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[quote=Anonymous]MCM was my first marathon and it's a huge deal - both that it's your first and because the MCM itself is a huge race with a huge turnout of spectators.  I had friends and family follow me around the course.  When my DH ran it, I was exhausted by the time the race is done because I'd probably covered 10 or more miles myself getting to multiple points to see him.

DH is right, the finish line is a mob scene.  Set a meeting point and do your best to find each other.  It also helps if he's been following you so he knows generally when you'll finish.

I've done other marathons since without any support and it's do-able, especially if it's a race where there isn't a lot of crowd support generally, but I think you'll both be sad if he's not there.

That being said, OP, if he chooses to come IT WILL BE OK!!!!  Wear something unique -- I can't tell you the number of times you'll hear strangers shouting "Way to go, UCLA t-shirt guy!" "Keep it up, woman in the pink tutu!" "Stay strong, Larla! (if you have your name on your shirt or arm)"

Good luck and have fun, it's a great experience![/quote]

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