Hanley Building Society Potters Arf Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (268 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Zola Budd
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised with exception of finish where we had to queue for water from a black bin - bottled water would have been preferable. Not much of a goody bag . Good suppport from the crowds and the hosepipes were wonderful!
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Rod Martin 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent event, great friendly support and needed as tough run
In full: Excellent organisation and brilliant crowd support again this year, gives you extra boost but not quite enough to run up the last hill, had to walk it again this year but be back for a gold medal next year.
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: LISA LANCASTER
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: GREAT RACE - HARD WORK - BUT FAB SUPPORT
In full: WHO TURNED ON THE HEAT AGAIN??? IT WAS HOT HOT HOT - THANK GOODNESS FOR ALL THE PEOPLE WITH HOSE PIPES, WATER & ICE POPS - THE PEOPLE OF THE POTTERIES ARE EXCELLENT SUPPORTS EVEN CHEERING ON THE BACK MARKERS WITH "COME ON DUCK - NOT MUCH FURTHER" EXCELLENT. ONLY ONE COMPLAINT - AT THE FINISH THE ORGANISERS WERE TAKING AGES TO DISH OUT PRIZES/BAGS - AND I STOOD FOR AT LEAST 5 MINUTES AFTER CROSSING THE LINE 0 NOT GOOD ON ACHING LIMBS - NEED TO GET THAT SORTED FOR NEXT YEAR - PERLEASSEEE
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Strog
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Fantastic half marathon - great crowd support
In full: This is my local half marathon and my very first competetive one and I have to say the whole experience was amazing. Yes it was hot and there were one or two steep hills but overall I really enjoyed the experience and will be back next year. I felt very honuoured to get a silver medal.. Well done to Don Shelley and all involved for a very well organised race!
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: M1nty
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Really enjoyable - not an easy race but very fulfilling
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Joe R 28
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% |
In short: my first time but not my last
In full: I love the people of Stoke, true stars. The support was second to none. The course was hilly, hard and bloody great!! (except that hill at 11 miles!!. My only upset was that I didn't see a marker showing how close I was to the finish so I was disappointed that I didn't manage a good sprint finish, but I managed 1.59 and got my medal. The goodie bag was great but I would have liked a bottle of water first, then my goodies....it was a hot, thirsty 2 hours. Well done everybody!! Thanks
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: 3 amp
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hot and hilly, exactly what it says on the blurb
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: rea92002
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Brilliant experience
In full: My first half marathon and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Support from the crowds was incredible which made the two tough hills a little bit more bareable. Definately would do this race again.
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Tatty Bogle
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The best crowd support I've ever experienced!
In full: If you don't mind a few hills, then this is the race for you. The downhill stretches provide a welcome respite from the long, tough climbs, and the crowd support betters that of GNR - by a long way. I'll definitely be back next year!
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mark Thorley
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: For my first half marathon a bit of a challenge, but worth it as it certainly was challenging given all the hills and the heat.
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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