Virgin London MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1962 votes). 2012 race reviewed by: Y not
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Not really much I can say wrong about the VLM... in fact there is nothing I could criticise it about. From start to finish it's amazing and also cheaper than many other marathons
Date of review: April 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: flapswardo
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Organisation so good you can concentrate on soaking up the atmosphere
Date of review: April 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Clare Read 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Amazing Day!
In full: Fantastic day and spectator support gets better and better. Only gripe was the chaos in Horse Guards Parade when leaving which was potentially very dangerous and quite scary for a small person squished in the middle of the crowd
Date of review: April 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: luke marshall 5
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Amazing day, amazing atmosphere well worth it!!
Date of review: April 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: mark lewis-russell
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Simply awesome
In full: this is my 5th in 6 years - I love the London Marathon - staff always happy to help and always cheering you - they are the unsung heroes for me - every year I say never again but I still coem back for more - a big thank you :)
Date of review: April 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Emrun
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Amazing race need to organise meet and great better
In full: This has to be one of the best events in the world with the support from the crowd to get you through. My only frustration was the poor organisation getting to the meet and great area which was chaos! The organisation is so good everywhere else!
Date of review: April 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Dr Robert
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Astounding: A pinnacle of human experience
In full: My sixth London Marathon and once again I'm gobsmacked at the excellence of this event: there were 6000 (!) volunteers out on the course and behind the scenes, luggage worked like clockwork, there was plenty of water, energy drinks and gels, and the support was amazing. I didn't do the (unrealistic) time I wanted, but still happy with a sub-3.30.
A pinnacle of human experience? I think that it is: to see people still finishing at five and six hours, makes you realise that the human spirit is a robust and inspiring power. I take my hat off to everyone who ran. I have had some fantastic experiences over the years, and I thank the organisers and helpers. The charity I ran for, WaterAid, was totally brilliant!
That's enough big city London marathons for me for now - time for some interesting half marathons and trail races!
Date of review: April 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Jaysey
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic, just fantastic
In full: Hope to be back next year to improve my time. The despair and pain of miles 18-24 soon wear off!!
Date of review: April 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Jeremy Churcher
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: First marathon, great experience, would do again.
Date of review: April 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Darren Dempsey
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Good quick course
In full: Crowd were very encouraging, definite PB course, great organisation from Start to Finish.
Would do again
Date of review: April 23, 2012
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