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Episode 188 - Review of the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon with Todd


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Summary

Todd shares his experience running the Mohawk Hudson Marathon in Schenectady, New York. He discusses the race background, his decision to run it, and the reasons for choosing this race over others. Todd provides insights into the travel and accommodation options, as well as the local restaurants in the area. He talks about the expo experience and the organization at the start line. Todd describes the course, including the trail surface and the scenic views along the way. He also mentions the train crossing and the finish line experience. Todd highlights the beauty of Albany and recommends the race for its scenic route and affordable cost.

Takeaways

  • Consider smaller races like the Mohawk Hudson Marathon for a laid-back and less crowded experience.

  • The Mohawk Hudson Marathon offers a scenic course with beautiful fall foliage.

  • The race is well-organized and provides a good opportunity for a PR.

  • Albany, New York, offers a variety of attractions and is a great city to explore.

  • Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Support

    04:50 Race Background and Decision

    05:36 Reasons for Choosing the Race

    06:30 Travel and Accommodation

    07:21 Local Restaurants

    08:24 Expo Experience

    10:49 Start Line Organization

    12:26 Course Description

    13:43 Trail Surface and Scenery

    15:28 Train Crossing

    16:45 Finish Line Experience

    20:20 Scenic Albany

    24:25 Highlights of the Race

    28:14 Recommendation and Cost

    30:35 Things to Do in Albany

    31:23 Closing Remarks

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