© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/Competitions Recent content written about Competitions en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_412095712900?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tgregoryt - So this marathon was billed as the 4th largest in the United States, behind Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. While there are many, many people running, I give this marathon five stars for being extremely scenic and well operated. If you can&#146t take... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~412095712900 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:51:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_412095712900?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409578475140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Baldwyn - Ok, at first I was confused by all the other reviews about this marathon, it seemed like they were describing another event, when I noticed the years they were written. I think San Francisco has come a looong way since 2001/2002. I'm fairly new at... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409578475140 Wed, 5 Dec 2007 23:47:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409578475140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409565826692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Baldwyn - I've participated in the Silicon Valley Marathon twice; running a full in 2007, and a half in 2006. I've only done two marathons to date, but about 19 races in the last 3 years (15 of them in 2007). The Silicon Valley Marathon is held in San Jose,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409565826692 Wed, 5 Dec 2007 22:03:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409565826692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_406902640260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dunnlow - Whelp, I finished the 2007 marine marathon. I've done it a few times over the last 15 years and done about 20 marathons total. I haven’t run the marine corps in about 5 years (even though I'm local). My comments: The good: - Good crowds (it was a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~406902640260 Sat, 3 Nov 2007 16:35:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_406902640260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_383014178436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jaygami1986 - London Marathon: Well I thought id be the first to write a review about the London Marathon, why well because this year I was one of many thousands of people to run and successfully complete the marathon. Yup that’s correct I ran the London marathon... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~383014178436 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:38:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_383014178436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_377737023108?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tribiggs - I won't go into details of the race because it would be repetitive of other reviews. This is a "must do race". It is so well organized that I felt safe the entire time. The key to a good swim is to attend the swim meeting the day before. They... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~377737023108 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:50:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_377737023108?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_300616748676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hhennel - The 2nd annual las vegas marathon was held this year with around 16,000 participants. The weather in the morning was a little cold and windy but all in all the setup was great. The Blue Man Group started off the festivities. The pre-race expo was well... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~300616748676 Tue, 2 Jan 2007 17:00:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_300616748676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_275983797892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fatnsassy - Austin Freescale (previously known as Motorola) Marathon: Miles: 26.2 This number is either small or large, depending on the context of which you speak. Dollar amount? Pretty cheap. Miles in a car? Not so bad. Miles on concrete on your own 2 feet?... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~275983797892 Tue, 7 Nov 2006 14:31:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_275983797892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_251266764420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DirtyDan - I chose Ironman Florida 2005 (IMFL) for my first IM race for a couple of reasons, one, it was close enough to drive to and two, because I'd heard it's the "easiest" of the big North American IMs. For those of you who are not familiar with the Ironman it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~251266764420 Wed, 30 Aug 2006 17:45:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_251266764420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_226368654980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gsx1300r - The experiences of a guy (glutton for punishment, perhaps) who has run six times. The New York Roadrunner&#146s club (website at www.NYRRC.org) is the organization responsible for the New York City Marathon and is one of the most organized, well-run... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~226368654980 Thu, 13 Apr 2006 15:25:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_226368654980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_219313901188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author c-z-racer - Sign up for this one early! It fills up. There are pros there, and a big purse, so many take it very seriously--but I see it as just a great, fun race. The water has been warm the last couple years, so don't plan on a wet suit. If you're an... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~219313901188 Tue, 31 Jan 2006 13:02:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_219313901188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_217311907460?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author yanti76 - I've run the Honolulu Marathon in 2004 and 2005. It's well-organized and friendly--many people from the community cheer, play music, and set a great mood. You get to see world-class runners, many charity runners (I ran for AIDS Marathon), and runners... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~217311907460 Wed, 11 Jan 2006 19:14:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_217311907460?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_211033951876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cdswi - This was my first marathon and I was very pleased. I have to admit that a big part of why I decided to do this marathon was because I loved the flying pig theme. The course had some hills, but nothing too terrible and there were plenty of downhills to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~211033951876 Sun, 13 Nov 2005 00:34:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_211033951876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_197355736708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author h2oaerobics - I had put in for the lottery to do New York. I didn't get in so I was looking for another Fall marathon. I read a Runner's World article about the best kept marathon secrets and saw this gem. It took some doing coming from Atlanta. Trains, 2 planes,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~197355736708 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 18:29:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_197355736708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_197355015812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author h2oaerobics - This was my first marathon. I did it in 2004 with Team in Training. The weather was awesome! Glorious course thru Stanley Park, downtown, and along the bay. Organization was super as was the expo for a marathon of this size. This is not too big(about... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~197355015812 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 18:16:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_197355015812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_197341515396?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author h2oaerobics - I ran the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon 2004. I am a very mid talent runner. I finish averaging between a 9 and 10 minute mile. It had SO many people that careful attention had to be given at all times. You actually have to be alert all 26.2 miles as... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~197341515396 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 18:01:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_197341515396?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_193761939076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bronxbutterfly - I ran New York in 2004. It was my first marathon ever. During the race I was a regular mid/back of the packer! Upon my return to Florida, I sent my step-mom a detailed e-mail about my marathon experience. She enjoyed it so much that she urged me to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~193761939076 Sat, 20 Aug 2005 19:01:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_193761939076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_153413914244?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mrxblue - My first marathon was the 2003 Seattle Marathon, which occurs around Thanksgiving. Not a huge spectator event. The hills aren't too bad if you include hills in your training. Part of the course runs alongside Lake Washington, so if you can overcome... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~153413914244 Fri, 27 Aug 2004 01:42:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_153413914244?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_143871872644?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iamlivtyler2 - While I have never personally ran the marathon, I watch it every year. And with the marathon just around the corner, the third Saturday in June every year, I got to thinking about it. Grandmas is the largest marathon in Minnesota. Grandmas Restaurant... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~143871872644 Thu, 17 Jun 2004 18:22:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_143871872644?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_143082557060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fcahill - When I first ran the Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon in Anchorage, some ten years back, a hundred or so of us, mostly locals, stood milling around the parking lot at Bartlett High about 8 a.m. Someone shouted runners to the starting line, and we gathered... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~143082557060 Wed, 9 Jun 2004 16:40:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_143082557060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_132753559172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author prewitt25 - First, you're running in Hawaii and that's definitely a good thing. The run is scenic, although it does start at 5am and it is still dark. As the sun rises, the view is pretty spectacular regardless of where you are on the course. The fact that it is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~132753559172 Wed, 10 Mar 2004 19:32:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_132753559172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_114478321284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author belynch - I’ve completed the Marine Corps Marathon twice. The first time in 2001 and then again during 2002. What’s notable about both these races is they followed fairly tragic events that spurned rumors of canceling the race. 2001, obviously because of September... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~114478321284 Fri, 3 Oct 2003 15:35:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_114478321284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_114394435204?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scottfromutah - I've run the St. George Marathon five times. It's always extremely well organized and well supported. The southwest dessert scenery is second to none. The race has had precipitation only once in the past 20 years, so you can almost bank on sunny skies and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~114394435204 Thu, 2 Oct 2003 17:21:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_114394435204?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_103413026436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kfredric - This was my first marathon, and it turned out to be fantastic! I was worried about the weather, it w... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~103413026436 Wed, 18 Jun 2003 18:38:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_103413026436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_10829139588?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author janny - I entered the Casino Niagara International Marathon with my husband because we missed the Pittsburgh Marathon and decided to train for one in the Fall, and running an International Marathon was something we'd never done before. A few of our friends had... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~10829139588 Tue, 10 Jun 2003 16:45:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_10829139588?linkin_id=8003929