Roding Valley Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (347 votes). 2012 race reviewed by: RodC
 | | 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: Well organised - hills were good fun - weather great - thoroughly enjoyed it - thank you to all who made it happen
In full: The route was challenging and good fun as it seemed up and down for much of the way. The hills were just right (aching a bit today).
Despite only leaving myself 30 minutes before the start to sign up and enter, tie the chip, pin the number, queue for the baggage drop I found myself at the start on-time. Testimony to the good organisation which carried on throughout the morning. I'll be back ! Well done WGEL.
Date of review: February 27, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Mark Roberts 28
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Friendly well organised, challenging hills
Date of review: February 27, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Lemmy
| | 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: An excellent spring half
In full: A nice challenging course, definitely undulating, but lots of people got PBs... Steady up and cane the downs... No fuss, no big fanfare, excellent marshalling & support and excellent bunch of other runners... Thanks WGEL
Date of review: February 27, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: riospurs
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised local race
In full: This was my local, which made it very handy, and despite it undulating a bit, I got under 1:30 for the first time ever, so i'm delighted. Will be back next year
Date of review: February 27, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Amy Otter
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: challenging but good fun
Date of review: February 27, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Dennis Wells 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging but worthwhile
In full: Hilly in places, 1 small lap (1+ mile) and 2 larger laps (near 6 mile). Well organised, excellent atmosphere amongst the runners. Some marshalls excellent - very vocal and supportive, others a bit quieter. I started too fast, not realising the number of hills and struggled mid-race but still managed a couple of minutes off my PB
Date of review: February 27, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Russell Peters
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great marshalling, finish area well organised.
In full: My first half marathon, so don't have anything to compare against, however I thought the marshalls round the course did a great job. Some of them must have hoarse voices this morning with all the encouragement they were dishing out.
Date of review: February 27, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: ukstevens
| | 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: Great Race !! .....
In full: A very well organised race with the benefit of on the day entry ! .... marshalling was first class and very friendly, a couple of tricky traffic crossings but these were well handled. A couple of challenging inclines but down hills to go with them. Very nice medal and practical goody bag !
Thanks !! A great race :)
Date of review: February 27, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Emrun
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: challenging up hills but long down hills have allowed me to get a PB both times
Date of review: February 27, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Paul Dent
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Some tough hilly bits but well organised and a good challenge
Date of review: February 27, 2012
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