Hanley Building Society Potters Arf Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (268 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Mark Gregory 10
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The steep hills on this course make this extremely difficult at times. Very challenging.
Date of review: June 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Martin Ball
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant urban race, attracting good crowds
In full: Challenging race with a few steep hills, but the cheering crowds and good size field make this one of the best half marathons in the country. Fantastic memories from today, especially from sprinting through the finish line to just get within 1hr30 to get a gold medal. Thanks to all the organisers, helpers and supporters - you're the Pride of the Potteries!
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Nichs10
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Really tough race - the support and organisation made it worthwhile!e
In full: This was the hardest race I've done or likely to do - the weather was boiling all day and combined with some absolute killer hills, added at least 10 mins to my best time at this distance. However, the atmosphere was first class all the way round, the race organisation was top notch and this race will challenge you like no other. Really glad I did it and pleased with the medal, plate and Tshirt - good value.
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Outfoxedbycurryhell
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Hot, hard and hilly with fantastic support!
In full: I don't know what it is I love about this race! It always seems to be hot, the hills are challenging, but the crowds come out to cheer you on. You know you've run 13.1 miles ehrn you've done this one. Although perhaps a medal for all those poor souls who came in after the 2 hr mark would be nice in future...
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Andrew Lockett 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very hill, hot, gr8 support, gr8 locallers.
In full: My first Half Marathon, a bit tough although very rewarding. The local people made the day with their great support (the hose pipes spraying you was a huge luxury!). Their support pushed me to 1hr.55min and a unexpected medal. gr8 race and setup. Thank you. Andy.
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Tim Bowker
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly Hot race
In full: Very hilly, hot weather, fantastic support.
Lost sight of the start marker, just started running with the crowd. Fanastic support from a very generious crowd!!!!!!!
Excellent support from first aiders, I needed them 3 times, for some strange reason suffered with cramp causing me to run my slowest race this year, missing out on a medal which was a huge disappointment, as I ran a pb two weeks ago of 1: 45.
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Caroline Spurry
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I had great fun, but it was so hilly!
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: birder
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Some tough hills, but great race
In full: Hot and hilly. Liked the idea of different medals. Be back next year for the Gold. Missed out this year by less than a minute, but did stop for an ambulance! Fab crowd support, good organisation.
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: The O.A.P
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hot, hilly but well supported
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Matt Short 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: A hard course with excellent support
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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