BUPA Great North RunHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1517 votes). 2004 race reviewed by: Mojo Jojo
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 20% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Overall, glad I did it, but friends & family wouldn't agree due to transport problems - miserable time for them, they would rather have run it themselves!
Date of review: September 27, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: richard bunney
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Thank god I got past Dopey.
Date of review: September 27, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Trinity_
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: It's more of an event to experience than a race for a PB
In full: I had a great weekend. The travelling was a drag but it was definitely worth it. The atmosphere was amazing, support was superb and organisation was second to none.
The only problem was getting through runners/walkers who'd started way way ahead of their predicted time slot. It was a challenge weaving through so many people, which took quite a bit of concentration.
I came away with a PW of 2.03 (PB is 1.46) but I didn't go there for a time, I went for the experience and what an experience it was too!
Date of review: September 27, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Fast Walker
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Too crowded for p.b. but great friendly folks offering biscuits & drinks throughout the race a nice touch. A big thanks to all those who supported!
Date of review: September 27, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Lard-runner
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: what a way to start running races - superb. especially if you're a displaced Geordie like me !
Date of review: September 27, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: simes
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: too expensive too many people too overrated
Date of review: September 27, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: ITC
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A great day. No chance of PB but who cares as I am unlikely at 62 to qualify for the next Olympics.
Date of review: September 27, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: FYODOR
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The best half-marathon ever. It will never be the fastest due to the numbers, but I'll be back for sure!
Date of review: September 27, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Pel Boy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Glad I made the trip. Thanks Geordies.
In full: If I run again next year I will make sure that I am nearer the front. Found it hard dodging around the slower runners which I had to do over the whole course. Baggage buses need sorting out. Lessons could be learnt from London Marathon on this subject. Championchip is a must for future races.
Date of review: September 27, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Partridge
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: The crowds didn't seem as loud this year & needed prompting to cheer us on! Oh & what happened with the traffic in South Shields??!
Date of review: September 27, 2004
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