Latest reviews by Chris Lee

(2021)
"Great Grandma's Challenge"
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I was super excited to be able to run the one and only Grandma's Marathon Half. Due to work schedule I had to participate virtually. I really want to do the in person but the virtual is a great option. I decided to run the Great Grandma Challenge because why not, it's only an extra 5K. I was happy to see that they held a virtual expo as well because I think it is important that the virtual runners get the same or similar experience as the in person. In most case the virtual cost is similar to the in person one or the exact same. I would like liked to received my swag before the virtual race opened so that I could have had my swag at my finish since I completed the race the first weekend the virtual race opened. I will wait patiently until I get it but excited to be getting all the swag for participating in the challenge.

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(2021)
"A very hot and humid race"
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I've participated in several Run Project races. I have liked it because it's a smaller race and the swag is awesome. This race is generally in April but due to Covid it was put on in September. I thought the course was good just a little hilly with overpasses. One thing I noticed were no nutrition at the aid stations, which is weird because two month prior I ran another Run Project race and they had nutrition and pickle juice. It was not a good time to not have nutrition as it was very hot and humid. I noticed a lot of runners were walking in the last few miles and some aid stops ran out of cup...maybe even water. I hope this is just a one off because I do like their races.

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(2020)
"Virtual 5K"
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I was excited to hear that I would be able to do a Christmas race. Each year I participate in a Turkey Trot but before now there wasn't any good option for a Christmas race. I really like the movie Elf so I'm glad to be able to get swag and a medal that are Elf themed. I was impressed with the communication with Ram Racing, there was a delay in shipping medals due to covid so they shipped out the swag without the medal and then followed up with a fast shipping with the medal by itself. They could have just waited to save money but they did the right thing and made sure we at least got our bib, Jacket and beanie for race day. I was happy to see that my medal was received the day before Christmas so I could run and get the medal afterwards. Definitely suggest any of their virtual races as they have some pretty cool ones and the swag is always awesome.

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(2020)
"Hot Chocolate Virtual 15K"
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This was my four year running Hot Chocolate Race but first time running it virtual. I will say it was so nice to get the swag items prior to the race. I have done several others this year but had to wait until after I send my results in. My swag showed up weeks in advance and set it out as a reminder of what I was training for. I really liked how they included goodies along with two hot chocolate packets two mini chocolates. I have always loved the jacket and this year wasn't any different. The hood comes off so it's super nice on the days where it is not needed. Last but not lease the medal, it is always super cool and this year there was a hidden compartment where you can put your chocolate. I will definitely do this race again and hoping for an in person.

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(2020)
"A race to do"
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This year I wanted to participate in the in person race but because of covid races became virtual. I was thankful to the MCM for making a great virtual that was very affordable. I was happy to get my gear before I raced (I raced the last week before times were due) and have many different goodies in the bag such as a mask and a honey stinger waffle. I'm impressed with the quality of the swag and the great communication that was received from MCM. No matter what happens next year I'll participate even if it is virtual.

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