Roding Valley Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (347 votes). 2012 race reviewed by: Gary Singh
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: The Hills have Eyes RVHM
In full: I normally run with someone on a race day, but not this one.
1000 people+ ran this, via footpaths and some roads. I achieved my usual time, but I did slow down a few times, which I never done before and it was mostly hills.
Great for working on the London Marathon or if you a runner!
At the end I said never again, but after a few days, I'm looking forward to doing it next year!
Date of review: March 1, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: gatters
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: all round excellent race
In full: fantastic organisation, start/finish on the track is great, marshalls were excellent especially on the tricky crossings
only negative was the baggage drop queues but as this was the first year with this facility and they've already announced how they're going to solve it next year it's turned into a positive
Date of review: March 1, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Gareth Peers
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging but enjoyable race, great preparation for the VLM
Date of review: March 1, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Cindy Godwin
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent and personal organisation, marshalls brilliant and toilet/changing facilities excellent.
In full: As a pacer race before one of the spring marathons, this was a good choice. The organisation was excellent. The changing facilities were super - much better than many even bigger races. It was a challenging race for marshalling and they did a super job. Nice touch finishing around the track.
Date of review: February 29, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: tony woodgate
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very hilly a bit of a nightmare
In full: Excellent marshalling,coping with some very awkward car drivers. Water stations great especially the small bottles. Well organised race. For a first half marathon the hills were a killer.
Date of review: February 29, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Slow Coach 23
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Really enjoyed this race. Well organised and friendly.
In full: Hats off to the marshalls on the road crossings, great job. Loads of encouragement from the other marshalls on the route too. Little bottles of water at the water stations that I thought were great as they weren't too heavy to carry round.
Date of review: February 28, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: bill clissold
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, really enjoyed this one
In full: Congrats to Dave and the Team, vast improvement from two years ago. Run this with my Daughter, first time under 2 hours, so a PB for me
Date of review: February 28, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Maryb
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: brilliant organisation
Date of review: February 28, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Adrian Pearson
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: February 27, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Perry Cummins
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 20% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised
In full: Good basic race very well organised the marshals were fantastic they kept the run going even over busy main roads making sure we were safe
Not the prettiest 1/2 but worth a go
Date of review: February 27, 2012
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