Eastbourne Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (201 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: Sarah Wright 5
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I really enjoyed this as my first race and warm up for the London in April.
In full: One suggestion I would make is that an extra water stop in between the last two would have been good, or the last one a bit earlier than it actually was as I was really needing water by the time I got to it.
Date of review: February 28, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Muhanad Al-Hashim
| | 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: It was very good, but there was a potential for improvements.Changing facility was not a vailable or could not be found,seperation of the running path from that of pedestrians was not complete,participants were not informed on how to find their time
Date of review: February 27, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: jonnyw
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% |
In short: Interseting opening 4 miles, then good open course
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Gerald Gresham-Cooke
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great fun
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: coldfeet
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% |
In short: Good enjoyable race
In full: Was well organised, obviously the run up to Beachy head can scupper the chances of a PD. However not sure about all the winding through Soveriegn harbour - would probably have a very good 10 mile course.
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Nigel Bateman 3
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: One hill, otherwise a flat and fast course
In full: A well organised and relaxed race. There's only one hill and OK it's steep but there's still potential for a good time. Sovereign Harbour is scenic and joy to run through. Could have done with some more mile markers. I like to start slow and finish fast but the closest mile marker to the finish was 3 miles out. Could have done with a 5 and a 7 marker. All-in-all an unchallenging but scenic course. Would recommend it to first timers.
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: James Francis 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A good race, but Beachy Head - ouch.
In full: A good run, and for the most part well organised. A good route this year - same as last year. Beachy Head is a real challenge and I can still feel it today! Fun though, and worth doing.
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: lucy anderson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: challenging hil, after that fabulous with the seafront
In full: Much better weather than last year and great show of people, runners and supporters. Once past the "hideous" hill at mile 2-3 (nearly everyone walked it) the route was well marked and marshalled and was flat! Great scenery by the seafront, although tough seeing the front runners on their way to the finish when i was only half way round!! Don't like contra-flows much. Thoroughly enjoyed the morning.
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Firefly78
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: a great course and crowd, could improve in some ways...
In full: My only real grip was the lack of water stations from about 7 miles onwards. fortunatly one of the marshalls had a bottle of ribena to give me, a great thank you to her. Thank you to all that i am sure worked very hard.
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Howard Whitelaw
| | 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, well organised, great support and nice route along seafront
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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