Newton's Fraction Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (167 votes). 2013 race reviewed by: Lyndsey Jones 2
 | | 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: First Half Marathon in the Lincolnshire Snow
In full: This was my second half marathon which, given the hills and snow, I found more difficult than my first. Lovely scenic run to keep the eye entertained for the entire 13.1 miles. Organisation top class particularly online services e.g. results and photographs. Would recommend on the day entry.
Date of review: March 11, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: tim hinchliffe
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well done to the marshals they must have been freezing a good well organised race
In full: Very cold and windy but I'm glad I was there. The two hills are very hard especially the second but I still managed to take five minutes off my pb so a good time is possible. The marshals are to be applauded as the weather was terrible. Very nice t shirt and the bottle of beer is a very nice touch I will be back next year and this time any chance of medal?
Date of review: March 11, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Petra Otto
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: SUPERB!
In full: Back, for the second time and, again, absolutely everything was great about this half-marathon, apart from the frrrreezing conditions compared to last year. It took me a very long time to get round but the marshals were absolutely brilliant: They really cheered us slower runners on, with a big smile on their faces, without fail! If I was feeling the cold - how much worse must they have felt, standing around, waiting for us all to pass? You all did such a sterling job, thank you so very much! Loved the goody bag (yes, really full of useful goodies) and the colour of the technical t-shirt was superb! Weather permitting, I should be back next year. I just wish that Grantham AC would do entries-on-the-day again, for all of us feeling the cold so much. If you've never run this one, you won't regret it!
Date of review: March 11, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: GEEBUM
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: First time for this one, the two hills are challenging but rest of course is almost flat to undulating so time can be made up.
Date of review: March 11, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: 4runner
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great organisation again, weather can't be controlled, the marshalls must have been frozen!
In full: Thanks for a good race, as usual a very well organised event. The 2 hills are a real challenge to everyone but part of the character of the race. The rest of the course is fairly quick. Traffic management was good, no issues. Stadium start and finish is great for runner & spectators. A BIG thank you to the marshalls who gave so much and must have frozen out there in the wind & snow. Everyone deserves thanks for this event, long may it continue.
Date of review: March 11, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: charles knight
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: March 11, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Brian Taylor 13
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent race definately be back next year
Date of review: March 11, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: olde english
| | 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: 2 evil hills, undulating inbetween, very friendly.
Date of review: March 11, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Thomas Dowling
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great organisation. Fantastic course, other the the two killer hills. Great for a first time half marathoner!!!
Date of review: March 11, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Michelle castanho 2
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Despite the weather was a good race very challenging
Date of review: March 11, 2013
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