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@SnailSandy
Huntington Beach, CA Raving since 2015 Boston Marathon finisher Active 8 years, 6 months agoAbout Me
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Personal Bests (2)
| Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result |
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| Long Beach Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Long Beach, CA | Oct 11, 2015 | 4:53:00 |
| Global Energy 10K & 5K (Los Angeles, CA) | 10K | Los Angeles, CA | Sep 27, 2015 | 52:54 |
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Past Races (7)
| Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result | My Raves | My Performance |
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| Long Beach Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Long Beach, CA | Oct 11, 2015 | 4:53:00 |
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| Global Energy 10K & 5K (Los Angeles, CA) | 10K | Los Angeles, CA | Sep 27, 2015 | 52:54 |
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| XTERRA Aliso Canyon Trail Run | 16K | Laguna Niguel, CA | Sep 26, 2015 |
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| Holcomb Valley Trail Run | 15 Miler | Fawnskin, CA | Jun 7, 2015 |
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| OC Marathon Running Festival | Marathon | Newport Beach, CA | May 3, 2015 |
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| Carlsbad 5000 | 5K | Carlsbad, CA | Mar 29, 2015 |
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| Surf City Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Huntington Beach, CA | Feb 1, 2015 |
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Long Beach Marathon & Half Marathon
Hot as an oven, badly crowded start
Long Beach Marathon & Half Marathon
Race management tried to accommodate the heat by allowing the half-marathon runners to start with the marathon runners. Unfortunately, there was no management of the start or attempt at a … MORE
Race management tried to accommodate the heat by allowing the half-marathon runners to start with the marathon runners. Unfortunately, there was no management of the start or attempt at a wave start, resulting in a crowded, unpleasant mosh for the first several miles. Also, parking was jammed with so many people hitting downtown for the 6 am start. The race directors should plan for the heat with managed, waved start times beginning as early as possible and spaced appropriately. As it was, the bike riders, marathon runners and most of the half-marathon runners were all jammed into that 6 am start.
Global Energy 10K & 5K (Los Angeles, CA)
Race management needs improvement
Global Energy 10K & 5K (Los Angeles, CA)
Pros: Nice shirt (but sized very large and loose), nice finisher medal/pin, good food giveaways at the start/finish, low cost Cons: Late start on a hot day, 10K racers hit … MORE
Pros: Nice shirt (but sized very large and loose), nice finisher medal/pin, good food giveaways at the start/finish, low cost
Cons: Late start on a hot day, 10K racers hit a wall of 3K walkers, forcing the runners on to the sand, poor website, lacking timely information on parking, no link to race results
XTERRA Aliso Canyon Trail Run
Fast trail run
XTERRA Aliso Canyon Trail Run
Fast course, one extended uphill stretch that has some very steep sections. The first and last 1/2 mile are on a flat road, so you have time to warm up … MORE
Fast course, one extended uphill stretch that has some very steep sections. The first and last 1/2 mile are on a flat road, so you have time to warm up at the start and sprint to the finish (if you have anything left). Well-marked with tape, signs and flour on the ground. Food at the finish was good. Cotton T-shirt, but still very nice. Only small glitch was the start time was moved earlier to allow for the heat and some folks didn’t get the message. Maybe they need to just plan on the earlier start in future since the last few years have been very hot in September.
Holcomb Valley Trail Run
Great weather, great course
Holcomb Valley Trail Run
Nicely placed and plentiful aid stations with my favorite boiled red potatoes! The 15 miler (which was only 14.5 on my GPS) starts with a climb up a couple miles, … MORE
Nicely placed and plentiful aid stations with my favorite boiled red potatoes!
The 15 miler (which was only 14.5 on my GPS) starts with a climb up a couple miles, then a loop through a valley which was gently rolling, moderate hills, a short stretch along the Pacific Crest trail with awesome views, then back down on the same trail we went up. The valley loop is on fireroads, the rest is on trails.
Only 300 people participated across the three distances offered, so it was not crowded in any way.
Finish line at the picnic area had chilli and smoothies for runners and their family. Yes, it was canned chilli, heated on a coleman stove, but it definitely hit the spot.
Love the T-shirt and water bottle.
My family stayed near the downtown area, and I was able to ride my bike to the start (only a few miles away), so they could sleep in and meet me later. For those who drove, there was plenty of parking. The start/finish is a nice picnic area with tables, bathrooms, water, dumpsters, etc.
OC Marathon Running Festival
Good shirt this year!
OC Marathon Running Festival
Easy to park. Easy to catch shuttle to the start. No problems with support stations. Nice design on the shirt this year. Easy to park at Expo. Nice free beer … MORE
Easy to park. Easy to catch shuttle to the start. No problems with support stations. Nice design on the shirt this year. Easy to park at Expo. Nice free beer at the finish.
Carlsbad 5000
Fun to watch the elites
Carlsbad 5000
Well run race with good shirt, nice medal, good finish line organization. Race day packet pickup, makes it nice for out-of-towners. Generous beer garden, although the beer was not to … MORE
Well run race with good shirt, nice medal, good finish line organization.
Race day packet pickup, makes it nice for out-of-towners.
Generous beer garden, although the beer was not to my taste (hops too strong).
Parking can be tough, so get there early.
Surf City Marathon & Half Marathon
Good weather this year
Surf City Marathon & Half Marathon
Expo gets very busy. Parking can be a big hassle - come early or better yet, get dropped off. I only live a couple miles from the start and ride … MORE
Expo gets very busy. Parking can be a big hassle – come early or better yet, get dropped off. I only live a couple miles from the start and ride my bike.
Finish line is well organized. Plenty of volunteer support.