Larking Gowen City of Norwich Half Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (267 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Chris Haycock
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great course change, PB route now, organisation spot on Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: The Roo (former Laufhase)
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good smallish race In full: I had a great time and managed a good PB despite lack of training! There could be a bit more support along the way - a band or something be nice to run home to.... but well organised otherwise. Lovely sunshine this year too!! Thanks :-) Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Fall Queen
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Like the change of course In full: Definitely prefer the change of course. CONAC have worked hard to iron out the problems of previous years, they even managed to arrange good weather this year :) Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Patrick Larke
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good first time race - yet still challenging for regular runners In full: I never thought I would say this I did miss the steep gravel hill - it was always the talking point among runners after the race - please go back to the old route Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Karl
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good organisation, marshalls, route and medals. Weather changed at the right time to make it dry and sunny. Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: cookery4
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: a good half, good support, a little tough at times Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: cynthia mills
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: had a great time. Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: nick pullen
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great day out In full: I really enjoyed it. The organisation/marshalling seemed flawless though having done it before I knew what to expect. The fact the race started on time must have meant they've sorted out most of the traffic trouble of previous years so well done CONAC. The weather was ideal too. It seems like it is mainly uphill, probably because it is what with the new change but I still think it is a quick course.
Seeing Ronnie O'Sullivan at the end was a highlight! Date of review: November 29, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Welsh Alex
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fast and Virtually Flat Two Lap Half Marathon In full: :-)
I do like this two lap course, and plenty of chances for spectators to see us in-between a coffee and a burger.
Nice course, but I do think the new course is actually slower than the old one. They have traded 400m of sharp uphill for 2.5 miles of slow shallower gradient.
Still, expertly organised. A sad inditement of our times that the stewards had to be 'SIA Accredited' (bouncers). Still, with no ipods and perfect weather this was an excellent day. Even better the winner was disqualified for number swapping. Oh how I chortled !
See you next year.
:-) Date of review: November 29, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Neal Hayes-Bradley
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: First ever road race - first ever half marathon - great - could become a bit of a habit! Date of review: November 29, 2009
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