New Forest Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (390 votes). 2004 race reviewed by: Martin Richell
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I'll be back
Date of review: September 26, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: winterslow
| | Overall score | | 20% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Organisation | | 20% |
In short: over-organised!
Date of review: September 26, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Ian Humphreys
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fun and friendly
In full: Good organisation and well worth the trip. Nice to have your name and number called out at the finish for a final cheer. Excellent to a first timer like me.
Date of review: September 24, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: B J Debs
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Lots of water stations, very well organised & lovely scenery. Will do it again.
Date of review: September 24, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Juan Temes
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The places were great and the journey a bit hard
Date of review: September 24, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: chalky...
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: a great training run in prep for for NY marathon
Date of review: September 24, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Neil Hacon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Quite Undulating
Date of review: September 24, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Paul Fullard
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: My first Half but I wish it had been my second - watch for the hills!
In full: The course was described as 'undulating' which in fairness it is.
However there are quite a few hills, not long but short sharp affairs that can take the wind out of your sails if you're not used to them.
However, I thoroughly enjoyed it and even though I did not achieve the time that I wanted I'm sure I'll be back to make sure I do next time.
Date of review: September 24, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: TimSutton
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A little gem!
In full: The wild horses charging across the road right in front of me, made this something special.
Running free in some fantastic scenery.
Date of review: September 23, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Last Man Standing
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised, challenging event.
In full: My first ever half marathon in 2003, I was back again this year and be there next year. A lot hillier than many imagine, the stretch from 8-10 miles breaks so many people. Have never run as well as I have hoped to so I'll be back to do better next year. This remains the one I want to beat!
Date of review: September 22, 2004
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