Forest of Dean Trails Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (240 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: CHRISTINE BUXTON
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Muddy and hilly but great fun!
In full: This was my first 1/2 marathon, feel semi ready for the Edinburgh Marathon now :-)
Date of review: March 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Sally Kemp
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wet, cold and muddy but really good fun.
Date of review: March 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: runninggirl17
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Slight hold up at the start but otherwise well organised
Date of review: March 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Annie H
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent race with very good organisation.
In full: This was my first trail half-marathon after doing lots of road ones and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The only down of the morning was seeing the guy collapsed near the finish. Hope he has made a full recovery - best wishes to him.
Date of review: March 17, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: morgrunning
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, pity about the weather.
Date of review: March 17, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Rosey666
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Wet. Muddy. Great
In full: See above. Thanks to the marshals for the encouragement they gave in the conditions. Must learn to train running downhill.
Date of review: March 17, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Melanie Trickett
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Wet and muddy but well organised and a great race
Date of review: March 17, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: heraroja
| | 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: wet windy and wonderful!
In full: Felt the organisation was very good (didn't want a goodie bag and was staying in Parkend, so can't comment about all aspects), course was a fairly nice trail and wide enough to overtake slower runners. Wasn't anything about it I didn't like, and came away with a great PB over last trail half. Brilliant!
Date of review: March 17, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: maxine taylor 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: This was my first half - marathon and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I only started running in january of this year and running this race was the goal I set myself. It was a great experience and I hope to enter many more races this year.
Date of review: March 17, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: David Gresswell
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well Done To All Concerned - Excellent Race.
In full: My first time at this race, and it was a little harder than I expected, but still an excellent day out. Why oh why, have I wasted my time at the Bath Half Marathon for the last few years!?! Looking at the feedback from Bath Half again, I definately made the right decission this year!
Date of review: March 17, 2008
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