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Toronto Waterfront Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.0 
Organization 4.1 
Spectators 3.4
Number of comments: 228 [displaying comments 101 to 111]
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L. A. from Toronto, Ontario
(10/1/2004)
 "A very 'positive', uplifting experience!!" (about: 2004)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Toronto Waterfront Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I have completed 2 full marathons before in 1987 and 1988. I turned 53 this summer. Only 3 weeks prior to this marathon, I decided to try to run it - 17 years since my last one. Needless to say I did not have time to train for this marathon. I do run on a regular basis and do step aerobics. My goal for the other 2 marathons was to do it without stopping and I did in 4:20 and 4:10 respectively. This one my goal was just to finish it and hopefully (because of no training) do it under 5:00. I ran for 2 1/2 hours - then walked for 1/2 min periodically. I finished it in 5:11. I could have done it in less time if I had pushed myself harder but I'm proud that I even finished it. If there is such a thing as enjoying a marathon - I truly did enjoy it. It was a very 'positive', uplifting experience and I look forward to doing another one (and hopefully finish in less time). Thank you. | |
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Renee Burns from Australia
(10/1/2004)
 "We ran a fast pace, in this one great race!" (about: 2004)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 My partner and I are from Australia and entered this race whist over in Canada...it was our first race and we completed it way ahead of what we thought we would run. The atmosphere was great and the course was very flat and fast. I would recommend this course to any first timer. | |
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Nuno Barradas from Lisbon - Portugal
(10/1/2004)
"Absolutely fabulous" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I have been in several marathons all around the world. Without the dimension of a big international marathon this event has the energy and charisma to match them all. Thanks to the organizers for a fantastic day. Thanks to the people of Toronto for the warm hospitality. Thanks to all the runners and walkers because their energy carried me through all the way nice and smooth. See you again next year. | |
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A. S. from Canada
(10/1/2004)
"FAST... BEAUTIFUL... A NOT TO BE MISSED MARATHON" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 2 Toronto Waterfront Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Although I didn't run a personal best, this marathon was by far one of the best I've ever entered. The weather of course helped, but one of the things I loved most was the new route that took us closer to the water. And of course the spectators, especially the ones at the 33k mark; there was a group of 4-5 people and just as I passed them they looked right at me and cheered me on as if they knew me... I was so tired at this point... just that bit of encouragement meant so much. I will definitely be back in the years to come. -Amelia | |
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D. R. from London, Ontario
(9/30/2004)
"Such a great day, tons of volunteer support." (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Toronto Waterfront Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 There was so much support and cheering all alone the route. Especially the beaches between mile 20-23 where we all know the cheering is needed. The volunteers worked their tails off, and made sure every runner had all that they needed. My only wish is there were more shade on the route, but that is not up to the race organizers. | |
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E. W. from Holland, USA
(9/30/2004)
 "Nice, but could be improved..." (about: 2004)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Toronto Waterfront Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Well, compared to Chicago it is tiny, but it was a nice race to run. It is flat. The main drawback is that your family has a hard time seeing you more than once or twice during the race. It was well organized and I liked seeing the lake so much. | |
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Duff McLaren from Toronto (where else?)
(9/30/2004)
"WOW" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 4-5 Toronto Waterfront Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Liked the reversed route, it made the 'spit' seem shorter. Allan Brooks, thank you for keeping running in Toronto. Without you, it wouldn't be the same. You are great at what you do. The running community is a better place because of your committment. | |
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B. H. from Oakville Ontario
(9/29/2004)
"A fabulous, flat, scenic, and well-organized race!" (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Toronto Waterfront Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This was the perfect venue for a first marathon. Everything was well-organized and efficient, from the expo through to the race finish. The route was beautiful and those neighborhood cheering sections and musicians really made me remember why I love Toronto! The race shirt and the medal are also fantastic. | |
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M. B. from Burlington On
(9/29/2004)
"What an amazing experience!!" (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Toronto Waterfront Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 The early bird start is fantastic for those of us that are running over 5 hours...such an awesome feeling to have so many cheering at the finish line...that otherwise wouldn't have been there. | |
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J. M. from Kingston ON
(9/29/2004)
"I'll be back!!!" (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Toronto Waterfront Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Better than I imagined in my wildest dreams! I've only been running for a few months so I was worried a half marathon might be too ambitious - but this was FUN from start to finish!!! I'm still on a runner's high and planning my next race. Thanks to all the organizers and volunteers for a job well done. |
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