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Re: 2010 ING Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon Reviews

guest — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:56:32 GMT

This was a great race! This was my first ING half and my second half marathon. I was told it was a flat route; however, I only trained on hills to improve my PR; therefore, I was prepared for the unexpected hilly route. This race was very well organized and I look forward to doing it again next year. Hopefully, it will not be so cold and windy.

Re: Jingle Jog 5K / Jr. 2K / Elf Run (22nd Annual) Reviews

guest — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:45:18 GMT

This was my first Jingle Jog and it was a lot of fun. Parking was great, the route was a little challenging but fun and we really enjoyed the family atmosphere. The after partry was nicely organized as well. We will definetly participate next year in hopes that the items below will be addressed.

Suggestions:

We would suggest more portal potties as there was only eight the lines were really long. After fininshng the race I waited about 5 minutes in the chute to get a time card; after sprinting to the finish and having to stop abrutly is not good. Also it would have been nice if there were mileage markers.

Re: ZOOMA Atlanta Half Marathon & 5K Reviews

guest — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:28:42 GMT

This was my first half marathon and it was great! I am looking forward to doing it again. As mentioned the police and volunteers did an awesome job.

The after party expo could have been better. Oh yeah, the parking fee and the mailing of the race packages should be included in the registration.

Re: CrossFit

guest — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:15:40 GMT

Yes, I joined CrossFit about a month ago and I am already benefiting from my workouts. It has helped me with my running and tennis. This is a great program and you get an intense 20 minute workout.

JoJo

Metro Atlanta

Re: First Time Runner--Half Marathon

guest — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:16:50 GMT

I agree with the majority. I think you should first clarify your fitness level. If you are fit by other means, then it would be a challenge but possible. If you are going from being a couch potato to a half marathon then I would suggest like the others, to slowly work your way into a half marathon.

I started running in May of 2008, but first I started walking and working out at the gym. After my first run, I started working out more at the gym and I ran a 5k race each month. In 2009 my goal was to run 10k races; therefore I increased my cardio/strength training at the gym and continued to run 5k races in addition to 10k races throughout this year. I have run over five 10k races this year and I am now getting ready to run my first half marathon race on November 8 in Atlanta. For each race I allowed ample training up until that race date.

Good luck with your decision.

first 10k 1hr 22mins

last 10k 1hr 5mins

JoJo

Re: Bulldog Dash 5K 11th Annual Reviews

guest — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:11:06 GMT

This was my second Bulldog Dash race, the first being last year. The race was well organized and it was a great race. The course was great as well. This is the only school fundraiser race that I have done and will continue to do in the future. The t-shirts were of good quality and nicely designed.