couple of years. This race is a lot of fun. There are spectators and cheering almost the entire length of the course. Beer towards the end and terrific swag. They organizers have this down to a science and everything goes off without a hitch.

DIFFICULTY
3
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
2
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5

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The weather, the scenery, the people and its Carmel-by-the-Sea. The all combine for a race environment that can't be beat. I have done this race twice now and make it … MORE

The weather, the scenery, the people and its Carmel-by-the-Sea. The all combine for a race environment that can’t be beat. I have done this race twice now and make it a point to travel from Houston just to be in Carmel for it.

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2
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
5
SWAG
5

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The race is incredible. Incredible hard. Incredible scenery. Incredible people. Incredible time. I was able to navigate the hills ok which everybody warned me about but what killed me was … MORE

The race is incredible. Incredible hard. Incredible scenery. Incredible people. Incredible time.
I was able to navigate the hills ok which everybody warned me about but what killed me was what the curves did to my ankles. I will do this again as finishing it is on my bucket list.

DIFFICULTY
5
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5
SCENERY
5
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Flat terrain. Kind of boring and it’s 2 loops around a residential neighborhood. But if you want a PR, this is the course. Great food afterward too and a free … MORE

Flat terrain. Kind of boring and it’s 2 loops around a residential neighborhood. But if you want a PR, this is the course. Great food afterward too and a free beer.

DIFFICULTY
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5
SCENERY
3
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My first marathon and at my age (60) I truly questioned if I could do it. But lots of support beforehand encouraged me to try. The course spectators are a … MORE

My first marathon and at my age (60) I truly questioned if I could do it. But lots of support beforehand encouraged me to try. The course spectators are a blast. Rock bands, mariachis and all kinds of other cheerleaders makes this a fun time. At mile 17, all my neighbors were out. I couldn’t quit then so I had to finish.
It was great to add completing a marathon to my bucket list.

DIFFICULTY
4
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
2
SWAG
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My wife and I were staying in Carmel coincidentally when the race was held. I signed up because it’s such a beautiful place to run. The whole event is well … MORE

My wife and I were staying in Carmel coincidentally when the race was held. I signed up because it’s such a beautiful place to run.
The whole event is well organized and a lot of fun.

DIFFICULTY
2
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
5
SWAG
3
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