New Forest Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (390 votes). 2004 race reviewed by: parsnips
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: well run event, great crowds along great scenery
In full: tough first half m for me, well run, great spectator encouragement
Date of review: September 21, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: miro
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: i really enjoy it, lots of water stations nice marshalls, all very well organised!!!
Date of review: September 21, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Michelle Corney
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent scenery, excellent running weather, fantastic day
In full: A huge thanks to all the runners I was talking to on my way round. Goes to show that even in a race, most people are there to enjoy themselves. The team spirit amongst runners is immense and keeps you going through those 'sticky patches' where the wheels are about the fall off.. I am pleased and proud to be a member of the running community. Here's to the next race!
Date of review: September 21, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: My Legs Ache
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A sunny run in the New Forest
In full: A great race. Conditions perfect and well orgainised (apart from a Marshall directing the runner in 2nd place down the wrong turning at the 12 mile marker) Some of the roads went on and on without a corner which made it drag a bit. Mile markers seemed to be out of sync towards the end. Drinks/sponge station helpers done good job. Why no race timer at the front? Crowd very receiptive at the end. Shame the medals did not have 2004 on. Overall though a great race and good atmosphere
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Paul Lenaghan
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: my first half marathon thirsty for more!!
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: BennyBoy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Always a classic, with some hill work thrown in!
In full: I enjoyed it, but had some concern around some of the mile markers being out as I ran consistently, but found that I was varying on time. But organised well, plenty of water and sponge stops, and a nice run through the New Forest.... see you next year
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Birdypie
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Lovely scenery and an interesting course. Bit of a kick in the tail which I'll be better prepared for next time!
In full: Lovely excuse for a weekend in the country. On the day organisation was pretty good though the baggage pick up at the end was a bit poor and the car park queue a bit annoying.
Lovely course well worth the effort though and I will be back to improve on my pedestrian time!
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: sek
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very easy to summarise the race - This is how you do it.
In full: Given that you cannot close all of the roads in a busy tourist area on a Sunday the organisation is fantastic. My day went like clockwork and as a result I had a much better run than I had expected. Thank you everyone.
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Pegs
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: A great weekend out of the smoke to a special part of the world... Have had a wonderful weekend and a great race. Will be doing it again next year
Date of review: September 19, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Marina Broom
| | 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: This was my first half-marathon and I really enjoyed myself. I didn't find it as difficult as expected and the hills were not that bad.
Date of review: September 19, 2004
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