Tunbridge Wells Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (672 votes). | 21 to 30 of 68 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
2007 race reviewed by: Quentin Mullins
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Made difficult by a mammoth hill just after midway - but a great race!
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Justin Smith 5
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Good circuit, fantastic scenery, but loads of uphill work
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Liq allsorts
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Ideal as preparartion for the FLM, but the steep hill around mile 7 will not do much for your personal best time. Great countryside and the organisation was good - loads of marshalls in all the right places.
In full: Ideal as preparartion for the FLM, but the steep hill around mile 7 will not do much for your personal best. Great countryside and the organisation was good - loads of marshalls in all the right places.
Couple of grumbles - no goodie bag at all ... but it is a club organised event so perhaps I shouldn't expect the world (nice medal though!). And the water stops .... how does anyone get enough liquid from those cups?
But generally - well done TWH for a great morning.
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: TriTreadwell123
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough - but I got a PB!
In full: My second time doing this race - first time in 2004. Organisation has improved with pens at the start indicating finishing time. Not sure about trudging up the main road though.
A really tough course - but I still smashed my PB by over 2 minutes.
I'll be back.
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Pandra
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: What a hill
In full: but nearly got a pb. Marshalls were excellent, the scenery was lovely and Kelly Holmes was a bonus. The only thumbs down were the lack of free refreshments at the end other than water. Had to hobble back to the car for some money (had a huge blister).
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Keith Robertson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging race through charming countryside with decent crowds
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Stephen Besford
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised, well marshalled and challenging race.
In full: Enoyable, friendly race with a tough hill between 6 and 8 miles. Good humoured marshalls at every road junction and water stations well spaced.
Date of review: February 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Moghul warrior
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised race, great route, very undulating course.
Date of review: February 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: David Jones 39
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: One of the best halfs in Kent-not as tough as it's reputation suggests !
In full: Scenery : In places,absolutely stunning views of the surrounding countryside.In other places,suburban streets.Nicely varied and never gets boring.
PB Potential:Despite its reputation,it's a quick course-as is borne out by the course record of c.65 minutes.Spring Hill is tough-it goes on for a long time-but it's never steep enough to be an absolute killer (the hill at the end of the Folkestone Half is,imho,far worse).Most of the course is either flat or downhill and I thought the hardest part was the last 2-3 miles,with the slippery cobbles and pedestrians making it hard to maintain a steady pace.
Atmosphere:Extra point for Dame Kelly.Good crowd support,especially at the top of Spring Hill and a genuine "big race" feel.
Organisation:Top marks.Plenty of toilets,loads of efficient marshalls and water stations.Exceptionally well organised at the start-pens in 5 minute time bands worked very well,plus chip timing that actually worked and results within 1 hour of the finish.
Value:Great medal and the standard of organisation and attention to detail meant we got full value for our money.
Beginner-friendliness:Plenty of support for the slower runners and the size of the field means you'll never be on your own.Great choice for beginners,as long as you've put in the training-it's not a course to be taken lightly.
Overall:Great half marathon.Very varied,well-organised and challenging but with a real chance of a quick time.
Date of review: February 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Stone(d)
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great day. I spoke to Kelly Holmes....what a goddess. Well done. Good support. One uphill challenge but loads of downhill mellow periods. Nice.
In full: 'Ellwood' obviously at different event to me. I saw good planning and excellent event. Only one real climb and local support there excellent. As for traffic, what's wrong with you?? A few cars in a town? Get real. I had a great day....and bowed to Dame Kelly Holmes in the 'We're not worthy' fashion.
Top drawer.
Date of review: February 25, 2007
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