Marlow Half Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (427 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: 2amazing
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hills, Hills and more hills with a few downhills
In full: Again, well done Marlow Striders for putting on an excellent event. I knocked 7-8 mins off from last years race so I am really pleased on that course. Was delighted to receive a spot prize for a whole body spray tanning treatment from a nice lady at the finish. She must of thought I looked deserving of a good holiday! Weather just right, didn't even mind the floods as I made headway through the middle while others were picking their way around the edges.
Date of review: November 3, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Robert Preston 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough and Hilly Course
In full: Good Organistion and friendly atmosphere. This is a tough course due to the number of hills and undulations.
Date of review: November 3, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: hazyjay
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I found the hills very difficult but I don't do hills normally.
In full: I found the hills very difficult but I don't do hills normally.
Date of review: November 3, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Andy Higgins
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent race. Crowd and supporters along the way were great. Scenery was fab. No Meddle though ? A great day!
Date of review: November 3, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: mmmmm
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: challenging, as ever. Excellent organisation- even a sofa for the tired !
In full: A well laid out and smoothly-run race. Marshals cheery and helpful - a real credit to the Striders. Tough in places, but lovely autumnal scenery. The sofa was a nice touch at 10 miles, mind!
Date of review: November 3, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Pellypoo1980
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly and stretching - but excellent organisation
In full: Having read previous reviews I was expecting killer hills - and I wasn't disappointed! The first 1.5 miles was all up hill, and there were a fair few other steep uphills too. The good news is that they were matched by equally as steep downhill descents too.
Knocked 10 mins off my PB (last mile and a half downhill may have helped this!)
Scenery was glorious - gorgeous autumn colours along country lanes. Couple of road floods added an extra dimension.
Organisation was fantastic - ample stewards in Marlow town and along the course. Very well signposted - lots of parking and the goody bag was welcome too. Nice t-shirt as a memento. Would recommend!
Date of review: November 3, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: David Tree
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very good fun and extremely friendly!
Date of review: November 3, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Jonathan Hall 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My 4th Marlow Half marathon and still enjoyable. 1 minute of my Hald PB
In full: This was a toughy. Having done it a few times before I knew what was coming but the hill at mile 8 was tough.
I still managed to be only 1 minute off my half pb so very pleased.
This is a regular on my training calander
Date of review: November 3, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: reefseeker
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent organisation, beautiful Chiltern hills
In full: Really enjoyed this race, a big thanks to the supportive and helpful marshalls. Well organised, with an excellent results service.
The course was beautiful, running through the Chiltern beech woods, although the hills were tough, especially at mile 8. Despite that I managed a PB; in particular many runners must have managed as 6 minute mile on that last downhill section!
Date of review: November 3, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Melissa Arkinstall
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A tough race but brilliantly organised and fantastic scenery to numb thr painof thr hills
Date of review: November 3, 2008
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