I couldn't believe how good it felt to let my hands thaw out with real hand held warmth. I would switch hands every so many miles and it was an amazing change to the race.
Warm hands made all the difference. Miles 10 - 15 We were still rocking through here. We were laughing a lot and I could actually feel my stomach muscles getting sore by this point from all of the laughing we'd been doing the last 2 hours. It was also nice through here because the spectators were everywhere and they really boost you up. Dan even admitted that he considered walking at one point, but someone said some words of encouragement and he kept up his pace.
This shows the power of crowd support. It was here that we ran up on Nick and his buddy Bret too. I heard "LUC! I knew Nick was going to be out on the course, but wasn't sure where. We traded some high fives and kept on moving. Good luck in Javalina, man!! Miles 15 - 20 Through here, we were still kicking butt.
We had been running the entire time and hadn't walked at all up to this point. At mile 18, Dan pointed out that this was his longest run ever. He had done an 18 mile long run 3X in his training for this race, and every step from the 18 mile marker was his longest distance. We had 8 more miles to go to finish this race, and it was obvious that we were gonna do it with flying colors.
Miles 20 - 25 We were still kicking butt through here. Dan was really feeling the pain through here, and I was feeling the stomach muscles burning.
Yes, we were still laughing even after all these miles. The entertainment along the course needs a mentioned at this point. There were still bands every so many miles, and it was great to hear the different varieties of music.
We heard "She talks to Angels" by the Black Crowes a few times on the course, not sure why this particular song, but we did. It never got old and as a musician, I totally appreciate the effort that went in to bringing out the amps, generators, setting up, and actually playing through the cold.
This is a great race, and the volunteers, musicians, and spectators have so much to do with it. Miles 25 - He had been kicking royal butt through this whole race, much better than I did at my race. I have run this marathon, and I want to add my comments about it. Average Ratings: Course - Organization - Fans -. Great mid-size race about: Course: 5 Organization: 5 Fans: 4 R. Pros -Expo was downtown within walking distance of many hotels Great volunteers and local support for the race!
Really helps keep things in perspective, and they had big smiles on their faces and were very inspiring. We went to an NHL hockey game, rented bikes and rode up to the Ohio State campus and explored, and also toured the state capitol building.
Cons -For the earlier miles should have water tables on both sides of the street -That's really it I struggle to come up with any other bad items. This race really is that good! This is a top-notch event and you won't be disappointed if you decide to travel for this marathon.
The course is flat and fast. Without any significant hills, somehow there is a nice downhill portion from miles The uphills must have been subtle enough to make you not realize they were there. I do recall one small hill around 18, but it was minor. The spectators were the nicest I've come across in my 21 marathons. Even on a cold day 33 degrees at the start, 40 degrees by the finish the crowds were huge. I was encouraged by name It was typed on the bib and by them shouting out "Pittsburgh" The marathon participant shirt I was wearing at least 3 dozen times.
The crowds were so big that I could not even find my father in the crowd at mile 7 though he later told me he saw me. The children from the hospital were an absolute treat on the course at each mile. Visually, I didn't see a depressed part of town throughout the entire race. Neighborhoods were beautiful and the section through Ohio State Univ was great.
Two improvements I would suggest are a staggered start and water stops on both sides of the road early in the race. This race is too large to let all runners go at the gun. The entire first Most races clear out and you have more room to run by mile 2. With being so crowded, the water stops should be on both sides of the road during the first half. I missed the first two stops because I couldn't see over the crowd of runners and when I did it was too congested to get to the water stops on the left side.
Neither are the worst thing in the world, but just a suggestion. The water stops were very organized having Gatorade first and water second at every stop. Also, they had Gu or an equivalent around 8 and This is my third marathon in Ohio and by far my favorite of the 3.
Finisher medal was nice and participant T-Shirt is excellent. Great job Columbus Marathon! An absolute treat! The Expo had tons of vendors and the bib pickup went very quickly long sleeve shirts were a nice touch. The corrals had plenty of port a potties. Fireworks at the start how cool is that. The course was wonderful! Beautiful neighborhoods with TONS of spectators. I run a lot of trail marathons so the sight of people cheering is amazing. The best treat of all were the Patient Champions every mile that held up big foam hands you could slap and see their smiles.
Mile 11 made me cry as it is called the 'Angel Mile' where the families of children who had died in the hospital were holding pictures. The spectators on the back 13 were somewhat less but still enthusiastic. After passing the Ohio State football stadium the course ran inside a corn field, several neighborhoods and finally the finish line. Nice heavy medal, chocolate milk, a few steps back to my car finished a great day. I heard it was a good race, you just have to try it. Always impeccable organization and great support about: Course: 5 Organization: 5 Fans: 5 P.
But the weather and my poor pre-hydration played into that. First Columbus continues to be a hidden gem, not selling out despite being consistently impeccable in organization, and offering a terrific course. More information about showing proof of vaccinations or negative tests can be found on the race's website. With thousands of people headed Downtown, make sure to give yourself plenty of time to park. Come up with a parking plan ahead of race day, and try to get there early.
This map shows multiple options for places to park in the Arena District. What will the weather be like on race day? While rain showers are forecast for Friday and Saturday, it looks like race day should be sunny and comfortable. The high temperature Sunday is expected to be near 65, according to the National Weather Service office in Wilmington.
0コメント