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Race Reports for Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon

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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Way too crowded at start. Many of us had to start the race from the sidewalk. Other than that it's a fantastic marathon.
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  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Very well organized.
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  • Comments: This was a really well run race. Despite the fact that they ran out of shirts at the expo (hopefully I will get one mailed to me soon) there were plenty of aid stations, lots of porta potties and shot bloks, YUM! The finishing area was also quite nice with the band, booths and patio heaters-heaven! The spectators were also out in full force, there were only a few stretches were it was a tad desolate but the neighborhoods really came out to support- always nice to see! I would highly recommend this race.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: On to the future – Myrtle Beach in February, waiting on the NYC Lottery in April! Once that decision is made I'll either be in NYC in November or doing my first half-iron distance - either way, I can't wait!
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Date changing to November 6 in 2011
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Below average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Expo and race packet weren't great compared to other races, nor was the post race stuff. My biggest complaint is the lack of options at the aid stations. Gatorade and water...and thats it for the first 16 miles. At mile 16 and 20 they gave out Gu's. Not enough in my opinion. However, the race itself went off with no glitches. Very well marked, and police at every intersection. Also some cool music along the way. That said, I probably won't be back.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: started off pretty good. The 2nd half of the marathon I was seriously struggling. I was walking a lot. My wind was fine I wasn't huffing and puffing. It was my legs that were very fatigued. I have to train harder for my next marathon. The longest traing day was only 15 miles. Next time I have to do atleast 20 miles. Also I ate very poorly during the training process and leading up to the race. Over all it was a great experience. I learned a lot about myself like if I have a "refuse to lose" attitude I can achieve anything. It was also reconfirmed to me that my Lord almighty God loves me.---- I tried to drink water and Powerade sports drink every 2 miles and I tried to take a GU energy gel every 45 min. I ate a GU 15 min before the race. I had a medium size bowl of pasta the night before the race and I had a zone bar, Banana, and 2 cups of water for breakfast the day of the race. I weighed 200lbs.
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  • Comments: Was slaughtered by the hills. Very hard day... but I wouldn't of traded it for the world.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?No

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Good race, Tough course.
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