RunningAHEAD - Topic: OKC Memorial Marathon

waytogo

posted: 9/10/2008 at 3:27 PM

I'm running my first half marathon Oct. 4. After that, I will make the decision as to whether or not to run a full. If I do, I've pretty much already decided on OKC. We were in town for a concert last year and caught the tail end of the activities, and I loved the atmosphere. The timing is good--6 months to train after my half. It's only 3.5 hours from home. Plus we love OKC, so another reason to go spend some time there. If you have run this one, what did you like/not like about it?

xor

posted: 9/10/2008 at 3:38 PM

It's very well organized. It has a very powerful theme. This goes both ways. It is deep and meaningful. To some, though, it can be a bit distracting and a downer come race time (I'm being the messenger on this one; I don't personally feel this way). Be ready to be moved. I thought it was a nice tour of the city. Then again, it's OKC so ymmv regarding whether you think it is "pretty" or "cool". I'm thinking about doing it next year. I won't know for a few months.

Ben_1415

Hey, nice marmot!

posted: 9/10/2008 at 3:42 PM

Never done it myself, but there are lots of reviews here: http://www.marathonguide.com/races/racedetails.cfm?MIDD=1538080427 Most people seemed to have enjoyed it.

Ben

"The world is my country, science is my religion."-- Christiaan Huygens

ndippon

Non ducor, duco.

posted: 9/10/2008 at 4:36 PM

Quote from waytogo on 9/10/2008 at 3:27 PM:

e. Plus we love OKC, so another reason to go spend some time there.

Someone loves OKC? Wow.

waytogo

posted: 9/10/2008 at 6:45 PM

Quote from ndippon on 9/10/2008 at 4:36 PM:

Someone loves OKC? Wow.

Actually, yeah. We like it a lot.

waytogo

posted: 9/10/2008 at 6:46 PM

Quote from xor on 9/10/2008 at 3:38 PM:

It's very well organized. It has a very powerful theme. This goes both ways. It is deep and meaningful. To some, though, it can be a bit distracting and a downer come race time (I'm being the messenger on this one; I don't personally feel this way). Be ready to be moved. I thought it was a nice tour of the city. Then again, it's OKC so ymmv regarding whether you think it is "pretty" or "cool". I'm thinking about doing it next year. I won't know for a few months.

Thanks for that.

xor

posted: 9/10/2008 at 6:47 PM

Where in Texas do you live? I grew up in Lubbock, Brownwood, and Irving. Then I went to Tech, then A&M. Then I lived in San Antonio. My parents live in Coppell.

waytogo

posted: 9/10/2008 at 6:53 PM
modified: 9/10/2008 at 6:55 PM

My grandparents lived in Brownwood and Early. I was born in Dallas, lived there till I was 4, then Abilene till I was 8. Then we moved to Canyon and I finished growing up there. I live in Amarillo now.

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