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perly

Nov 5, 09 3:19

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I've found some older threads out there, but can anyone comment on the 2010 Austin Marathon course? I had an off day at NYC and was thinking about trying to run a fast one in the early winter. Plus, I'll be there that weekend to visit family so it would fit nicely.

Thanks,
Michael


kgp2

Nov 5, 09 4:53

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Re: Austin Marathon 2010 [perly] [In reply to] Can't Post
I ran it in '04 for a PR (2:49) back when it was the Motorola Marathon, but I think they have changed the course almost every year of its existance. The '04 course had very small rollers through parts of the course but it was. From what I can tell now, in reading the reviews, it seems that it's gotten quite a bit tougher/hillier. Check out www.marathonguide.com and put in 'austin' in the Quick Race Search panel (located to the right about 1/4 of the way down the page). The next page will return an 'Austin Marathon' link that you can click, which will open up a page of reviews from people that have raced it. (there are over 34 pages of reviews going back several years).

I ran New York as well and all that concrete on the course destroyed my quads! Good luck!


ATC

Nov 5, 09 5:23

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Re: Austin Marathon 2010 [perly] [In reply to] Can't Post
The course has changed over the years and is no longer what I would call a "PR" course. Its a bit challenging. If you are looking for a fast time then look elsewhere.

-Adam

PS. It is fun though!


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dgunthert

Nov 5, 09 5:43

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Re: Austin Marathon 2010 [ATC] [In reply to] Can't Post
Adam's definitely right. The course used to be point to point starting in north Austin and finishing downtown. That resulted in about a 400 foot or so elevation drop from start to finish.

Now, it's a single loop that heads north then turns around and comes back south. You've got a 200 foot or so climb over the first 3 miles and then back down it over the next 3. Just before mile 8, you start a gradual 350 foot or so climb that lasts until just before mile 19. The fun part is that it's mostly downhill from there, so you can cruise to the finish.