Larking Gowen City of Norwich Half Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (267 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: Dan Essex
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Awful conditions, excellent marshalling.
In full: A well organised event, just a shame we didn’t start on time. Competitors who were late should have allowed themselves more time to get there especially with such a large field of runners, which was well publicised. Excellent, encouraging marshalling really helped, especially on the second lap, which I found a particular struggle. Plenty of water stations and clearly marked mile markers. A decent goody bag and medal. I’ll have to come back next year, just to beat my disappointing time.
Date of review: December 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Richard Tiller
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Wish I'd checked the course before entering as nowhere near Norwich city centre.
Date of review: December 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: HTA
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Rename it the Countryside of Norwich Half Marathon ;)
In full: The organizers really should get done by the trade description as it is no where near the city of Norwich, but forgiving them that the Norfolk country side was amazing.
The race was delayed by 10 minutes which was a pain in the arse given the weather. the organizers had said to be there by half 9 and for those of us who did what we were told we were made to stand in gales and rain. Not happy about that.
The course was very well marshaled and they were all happy to be there - Thank you very much.
Pretty nice medal and a goody bag made it worthy of the 4 hour drive to the event.
Date of review: December 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: rhd23becca
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good organisation, shame about the dire weather but a good atmosphere
In full: Driving head winds and torrential rain will be my lasting memory of this race... but a nice varied route with lots of downhills and one decent uphill to keep you interested - I'd do thia again. Points for the organisers for next time - PLEASE don't make us run around the block to get to the finish, that's just cruel! More wet weather planning would be sensible for a December race - straw for the car parks and grass areas of start/finish areas, and the race numbers should be plastic as I doubt most people will be able to find their photos after the numbers fell off in the rain. And no water station at the finish? Seemed very odd... But overall well run and good atmosphere, given conditions.
Date of review: December 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: frank walsh 3
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 20% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: organisation very poor.at last 15 toilet blocks on site and only 2 open.very bad cogestion for opening 2 miles .would run again but would hope for better organisation next time.p
Date of review: December 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Mrs Potts
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Very wet! but really enjoyed it!
Date of review: December 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: nicegirlscomelast
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: excellent race and venue
In full: The day was faultless, apart from the weather, I will be there next year and hpe that without the driving rain and headwind for a personal best time.
Date of review: December 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Joopsy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wonderfully organisation
In full: Despite the shocking weather a pb by 23 minutes! Just the one hill into the showground to worry about.
Date of review: December 2, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Paul Ward 13
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Could be great, some marquees for the non-runners and post-race would have made this an even better event.
In full: The conditions weren't the best, but the marshalling was positive and always upbeat -considering they were standing in the beating rain. Spectators didn't really have anywhere to go for shelter or viewing which was a shame. Some warm marquees would have been a definite improvement to the warehouse facilities. The goodie bag and the friendliness left me happy to have taken part.
Date of review: December 2, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Jeff Arden
| | 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: My first half so special but the weather at about 12.30pm nearly put me off running for life. well done CONAC and tthank you.
Date of review: December 2, 2007
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