Stroud Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (28 votes). | 21 to 28 of 28 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
2011 race reviewed by: Go-KL
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A very good club organised race - blighted somewhat in 2011 by the wind!
In full: I was back after a six year absence; the course has changed slightly but the excellent organisation (particularly the abundance of knowledgable marshals) and enthusiastic support from the crowd remains the same.
This course has definite PB potential - it's a shame that the strong wind in the second half of the race hindered matters today.
Pleasant medal and t-shirt. Could have done with some nourishment at the end and prefer bottles to cups but all in all an excellent race.
Date of review: October 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Mac C
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyable Half Marathon, well marshalled with good public support. Still room for improvement though.
In full: This is my local half and I enjoy running it every year but there is some room for improvement. Half full cups of water are hard to drink from and weren't enough to keep me hydrated. T shirt was an improvement on previous years but still felt cheap. The medal didn't mention the 30th anniversary of this run and there was no goody bag or banana at the end. I'm not trying to be picky and really love Stroud but if halfs of similar size (Chippenham for example) can charge a similar entry fee and provide bottled water, goody bag, technical t and a medal, why can't Stroud? Something for Stroud AC to consider I guess but I'll still be back next year to soak up the atmosphere of this special race.
Date of review: October 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: gavin townsend 2
| | 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: the place to post your pb in a well organised race.
Date of review: October 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Rug 19
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: As usual...great
In full: Stroud as always was well organised with happy marshalls and a lovely Sunday-run-like course. An old fave. Thanks to all involved.
Date of review: October 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Carley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great first half!
In full: My first HM and was very pleased...expecially enjoyed the drummers at the industrial estate, without them that mile would have seemed much longer, got to love spectators handing out jelly babies...one highlight were the kids who had set up their own water/jelly baby station at mile 12..cute!! Great marshalling and support from everyone! Will be back next year to better my time!
Date of review: October 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: runningpig
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very well organised
In full: I'm maybe being bit biased as run for Stroud but thought was very well organised event. Loads of marshals, good water stations and seemed to run like clockwork. Shame about wind on the course when heading home but the club can't help that.
Date of review: October 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: running goat
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: very well organised,great run bit windy but enjoyed it had my time texted to my phone before i got back to car! Thats very quick! nice t shirt and medal
Date of review: October 23, 2011
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2009 race reviewed by: hippyj
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: good first time half marathon
Date of review: May 18, 2011
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