Asics Watford Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (878 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: pdavisuk
 | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: More scenic than you might think
In full: A well organised and friendly half with a couple of nasty hills but not as tough as the profile suggests. Always good to see Mick 'n Phil.
Date of review: February 27, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Pellypoo1980
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellently organised race
In full: Cannot rave highly enough about this race - the organisation from start to finish was excellent. The course is a nice mix of interesting town running and picturesque countryside.
Only downside is that there are no showers, which is a bit of a nightmare when you have travelled a fair way.
Date of review: February 21, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Duncan Edwards
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: These guys know what they're doing. Can't fault the organisation. Only problem is the hills!
Date of review: February 17, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: SkiSpeedQueen
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Hills just kept on coming
In full: Lovely race, organisation went very well - thanks to marshals, the hills were plenty and challenging no chance of turning on auto-pilot running. It was good to have time clock at half-way point. improved my Pb. Loved the finish running into the park where it all begin. Those hills in the countryside deserved a medal for the finishers. t-shirt will be archived.
Date of review: February 13, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Corky2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I love this race
In full: Very well organised. Improvements for next year are;
- sports drink in cups (you can still have a branded banner) or redesign the openings as I had to open by pulling with my teeth
- delays collecting baggage needs to be sorted (this was a recurring theme in the 2009 reviews so not sure why this hasn't been sorted)
- medal/buff or mug - the cheap t-shirt has been binned
Date of review: February 12, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Giant Haystax
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, well organised, cheeky hills but very scenic
In full: Can't fault the organisation; it all ran like clockwork. Course takes you out into the countryside which is nice. Some challenging hills but lovely bits through the woods. Nice t-shirt, but no medal unfortunately.
Date of review: February 11, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: James Taylor 31
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great day all in all - challanging course but the first half is tougher - so get half way and its easier on the back 6.5
Date of review: February 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Karen Parnell
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Killer Hills! - challenging for your first half marathon!
In full: This was my first Half Marathon and the hills, country scenary and laid back atmosphere made it a very enjoyable event!
Date of review: February 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Jim Clements
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Challenging and rewarding
Date of review: February 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Simon Cousin
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Agood work out for the FLM
Date of review: February 9, 2010
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