GDF Suez Leeds Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (411 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Ayo Bakare
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Sympathetic route, great fun!
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Steve Crick 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A race of 3 halves
In full: Challenging course.
Miles 1 - 5 uphill. miles 6 - 12 downhill, Mile 13 uphill.
Well organised race, will be back!
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Vicki Essex 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough but fun
In full: A great race everyone said the uphills were the challenge I disagree though I found the downhills really tough and despite having done a lot of racing before this is the first time I have actually been unable to walk the day after a race.
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Gary Baker 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised, nasty hills, worth the trouble!
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Robert Henderson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very enjoyable run!
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Lekky
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: nippersmith
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Enjoyed the ride!
In full: I thought the drink stations, and sponges were all spot on and in the right places. The support along the route was great all in all a really good race apart from the traffic - on the ring road and on Kirkstall Road - stresses me out. Loved the mix of ups and downs too.
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Carol Parkinson
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Much more support and water availability than previous years and improved width of roads for running on!!
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Christopher Armit
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: CumbrianSpringer
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: well organised and slick. A nice city course.
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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