Tunbridge Wells Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (672 votes). | 11 to 20 of 68 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
2007 race reviewed by: Jason Gould 3
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice to see expected times up at the start so that the faster runners could get away quicker.
Date of review: February 27, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Maria Martyn
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well worht the entrance fee to a very organised, well paced and wonderful scenic race.
In full: An extremely well organised event, glorious scenery and yes, some hills making part of the challenge. The marshalling was the best I have expereinced to date and well placed water stations. I was uplifted with the Tunbridge Wells community who applauded us along the way. Congratulations to organisers and Tunbridge Wells! I'll be back next year!
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: BIGMIKE
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Possibly one of the best half marathons in the country
In full: Well done TWH - a reference for how a race should be.Challenging course although has very strong PB potential.Kelly Holmes was very charming and a real bonus.
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Naoms
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great scenery, great encouragement from marshalls
In full: Thank you to the marshall that talked us through the map of the route, sorry to the marshall who I didn't believe when he told me it was flat from now on at about mile 11, I had heard it before so was cynical but the poor man was only trying to encourage me. Dame Kelly Holmes was excellent she wished everyone luck & a good race even thoses of us at the back and gave us a fabulous smile. My time was slow - I blame the hill but I enjoyed it & will be back
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Tim Adams
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough run but greta prep for London. Hill in middle should not be underestimated!! Scenary lovely.
In full: This is only my 4th Half and I have to say i did enjoy it. Having done a fair bit of training for the London Marathon, I felt in good shape going into this but did not expect to get a very good time. Everyone started off exceptionally quickly and I found myself running at a pace that would take over 8 minutes off my PB!! The first 6 miles are predominantly down-hill. However, the hill just after 6 miles really sorts you out. I quite like hill running and plan it into my training, however I did underestimate the length and steepness of this. Everyones pace simply dies up this thing and I found myself passing people even though i was only just travelling above walking pace. A 6.45 min/mile soon became 7.05 min/mile average by the time i reached the top. Whilst i finished with 2 minutes off my PB, i do wish i had taken it a bit easier at the start, however with all the downhills its easier said than done. Overall, i thought it was really well organised, very pituresque, and a nice atmosphere amongst the runners.....although it is one of the harder races I have done.
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Steve Bowran
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great race - well worth my trip from Hertfordshire. Well done to the organisers.
In full: Can't fault it : good, scenic route, well marshalled, plenty of water, good facilities at race HQ etc etc Very well done to Tunbridge Wells Harriers for a great event!
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Liam MacCarthy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Challenging, great scenery, better atmosphere!
In full: Managed to get a good PB, would've been even better had I realised when the Hill materialised - never really recovered! Great scenery, great marshalling and good atmosphere provided by the runners and the people of Tunbridge Wells. Looking forward to Hastings!
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Bill Roberts
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Pretty good - well organised. Some traffis problems between Pensgurst and Fordcombe.
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Louise Waldman
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Really well organised race, even the prizes were presented on time! There is a tough hill at mile7/8, so your legs feel pretty tired for the last few miles!
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Philip Cairns
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 20% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: There are much better half marathons out there
In full: Distinctly unimpressed with the amount of traffic we had to contend with, especially on the "big hill" where we had a mile long climb while breathing in the diesel fumes of a volvo which was travelling pu the hill at the same speed. There were quite a few occasions where we were forced into single file due to traffic conditions which was frustrating at times.
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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