GDF Suez Leeds Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (411 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: John Taverner
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: My first half marathon and managed 5 mins under the 2 hours. Recommend training on the route especially the two hills at Stonegate Road and Ring Road near Lawnswood. Last 4 miles into city is a slog. But atmosphere was brilliant especially at start and finish. No problems with water stops this year.
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Tooslow
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Challenging but worth the effort
In full: Last ran this in 2007 and organisation does seem to have improved. As others have said more and better organised drink stations (sponges too) and some of bottlenecks have been reduced if not entirely eliminated. Having just 1 lane on ring road not entirely satisfactory but difficult to see council closing entire road. My major quibble would be on position of mile markers which seemed all over the place. One of the best finishes around though past the Town Hall and into Milennium Square where there is plenty of room.
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: No Mas
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: This was a really well organised and friendly event... it was a testing course at the start and up to 6 miles with no a great deal of support amongst the toughest parts... the last 7 miles were great, it was great to run into Leeds City Centre and get a warm welcome after a testing run.. I will defo come back again.. great medal and very friendly throughout.
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: W Mac
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Lots of water/energy drink stations, nice quality t-shirt (although not technical) and, although I'm not a collector, a decent medal!
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Troggish
| | 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: First half mainly up hill but not too bad, last mile longest i've ever done
In full: My first half and will probably be a regular. first half of the course has some long uphill sections and some nice downhills. Second half predominately flat but has a nasty incline over the last half mile to the finish, that bit hurts. Good mix of runners, well supported in some spots
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Matthew John 8
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Vincent KIng
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very well run (pardon the pun)
In full: This was my second HM after running at Wilmslow earlier this year. Driving into Leeds at that time on Sunday morning is a breeze and it is easy to park. The start is well organised with good facilities. I agree that the course is a bit dull, particularly the ring road. The hills are quite long but not too steep. Plenty of drinks and also first aid stations. Got round in 1:42 - will aim for sub 1:40 next year. I would recommend this race.
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Karl73
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyable race for my first time, atmosphere and organisation were good.
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: JKG
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nice atmosphere, helped by perfect weather
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Superquick
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Mildly challenging but very interesting. Kep
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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