On a scale of 1-30, I give this Marathon a 30
1-Poor
2-Average
3-Good
1) Location- Huntington Beach, CA
The route was on Pacific Coast Highway. It is considered "California's Classic Oceanfront Marathon".
Score: 3
2) Start
The start line was very organized. The corrals were well marked. It was very easy to determine where to be at the start of the Marathon by the markers. Starting was very easy and the runners proceeded problem free. No people jams. "Kudos" to them they were able to handle over 10,000 participants very well.
Score: 3
3) Route
The route was mostly flat with very few hills. Retro surf bands were the source of entertainment along the route. The course was an exclusive oceanfront course.
Score: 3
4) Mile Markers
The mile markers were very visible and accurate.
Score: 3
5) Water Stops
The water stops were well stocked and the volunteers were very helpful. They treated us like "Kings" and "Queens" and took good care of all the runners.
Score: 3
6) Finish Line
The reception and entertainment at the finish line was great. We were handed our medals and directed to where the nourishment and water were located. And we received blankets.
Score: 3
7) Volunteers
They had a large number of volunteers. They were ready for us with food, water and electrolytes. All the stations were well stocked.
Score: 3
8) Spectators
The crowd was great. All the excitement they generated inspired me to continue no matter what. They really came out to support us. Even the little ones were ready to give us a "High Five" as we ran by.
Score: 3
9) Refreshments
The refreshments were located inside a recovery tent. In this area the runners could stretch, relax and take their time in recovering. The tent was located very close to the "Family Reunion" area, which had poles marked alphabetically. After recovering the participants had no problem finding their family members.
Score: 3
10) Medal
The medal is one of kind. As they call them "Bodacious Surfboard Medals". This is the first of my California Dreamin Series Medals.
Score: 3
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
The Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon
The Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon
On a scale of 1-30, I give this Marathon a 27
1-Poor
2-Average
3-Good
1) Location- Downtown Columbus, Ohio
The location average. It was a bit cold, then again it was winter. Make sure you wear your Runner’s Wrap. Getting to the race was easy. I was able to walk to the event.
Score: 3
2) Start
The start line was not very organized. They did not have Corrals so it’s first come first serve. So it takes a while for the participants to cross the start line.
Score: 2
3) Route
The route was flat. This type of course is good for anyone looking to improve their Personal Record.
Score: 3
4) Mile Markers
The mile markers were very visible and accurate.
Score: 3
5) Water Stops
The water stops were well stocked and the volunteers were on point. They really took care of all the thirsty participants.
Score: 3
6) Finish Line
The medal was not placed around my neck as soon as I crossed the finish line. The chip was removed first and then we came across the medals and the blankets. Thank goodness for the blankets. I was shivering once I stopped running.
Score: 3
7) Volunteers
The volunteers were really attentive and were there to help in every way possible. They took their job seriously. They were ready with inspiring words, and made me feel very special.
Score: 3
8) Spectators
The crowd was great for the most part. But, there were some areas where the runners had to inspire them. I remember one runner saying,” I did not lose 100 lbs. for this”! “Where is the excitement”?
Score: 2
9) Refreshments
Refreshments were in abundance, but there was ½ Marathoner and Marathon food. This created a participant jam because the ½ Marathoners could only pick up food from the right side of the food area. The left was only for the Marathon participants. It actually made more sense to distribute the food on both sides so that the ½ Marathoners would be out of the food area quicker.
Score: 2
10) Medal
The medal has Christopher Columbus on it. It was very appropriate because the event takes place in Columbus.
Score: 3
I recommend this Marathon to anyone who is looking to set a new Personal Record. The course is flat, and you will improve your pace. This race was my personal best.
On a scale of 1-30, I give this Marathon a 27
1-Poor
2-Average
3-Good
1) Location- Downtown Columbus, Ohio
The location average. It was a bit cold, then again it was winter. Make sure you wear your Runner’s Wrap. Getting to the race was easy. I was able to walk to the event.
Score: 3
2) Start
The start line was not very organized. They did not have Corrals so it’s first come first serve. So it takes a while for the participants to cross the start line.
Score: 2
3) Route
The route was flat. This type of course is good for anyone looking to improve their Personal Record.
Score: 3
4) Mile Markers
The mile markers were very visible and accurate.
Score: 3
5) Water Stops
The water stops were well stocked and the volunteers were on point. They really took care of all the thirsty participants.
Score: 3
6) Finish Line
The medal was not placed around my neck as soon as I crossed the finish line. The chip was removed first and then we came across the medals and the blankets. Thank goodness for the blankets. I was shivering once I stopped running.
Score: 3
7) Volunteers
The volunteers were really attentive and were there to help in every way possible. They took their job seriously. They were ready with inspiring words, and made me feel very special.
Score: 3
8) Spectators
The crowd was great for the most part. But, there were some areas where the runners had to inspire them. I remember one runner saying,” I did not lose 100 lbs. for this”! “Where is the excitement”?
Score: 2
9) Refreshments
Refreshments were in abundance, but there was ½ Marathoner and Marathon food. This created a participant jam because the ½ Marathoners could only pick up food from the right side of the food area. The left was only for the Marathon participants. It actually made more sense to distribute the food on both sides so that the ½ Marathoners would be out of the food area quicker.
Score: 2
10) Medal
The medal has Christopher Columbus on it. It was very appropriate because the event takes place in Columbus.
Score: 3
I recommend this Marathon to anyone who is looking to set a new Personal Record. The course is flat, and you will improve your pace. This race was my personal best.
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