Marlow Half Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (427 votes). | 21 to 30 of 57 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
2007 race reviewed by: Libbylaird
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: My definition of undulating would not describe this half marathon!
In full: Exceptional organisation, great refreshment service for spectators and the start/finish and an abundance of stewards who were both extremely helpful and wonderfully encouraging. And encouragement was something that was so needed for those hills (climbing gear may also have been helpful!). A beautiful scenic route, however if it had been not such a beautiful day this may have not been apparent. Great goody bag for the entry fee. I will wear my long sleeved T-shirt with pride. Not sure though I'd want to do the hills again!
Date of review: November 5, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: straitjacket
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The hills are there for a purpose. Everyone needs a challenge and that's what this race is.
Date of review: November 5, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Lindsey Plaskitt
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Too hilly for me but beautiful scenery & as always, very well organised - thanks to all marshalls
Date of review: November 5, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: james bayless
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Really good race up to 8 miles, then that hill gets you!!!!
Date of review: November 5, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Rachael.
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough but fantastic race - loved it!!!!
In full: My first 1/2 so baptism of fire (5th Hardest 1/2 I was told not long before the start - thanks to that person!!!!)
Well organised, well marshalled thank god for the wine gums on 8.5 water stop!!!
Thanks to the kids chanting "all down hill from here" as started last 2 miles - gave me such a buzz.
Will be back, got great PB - much better than expected.
Thank you Striders - well done
Date of review: November 5, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Peter Haines
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Wonderful race
In full: Beautiful scenery, excellent organisation and the hills just add to the fun!!
Date of review: November 5, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Jimbo 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The definition of undulating in the dictionary should be the Marlow Half Marathon
Date of review: November 5, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: HowFar???
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Possibly the hardest and best marshalled Half I've done.
In full: This is a toughie. 2m gently rising from the start, udulating thereafter with 2 testing hills. The last 2m is the first 2 run in the opposite direction so you get a chance to catch up some time and do a respectable finish. Marshalling superb throughout and although the start preperation is a little odd it worked fine for me. I prefer a T to a medal so was happy with that. Camera? Didn't get one of those but was happy with the choccy bar and apple. Next time? definately, but must find some proper hills to train on!
Date of review: November 5, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Bob Prothero
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Perfect conditions, scenery, course, organisation!
Date of review: November 5, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: teuscher1
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great experience, I will certainly do it again!!
Date of review: November 5, 2007
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