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Episode 184 - A Review of the Wineglass Marathon with Athlete Steff Rubel
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In this conversation, Steff Rubel shares her experience running the WineGlass Marathon in Corning, New York. She chose this race for its proximity to Pennsylvania and the beautiful fall foliage in the area. Steff discusses the logistics of the race, including accommodations and transportation. She highlights the expo experience, the swag received, and the support provided along the course. Steff also describes the unique aspects of the race, such as the rolling course and the enthusiastic crowd support. She concludes by sharing her overall experience and whether she would participate in the race again.
Takeaways
The WineGlass Marathon is a popular race for runners in Pennsylvania due to its proximity and the beautiful fall foliage in the area.
The race provides convenient accommodations and transportation options, with partner hotels and bus transportation to the start line.
The expo experience is low-key but offers wine glass-specific merchandise and exhibits at the glass museum.
Participants receive unique swag, including a quarter zip shirt, a stemless wine glass, and a bottle of Prosecco.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction, Coaching, and News
05:24 Choosing Wineglass Marathon
06:19 Accommodations and Partner Hotels
07:08 Expo Experience
08:17 Swag and Merchandise
09:39 Logistics and Transportation
10:56 Bus Pickup and Start Line
14:24 Congestion at the Start
15:30 Water Stops and Support
16:19 Crowd Support and Spectators
18:45 Unique Aspects of the Race
20:02 Finish Line Organization
23:30 Post-Race Experience
25:31 Course Challenges
27:14 Considerations for Future Participation
28:19 The Medal
29:26 Closing Remarks
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