Asics Fleet Pre-London Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (599 votes). 2013 race reviewed by: Donnie Murdo
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Challenging weather but great marshalls and local support again
Date of review: March 18, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: pjlovr
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic race, just a shame about the weather!
In full: What would've been a lovely, scenic race unfortunately turned into a miserable, cold, wet, muddy one. Fair play to the organisers and marshals though. They were as enthusiastic and supportive as they could be, even in pouring rain. And organisers certainly did their best to try to make the finish area as safe as possible given the mud field it turned into. There was hay put down on the corner into the straightaway and announcements to slow down safely once you'd crossed the finish. No faults or complaints from me, just a real shame about the weather. Just couldn't be helped though.
Date of review: March 18, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: TallGee
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: Being a local this always a draw for me, but I love this race. Like many have said, going thru the town twice is great for runners and more importantly, your supporters, as they see u twice in the 1st 5 miles or so without dashing here and there. Great support, well marshalled, but agree about water in the cups - not good, but luckily didn't need this year due to cooler conditions. Last year was scorching. Payback this year I feel? :-) Defo do again. Maybe organisers could have 'expected finish time' signs along the start so everyone is roughly in right position. Only a minor thing tho as you get people wrongly positioned at most races.
Date of review: March 18, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: William Buchan 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic race - big thanks to the volunteers who worked tirelessly in appalling weather conditions
Date of review: March 18, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Tom Steckiw
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Having done this race for a good few years will definately be doing it for the next few years with any luck.
Date of review: March 18, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: gerry smith 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: 15 years since I last did this race cant think why its taken me so long to return,and will tell my club mates all about . The marshalls did a excellent job on a cold wet day well done Fleet hope to be back with team mates next year.
Date of review: March 18, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Fuller_running
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Well organised, fast.
Date of review: March 18, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Ray Fletcher
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good organisation - but I really don't like the cups of water - please bring back the bottles!
Date of review: March 18, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Graham Knights
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: 4th time and always delivers - great organisation despite hideous weather
In full: I love this race but may be biased living on the route in Fleet! It is always really well organised and this year was no exception. The marshals were superb with loads of encouraging words (especially the guy just after the 8 mile mark!!!) and the best thing is the fantastic support through the town centre. Can't wait until next year
Date of review: March 18, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: MrsNimrod
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great Organisation, friendly marshalls, lovely scenic route
In full: Felt like a real community race - shame about the weather but lots of enthusiastic supporters en route, nightmare hill at the end , very efficient baggage drop, lovely scenery and close roads were a real bonus - will definitely do it again
Date of review: March 18, 2013
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