Quintiles Bracknell Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (260 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Longhope
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent management and marshalling - well done and thanks to all the marshalls and volunteers
In full: I will be back!
Not the greatest scenery, but better than Reading [if you ignore the stadium]!
Excellent organaisation and marshalling and theh availability of water and sponges was fantastic. Other race organisers please take note!
The denizens of Bracknell deserve a pat on the back for their enthusiastic support, even through the thunderstorm.
Thank you all.
I had an OK race - 1'47". A bit disappointed with the time but the hill from 7 - 9 miles and all the ups and downs make this race feel longer than it is [if that is not too stupid?].
Back on the road after an 18 month lay off and looking to get back to the glory days of sub 1'40". Amsterdam Marathon in October and Ranelagh Half Marathon in Richmond next up. Realistically looking to beat 1'45" at Richmond.
Wel done everybody today.
Cheers
Rob
Date of review: April 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: David Griffiths 16
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent organisation; smooth easy surface; quite level, only small hills
Date of review: April 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Nick Baker
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well Done Bracknell
In full: This was my third Bracknell and depressingly my first race in over 70 starts that I failed to finish due to a muscle tear at Mile 10.
Full credit to Bracknell though, the facilities were excellent this year, bag drop was easy, car park easy, started on time and toilets were plentiful. Enthusiastic and encouraging marshalls all the way round and my own kids loved handing out the water near mile 5.
Unfortunately, I had to drop out at 9.5 even though I was on for a PB for this course but wanted to thank the marshalls, who made sure I was looked after and dropped back at South Hill park.
Well done Bracknell you genuinely deserve credit this year, keep the standards high!
Date of review: April 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Miguel Echeverria
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Perfect for first race
In full: Very good organization, excellent atmosphere and a nice route make this a very pleasant race. A few smooth hills make it more interesting.
Date of review: April 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Daryl Lucas
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very well organised, good course, not too hilly, nice medal.
In full: This was my 2nd Bracknell Half and whilst not as quick as last year (got a big soggy and bogged down at the end!) it has produced my fastest and 3rd fastest times at this distance. Excellent organisation again this year. The thunderstorm was a little unexpected but did provide a cooling effect! Another very nice medal. I will be back for the 25th running next year. Thanks to everyone involved in the organisation.
Date of review: April 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: hook andy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Well organised and friendly race.
In full: Nice to see the organisers have taken note of the comments on last years race; There were amply toilets at the start for once. The atmosphere is great - especially for the first half of the race, which is a mostly a winding path through residential areas with good support. From 6-9 miles the hill is tiring, but the rain came to cool everyone. There seems to be a lot of non-club runner which adds to the beginner friendlyness. Major bonus is the car park 1 min from the start line. Great race. I'll be back next year, remembering to sign up early as it has filled up quicker and quicker each year.
Date of review: April 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Matt James 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Nice Race, well organised Kids with the water clearly had good fun
Date of review: April 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Sebby
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Freindly race, very enthusiastic supporters & marshals
Date of review: April 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Robin Bone
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Really top race, only a couple of medium hills, nice course
In full: Really enjoyed race today. Nice number about 900 I think, very well organised, no stress, parking near start and finish which are close together. Medium hills between mile 6 to 8, then fairly lat. Nice 3 mile finish through woods and good support at finish. Volunteers really brilliant and good support all the way round, better than Reading!!
A top job to all those involved in organising will see you in 2009. Nice medals BTW.
Date of review: April 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Sam Brown 33
| | 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: Great first time half marathon for me.
In full: Spectators and marshals were great. Plenty of water stops, even if the cups make you choke to death! Special thanks to the runner that kept me going through those nasty hills..yummy scrummi or words to those effect, i think your pants said!
Date of review: April 27, 2008
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