Torbay Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (150 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: Dunnarunner
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: If you don't mind running up and down the same stretch of road 4 times, and this particular stretch of road is one of the most scenic around, then this race is for you.
Date of review: June 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: rob piggott
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Did not like the laps, it was like going to the shops and then getting home to find out you forgot to get the milk
Date of review: June 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Mike Burridge
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Good race pitty about the hills
In full: Very well organised race which was freindly and enjoyable other than the hills which I found really hard.
Date of review: June 24, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Wilfendo
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very supportive marshalling and smooth organisation. Really enjoyed the lap format . Missed a pb by 7 seconds and was feeling over trained so it must have a lot of potential for faster runners than I.
Date of review: June 24, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Fatcatslim
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A Fabulous morning race on the English Riviera,complete with liquid sunshine.
In full: A well organised race with plenty of encouragement from marshalls and supporters and well staffed water stations alike.This,depite the poor weather.
An earlier start this year as previous years have been baking hot by midday.
Thankfully it was not as hot as previous years with rain or drizzle for most of the race.
Personally i enjoyed the rain,kept me cool and helped me to beat my course record by a full 10 mins, coming in at 1h 51 mins.
A very enjoyable race and one that i keep coming back to year after year.
A special mention must go to new Race Directors, Adam and Luke Carswell.
The improved course and the inclusion of chip timing are welcome additions to an already superb race.
See you next year.
Date of review: June 24, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: slug
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised a hell of alot of work went into this race, not a fan of two lap races but still enjoyed it.
Date of review: June 24, 2007
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2006 race reviewed by: Andie Stansell
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Undulating??? Hmmm...Really???
In full: Haha.. Bloody hilly is what I say. However, it was my first ever race though, and I can't complain too much as I did finish within my target of 2hours. Definately needed water station between Torquay/paignton. And I wasn't too keen on the queuing after the finish to get checked off especially as I was desperate for a P!! However, overall the organisation was good and the encouragement from the Marshalls, spectators and fellow runners was what kept me going in that heat. All-in-all, one amazing experience.
Date of review: July 14, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Purple Peril
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The weather was hot, hot , hot - and so was the atmosphere. Brilliant!
In full: The weather was hot, hot , hot - and so was the atmosphere. Brilliant! After nearly 20 years out of half marathon running (I know...!)this was a wonderful race to ocme back with. I am ridiculously pleased with my worst ever time - but it's still below 2hours, just!
Date of review: July 14, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Glenstorm
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A well organised slightly challenging race.
In full: Talk about chalk and cheese, my last half was Forest of Dean and the organisers of that race could learn a great deal from the organisers of this. Well done to everyone, pleanty of water stations with water [FOD please note], amazing support all round the course, excellent medal and a T shirt and to top that a banna as well. What a bargin. Just need to get the finish funnel sorted. Already discussing travelling the 180 plus miles down again with rest of club for next years race.
Date of review: July 11, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: neil johnson 6
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: worth a weekend stay
In full: Well organised race, good atmosphere, good course including slightly challenging hills (second time around anyway) and some nice flat bits, Nice medal and quality T shirt at finish. Managed to knock 5 mins off last years time, so i'll be back next year
Date of review: July 2, 2006
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