Larking Gowen City of Norwich Half Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (267 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: Pineappleflakes
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Despite the rain and wind an excellent event which was well organised and had a friendly crowd.
In full: This was my first time doing this race and I have to say it is now one of my favourites! It was a well organised event (despite the delay of 10 mins - which was not the organisers fault) and well marshalled. Everyone was friendly from the volunteers, supporters and fellow runners. A big thank you to the organisers. I will definitely be back next year!
Date of review: December 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: KellyJ
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Car parking could have been improved. Would also like to have seen signs for drink stations. A good turn out considering the weather.
Date of review: December 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Paul Todd 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Despite wind and rain, a pleasant run with a big-event feel
Date of review: December 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Robert Pearce
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Could have done without the wind + rain! But a fast course, and a few hardy supporters as a bonus. Wish the car parking was better organized though.
Date of review: December 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Jenny Pratt
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great first half marathon despite the weather
Date of review: December 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Nigel Sinclair 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: The race numbers need to be water resistant, so they do not absorb the water and therefore fall off during the race....very annoying!
Date of review: December 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Gary Norman 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good test against the elements!!
In full: Having left home around 7.30am for the hour+ journey was well peeved to be left standing at start for 10 mins plus, surely with chip mat timing any late arrivalls could have just started as they arrived without holding up the main field, having said that the rest of the event was well organized, I cannot praise highly enough the stewards and water-station helpers for their encouragement in such testing conditions! Enjoyed the water jump!I,am sure the there is scope for a single loop course in the showground area to take in more of the Norfolk countryside
Date of review: December 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Mark Riches 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A heart felt thank you to all the marshalls and water point helpers and medics. i
Date of review: December 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Crazylegs
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice race, move from June to December has put the weather at the other end of "extreme"
In full: A really nice race, and I enjoyed the move from the heat of summer to galeforce winds and driving rain. But seriously guys, an entry limit of 5,000!? There were around 2,000 this year and the roads were already too crowded during the first lap, with passing very difficult in places. Either find a wider course or restrict it to around 1,500.
Date of review: December 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Cuffs
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Terrible weather but the organisers looked after us well on this 2 lap course
Date of review: December 3, 2007
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