Larking Gowen City of Norwich Half Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (267 votes). | 11 to 20 of 45 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 |
2011 race reviewed by: Laura Parry 3
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very nice half marathon - will definitely be back next year!
Date of review: November 29, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: abeuseli
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyable course, fab goody bag and LOVED the purple medal ribbon
In full: Two lap course starting from Norwich Showground around the surrounding countryside. You don't actually go anywhere near the City of Norwich itself. One very shallow, long hill and one slightly steeper one through the college campus, but still great potential for a PB. The goody bag was generous and I loved the medal - purple ribbon and just a little bit different. The day was fairly windy but added to the challenge, boy was it good to turn a corner and feel it behind you for a change! Toilet queue must have been one of the fastest moving I'd ever stood in....so well done on the organisation and facilities.
Date of review: November 29, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Baz Morris
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Organisation, course, facilities, marshalls, support in fact everything first class -shame about the WIND
In full: What a fantastic race. All round every thing was excellent from car parking to changing facilities to medal, T-shirt etc etc. But most impressive was the course. Mostly flat and some nice down hill stretches, unfortunately the wind which, when head on, felt like trying to run through water ! I did manage a PB but only by 40 seconds. Will be back for definate next year.
Date of review: November 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Jonathan Thetford
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A Fantastic Half Marathon
In full: This is my 4th City of Norwich Half Marathon in as many years and it just keeps getting better and better on all levels. First class organisation, excellent atmosphere, facilities, car parking, t-shirts and goody bag. The medal is excellent quality as promised and the race is excellent value for money. The course (2 laps) is a definite PB, but not for me yesterday, (lack of training and heavy winds) however is was my second fastest time on this course. Well done to all those involved in organising another great event.
Date of review: November 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: cupcaketot
| | 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: Oh the wind
In full: Defintely would of had a PB for that course if it was not for the wind. Goody bag full of useful snacks this year rather than loads of advertising. Organisation is excellant.
Thoughts are with the family of the young man that sadly passed away during the race
Date of review: November 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Martin Lehane
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, great organisation and Great atmosphere. Shame about the WIND....
In full: I have to admit in a sadistic way really enjoyed this very windy race. The course is awesome, really nice to hit the half way mark with so many spectators cheering you on.
This is not a flat race, however the hills are not killers just a grad incline but with some distance to them
Maybe just me but the hills didn't even feel like hills today. This is due to the fact that at least 4 miles of the course was running into VERY VERY strong headwinds.
I was hoping to get around 1.30 however my time was 1.32.20. I believe had it not been for the winds i would have been on for my time.
If the elements are right on the day this is definatly a quick course. Defo PB could be had here.
All being well will see you all next year.
Date of review: November 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Alex Mason 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Toughest easy race ever!
In full: This is the toughest easy half marathon ever! The course is flat except for a long slight incline but you can barrel down the descent. The thing that made it tough was the wind.
I still managed to finish only 1 minute off my PB at 1:32:44 though.
I've done a few halfs and this is the first one where the top half of me hurt more than the bottom.
I can see what other people meant about the drinks. I didn't bother getting one as the wind made it cool enough and it looked more trouble than it was worth (I feel sorry for the helpers who had to run across fields collecting cups).
Agreed with another comment - there should be something for the family to do whilst they're waiting the 40 minutes each lap. We travelled 170 miles to come so wanted something else to do.
All in though, it was very well organised, good marshalls and slick in/out with the car parking.
Nice medal and goody bag.
I'll be back...
Date of review: November 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: keef55
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent Event
In full: My first time at this one but I shall be back - not least because I bagged a pb by 2 mins despite the howling wind. Great course and although it isn't actually flat, the inclines are nothing and the downhill more than compensates.
I thought it was extremely well organised - well done CONAC.
Date of review: November 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Jodie Bensley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first half marathon and a fantastic day out.
In full: Only criticism would be that there wasn't enough entertainment for spectators, but I really enjoyed the race itself. Very well organised, a great medal and nice little goody bag made it a worthwhile day out.
Date of review: November 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Anthony Smith 22
| | 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: Avery pleasent way to spend a Sunday morning
In full: My first Half so didn't know what to expect, very well organised, friendly people out on the route, would agree about the cups at the water stations, ended up wearing most of it! Overall a great event for all abilities and I'll be back next year!
Date of review: November 28, 2011
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