Mablethorpe MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (87 votes). | 21 to 30 of 87 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
2011 race reviewed by: Keith L
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Flat fast course, excellent organisation but at mercy of weather as exposed
In full: Brilliant organisation and marshalling, supportive and friendly. Good race HQ with changing and showers.
Fast flat course, not sure why 1/2 marathon had to set off first but that was only major gripe.
Hot day and seemed to be plenty of water on second lap think virtually every marshall had extra water in bottles so you could carry.
Very exposed course so will always be at merch of weather.
Pleasant route mixing quite country roads, paths and seafront - nice mix.
Results texted to you within minutes.
Great value race and well put on.
Date of review: October 5, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: John Stew 5
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: The Hotest Marathon I've ever run!!!
In full: A very friendly race, well organised, with excellent marshals,who encouraged you all the way round...twice! Plenty of water on the course, and given the conditions was very necessary. Thank you Mablethorpe for an enjoyable day.
Date of review: October 5, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Grappa
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic support from all the marshalls
Date of review: October 5, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Basil_595
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great Marathon Will be back next year..
Date of review: October 4, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: PeteD
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The marshals were outstanding!
In full: ...but areas to improve on for next year:
*Better signage to Registration INSIDE the school building
*1-lap course is better than 2-lap
*If keeping 2-lap course avoid seafront on 1st lap (save best feature for last)
*Close the narrow roads to traffic - who needs an impatient motorist revving their engine behind you.
*Separate exit from the event for cars
WELL DONE TO ALL THE MARSHALS - THANK YOU
Date of review: October 4, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Jane Stedman
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic marshall support and great supply of water
In full: Excellent organisation - plentiful water even in high temperatures - superb marshalls - but flat 2 lap course didnt interest me - great for PB though! Thanks marshalls, you were excellent!
Date of review: October 4, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: g@zumper
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: October 4, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: garyg
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Marshalls did a great job with the water etc in horrendously hot conditions
Date of review: October 4, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: DeeTeePee
| | 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 short: nice flat course, well marshalled and good fun
In full: my first marathon so have nothing to compare it against however i made a point to thank as many people as i could on my departure about how pleased i was with the day.
the course has definite potential for a quick run with very little elevation difference, although due to the hot weather and a reoccurring knee problem haunting me towards the end i didnt make anywhere near the time i was hoping for.
the organisation was brilliant, the route took in a number of different sceneries from town to country to main road and a jog along the beach promenade. all the marshalls were friendly and supportive, there was plenty of water all the way around and plenty of locals offering support and more.
there were only two drawbacks that i encountered on the day and that initially trying to find registration from being stewarded to the far end of the footy pitches to park, but once familiar with the scene it was easy enough, the other being that it was a two lap affair, it'd maybe have been nice to change the direction for some distance. but neither of these took away from the great experience i had on the day.
i'd like more people to join in next year to make it even more atmospheric.
thanks a lot.
Date of review: October 4, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Mickeymate
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised, friendly, good pb course.
Date of review: October 4, 2011
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