Coastal Half-Marathon, PortsmouthHere's how RW members rated this race (182 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: Liza Campbell
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first marathon - loved it! Totally flat over varied terrain with some great views.
Date of review: December 19, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Jay Mcc
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great friendly race
Date of review: December 19, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Neil Bundey
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic Race only in it's second year
In full: Very well organized race, plenty of water stations with bananas, energy gels, sweets and biscuits available. Varied terrain and fantastic views it felt like a very personal race. Some of the trail parts of the race required single file but this helps you keep a steady pace with enough places to overtake other runners. Highly recommended race for the future.
Date of review: December 19, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Possum hopper
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Second year I have done this and I'll be back again next year !!
Date of review: December 19, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Stutter and Stumble
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brrr - if only the wind was there to push you along
In full: Yes it was cold (it is December) - made worst by the wind - especially the last 2 miles.
Flat race - east route to follow, some nice views of the harbour and the Isle of Wight.
Nice goodie bag - wasn't expecting a T-shirt - gels and bananas at most water stations - all well stocked.
Nice end to the year - be back again next year - hopefully quicker
Date of review: December 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Richie H
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: No hills, but plenty of wind.
In full: Interesting mix of terrain. Was icey for the first half. The challenge of the wind more than made up for the lack of hills.
I used the race to experiment with pacing. Avoided the wall completely and made the last mile my fastest even into a headwind. Great day out.
Date of review: December 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: jacqueline evans
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: September 26, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: matt stevens 5
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Weather or Not
In full: Could be a great race , but at this time of year the weather will get you and it did.
OK race,but was knee capped by the weather
Date of review: March 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: MrG_66
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Told probably the worst conditions I could get for my first race but loved the challenge.
Date of review: March 3, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Neil_C
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great course and friendly race.
In full: Loved the course with a mix of terrains and on a day with less wind/rain could probably get a pb. Great support from marshalls and plenty of them along the course. 5 mile marker seemed a bit early but that aside, very well organised.
Date of review: February 21, 2011
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