New Forest Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (390 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Trisha O'Reilly
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wonderful scenery but "undulating" is a bit of an under-sell.
In full: Given the warm, sun soaked conditions,I was very glad to see the water and sponge stations. But, surely, the price of entry could have run to having water freely available at the end of the race.
Date of review: September 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Karl Bulman
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: great race, thoroughly enjoyed it and fantastic support and marshalling all the way round. Just wish some of the signing was better.
Date of review: September 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: dave skull
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good Organisation, Challenging Hills, Very Scenic
In full: Tough hills on the new course, organisation superb - sponges great idea on a hot day although the marshalls still had problems dealing with moronic drivers who still think it is OK to cross a lane with dozens of runners still running towards them.
Date of review: September 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Duncan Anderson
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good Race, Friendly, Hot Weather, Same bloke won it again!! I got a PB
In full: Good Things
Scenery
Atmosphere
Weather
Support
Bad Things
Not enough Water Stations
Nearly run over by horses (although not really anyone's fault)
For the money to run this race you don't get a lot...
I ran the Brighton Half for the same kind of cost (I do understand that the total number of runners is different) and got a whole lot more e.g. Energy Bars, Foil Wraps, Water Bottles, Bananas, a text with your finish time etc.
Communication could be better, e.g. the use of email to communicate to runners about delayed starts and general information such as finish time or when the photos are available.
Finally after sprinting to the finish the last thing you want to smell is fried burgers and chips when you cross the line already feeling sick.
Although I have listed a few more bad points then good I would run this again because it was fun and a good day out for people to come and watch you.
Date of review: September 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: emma shelley
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: While course a bit challenging the scenery and sunshine was outstanding
In full: Loved it, really enjoyed the race rather than pushing for a PB - never seen beauty in a race like it, even had horses running across our path at one point! great support too, people handing out jelly beans and mars bars. Only downside I'd say is that registration documentation said that there would be ample free parking space in the field but it was actually full when we got there and had to hunt around for somewhere to park when short on time.
Date of review: September 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: patman
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: A hard race, great scenery and support but those hills are hard, in the heat I should have taken a back-pack and we could have done with isotonic drinks at the stations. A good race though but if you want a pb this is not the one for you.
Date of review: September 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Reda27
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great scenery, great marshalls
In full: A really well organised event, especially at the start. The finish area became a bit chaotic and it was not easy to get a drink, which on a warm day is what i needed! Fantastic views although the inclines are not insignificant. I'll be back again next year!
Date of review: September 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: claudie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent. Looking forward to next year
Date of review: September 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Big Moose
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent Race, Fantastic Weather and Glorious Scenary
In full: This is what running is about, the race was a manageable size and there was very little overcrowding on the route. The weather was perfect and the scenary was uplifting. It needed to be in places to take my mind off the hills. I will be back next year for sure.
Date of review: September 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Roger Mitchell 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great occasion for all, I hope, but certainly helped by the glorious weather and for me by a large family contingent of both runners and supporters.
Date of review: September 22, 2008
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