Water of Life Half-Marathon *FULL*Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (180 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Lucy Reeve
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic organisation and really enjoyable
In full: I have to agree, this was one of the friendliest and most well organised races I've taken part in. You really couldn't fault a thing, and as everyone has said the marshals were particularly great - their enthusiasm was very welcome! Beats many other half marathons around and the route was just glorious.
Date of review: March 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jessica Howard
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantasic event - exceptionally well-organised and a beautifully scenic race-route
In full: This was a very well organised event which I think made the day - the facilities were great, the marshals were all very encouraging and it was an imaginative and varied race-route - fantastic!
Date of review: March 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: 19WonTheThrash
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: This is what all race organisations should strive for
In full: Hats off to the Marshals, they really wanted to be there and without exception every one cheered the runners along. Crowd deserve a clap as well as all runners were warmly received both at the start / finish and 5/8 mile marker at the pub. Nice touch to have the band playing there as you got a lift twice!
goody bag / frequency of water made for a great value run (some £12 cheeper than Reading where only £1 going to charity tut tut)
Many thanks to PP for organising. I'd love to know how much was raised for the charity?
Date of review: March 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Cis
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic race, you'll certainly see me back next year!
Date of review: March 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Bob Prothero
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: The Perfect race
In full: Flawless organisation, brilliant setting / course, friendly & for an excellent cause. What more to say?
Date of review: March 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Shaun Woods
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Water of Life theme a nice touch
Date of review: March 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Suzanne Goodall 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: fantastic run -beautiful scenery
In full: Absolutely fantastic! Awesome marshalls! And a big thanks to all the people at the pub cheering us along!! plenty of water and great welcome across the finish line! If weather is rubbish, track shoes are a must!
Date of review: March 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: paul butler
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Superb organisation, great location, very worthy cause. Well done PP
In full: A great first race by PP this one. Organisation was superb. The route was glorious, along the Thames and back with great marshalls who really were the best I've seen at races. The band at the pub was a great touch. Also really nice to have the kids race while the HM was going on. My 3 kids loved that and even they got a T-shirt and medal the same as the HM runners. Made their day! Well done PP for a great run. Beautiful location.
Date of review: March 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Sticky Whippet
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic race in a lovely location
In full: Great organisation and a perfect location for a race. The weather was a great help. I'm not sure the terrain would have been quite as much fun if the weather had not been so fantastic, but Bisham Abbey is a lovely location to start and end any race!
Date of review: March 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Flaus
| | 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: beautiful scenery, many gates and pretty often queueing involved
Date of review: March 22, 2009
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