Luton MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (269 votes). 2006 race reviewed by: Mozzalee
 | | 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: Some tricky hills but very good race
In full: Relay is a good idea, some nice scenery out in the country and some built up areas. Good Atmos and will do again
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Brett Walker 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good organisation and well marshalled.
In full: The wind made it a little unpleasant at times and there are a few hills that i forgot about. Otherwise a well organised and well marshalled race.
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: SteveX
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised and well marshalled. Undulating certainly and the scenery quite variable. Quite a quick course, but this year the high wind made life quite difficult.
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: CaptwonderPants
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great Race and Well organised
In full: The Race was well organised and Friendly. The countyside is a bit on the plain side, but still enjoyable.
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: strawberry05
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: worthwile race
In full: was my second time, if it had not been for the bad weather it would have been much nicer.
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Stephen Jones 26
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The 3 laps helps you keep an eye your pace which is good for beginners. The other advantage of this is that you know where to fly and where to hold off on subsequent laps when your more fatigued. I found this to be vital on the inclines.
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: tweetyateallthepies
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I did the 2 stage relay - excellent for the slowies like me!
In full: A very well organised race. Plenty of toilets, drink stations and forumites! Hills were hard for a less experienced runner like me and through the villages you could go for a while without seeing anyone apart from the odd runner! Windy as hell. Marshalls were excellent and great encouragement from fellow runners. Well done Stopsley Striders!
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Big Chief Running Bore
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The Horse Dentist spoke words of Truth I died at 21 miles
In full: OK I didn't actually die, but crashed and burnt big time. Was v windy on a hard course but didn't do enough long runs in training. Big thanks to all who helped me around and big apology for being unable to stop talking about an oddly emotional experience. First marathon first time name read out by tannoy bloke, at 3:37 am well pleased. At least it didn't rain.
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Aluaka
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: More inclines than I expected ..... and windy !
In full: I didn't enjoy the 3 laps - sometimes it doesn't help to know what's coming up around the corner! Organisation was very good - I suffered through lack of training and my body did not work in the latter stages !!! Very good facilities for changing, showering, recovering etc. I personally won't do it again - it's a long way from Chorley and makes it an expensive race for me. Thanks for the experience though.
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Border Bounder
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Wind a killer, but a great event
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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