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hahn_don
79 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

Sep 8, 2006 9:38 AM

Has anyone ran the Air Force Marathon in Dayton, OH?

I am running the 1/2 on Sept 16 and was hoping to get some perspective on the hills since I am an out of town runner. Anyone have any insight? at the start is it a long gradual incline or an in your face hill?
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smadachy
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Jul 9, 2007
1. Sep 8, 2006 2:50 PM in response to: hahn_don
Re: Has anyone ran the Air Force Marathon in Dayton, OH?
welcome to town! I have a few friends who've run it. I understand the 1/2 isn't too bad. Can't be specific as I've not done it. But I can tell you from a native's standpoint that the hills here are not anything to fear! Have you checked with any of the Dayton area running stores? I'm sure they'd be happy to help answer some questions.
Wish I was runnin' it. Good luck to you!!
Running happy!
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hahn_don
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2. Sep 8, 2006 7:14 PM in response to: hahn_don
Re: Has anyone ran the Air Force Marathon in Dayton, OH?
Thanks for the response... I am looking forward to the race. Will let you know how it went afterward.
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hahn_don
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Jul 9, 2007
3. Sep 17, 2006 12:06 PM in response to: hahn_don
Re: Has anyone ran the Air Force Marathon in Dayton, OH?
Hi Smadachy--The USAF races were top notch. If you have a chance next year to run one of the 4 events that the race offers then I would recommend it. There is a full, half, 4 person relay and 5K. I ran the half. This was a very challenging course and the hills on the half were no joke. the only flat area was the runway that we started on and the runway that we ended on. It was up and down the rest of the way. The staff and volunteers were great and the recovery area was top notch. I am glad I had a chance ot run the 10th anniversary race.

Have a good one!
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smadachy
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Jul 9, 2007
4. Sep 22, 2006 6:11 PM in response to: hahn_don
Re: Has anyone ran the Air Force Marathon in Dayton, OH?
Hi! I read your USAF post! So, how'd you do? It sounds like you were pleased! I'll plan to do something there next year. I love running hills but haven't even come near a 1/2 marathon yet. How nice that the weather cooperated for you, it was a very pretty weekend here and not too hot this year.
Do you travel to do runs often? That would be so much fun. Someone in this forum is doing that for a big birthday coming up, what an inspiration! Glad you liked the event and like you mentioned, I've always heard about how well planned it is. Take care out there!
Running happy...
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