Larking Gowen City of Norwich Half Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (267 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: JF50
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Will stay on my race calendar
In full: Although its a 2 lapper which detracts slightly, its a good route through the country. Generally pretty quick though the hill back up to the showground where the race starts and finishes is a challenge, especially the second time at about 12 miles. Well organised and great support on the run from marshalls. Good finish as well where there was a good crowd.
Date of review: December 1, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: LAURA PIEKOS
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic race
In full: My 19th race this year and my best half marathon time.Marshalls were excellent so were the suppporters. All the cars that passed me did so slowly.Can't wait for next year. One question.....what goody bag???
Date of review: December 1, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Paul Wallace 6
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
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Date of review: December 1, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Guy Bellamy 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: If you are looking for an end of year half marathon to give those legs one final blast, then you could do far worse than the Norwich half.
Date of review: December 1, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Mutton Kart
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nice enough route, well marshalled
In full: Nice way to spend a Sunday morning. Route was surprisingly rural, with the marshals doing a fine job of cheering everyone on in the absence of any real crowd outside the showground. Good decision to delay to get traffic in, and Louis Theroux was there - if it's good enough for him, it's good enough for me!
Date of review: November 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: m4cca
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A fine race for a fine City...
In full: this two lapper with a hill (for us norfolk folk, it's a big hill OK! - if you are from wales or the peaks then it's a minor undulation...) the goody bag was great - environmental joy - contents were a bit dodgy, but 10 out of 10 for the non plastic bag! hopefully for the 25th year in 2009, there will be lots of great stuff in it. T shirt was fantastic - must be the best race T ever!! sets a standard for others, but then hey, I was no 2696, it has to be a good show! get there early next year, and don't cock the start up, you have to remember, things go a bit slower in Norfolk!!!
well done all involved, overall great race and looking forward to next year...
Date of review: November 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Christopher Roach
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Flat-ish (hilly for Norfolk!), two lap village and country lane jaunt. Definite PB potential, plenty of marshalls, though car parking delayed the start. Overall, Recommened!
Date of review: November 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: John Bentley
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Reasonable atmosphere, plenty of parking but traffic terrible
Date of review: November 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Colin Hewes
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The race itself was good but the trafffic queues were a nightmare.
In full: Weather was good for running and the atmosphere was excellent. Goody bag was poor but the t-shirt was excellent. Its a shame they can't make the run traffic free as cars were trying to push past runners on very narrow roads. Overall I did enjoy the event and will be back next year.
Date of review: November 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Sean Norwich
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Aside from issues with the parking causing a delayed start a good race.
Date of review: November 30, 2008
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