Hanley Building Society Potters Arf MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (280 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Rogb
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well done Stoke!!
In full: For a city that has clearly seen hard times in recent years the people of the Potteries showed their pride and provided some outstanding support. I hope we provided a modicum of enjoyment for them with our hot heaving bodies passing through their neighbourhoods!! A hard run even on a cool day...perhaps more water stations...offset by the hosing down. Many thanks for a tiring but satisfying day.
Date of review: June 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Roger Grand
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: HI HAD A FAB RUN (IN MY MIND I DID ANY HOW)WILL BE BACK NEXT YEAR BUT NEED A FEW MORE HILLS IN MY TRAINING RUNS, TAGGED ON TO A FEW PEOPLE TO GET MYSELF TO THE END, GREAT TO SEE GOOD SUPPORT OUT. GOT A MEDAL BUT NEVER GOT A T-SHIRT SOMEHOW!!!!
Date of review: June 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Alun's Little Girl
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant and challenging with the best supporters anywhere.
Date of review: June 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Tim Bowker
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Mega disappointment......had to miss this race from illness
Date of review: June 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Daniel Lewis 6
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The most challenging on-road half to date!
In full: I think you might choose to run this half primarily for two reasons: the challenge; good training for those PB potential, flat terrain offerings. Not much of a fanfare with this one - just get on your way and good luck! Plenty of support from the people of stoke, bless em, and actually, I needed it. One quibble: no medal - instead a plate. apparently if you got a clock time of under two hours you got one. I got a clock time of 2:01 and but a chip time well under - admittedly we set off late - so no medal.
Date of review: June 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Duane Daugherty 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A challenging course on a warm day. The people of Stoke came out in force to provide very special support. The ceramic plate, t-shirt and medal for finishing the race were very good. I'll be back next year.
Date of review: June 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Boozehound
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: big queue for parking but some great crowd support made up for it!
Date of review: June 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: The lazy Gardener
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A tough race but very loveable
Date of review: June 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: nigturner
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An excellent event, faultless organisation, great crowds and support all the way. This is a great event for a personal challenge.
Date of review: June 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Rob Parkin 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Best organised, friendliest HM around (but still tough...)
In full: Once again very well organised event, crowds fantastic as usual and a great atmosphere.
Date of review: June 15, 2009
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