I think that we are on to something here for the overall
trophies for next year. We go out to miles 2 thru 3 and
find us some pretty nice cow pies, shallac them, then glue
runners on the top!!! First place gets a layer of three
pies, 2nd gets two, and 3rd gets a runner on one pie!!

On Thu, 22 Sep 2005 16:39:50 -0700
"Terry Sentinella" <tedes12@...> wrote:
> Just a few comments from race patrons. I find
>the last one about the best.
>
>
> I have run this marathon, and I want to add my
>comments about it.
> Number of comments: 16 [displaying comments 1 to
>6] More Comments: [ < 1 2 3 4 > ]
> Average Ratings: Course - Organization - Fans -
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> Picture Perfect Marathon (1998)
> Course: 5 Organization: 5 Fans: 4
> Ronald Bucy from Bridgeport, West Virginia
>(9/13/05)
> 50+ previous marathons
> This marathon is the best kept secret in the great
>Northwest. The organization and marathon staff aim to
>please and do they ever! Shirts, medals, support and
>after marathon treats were terrific. If you want to
>experience hospitality at it's best come to the Skagit
>Valley marathon.
>
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>
> Couldn't have been better! (2005)
> Course: 5 Organization: 5 Fans: 5
> L. H. from Washington (9/13/05)
> 1 previous marathon | 1 Skagit Flats Marathon
> I thought it was an incredible experience for
>being my first. It was totally flat - which was really
>nice. There were plenty of water and GU stations. The
>kids were so great at cheering us on, as were several
>others that were riding their bikes ahead of us. There
>was plenty of food at the end also. Everyone involved did
>a great job. I will look forward to coming back again
>next year!
>
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>
> Good Course (2005)
> Course: 4 Organization: 5 Fans: 5
> Doug Stock from Seattle WA (9/12/05)
> 6-10 previous marathons | 1 Skagit Flats Marathon
> They are not kidding when they say flat.
> Pros are
> 1. Good food selection after the race
> 2. Peaceful surroundings
> 3. Nice people
> 4. Plenty Hammer gel and other gel packs handed
>out on the course..
> 5. Day of race sign up available
>
> Cons
> 1. Smells like cow shit from about mile 2-3 (very
>slight)
>
> There were almost no spectators, but the the few
>that were there were awesome. Over all I would say it was
>a nice change from larger races that I have done like
>Seattle San Francisco and Vancouver. ps Seattle Sucks
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