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Apr 30, 2012 10:11 AM

Heroes Half Reviews

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  • Sonia Chan Rookie 1 posts since
    Mar 22, 2008
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    1. Apr 30, 2012 10:11 AM (in response to Guest )
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    Well-organized half-marathon.  Race day bib pickup was a breeze.  Small number of runners meant that it was easy to hit my target pace early on without much weaving.  The race is a bit hilly though since runners cross many bridges.  Aid every 2 miles.

  • sambidextrous Rookie 2 posts since
    Mar 29, 2011
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    2. Apr 30, 2012 10:17 AM (in response to Guest )
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    Not bad for a first time! Good course with ample aid stations and Port-a-Potties.

  • bdlohr Rookie 1 posts since
    May 8, 2011
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    3. Apr 30, 2012 10:18 AM (in response to Guest )
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    Event was very fun and well organized. Aid stations every 2 miles with water, gel, and bathrooms was nice. Highway running was a little rough on the knees but that's to be expected and we knew the course in advance (so can't really complain). Overall it was fun and I plan on doing it again next year.

  • AllenHolz Rookie 1 posts since
    Jan 2, 2011
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    4. Apr 30, 2012 10:40 AM (in response to Guest )
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    This a great event.  Well orginized.  Great course.  An excellent training race for newbee's.  I plan to do it again next year.

  • lizncandles Rookie 1 posts since
    Sep 12, 2007
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    5. Apr 30, 2012 10:52 AM (in response to Guest )
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    It was a great event! Not too big to be overwhelmed. It was the first time I have participated in a Half Marathon and really enjoyed the experience. I will continue to do it every year and will also participate in other Half Marathon as well as some 10K's and 15K's 

  • ROYVASQUEZ Rookie 1 posts since
    Feb 2, 2012
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    6. Apr 30, 2012 10:56 AM (in response to Guest )
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    This year's course was way better then running around the sewer lakes last year.  One thing still needed is more portable potties.  I actually saw a lady run behind a vehicle to squat.

  • heidilwood Rookie 1 posts since
    Mar 26, 2012
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    7. Apr 30, 2012 11:02 AM (in response to Guest )
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    I enjoyed the half-marthon.  Aid and water stations every two miles.  Parking was great and volunteers super!  Supporting St Jude made it even better.  I enjoyed the experience!

  • GeorgeKO Rookie 3 posts since
    Sep 1, 2011
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    8. Apr 30, 2012 11:50 AM (in response to Guest )
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    Well organized for a smallish half that grew a lot from last year.  Course improved from last year, but still not particularly scenic for running along waterlots of construction and cones. Plenty of aid and support. Award 'ceremony' could use some worktook forever and seemed like there were some errors. 

  • pfahey36 Rookie 2 posts since
    May 22, 2011
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    9. Apr 30, 2012 12:00 PM (in response to Guest )
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    My first time running the heroes half and I really enjoyed it.   Well-organized and with plenty of aid stations.  Course was nice and flat with only a couple of small hills.  There were a couple of locations where runners crossed paths with the lead runner, but due to the number of participants is wasn't a big deal.  If the  race grows a lot, they may need to reconsider this.  I will definitely plan on running this race again.  Great cause (St. Jude) and great race.

  • GVPRIETO Rookie 1 posts since
    Jan 21, 2008
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    10. Apr 30, 2012 12:17 PM (in response to Guest )
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    This was my first time participating in this event.  I thought it was very well organized, loved the volunteers as they were all rockstars.  The course was nice (except for the stinky part passing by the treatment plant).

    I would certainly run this one again...and I got a PR yesterday which was nice! 

  • bridgerunner343 Rookie 1 posts since
    Feb 26, 2010
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    11. Apr 30, 2012 12:22 PM (in response to Guest )
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    Well organized event with lots of volunteers.  I have been running since 1983, have done a marathon, lots of 10k's and 5k's but this was my 1st half and I loved it.  What a great group of volunteers with so much support along the way.  Definitely a do over.

    Thanks guys!

  • BrianRien Rookie 1 posts since
    Mar 26, 2011
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    12. Apr 30, 2012 12:40 PM (in response to Guest )
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    It was my first time participating in this event and I was real impressed. Great organization of everything, from parking to getting the results posted in a timely manner, and beautiful course. As a military member it was nice to be a part of a race for such a good cause. Definitely on next years race calendar again.

  • Nykeec Rookie 2 posts since
    Dec 3, 2010
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    13. Apr 30, 2012 9:18 PM (in response to Guest )
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    I had a great time at this race and I'll do it again next year! Fun, well organized, and beautiful course!! Thank you!

  • enadcl Rookie 2 posts since
    Apr 26, 2011
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    14. Apr 30, 2012 10:00 PM (in response to Guest )
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    Great event. Very organized and fun for the whole family. Loved the kids 1/2 mile fun run at the end. Will do this race again for sure!

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