Asics Watford Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (878 votes). 2006 race reviewed by: Matthew Brooker 2
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I hope charity gets a decent % of the entrance fee. Surprisingly pleasant scenery and good mix of standards. Didn't enjoy the hills though! False finishes nasty too!
Date of review: February 6, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Adrian Pearson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant weather made this a really good event: hills were pretty deceptive, though!
Date of review: February 6, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Guy Hornsby
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: My first half marathon, was well organised and I'll be back next year.
In full: Was quite a tough course for a first timer, but managed to get round in under 2 hours (my target) though I'm in pain this morning!
Date of review: February 6, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: David Meredith
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised
Date of review: February 6, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Rob Pattenden
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first proper half marathon, are they all that hilly!?
In full: Good fun, good atmosphere, the false finishes were a little unfair though...
Date of review: February 6, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: S Curry
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging and enjoyable for first time half marathon, good race for moving up from 10K
In full: This was an enjoyable race for me; the hills where a challenge but the scenery was nice. There was a fair mix of talent from very fast to very slow which helps if you are making a move from 10K running to half-marathon. Overall I found this to be an enjoyable experience.
Date of review: February 6, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: JEREMY SUMPTER
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Starting the year with hills, can only get easier from here
Date of review: February 6, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Glenn Sanderson
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good for stamina work with the hills, not one for a personal best. Chips for time would be good.
Date of review: February 5, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Pigbag
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Plenty of fast downhill stretches to offset the three hills on the route
In full: Well organised race though the first mile can be a little congested. The three climbs are fine once you know where they are, and there are plenty of long downhill stretches. Don't get fooled by the sight of the finish line as you enter the park.
Date of review: February 5, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Chris Postlethwaite
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great weather; good hills; mostly nice scenery
In full: I couldn't help thinking the mile markers were a bit off; particularly the first one; plus a couple in the early second half of the race. Good fun though and managed a good time. Thanks.
Date of review: February 5, 2006
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