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@runmichigan
South Lyon, MI Raving since 2014 50 States hopeful/finisher Active 1 month, 1 week agoAbout Me
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Personal Bests (1)
| Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result |
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| Yuengling Shamrock Marathon | Marathon | Virginia Beach, VA | 1987 | 2:45:11 |
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Past Races (22)
| Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result | My Raves | My Performance |
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| Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Anchorage, AK | Jun 18, 2022 | 5:28:56 | ||
| Atlantic City Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Atlantic City, NJ | Oct 17, 2021 | 4:30:34 | ||
| ET Full Moon Midnight Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K & 51K | Marathon | Rachel, NV | Aug 22, 2021 | 5:16:35 | ||
| Louisiana Marathon | Marathon | Baton Rouge, LA | Mar 7, 2021 | 4:31:43 | ||
| Rocket City Marathon | Marathon | Huntsville, AL | Dec 14, 2019 | 4:27:47 |
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| Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Hartford, CT | Oct 12, 2019 | 4:17:19 | ||
| Cheyenne Marathon: Run the Legend | Marathon | Cheyenne, WY | Sep 15, 2019 | 4:46:08 | ||
| Eugene Marathon | Marathon | Eugene, OR | Apr 28, 2019 | 4:38:45 | ||
| BMW Dallas Marathon Festival | Marathon | Dallas, TX | Dec 9, 2018 | 4:49:23 | ||
| Clarence DeMar Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Keene, NH | Sep 30, 2018 | 4:32:06 | ||
| Fargo Marathon | Marathon | Fargo, ND | May 19, 2018 | 4:36:38 | ||
| Black Bear Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Orono, ME | Jun 4, 2017 | 4:33:48 | ||
| Coastal Delaware Running Festival | Marathon | Rehoboth Beach, DE | Apr 23, 2017 | 4:32:23 | ||
| Little Rock Marathon | Marathon | Little Rock, AR | Mar 5, 2017 | 5:05:03 | ||
| Aspen Valley Marathon | Marathon | Aspen, CO | Jul 16, 2016 | 5:00:18 | ||
| Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz | Marathon | Olathe, KS | Apr 16, 2016 |
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| Chattanooga Marathon | Marathon | Chattanooga, TN | Mar 6, 2016 | 4:29:21 |
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| Honolulu Marathon | Marathon | Honolulu, HI | Dec 13, 2015 | 4:35:30 | ||
| Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Fort Oglethorpe, GA | Nov 14, 2015 | 4:20:15 | ||
| Big Blue Riverfront Relay Marathon | Marathon | Owensboro, KY | Aug 8, 2015 | 4:31:53 | ||
| Indoor Insanity Marathon & Relay | Marathon | Winston-Salem, NC | May 31, 2015 | 4:23:11 | ||
| Yuengling Shamrock Marathon | Marathon | Virginia Beach, VA | 1987 | 2:45:11 |
Rocket City Marathon
Very well organized marathon
Rocket City Marathon
I ran in this marathon as my 40th state in my 50 states marathon journey. This was definitely in the top ten for race organization - a marathon organized by … MORE
I ran in this marathon as my 40th state in my 50 states marathon journey. This was definitely in the top ten for race organization – a marathon organized by runners for runners. This primarily rolling course had a mix of scenic sections (through space center and residential areas) and some more industrial sections. The start was in a park outside the Von Braun Center and the finish was inside the south hall of the Von Braun Center. The aid stations were every 2 to 3 miles and had water and Gatorade Endurance. GU was also given out at many of them. The swag consisted of a technical shirt, a space themed medal, and a technical finisher’s shirt. The expo was small with less than 20 booths and only about half running related. All in all this was a very well organized midsized marathon, half marathon, and relay. It was obvious with the variety of small touches that this event was organized for runners by runners.
The only real con of the run was they started the half at the midpoint of the marathon two hours after the marathon started. This meant those of us who did not complete the first half of our marathons in two hours were forced to run around the slower half marathon runners/walkers – some who were running or walking three or four abreast.
Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz
Oz themed smaller, but well organized
Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz
The organizers changed to a new course in 2016 to eliminate the 'muddy trail' scenario from previous years. However, this made the course more challenging with fairly constant rolling hills … MORE
The organizers changed to a new course in 2016 to eliminate the ‘muddy trail’ scenario from previous years. However, this made the course more challenging with fairly constant rolling hills throughout – even on the bike path used for the second half.
Pros:
1) Very good race organization
2) Lots of committed volunteers
3) New expo location allows for easier packet pick-up
4) First half of course showcases lots of Olathe and surrounding communities
5) Large medal with changing Wizard of Oz theme
6) Good communication via email and Facebook leading up to marathon
7) Excellent new start/finish location
8) Good course support with water, Gatorade?, and Gu.
Cons:
1) Expo was on small side with maybe 20 vendors
2) Marathon is over shadowed by half marathon
3) Second half of marathon course is extremely rolling 6.5 miles out and 6.5 miles back on an asphalt bike trail which is fairly boring
4) Insufficient number of portapotties at start
5) Community did not seem aware of marathon – few spectators beyond runners’ families
6) Garmin reps at expo did not know their Forerunner product line very well
Overall this is a good smaller marathon. The Oz theme is fun. The weather was a bit warm. That combined with the challenging course, especially the bike trail section, kicked my butt. It did allow me to complete Kansas on my 50 state marathon quest.
Chattanooga Marathon
Short mismarked course
Chattanooga Marathon
Tough challenging course. No real expo. Plain technical shirt. Course was mismarked at about mile 5.5 and was about 1/4 mile short. Race director did not notify marathoners for almost MORE
Tough challenging course. No real expo. Plain technical shirt. Course was mismarked at about mile 5.5 and was about 1/4 mile short. Race director did not notify marathoners for almost one week.