'Down Tow Up Flow' Thames Towpath Half Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (167 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Tim Ledeboer
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Such a lovely route, woudl certainly do it again.
In full: I thoroughly enjoyed the run, it was a great route, well organised and I would highly recommend it to anyone, at any level who is looking for a great way to spend a Sunday morning.
Date of review: July 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: N Le-Faye
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Beautiful course, well organised
In full: Third time that I have done this and it was as well organised as ever. The scenic and flat course (albeit with some difficult terrain under foot), frequent water points and great organisation (including the transport to the start of the linear route) make this a favourite event. Very slightly disappointed that the "plaques" given out in prior years had been replaced by a "normal" medal.
Date of review: July 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: jacquelina paparika
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: scenic route, plentiful water stations, friendly marshalls - will be back next year
In full: This is the third year i've done this race and I haven't tired of it yet - its a lovely route.
There were loads of water stations, and the marshhalls and signage make the route very clear.
Only minor gripe is the goody bag - i'd rather the price be lower and do without the medal
Date of review: July 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: TrickyRicky
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised race - Lovely secnic route - plenty of water
In full: Great to have water stops every 2 miles or so, excellent route markings and friendly marshalls. The only down side for me was very limited parking for spectators at the finish in Windsor, two of my friends that came along to see me finish were 10 mins late as they couldnt get parked and missed me sprinting over the line ;-)
Date of review: July 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Phil Thorpe
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: So worth doing - beautiful scenery and very well organised. Will do again.
Date of review: July 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: snailie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Superb
In full: Super event - well organised, lots of water stations, friendly marshalls and runners, scenic route. My first half marathon - the next one has a lot to live up to!
Date of review: July 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Martin Glazebrook
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Nice Route
Date of review: July 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Firecracker73
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great views and a good run. Loved the amount of water stations should become the norm!
Date of review: July 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: NeverMind
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In full: This is a great race for beginners if the weather is not too hot like today. The gates at the beginning and the fact that the route has lots of single file paths mean that if you are look for a PB you are unlikely to get it.
Date of review: July 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Greig Thomas
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
Date of review: July 26, 2009
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