Marlow Half Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (427 votes). | 21 to 30 of 31 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 |
2005 race reviewed by: Juddy
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging, well organised race with a scenic route.
In full: Uphill start was a bit depressing and some of the best (worst?) hills I've ever run in a race, but there are noticeable downhill sections to recoup some time and the last few miles were flat enough for a quick finish. Weather couldn't spoil what was a well organised and excellently marshalled race.
Date of review: November 7, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Mawsey
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Tough course
In full: This was my second half and to my surprise I was only 3 seconds out of my first time, which was a much flatter course. The hills are a challenge, but rewarding in a funny way. Organisation was really good, the marshalls were brilliant. Will be back next year with a snorkal and flippers. Did I mention it rained....
Date of review: November 7, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Dave Openshaw
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly, wet and windy but rewarding
Date of review: November 7, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: the hulk
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Tough!
In full: Wind, rain, hills... everthing I dislike about running. But strangely, I enjoyed it. I'll be back next year!
Date of review: November 7, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Michael Somers
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Wet, windy and hilly, but what a day, would not have missed it for anything!
Date of review: November 7, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Henry Munro
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised and good fun (despite the wind, rain and hills!)
Date of review: November 6, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Mark Sleight
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly, wet and tough; a nice day out
In full: I heard rumours beforehand about this being a really tough Half Marathon. Well, they were right. But it was more a triathlon: a run, with a swim through the puddles/rain, and a bit of climbing thrown in instead of the cycling.
I can usually recall how many hills I ran up/down, but not today. However, the one around the 8 mile mark will forever hold a special place in my memory. I'm sure I saw a Yeti at one point, but I imagine I was just delirious from the pain.
Despite the tough course, the awful weather, and the narrow lanes, I managed to post a new PB so something must've gone right.
Organisation was good, and the marshals were a great encouragement. Water stops were frequent but in my view superfluous - you just had to open your mouth and look up!
I'll be doing this one again next year.
Date of review: November 6, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Jonathan Burke
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Murder in Marlow
In full: The race was well organised and very popular but it is far and away the hardest half marathon I have done. Rotten hill at 8 miles is well named and there were numerous other nasty uphill sections. Little chance of recording a PB but worth a trip if you fancy a demanding and often painful run.
Date of review: November 6, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Stevie G .
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: absolutely kille hill, but friendly club runs it
In full: hill at 8-9 miles is most horrific i've ever run!This year was really wet and windy in places and the roads were puddled up!Friendly stewards and good organisation make it a good run.
Date of review: November 6, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: gazza42
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Friendly and well organised. Tough course but nice finish
Date of review: November 6, 2005
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