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Episode 186 - Review of the Detroit Free Press Marathon with Cleveland Racing's Marissa Ward
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Summary
Marissa Ward shares her experience running the Detroit Freep Marathon, a unique race that crosses the border into Canada. She discusses the expo experience, accommodations, and the check-in process. Marissa highlights the excitement of running through downtown Detroit and crossing the Ambassador Bridge into Canada. She also mentions the tunnel that runners pass through on their way back to the United States. Marissa describes the crowd support, water stops, and the finish line experience. She concludes by sharing her memorable moments from the race and offering tips for those considering running the Detroit Freep Marathon.
Takeaways
The Detroit Freep Marathon is a unique race that crosses the border into Canada, offering a one-of-a-kind experience for runners.
The expo experience and check-in process for the Detroit Freep Marathon are well-organized and convenient.
The race course includes iconic landmarks such as downtown Detroit and the Ambassador Bridge.
Runners can expect great crowd support, well-manned water stops, and a memorable finish line experience at the Detroit Freep Marathon.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Support
05:53 Choosing the Detroit Freep Marathon
07:18 Accommodations in Detroit
08:32 Expo Experience and Check-In Process
09:59 Crossing the Border into Canada
11:19 Expo Experience and Swag
13:26 Race Morning and Transportation
14:45 Start Line Logistics
15:39 Corrals and Congestion at the Start
16:41 Course Description and Downtown Stretches
18:16 Crossing the Ambassador Bridge
20:59 Canada Aspect and Course Markings
23:50 Crowd Support in Canada and Michigan
24:10 Water Stops on the Course
25:41 Unique Aspects of the Race
27:10 Finish Line Experience
28:57 Post-Race Results
30:11 Finish Line Festivities
32:45 Memorable Moments from the Race
33:40 Considerations for Running the Race Again
35:30 Final Thoughts and Tips
37:31 Conclusion and Call to Support
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