Marlow Half Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (427 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Kim Bates
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Blimey that was hard!
In full: Gale force wind, howling rain flooding my eyes and deep water to paddle through - this was the hardest half marathon ever (my third marlow)! Despite this it was brilliant and the marshalls fantastic, especially the one at about 10 miles who told me I WAS doing well and inspired me to keep going - thank u!
Date of review: November 2, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Nick Hall 16
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: High proportion of club entrants, novices welcome d though.
In full: Challenging course for a first timer like me, but enjoyable despite torrential rain! Two of the hills were tough, but beautiful area to run through..
Date of review: November 2, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: AB.
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very supportive marshalls in trying conditions
In full: This is a great race , very well organised and given the weather the marshalls were fantastic. The only issue I had was that we could not get into the shower block which was not much fun post race in rain . Apart from that great. Will be back .
Date of review: November 2, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jules M
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% |
In short: Very tough conditions which made it strangely enjoyable at the time and even more so upon completion with pint in hand
Date of review: November 2, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Annaruns
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The only way is up!
In full: I knew this was going to be tough and that there were a lot of hills but I'd still underestimated them. Long climbs up and then some very steep dips down which were almost as hard on the legs. Add to this some flooding, lashing rain and gusty wind and you've got a tough morning on your hands. But I loved it - great atmosphere, very friendly, the last mile is a lovely gentle decline, a nice t-shirt to remember the morning by. The tea tent might have been expensive but that was an enormous Danish Pastry and a good cup of tea and I deserved them both! Thank you Marlow Striders - you did a great job.
Date of review: November 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: paul butler
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I might be sadistic but the rain made this tough race even more fun
In full: Great race. Flooded lanes, steep uphills and downhills made the sense of achievement at completing this race enourmous. Great organisation from the marlow striders considering the weather and postal strike. Great marshalls. Fantastic support from them. All in all a great race.
Date of review: November 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Andrew Tayler
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great encouragement from the marshalls who were almost as wet as I was ...
Date of review: November 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Pip Gough
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Terrible weather, great course and atmosphere
In full: Marshalls were brilliant - rain didn't stop throughout yet marshalls were all supportive, cheerful and friendly! Great start and finish venue. Well organised, excellent scenery - shame the weather didn't allow us to appreciate it. And a free long sleeved t-shirt at the end - what more could you want! Maybe total road closures would make this perfect. Well done Marlow Striders!
Date of review: November 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: iRun
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: November 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Dexter Brown
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: terible conditions and a challenging course , lovely scenery I am sure but my glassses were too wet to see much. Well organized.
Date of review: November 1, 2009
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