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Cowtown Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.0 
Organization 3.7 
Spectators 3.4
Number of comments: 184 [displaying comments 131 to 141]
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K. H. from New Braunfels, TX
(3/9/2005)
 "Terrific Marathon, Tremendous Organization" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Cowtown Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was the fifth of five marathons completed for the Texas Marathon Challenge. I very much enjoyed every minute of the trip. The race organization was splendid as was the city of Ft. Worth and those who supported the race. Much less expensive than several of the other marathons! | |
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Mercedes Thompson from United States of America
(3/8/2005)
 "Was my first time, but not my last!" (about: 2005)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Cowtown Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first time to do something like this. I can say with confidence that I will incorporate this experience as part of a lifestyle. Being around a huge crowd like that gave me an overwhelming feeling of joy and motivation. Thank you! | |
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D. P. from Arkansas
(3/6/2005)
 "A great first marathon" (about: 2005)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Cowtown Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This being my first marathon, I can't compare it with others. The weather was perfect with clouds and 50 degree weather. The course did have some hills at the end, but they provided a challenge. The fans were very supportive. It was a great first marathon. | |
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Luis Salinas from Houston Texas
(3/2/2005)
 "Beautiful!" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Cowtown Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This was my 28th marathon. First time doing Cowtown. The support was very good. The course was really beautiful! I really liked it. But the chips...it was the only bad thing and it was the worst part of all worlds. It gave you your finishing time exactly & totally ignored the starting time! Regardless, I recommend it! There were lots of friendly people, but heck, all us Texans are! | |
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c. m. from Fort Worth
(3/2/2005)
 "pathetic organization" (about: 2005)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Cowtown Marathon
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 Ran out of Powerade by mile 2, ran out of blankets and medals for finishers in the half, ugly, hilly course. Austin and White Rock rule compared to this. Where does our entry fee go???? | |
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K. G. from OK
(3/2/2005)
 "Where are the Powerade and snacks? " (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Cowtown Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 I am disappointed in the city of Fort Worth. The people do not support the marathon, which makes it a long 26.2. The plastic cups have to go and there should be more Powerade and snacks along the course. I am thankful for the 7-Eleven's on the route. No massage tables at the end was disappointing. I will not be returning to Cowtown next year. People should come to the OKC Marathon and see what real hospitality is like! | |
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T. W. from Owasso, OK
(3/1/2005)
"27-YEARS OLD? DOESN'T SEEM LIKE IT!!!" (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Cowtown Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 This marathon didn't seem like it's been around for 27 years. I completed the 'original' Texas Marathon Challenge which included the Cowtown Marathon. Otherwise, I would have passed it up! Of the 6 marathons I have run in the past 5 months, I would rank them in this order from best to worst... 1. Chicago 2. HP Houston 3. Freescale Austin 4. Dallas White Rock 5. Ft. Worth Cowtown 6. San Antonio The Cowtown Marathon offered a challenging and scenic route! Fans were lacking! Water bottles - are you kidding me!!! Medal was nice! NO PICTURES? WOW! If this will be your only marathon ever, DO IT SOMEWHERE ELSE (Chicago, Houston)! If you are going to run the original TMC, it is definitely worth running! | |
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J. M. from Oklahoma
(3/1/2005)
 "Very poor crowd support which made it a long race" (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Cowtown Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 Fort Worth is a beautiful place to run, but without crowd support, it makes it a long boring race. Also the fluid stations were not prepared very well. I had to wait several times to get something to drink. Probably will not return. | |
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M. B. from Texas
(3/1/2005)
"Great organized race. " (about: 2005)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Cowtown Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Plenty of water/Powerade. The volunteers and neighborhood people really came out to support the runners. Lots of energy snacks, cookies, Cliff Shots, and beer to keep the energy going. The hills on miles 5-10 are a challenge. Very challenging race but a lot of fun. | |
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R. F. from Batesville, Arkansas
(2/28/2005)
"Pleasantly surprised! " (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Cowtown Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 I was not expecting much from this marathon after reading the comments from last year about not having any sports drinks at the fluid stops. And after the first 4 or 5 fluid stations I was just about to get frustrated, because after taking Powerade at the second station, the next three had run out (one of those also ran out of cups for the water), and I was running a 10-minute pace. But after all the half & relay runners turned off the marathon course at about the 9th mile, there was plenty of Powerade, water, cups, food, and very friendly volunteers and cheering fans. The traffic control was fantastic, thanks to Ft. Worth's finest. Many folks came out of their homes to cheer us on, even in the misty rain. There was even entertainment on the course at several locations, and when the rain started, they just moved inside their garages - nice touch. I truly had a fun time at this race. The community seems to be very supportive of all the Cowtown events - over 12,000 participated in the marathon, 1/2 marathon, marathon relay, 10K, 5K and 4,700 kids in their own 5K. Six pages of coverage in the Star-Telegraph newspaper. All the races start & finish within a couple blocks of Sundance Square in downtown. Good chili & other food at the finish; nice finisher's T-shirt. Expo was ok, you could even register the morning of the race. Free parking. I liked the course. It took us through several nice neighborhoods, parks, past The Colonial golf course, TCU, and finished with a very invigorating uphill 2 mile gradual climb back into town. Weather was ideal - 45 at start & 50 at finish, with light mist or rain in the second half, which turned heavier as I was finishing. Good job Cowtown. Get the real chip timing, and a few more cups & volunteers at the early stations, and this will become a five-star marathon. |
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