Luton MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (269 votes). 2006 race reviewed by: micknphil-marathonlads.com
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough race ... super day
In full: we eventually clocked 4.36, it was tough in as much it was gale force
The very day i was on form to give it hell after 21 miles, i could not battle the wind
it was our 5th consecutive luton marathon,
We've clocked 4.41 in 2002, 5.03 in 2003, only 2 laps in 2004, 5.10 in 2005 and now 4.36
The race itself is a gruelling, mentally sapping 3 lapper, you have to be on the ball to start that 3rd lap ...
but i went with my could'nt care less attitude, that gave me no pressure, and just run and enjoy
i've lost 18 of the best years of my life, caring for my Sick and disabled son, so, i see it as a joyfull triumphant day
hence, the reason, i screamed with joy on entering the hall afterwards
would i do it all again ... yes even in 3 months after recovery if i could
My thanks to all
For Mick n Phil That's 21 marathons,
we'll be back next year... can't wait
Date of review: December 8, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Taff Boy
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Runners race
In full: 2nd Luton marathon for me. Bit windy but managed PB so cant complain. The relay helps as you can tag onto them and perhaps aim to pass some which is a boost. Good atmosphere and marshalls were great. All cars stopped for us at every road crossing point. More undulating than hilly and definetly not flat. Great medal but could do with bottles rather than cups - suggestion rather than complaint.
Date of review: December 8, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Brian Feldman
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Surprisingly rural in parts, excellent organisation
In full: The views across the countryside were surprising. The course was not that challenging but the wind as you turned from teh top of the main hill blew youi to a standstill, not welcome on the third lap. 3 laps was also less depressing than expected. Very well organised, encouraging marshals, and showers.
Date of review: December 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Mike Creasor
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great organisation, hot showers/massage, friendly marshalls, very good Medal - overall earthly rather than stylish and OH!! that gale.
In full: My third Luton, challenging as I'm a 68 year old, but I will be back. Plenty of well marshalled car parks near-by. Coffee and friendly welcome from 8.15. Excellent massage facilities before and after race. Plenty of very positive Marshalls round the course - always a cheering comment. The course is not the most scenic and yes, the hills do get bigger on each of the three laps - this year, however, the SW gale was the real challenge - especially on lap 3. The Medal is one of the best - possibly beaten by the Great North Run, but superior to the London. A runners race, run be runners for runners.
Date of review: December 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Rob Green
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: UNIQUE 3 LAP COURSE, WELL MARSHALLED,NICE MEDAL
Date of review: December 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Bazza B
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A very well organised 3-lap marathon through the mean streets (and surround countryside) of Luton!
In full: This was my first marathon and on the day I really enjoyed it. The organisation was excellent and, although not traffic free, there were never any problems on the course.
Running my first marathon was much easier than I thought it would be! It wasn't a flat course but I'd built hills into my training and there weren't any bad ones. The weather was a bit windy but the course was sheltered almost all the way round.
On the day suprisingly easy and it was just all the training building up to the day which was tough!
Date of review: December 6, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: matthew Clapp
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good atmosphere, well organised but a bit windy!
In full: This is my second trip to Luton, it well organised with agood atmosphere. Having said that the course is a bit awkward with afew too many turns and underpasses. Like other smaller races it uses plastic cups and not bottles hardly ideal.
Date of review: December 5, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: LucyG
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Luton is prettier than I remember it
In full: The pleasant off-road sections and the fleeting views of the hills out in the countryside made the long drags on the busy road sections easier to put up with. The support from bystanders really helped, as did the encouragement at the beginning of each lap - stopped me DNF-ing at least twice! Finally and most suprisingly the traffic was really well-behaved - quite a contrast with the miserable Sunday shoppers at some races I could mention!
Date of review: December 5, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Fozzy62
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Definately Undulating!!
In full: A well organised event from the organised parking,plenty of water stations,good marshalls & well signed route,to the nice medal and tee shirt.I found the inclines and the wind put paid to any hopes of a P.B.The adage that a strong wind adds 10% to your time is correct so i am well pleased with my time.Still cant get past the wall though without losing all semblance of running style!!! Probably wouldn`t do this again as it is a long way from home for me and december is not the best month for the weather!
Date of review: December 5, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Long Distance Duckling
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyed this last year, and enjoyed even more this year. Well organised, nice medal, and friendly marshalls. Wind ruined chances of a pb, but will definitely be back
Date of review: December 5, 2006
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