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Race Reports for Houston Marathon 2011

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Race rating (5)

Comments: This was an excellent event. Very well organized. The crowd support was fantastic. Even given the rain, I heard estimates of 250k spectators on the course. The predominately-flat course is fast, with the mild rollers the last 10-k adding some texture and a little test of grit late in the race. Plenty of length to water stations, and always with water at first set of tables and Gatorade and second set. This consistency and layout was very nice and flowed well. No other on-course nutrition other than occasional bananas, so carry your own GUs if you want them. I didn't try the post-race food, but heard that it was pretty good. Breakfast food, I believe - eggs, pancakes, sausage (?). Muscle Milk and chocolate milk samples. Plus Blue Bell ice cream. Expo was good. Packet pickup was quick; both large and small vendors; several decent sales on shoes and gear. Only disappointment was the limited official race merchandise - both limited types and minimal inventory.

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Race rating (5)

Comments: Wanted to find some chocolate milk to drink for recovery. Finally found some after walking around a bit. Asked a girl at the gatorade station right after the finish line where I could find some and she looked at me like I had something growing out of my forehead.

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Race rating (5)

Comments: Like the ability to use the GRB pre and post race. Overall, an excellent race.

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