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@samanthadolen
Palatine, IL Raving since 2019 Active 4 years, 5 months agoAbout Me
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Personal Bests (3)
| Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result |
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| Detroit Free Press Marathon | Marathon | Detroit, MI | Oct 20, 2019 | 4:27:14 |
| Starved Rock Country Marathon, Half Marathon & Run SRC 5K | Half Marathon | Ottawa, IL | May 12, 2018 | 1:54:02 |
| Soldier Field 10 Mile | 10 Miler | Chicago, IL | May 25, 2019 | 1:35:53 |
Future Races (1)
| Race | Distance | Location | Date | Paid |
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| New York City Marathon | Marathon | Staten Island, NY | TBD |
Past Races (11)
| Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result | My Raves | My Performance |
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| Detroit Free Press Marathon | Marathon | Detroit, MI | Oct 20, 2019 | 4:27:14 |
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| Soldier Field 10 Mile | 10 Miler | Chicago, IL | May 25, 2019 | 1:35:53 |
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| Marine Corps Marathon | Marathon | Arlington, VA | Oct 28, 2018 | 4:29:15 |
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| Lunatics Trail Series | Half Marathon | Kewaskum, WI | Jul 21, 2018 | 2:26:27 |
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| Starved Rock Country Marathon, Half Marathon & Run SRC 5K | Half Marathon | Ottawa, IL | May 12, 2018 | 1:54:02 |
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| Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Marathon | Chicago, IL | Oct 8, 2017 | 4:57:46 |
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| Fort2Base | 10 Nautical Miles (11.5 miler) | Lake Forest, IL | Aug 27, 2017 | 1:49:39 | ||
| Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Chicago, IL | Jul 17, 2016 | 2:07:57 | ||
| Summerfest Rock ‘n Sole Half Marathon | Quarter Marathon | Milwaukee, WI | Jun 13, 2015 | 1:03:09 | ||
| Run The Bluegrass | Half Marathon | Lexington, KY | Mar 28, 2015 | 2:07:00 |
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| Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Chicago, IL | Jul 20, 2014 | 1:57:17 |
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Detroit Free Press Marathon
Great International Race
Detroit Free Press Marathon
This was a well organized race with a great expo. The course is interesting with 2 border crossings, the ambassador bridge, the tunnel and Belle Island. It had a few … MORE
This was a well organized race with a great expo. The course is interesting with 2 border crossings, the ambassador bridge, the tunnel and Belle Island. It had a few hills but was mostly flat. There is good spectator turn-out and support throughout the race.
Soldier Field 10 Mile
Start and Finish in Soldier Field.
Soldier Field 10 Mile
This is a well run race that begins and ends smoothly. The course is relatively flat and runs through several good Chicago landmarks. The course is well supported although one … MORE
This is a well run race that begins and ends smoothly. The course is relatively flat and runs through several good Chicago landmarks. The course is well supported although one additional water station on the back half would be good especially when the weather is hot and humid as it was in 2019. Several years ago, they moved the race start into the stadium which I think adds to the uniqueness of this race. The last five miles are run on the lakefront trail which is also a highlight to the Chicago running scene. This is also an easy race to get to and there are, of course, many nearby hotels for people coming in for the race.
Marine Corps Marathon
Inspiring, Scenic Race
Marine Corps Marathon
This race is so inspiring... the monuments, the blue mile, the marines staffing the water stations. This is a must do experience. It is well run, and easy to get … MORE
This race is so inspiring… the monuments, the blue mile, the marines staffing the water stations. This is a must do experience. It is well run, and easy to get to the start and finish. That last hill is a killer, but when you get to the top, the marines that cheer you on are fantastic!
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Volunteering is a great experience
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
I volunteered as a course marshall at mile marker 25 and loved watching Sir Mo fly by me to win this race and break a record. As a former runner … MORE
I volunteered as a course marshall at mile marker 25 and loved watching Sir Mo fly by me to win this race and break a record. As a former runner of this race, I appreciated seeing the front of the pack. The race is well run and the city of Chicago does a fantastic job. Great hotel and food options near the race.
Lunatics Trail Series
Fun Trail Race
Lunatics Trail Series
This was my first trail race, and I really enjoyed it. Small field, but the people running the race were fantastic...very nice, supportive, and encouraging. The weather was misty which … MORE
This was my first trail race, and I really enjoyed it. Small field, but the people running the race were fantastic…very nice, supportive, and encouraging. The weather was misty which made the hills slippery and challenging. Great variation in the terrain with some rolling hills, forest single-track, bog crossings, and open fields. It was my first trail race, but it won’t be my last.
Starved Rock Country Marathon, Half Marathon & Run SRC 5K
Small Race with a quality course
Starved Rock Country Marathon, Half Marathon & Run SRC 5K
This is a good point-to-point half with good support along the course. Start is at the Starved Rock park so begins with a couple hills but then flattens out and … MORE
This is a good point-to-point half with good support along the course. Start is at the Starved Rock park so begins with a couple hills but then flattens out and the run along the river is comfortable. The race has a smaller field, but is well supported.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Great City Support
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
This race is first class. The city goes all out for it and the neighborhoods provide great energy. The expo is great and the race is well run. The course … MORE
This race is first class. The city goes all out for it and the neighborhoods provide great energy. The expo is great and the race is well run. The course is flat and well supported. This is a race you must do.
Run The Bluegrass
Hills, Hills and more Hills.
Run The Bluegrass
This race is often included in the list of "most beautiful" half marathons. And it's true, the scenery of the horse farms is nice. But those horse farms are mostly … MORE
This race is often included in the list of “most beautiful” half marathons. And it’s true, the scenery of the horse farms is nice. But those horse farms are mostly located on rolling hills…22 of them by my count. And some of those hills are REALLY tall. This is also a race run mostly on back roads, so if you enjoy a large crowd of spectators to help push you through, you likely won’t have that. It’s a well run race, but the expo is small and the field is runners is small compared to some city-based races. I enjoyed this one, but would have done better if I have been able to train for those hills which I just hadn’t done and can’t do well where I live. So, I recommend this if you can prepare for it properly.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon
A race worth running more than once
Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon
This was my first half marathon, and I later discovered that the benefit of the Rock-n-Roll series is that you know what to expect from a race. The Expo is … MORE
This was my first half marathon, and I later discovered that the benefit of the Rock-n-Roll series is that you know what to expect from a race. The Expo is well done, the race begins and ends smoothly, and the support on the course is frequent. They didn’t have as many acts or bands as I had expected from Rock-n-Roll, but there was still plenty of fun on the course. This is run in the Chicago loop, so the course distance will track a little longer than 13.1 since there are many turns and the field is large. This is the only race I have ever repeated.