Hanley Building Society Potters Arf Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (268 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: Strog
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A brilliant race once again
In full: Despite the wet and windy weather, this was a brilliant and very well organised race - thanks to everyone who continue help to make this happen. There were plenty of spectators to cheer us along, Stoke people are a hardy bunch. I struggle to think of another race that I enjoy more, bring it on next year. Lastly, thanks again to Bryan Dale who turns out rain, wind or shine to take such good photos!
Date of review: June 13, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Runninman
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Once again, congratulations to everyone involved and the magnificent support from everyone!!
In full: A race I always put on my calender at the start of the year and is well worth the 400 mile round trip to do it. Weather this year was awful. Rain from start to finish but that did not deter the hardy and wonderful people of stoke to come out and cheer you on. A massive thank you to all of them. A testing course and the hill on Milton Road just about zapps the last bit out of your legs but a great personal challenge. Was slightly disappointed that they've stopped doing the colour schem in the medals that were based on your finishing times. Pushed so hard the last few yards to get under 1-45 and then discovered that everyone had the same medal. Not to worry though, had a lovely plate to go with it and the memories of such a wonderful race will bring me back next year. Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved. You've done your city proud!
Date of review: June 13, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Contraflow
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Weather didn't spoil it
In full: Really enjoyed this race. The course is interesting and varied and the hills didn't seem as bad as in previous years. Organisation was great and quite a few people out cheering us on. Thanks to the organisers for a great race.
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Anne-Marie Mountford
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent race despite the weather, police did an excellent job although heard a few stuck motoristss complaining. Weather kept spectators inside but excellent race defintely will do next year and get better time.
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Duane Daugherty 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A challenging course, the wind and rain today made a change from the usual scorching heat. Organisation was excellent, as was the support from the marshals and spectators. The medal, plate, t shirt and goody bag was a very generous for finishing.
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: compo 1
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: wet and cold
In full: very good race second time at this and desipte the weather got a fast time of 1h33 beating my 2009 time by 4 mins great goody bag and support and to be able to park for £1.50 all day if wanted is good aswell will be back next year
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Gavvers
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great run with a few challenging hills (especially at 11.5 miles). Great medal, plate and t-shirt for finishing too.
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Simon Hardiman
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great race, Excellent support. Well done Potters
In full: This is the fourth time I have completed this race and despite the rainy weather, support from people round the course was outstanding. Tough course but worth every penny.
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: paul nicholls 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly in places, today was incredibly wet, but still good support form the crowd
In full: Organised like clock work through a city and housing estates, great support despite the atrocious weather.
Well worth sticking on your calender for next year.
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: cath1
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: In short very well organised race.Excellant value.Medal,plate and teeshirt! Dreadful weather but great support from crowds and marshalls.Heartbreak hill as tough as everyone said.One to definately do again.Well done to organisers
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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