Hanley Building Society Potters Arf Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (268 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: martin banks
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A couple of killer hills
In full: Didn't get a medal but deserved one!
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Running Water
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Just great. Brilliant locals. Tough hills.
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: mean mummy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic support along the whole route with plenty of hosepipes and supplies from the locals..
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Steven Corden
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Couple of tough hills
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: RunMarkoRun
| | 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: Great first half marathon experience - some tough hills though
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: andrew downes
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: hard as hell
In full: i ran 1h39 today in one of the hardest races iv ever done
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Nick Dunning
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Tough, great hills, fantastic atmosphere and great organisation
In full: This was my 2nd time and I actually got a pb against the odds. The heat made it extra tough but the atmosphere is exceptional and drives you on. I have done a few halves now and haven't found anyhing to test you like this. Hosepipes at the top of Milton at 11 were very welcome. Can't wait till next year!!!
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Andy Morris 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent. What it lacks in scenery it more than makes up for with atmosphere
In full: Absolutely wonderful. It is not a scenic race, but the crowd support is wonderful. The actual course is excellent, rarely flat with a couple of good long hills to really make you work. The finish is excellent a really special race, well done to everyone who helps to organise it, Fantastic
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Daniel Anderson 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great Atmosphere
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: mugpunter32
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Its always hot for the Potter Arf!
In full: Very well organised race must be one of the est in the country.
Its not easy but there are only two real climbs on Anchor road and then the killer at Milton road.
As usual sweets drinks and ice pops dished out by the friendly and enthusiastic local support.
T shirt,great medal locally made plate-fantastic value.
Keep up the good work.
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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