MINI POLL fastest marathon course - Page 2 - General running

Hallam Blue

08/10/2010 at 09:22

I am by no means an expert, but having looked into this in the past, Edinburgh looks a likely candidate. The only downside, I hear, is that as they include a relay marathon race, there can be a bit of bunching at the relay change over points.

Fido2Dogs

08/10/2010 at 14:01

And it can be hot or windy.

cougie

pirate

08/10/2010 at 14:14

Blimey - I'd be impressed with people running PB's at Windermere. I spent a week round there one xmas and ran part of the course most days. Its not what I'd have thought of a PB course - very undulating. I reckon those PBers are just VERY good and 'hard' runners !

My PB course is actually London - 3.13. Thats from Green Start so not as crowded. Only thing is that often its the first hot weekend of the year - so that takes its toll sometimes.

I'm entering Edinburgh next year - that could be hot or cold - who knows - its Scotland ! And doing Leicester this weekend - so will let you know what I think of that.

Fido2Dogs

10/10/2010 at 18:00

OK I have a confession to make. Eindhoven is a fast course but having done it again today there are bridges and underpasses so it is probably LESS flat than Berlin. Though I still think it has more PB potential as not crowded/ own drinks. Have just gone sub4 TODAY 6 mins off last year's PB

newts

28/09/2012 at 20:22

Blackpool marathon is very flat and shouldn't be too hot in early April!

Andy AFCB

28/09/2012 at 22:27

True Newts but I think your advice may be two years too late!

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