GDF Suez Leeds Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (411 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Doggedly Determined
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: a pleasant enough race but it gets crowded in a number of places and the drinks points were poorly managed - especially at 10 miles where we virtually had to stop because of crowding, just at the point where we were looking to push on for a fast tii
Date of review: May 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Helen Nicol 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: Many thanks to the lady with the jelly babies at mile 7- made all the difference :)All the stewards were very encouraging and the atmosphere was lovely. I had a great time, maybe because I ran a much better time than I expected,and would do this again for sure. The up-hills did me no favours but the down-hills were great
Date of review: May 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: mark chambers 7
| | 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: My first Half Marathon, I thought it was ACE!!!!
In full: My first Half Marathon, I live in Wakefield so this is local to me. I thought the hills weren't to bad and the the first downhill bit after the top of Meanwood was brilliant (lots of support), I had done 11 miles in training and the last mile of this felt like slow motion. I would definately do it again, the finish in Millenium Square is great, I ran it in 1hr 51 so I was well chuffed!!!!
Date of review: May 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Janet Cuthbert
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: my home city so I love it
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Rich73
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An efficient and hassle free big city half marathon
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Gordon Palmer
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: well organised, testing course , well worth doing
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Alex Holmes 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: said there would be toilets at 3 1/2 miles, not true
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: joneee
| | 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: Definately a race of two halves
In full: a slog up stonegate road and the ring road at meanwood, but after the half way point its pretty much downhill and a flat run back into the city. the organisation was improved from last year and the drink stations significantly better. the small bottles of water were ideal - cups usually mean wet feet! the race was well supported, especially on Kirkstall Road. A big thanks to the support from the Marshalls and those helping at the drink stations. As its my local event i will be back next year!
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Heather Mannings
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The hills can be killers but generally a good challenge
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jackie Burnett
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: There was lots of down hill running, and some wag playing the theme tune to Chariots of Fire, which definately quickened the step!
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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