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Hi Gerry and Everybody entered in or associated with this year's OSM. The new course sounds challenging and picturesque. Seemed like a lot of turns downtown, but being early in the course probably won't affect performance very much. Some of the elite runners may take issue with the turns affecting their times, but us mid to back of the packers will just enjoy the scenery and support of the crowds. Running up Broad/Elmwood and through Roger Williams Park will bring back memories of growing up in Providence. Haven't been in the park since you've made all the improvements; hear it's quite nice. Have to echo the sentiment of an earlier writer about the last hill before No Main St. Maybe you can talk to Buddy or whoever and recontruct that to a flat stretch(Ha, Ha). How about a Friendship run on Federal Hill for a couple of miles on the Saturday before the marathon. After the run we could mingle and have pizza & beer/wine or Expresso. Just wanted to touch base with y'all and let you know I'm so looking forward to another Wonderful experience at OSM. Gerry, you and all your crew put on a premier event. Thanks So Much!!! The Dr Scholl's products you have had in the race packets were greatly appreciated and used. Continue please. As I get older and continue to run, I make a point of pampering my feet. Hope they keep me going for a long time. See Ya Soon!!
Manny Lopes
mlopesjr@aol.com
Cypress, Tx USA
- Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at 09:58:30 (ET)
As a supporter of Gerry and the Marathon here I knew a lot of people would be curious about the course. I've run the course this past weekend using Ray Nelson's desciption. I ran from start to 10 on Saturday and 10 to the Finish on Sunday. Here are my thoughts on the course. Miles Start to 5 are similar to the old course, it is easy running mostly downhill, not many turns and only 1 soemwhat challenging mile from Mt Pleasant Ave to Atwells Ave. Miles 5 to 10 are also similar except for more turns, however I think that part of the course will keep the runners enthused with a lot of people and urban scenery, sort of like an Auto Grand Prix only with people. I rate this year's course a little easier. Miles 10 to 16.4. 10 to 13 are solid, flat easy running on Broadway and Broad St. The Park is rolling and probably a little more difficult than the same stretch in Pawwtuxet on last year's course. 16.4 to the finish are of course the same. So all in all, for thos that have run the course before I rate it about the same as the old course, easier than The Narragansett Course, and much easier than I remember the old Newport course. A Softshell Turtle.
MJP
USA
- Sunday, August 25, 2002 at 18:35:02 (ET)
John and all others, The Ocean State Marathon web site is correct. Gatorade will be the fluid replacement drink on course and at the finish. There was some confusion since Ultima was used last year and their web site continued to list Ocean State as one of the marathons they would be serving this year.
gerry beagan
osm26@ids.net
east greenwich, RI USA
- Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 19:32:05 (ET)
What sports drink will be offered during the race? I notice the site said gatorade, but others who have run the race before mentioned ultima. thanks, john
John
jtmccarthy1@juno.com
providence, ri USA
- Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 09:20:36 (ET)
Just found your site and maybe I will run this year or just skip to the next year. I'm Icelandic so it is a long journey and expencive.
Karl G. Gislason
kargi@vortex.is
Reykjavik, Iceland
- Sunday, July 28, 2002 at 14:53:28 (ET)
Frank and others, The projected size of the field is between 1500 and 2000 and there should be numerous people running in your time frame (4 hours to 4:30)so you should have company all the way.
gerry beagan
osm26@ids.net
east greenwich, RI USA
- Saturday, July 20, 2002 at 23:05:05 (ET)
I am thinking about OSM for my first marathon. I have a few questions. How many people are predicted to enter? Will I have lots of company at a 9-10 minute pace?
Frank
fduross@usa.net
Utica, NY USA
- Saturday, July 20, 2002 at 20:04:31 (ET)
Looking for training partner, especially for long runs. This is my 2nd marathon..trying break 4 hours. I live in Cumberland,RI. Please respond if interested. Not having too much luck finding a running club in my neck of the woods. Good luck on the roads.
Marty OKeefe
mokeefe@bigfoot.com
Cumberland, RI USA
- Monday, July 15, 2002 at 23:15:35 (ET)
Sharon and all others, The best way to get a sense of the course, which is being run this year for the first time, is to read the course description that is on the course map page of this site. We will truly not know the relative difficulty of the course until runners run it. We do know it will be an exciting course with very few dull or silent sections. As for the parking situation there will be over 1000 free parking spaces available within a block of the State House starting line and many more on street parking spaces within walking distance of the start. There is no ticketing on Sundays so these spaces are available first come first stay. We suggest those who plan to park for the entire race arrive early. There are, of course, numerous parking lots and garages in close proximity to the start but they will certainly charge the going rate. Hope that helps.
gerry beagan
osm26@ids.net
East Greenwich, RI USA
- Sunday, July 07, 2002 at 21:44:12 (ET)
I am thinking about running this marathon. I have run Boston and I just completed the Baystate marathon in October. That run was very flat. I am a school teacher and a fall marathon is a better option. The dates of the Baystate are conflicting this year therefore I am looking for another race. I am concerned about hills! Any comments that would help me. Also, I would be traveling on the day of the race from the south shore of Massachusetts. Any complications with parking? Hope to make it!
Sharon
stassini@attbi.com
USA
- Sunday, July 07, 2002 at 09:16:37 (ET)
Your new Course sounds great....I hope to be there to check it out. Now that I'm no longer working with the Las Vegas Marathon I've gotten back into training hot and heavy and your Marathon will be my first for this year.
Joe Booze
jv306@prodigy.net
Las Vegas, NV USA
- Friday, July 05, 2002 at 11:42:49 (ET)
I live in Berkeley and am planning on running the marathon (my first) as part of a visit to RI to see friends and family. I am looking for someone to train with out west. I know it's a long shot but I thought I'd ask if there was anyone else from the Bay Area doing the marathon. I run about a 10 minute mile and don't anticipate getting all that much faster. Thanks!
Anne
anniem_summer@yahoo.com
Berkeley, CA USA
- Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 14:53:05 (ET)
The Ocean State Marathon will be my first marathon. I have set a goal of breaking 4 hours. I came up with this goal based on times from some earlier 10k races. I am looking for feedback. Is my goal realistic for my first marathon? Comments?
Mike Remarski
runer48@aol.com
Cumberland, RI USA
- Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 05:40:23 (ET)
I am looking to run this race, as my first marathon, I have run a half before, and have started training seriously. My question to veterans out there, I have read about comments, on wind, weather, etc. A cooler day in October seems to be the best for this length of race, did the wind slow people down, or create a large challenge during a good part of this race?
Suzanne Banzer
sbanzer@msn.com
Boston, MA USA
- Sunday, June 23, 2002 at 14:22:49 (ET)
Hi I have begun training on my own for my first marathon. It has been difficult to train on my own. I am looking for a training partner however it is hard to find one since I am moving around alot. I am living in Boston for the summer, and at the end of August will be in RI for my last semester of College. I was wondering if anyone new any one in Boston, and also RI to train with for this marathon. Thanks so much.
Leah Rosenthal
lpr1@bryant.edu
Smithfield, RI USA
- Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 12:08:50 (ET)
I'm training for the 2002 OSM. Looking for occasional training partner(s) living in South County.
Michael
tammaro@uri.edu
Narragansett, RI USA
- Monday, June 17, 2002 at 15:37:12 (ET)
Ted did you run your 10 miles on Sat? I did mine on a treadmill in Hartford after my daughter's AAU basketball game...not fun; the treadmill run, not the game. Keep running and I'll see you at the start.
Curtis
RI USA
- Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 21:37:29 (ET)
The situation with the medal info on this site was, unfortunately, not updated when the rest of the site was corrected for the changes of 2002. It is being corrected. The medallion information, as I entered it below, is correct. Sorry for any confusion this has caused.
gerry beagan
osm26@ids.net
east greenwich, RI USA
- Sunday, June 02, 2002 at 23:50:43 (ET)
Anyone intersted in "downtown workers" nightly training group"? I work in the financial district and would like to train on the course on Monday and Wed evenings begining about 5:30 PM..and running for 1 to 1.5 hrs...
Helen Smitley
smitley1@aol.com
Dedham, MA USA
- Sunday, June 02, 2002 at 18:26:13 (ET)
It you are not going to give out Rhode Island Red medals then you need to remove this from your awards page "All finishers will receive a unique "Renegade Red" medallion, a certificate of finish, and a full set of results."
Helen Smitley
smitley1@aol.com
Dedham, MA USA
- Sunday, June 02, 2002 at 18:23:40 (ET)
The "Renegade Red" medallion is no longer part of the Ocean State Marathon. The story of Renegade Red goes back to 1993 when the current Ocean State Marathon was revived. The efforts of the organizers were met with resistance and doubts by some people in the running community. In a newspaper story the organizers were refered to as rebels and renegades for trying to start a new marathon in the face of the one that already existed (one they strongly differed with as to philosophy)and hence the banty Rhode Island Red Rooster named "Renegade Red" was born. His likeness has appeared on t-shirts, medals, printed entry forms and other marathon material since 1993. But in 2002 he becomes an artifact, a piece of history, a bit of trivia as we term the marathon no longer a rebellion but a full fledged national class event, the only one of its kind in Rhode Island. To that end, finishers in 2002 will receive a specially designed medallion that depicts the silhouette of the state with a runner superimposed. The medallions will be awarded in gold to the first 500 finishers, silver to the next 500 finishers and in bronze to the rest of the field.
gerry beagan
osm26@ids.net
East Greenwich, RI USA
- Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 23:41:31 (ET)
Anyone know what a "Renegade Red" finisher's medal is? I plan on running OSM this year as a workup for New York... just curious what anyone thinks of the medal.
Mark B.
ssn666@yahoo.com
Mechanicsburg, PA USA
- Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 22:22:13 (ET)
im here looking for a little help im 20 years old and last year OSM was my first marathon, i have my 2nd one in september i am going out to Missouri for it but i really didnt know how to prepare for it, last time i kinda just went for it and worked, could some veterans give me some pointers on eating and stuff like thanks, can email me at kbb2682@hotmail.com.
kevin
kbb2682@hotmail.com
USA
- Monday, May 20, 2002 at 23:32:44 (ET)
Hey y'all, I ran my first marathon in Dublin last year (4'32") and have made the definitive move to run Ocean State this evening: I BOUGHT A NEW PAIR OF SHOES!! i guess there's no turning back now... Sub 4, here I come...!! PS: Anyone from TEAM DIABETES (and you KNOW who you are) please give me a shout and we'll start training again!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M RUNNING ANOTHER ONE!!!! Steve
Steve Doyle
stephendoyle@earthlink.net
Providence, RI USA
- Friday, May 17, 2002 at 23:16:56 (ET)
Hey Gerry, glad to hear that we'll be able to see the course changes soon. I guess it's to late to get rid of the Irving St. hill. I hate that thing!!!! Good luck to all. Paul K.
Paul K.
import@foreignsource.com
warwick, ri USA
- Thursday, May 09, 2002 at 08:37:24 (ET)
To all: The new course map has been completed and should be available on this site shortly, along with a detailed course description. The major differences in the new course are the sections in downtown Providence and Roger Williams' Park. While the course has numerous turns in the first ten miles it contains only one uphill of significance and it is preceded and followed by significant downhills. Over all the course loses about 80 feet in elevation. The section of the "old" course from 16 miles on to the finish remains the same. An exciting feature of the new course is the ability of spectators to view the race two, three or four times within the first ten miles. As we have always claimed: "the proof of the course is in the running." The runners who test themselves will have the last say.
gerry beagan
osm26@ids.net
east greenwich, RI USA
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 21:30:19 (ET)
Wow! Just found out about the course change! When will we be able to get a look at the new course description? I'm assuming it will be much hillier than the Warwick to Prov route. Yes?
Lisa
roark1112@email.com
warwick, ri USA
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 13:35:41 (ET)
Hey Gerry Any special events, etc planned for the 10th running of OSM? Recovered from knee injury(I hope), so plan to come home for another spectacular Ocean State Maraton. Hope the Guestbook gets a lot of play. It's fun to read questions, comments from everybody. Thanks for your efforts. See ya soon!!!
Manny L.
mlopesjr@aol.com
Cypress, Tx USA
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 16:50:47 (ET)
Been reading up on running and marathoning - particularly OSM vvvvvv I am a native Bostonian with a dream of running the Boston Marathon vvvvvv I guess I'm forced to run another marathon first though, so that I can get a qualifying time ... Look's like the OSM will work for me (close to home).... but am I just chasing a dream that will never be realized .... I'm not even walking yet and just quit smoking three days ago .... i need the motivation and will power to keep going!!! I hope to see the OSM in 2003! I'm not only a dreamer but a planner as well..... If I get myself to Providence is there transportation available to get to the starting line??? Any advice, etc is welcomed. Email me, if you'd like.
Jane Brown
janekbrown@aol.com
middleboro, ma USA
- Friday, February 15, 2002 at 10:55:39 (ET)
Certificates of finish and complete results are being mailed over the next few days and should be to everyone in a week or so. We appreciate the fine efforts of everyone who struggled against the wind and we promise to turn it around next year. All the best to all! See you on October 13, 2002.
Gerry Beagan
osm26@ids.net
East Greenwich, RI USA
- Wednesday, November 07, 2001 at 17:25:58 (ET)
Had A great time for my first marathon and look forward to receiving my certificate. Will they or have they been mailed? Thanks, Al
Al Garceau
garceaual@aol.com
Peace Dale, RI USA
- Wednesday, November 07, 2001 at 15:12:08 (ET)
When will race results be posted?
Ron Raikula
USA
- Monday, October 29, 2001 at 19:18:34 (ET)
The company doing race day photos is MarathonFoto and their website can be found by going to the race services page of our site and clicking on the order race photos link. They will also be sending proofs to all runners in the race.
gerry beagan
osm26@ids.net
East Greenwich, RI USA
- Monday, October 22, 2001 at 21:54:31 (ET)
Anyone know the url for the company doing the photos at OSM this year? Thanks!
Lisa
roark1112@EMAIL.COM
RI USA
- Monday, October 22, 2001 at 11:19:04 (ET)
This was my 3rd Ocean State Marathon and every aspect of this year's race was fantastic, except the wind that is. The crowds were great and I think were much colder than the runners were! The traffic control was outstanding with many police at busy intersections and offering words of encouragement. The new finish seemed longer as my body just wanted to turn right and finish the old way after Citizens Plaza! Congrats to all the runners who finished and lets hope the wind will be at our backs the next time. Gerry, is there any reason why the OSM26 web site does not have past year times available? I wanted to check this years time with 1999 & 2000 but site says "coming soon". The times were available this past summer?!
Paul Gebhart
paul_gebhart@hsgmed.com
Cranston, RI USA
- Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 12:57:02 (ET)
This was my first Marathon, entered it at the last minute. I thought I was crazy when I was freezing at the start line for trying this but it was a great and rewarding experience. Everybody I met on the run was very friendly and encouraging. The support I received from the spectators and volunteers made the difference in me finishing the race. I loved the experience and can't wait until next year. Thanks!
George Martins
Leosox508@aol.com
Coventry, RI USA
- Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 22:35:26 (ET)
Well my first marathon is finally under my belt and I'm happy to say I had a extremely enjoyable time, (except for that wind on Allens Ave). You guys did a great job with eveything from the National Anthem at the start, the traffic control, to the buffet at the end. (especially the help with the chips at the finish line!!) I can hardley wait for next year. Also Thanks John for the help during those last 8 miles, I needed it.
Robert Pickett
pick5k@msn.com
Lincoln, RI USA
- Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 10:09:36 (ET)
Thanks guys !!! wonderful organization...terrific volonteers.and you know what..the wind was not your fault at all. Excellent buffet after the race...you even took care of the champion chip at the end. Congratulations guys !
alfredo
dawson@axess.com
brossard, pq Canada
- Friday, October 12, 2001 at 11:11:34 (ET)
Thank you guys...it was my very first marathon. It was quite an experience. Where can I order the pictures they were taking along the race and at the finish line?
natalia
dawson@axess.com
brossard, PQ Canada
- Friday, October 12, 2001 at 11:08:56 (ET)
Thanks guys !!! wonderful organization...terrific volonteers.and you know what..the wind was not your fault at all. Excellent buffet after the race...you even took care of the champion chip at the end. Congratulations guys!
alfredo
dawson@axess.com
brossard, pq Canada
- Friday, October 12, 2001 at 11:05:43 (ET)
Thanks for a great marathon experience. Thanks to Eric and John with whom I ran for the first 15 miles. Eric, great job with hanging on with the Eastside hills and qualifying for Boston. To the guy who drafted off me all along Allens Ave., take your turn at the front next time!. Great idea with having the finish at the Convention Center. Most of all, thanks to all the volunters, you where all great!!!
Kevin Hillery
khillery@Providence.edu
Providence, RI USA
- Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 18:42:37 (ET)
Arne and all others: The choice to have Gatorade in the final half of the race was necessity rather han choice. Ultima Replenisher was the sponsoring fluid replacement and should have been at all stops. Unfortunately, the shipment from the company came in woefully insufficient to cover the needs of our field of runners. Since there was no way to get more Ultima, we purchased what was available in bulk, Gatorade. As for the aid station volunteers calling out various names for what they were dispensing, we will take them to scholl before next year's event and they willknow what they are dispensing.
gerry beagan
osm26@ids.net
East Greenwich, RI USA
- Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 17:21:55 (ET)
I had an enjoyable marathon weekend. Providence is a great city, and the people volunteering on the course and cheering throughout the route helped get me through. Two problems with the race. 1.) the wind, which was brutal in places but obviously isn't the responsibility of the race coordinators, and 2.) the lack of food before and during the race. I was surprised no one handed out sports gels, and that the only refreshments they had at the start were water and coffee. I could've used the energy in the last 6 miles (nice post-race buffet, though).
Jason Silberberg
USA
- Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 15:35:34 (ET)
Last year my being my first this was my second OSM. Love the course, organization, but the volunteers need a special mention. They are the best; genuinelly warm and friendly. It makes a lot of difference! Congrats! One big problem at the water stops. There was water and Ultima at the tables up to mile 21 or so, but no one ever mentioned Ultima. It was called Sports Drink, Sports Plus, All Sport and Gatorade. Many people like me have adverse effects to sports drinks. I get cramps from Gatorade. At each stop I had to stop, test and confirm that it was Ultima which was being called all the other names mentioned above.Finally after mile 20 when I was sure that Ultima was the drink being served as all the above, at next stop I just drank what was being called Gatorade. Guess what? It was Gatorade and I had to spit it out. Fortunatley I did not swallow enought to give me cramps.This is serius problem for some runners health and voluteers should be told what they are passing out speciically! . Congratulation for a great race. Loved the reception at the finish line, and I'll be back next year.
Arnie James
arniejames@hotmail.com
Somerville, MA USA
- Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 12:40:08 (ET)
Your attention to every detail of a runners needs was greatly appreciated. After an 18 year layoff this was a great race to come back to.
Richard Elderkin
RE1452@Home.com
Lincoln, RI USA
- Tuesday, October 09, 2001 at 20:51:47 (ET)
Weather was beautiful, expect for the 20 miles of head wind. Had a little trouble seeing the last 2 or 3 tenths mile and had to stop and ask a police officer to confirm direction. You may want to check that for next year. Really enjoyed all the folks that came out to cheer us on. I hope they know how much that really helps us along. See you next year.
Marcel Cartier #729
dmcartier@home.com
Cumberland, RI USA
- Tuesday, October 09, 2001 at 18:32:39 (ET)
Thanks for all the hard workers at the marathon, you guys were terrific. My husband and I both had good runs and despite the cold, thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Patricia Hillery
p_hillery@yahoo.com
providence, RI USA
- Tuesday, October 09, 2001 at 13:30:56 (ET)
Jeremy Adler broke my back and kicked my ass this summer. Now I see what he was pulverising us all for. Go Jeremy!!!
John Mitchell
johnbmitchell@yahoo.com
New York, NY USA
- Monday, October 08, 2001 at 16:37:30 (ET)
Good luck to everyone this year. Hope to be back next year to run the Ocean State Marathon.
Paula
Oakland, RI USA
- Sunday, October 07, 2001 at 04:17:00 (ET)
Claire and Everyone. The letters were delayed because slight alterations in the course required new maps which are included with the letter. The mailing began today and everyone should have their letter within a few days. We apologize for the delay. The letter and map will also be displayed on this site very soon.
Gerry Beagan
osm26@ids.net
East Greenwich, RI USA
- Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 18:27:13 (ET)
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