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Lake Geneva marathon (Read 143 times)
Paul_Wilkerson
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Lake Geneva marathon
Mar 7th, 2010, 10:04am
 
Has anyone ran this one?  I'd like to hear some opinions on it.  From the looks of the winning times (usually around 3:50) there must be plenty of hills.
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ollie
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Re: Lake Geneva marathon
Reply #1 - Mar 7th, 2010, 9:07pm
 
I ran this is 2001 (and I assume that you meant the winning time is about 2:50 Smiley )
 
Yes, there are hills and most of them come between miles 15 and 25; there is one lung buster right at mile 16.
 
The course: very pretty; farmlands, lake views, forest like areas, and the last 1.25 miles are on a lake trail (off road).
Personally: I loved it; however some of the aid stations are not staffed (you and some cups and a couple of jugs) and those who want lots of tender loving care will be disappointed; it has the feel of a low key "fat-ass" type of race.
 
The course is marked on the pavement but you need to pay attention.
 
Those who want bands, crowds cheering for them, aid every 800 meters, etc. should stay away.
Another note: there is a walk that starts 3 hours prior to the regular start.
 
My race: I ran 3:40 on that course; that was about 8 weeks after finishing the Delevan half in 1:37.
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Paul_Wilkerson
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Re: Lake Geneva marathon
Reply #2 - Mar 7th, 2010, 9:35pm
 
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My race: I ran 3:40 on that course

 
Based on my calculations you should have won that year!  Yeah, I did mean 2:50.  What's an hour one way or the other?
 
From what you said it definitely sounds interesting.  I don't mind low-key and the course sounds nice.  Hard to go wrong for $50.  Thanks Ollie.
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