Thank you for the information and details, Jim!

AJ

--- Jim Halsey <halz65@...> wrote:

> I enjoyed the course of the Towpath very much, but I
> love trail running and tend to prefer the smaller
> marathons over the huge big city marathons out
> there. Spectators can be great, but I don't feel
> they are needed. Some people do. If you think you'll
> need crowds along the course to encourage you and
> get you through the 26 miles, this might not be your
> favorite. I picked this course for its relatively
> soft surface and the chance to run along trees and
> nature as opposed to city streets. Its just a matter
> of personal preference.
>
> Jim Halsey
>
> djruden <djruden@...> wrote:
> I'm another first time marathon runner
> considering running the Towpath
> first. I was wondering if any experienced marathoner
> could compare
> this run to one like the chicago or other bigger
> city marathon. I have
> a feeling it might be harder finding the motivation
> if there's less
> people around.
>
> If someone might know the pros and cons of running
> this marathon to
> others, I'd be very interested to hear about it.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> DJ
>
>
>
>
>


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Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Graduate Program

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