New Forest Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (390 votes). | 11 to 20 of 66 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
2006 race reviewed by: Richard Cordingley
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Hot & Hilly
In full: A good challenging race. Seemed to be going up and down most of the time. Very well marshalled - loads of water stations and sponges.
Water bottles at the stations and a goody bag with something to eat at the end would be great additions
Date of review: September 19, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Shropshire lass
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great scenery, great atmosphere.
In full: Great atmosphere and loads of support from those watching. It was the prettiest course I've run and could only have been improved by cooler weather.
Date of review: September 19, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Athlete
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised. Hot. Organisers could think about an earlier start. Despite roads being well marshalled, still some impatient drivers who insisted who were annoying at best and dangerous at worst. Plenty of water stops. Thanks New Milton
Date of review: September 19, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Rikster
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A very enjoyable run autumn run with the middle sections boasting great scenery.
In full: Quite warm on the day, particularly when running through the higher forest sections that were quite open (I would imagine this to be quite unpleasant on a very windy day! The run did have a few hills, but don’t be deterred from running this event if you include some hill training pre race day. Thoroughly enjoyed the run and was very pleased with a PB, great support from the crowds at the begin and ends (and the pockets around pubs en route!)
Date of review: September 19, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Elizabeth Forbes 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very challenging but enjoyable for a first half-marathon
Date of review: September 18, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Garfield
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic scenery, good organisation and enthusiastic crowd. Definately one for the running diary.
Date of review: September 18, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Godders70
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great Event, wonderful atmoshpere and support
In full: This was my first half marathon and I loved it! The atmosphere was great and I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of support along the route. The close encounter with the local wildlife (stampeding New Forest Ponies) was interesting, as was the irrate car driver who was most upset at being delayed by us runners, "What the hell is going on?" she shouted at a marshall!! I'm sorry but we did laugh! Would recommend this event to anyone considering a half marathon next year. I would't fancy the full marathon tho' not with those hills!
Date of review: September 18, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: bald eagle1
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: great day out,
In full: 2nd year of running this and will be back next year,
Date of review: September 18, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Dan Rawkins
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My 1st Half Marathon, loved it, great support and well organised
In full: Possibly the only person that didn't think it was too hot, far better than shivering on the start line. 11am start is great so us Londoners have time to get there on the day and run somewhere with stunning scenery and clean air!
Date of review: September 18, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: DTB, Ultra Cake Pim.p
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: hot, hilly, friendly!
In full: Marshalls and support was fab, plenty of water and sponge stations saved the hot day for me. I was stuck running in an 18 inch wide gap next to a caravan which was a bit scary, but otherwise had a fab day, and was generally very impressed with the organisation. Agree that some of the loos from the muster area could be moved to the carpark, but generally the queues were pretty short, and the hog roast was lovely.
Date of review: September 18, 2006
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