GDF Suez Leeds Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (411 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: Accident Ali
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good race - a bit hilly but PB non the less!
In full: The start was a bit confusing but overall a good race. Was disapointed by the lack of sports drink at the water stations as advertised, really slowed me down towards the end but at least there was plenty of water! The dodgy surfaces on parts of the ring road section were a bit of a challenge but the support at the major junctions and at the end was great. Worth doing as my home half!
Date of review: May 15, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Daniel O'Neill
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Was a good first 1/2 for me, thoroughly enjoyed it.
In full: Ive never attempted to run any distance greater than 5 miles, so was a bit weary of this 1/2 marathon. However saying that, it must be great course for beginners as I amazed myself and managed to do this in 1hr 34mins.
Date of review: May 15, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Jamie Duggan 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: well worth the trip. will be back next year.
Date of review: May 15, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Emma Credland
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: What a way to spend a Birthday!!!
Date of review: May 15, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Zoe Ridgway
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly half marathon, lots of supporters out to cheer you on. Good atmosphere.
Date of review: May 15, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Debi A
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent organisation, great atmosphere, tricky in parts especially the uphill finish. Loved it and broke 2 hours !!
Date of review: May 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: GRANT MCGOWAN 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Loved It!!! My second time; much more running space than last year and better organised - I ran my first sub 1:50 and I'm a Leeds lad so I'm a bit biassed!
Date of review: May 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Boonerz
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Quite hilly, some good crowds in places. Not too bad for a begginer
Date of review: May 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Michael Hern
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: this race was very well organised.i will definately enter this race next year having knocked 19 mins off my pb.
Date of review: May 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Ian Whitehouse
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A good test of stamina!
In full: Hilly, but where in West Yorkshire is it really flat for 13 miles. Well organised, plenty of drink stations, good support at the finish when it's getting a bit tough. Even the mayor was there to welcome the runners back.
Date of review: May 14, 2007
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