Hastings Lions Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (739 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: Coxy Apple
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Tough first half makes this an interesting race
In full: Very well organised popular London preparation. Tough first half with long 2-3 mile incline in first 5 miles but then some lovely downhills in second half. Good support despite grey clouds and drizzle. Well organised drinks stations plus offerings from supporters of oranges, bananas and jelly babies.
Pleased with my time as 4 mins quicker than Brighton a few weeks ago although no monsoon. Big heavy ledal, shame no ribbon on it though!
Date of review: March 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Prof
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent race as usual, challenging course, fantastic support
Date of review: March 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Adam Slater
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hard course but fantastic support all way round
Date of review: March 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: AscendoTuum
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: March 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Ritchie Naylor
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: March 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Michael McNicholas
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent race and fantastic support from the people of Hastings
In full: My third time doing this race and the hills in the first part are becoming more challenging with age. But the support from the crowd all the way round the course is inspirational, thank you to everyone who came out and cheered us on. Another nice day down on the coast, definitely would recommend this to anyone looking for an enjoyable half marathon experience. Will be back for more next year.
Date of review: March 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Tim Warren 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very testing, but I loved it! :-)
In full: This was my first half marathon, so I was little anxious about the hilly start, but although it was hard work I really enjoyed it. The support throughout the whole course was magnificent and kept me going. I found the last 2 miles very challenging - I could see what loooked like a bouncy castle in front for ages! - I kind of wish it was, so I could just collapse on it at the end!!
Very well organised - would highly recommend.
Date of review: March 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Alpha 1
| | 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: one of my all time fav haf marathons
In full: as my 5th time of running this one and im sure i will be back for more.
the crowd support gets better every year.
and a big thank you to the marshals who as always did a brilliant job.
see you all next year all being well
Date of review: March 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Steve Barnes 7
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Why did I forget about that hill???
In full: Second time here, and 5.30 quicker, so must be doing something right!!! Either that or the magnificent crowd support makes you find another gear!!
The best half I have run - from great organisation, fantastic crowds, to the marshalls and scouts who were outstanding!
Big question for me: Why can't Brighton learn from this? It wasn't just the fact that the weather was better, but even the parking was only £3 rather than the £16 we got stung along the coast!
Can't say anything about toilets etc as was in the pub before and after so all great as far as I'm concerned and will definitely be back!
Well done and thank you to the organisers and all concerned!!
Date of review: March 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Thorpey 1979
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Ran a PB - Crowds were Fab !!
In full: Ran a PB which was awesome ! Course was a challenge but the crowds were fantastic !!
Date of review: March 22, 2010
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