'Down Tow Up Flow' Thames Towpath Half Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (167 votes). | 21 to 30 of 46 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 |
2009 race reviewed by: Laurence Haywood
 | | 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 short: 1st half marathon. Great scenery, nice and flat, terrain a bit challenging but really enjoyed it.
In full: In what was only my second race ever i finished in 1 hour and 57 minutes or so the Garmin tells me. A great training run towards my third race which will be the NYC marathon on 1st November this year. I wish i had trained on this typr of terrain before as all my running has been on the road. A very friendly atmosphere with not too many runners and as a result i really enjoyed the run. I am used to running alone (Billy no mates) so to have some company really spurred me on. Finished the day in good spirits and felt i could have gone on a little further. Only one minus point for me though. I acn eat anything except bananas and what was there to munch on at the end? You guessed it only bloody bananas. Not enough to spoil a great day though. Oh yeah legs do ache this morning but i guess i will have to get used to it. Might even try to fine another half before the big race comes around. Well done the organisers.
Date of review: July 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Ron Faster
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Another great PP event! Welldone guys and thanks for getting those gates opened.
Date of review: July 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Nick Griffiths 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: HARD TO PASS BUT QUICKER THAN YOU'D IMAGINE..pb IF YOU CAN GET NEAR THE FRONT
Date of review: July 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Cameron Alexander
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Friendly, fun, scenic
Date of review: July 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: theowl
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A good race
Date of review: July 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Tim Ledeboer
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Such a lovely route, woudl certainly do it again.
In full: I thoroughly enjoyed the run, it was a great route, well organised and I would highly recommend it to anyone, at any level who is looking for a great way to spend a Sunday morning.
Date of review: July 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: N Le-Faye
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Beautiful course, well organised
In full: Third time that I have done this and it was as well organised as ever. The scenic and flat course (albeit with some difficult terrain under foot), frequent water points and great organisation (including the transport to the start of the linear route) make this a favourite event. Very slightly disappointed that the "plaques" given out in prior years had been replaced by a "normal" medal.
Date of review: July 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: jacquelina paparika
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: scenic route, plentiful water stations, friendly marshalls - will be back next year
In full: This is the third year i've done this race and I haven't tired of it yet - its a lovely route.
There were loads of water stations, and the marshhalls and signage make the route very clear.
Only minor gripe is the goody bag - i'd rather the price be lower and do without the medal
Date of review: July 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: TrickyRicky
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised race - Lovely secnic route - plenty of water
In full: Great to have water stops every 2 miles or so, excellent route markings and friendly marshalls. The only down side for me was very limited parking for spectators at the finish in Windsor, two of my friends that came along to see me finish were 10 mins late as they couldnt get parked and missed me sprinting over the line ;-)
Date of review: July 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Phil Thorpe
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: So worth doing - beautiful scenery and very well organised. Will do again.
Date of review: July 27, 2009
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