Larking Gowen City of Norwich Half Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (267 votes). | 31 to 40 of 78 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
2009 race reviewed by: ben olney 2
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: a very good first half-marathon
In full: 2 laps of the same course, country lanes and a small village, starting and finishing at the norfolk showground. very flat, very slight uphills and one downhill section. good atmosphere and friendly locals out in support. would do it again despite being a 3 hour drive away. stayed the night before and saw the city.
Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: David Cornell-Codling
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: An excellent event and one of the highlights of my families long weekend in Norfolk.
Spending the pre-race warm up in a shed smelling of deep heat and fertilizer was a first but the glorious weather during the race made up for it.
Best wishes to the organisers - mank thanks
Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Brooks Girl
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good course, better than last year as part of it has changed.
Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Stevan Wilson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A really enjoyable race, had a good time
Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Sue Smith 14
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Huw Billingham
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Managed a PB! Lovely to be mainly traffic free.
In full: Well done guys. In spite of miserable weather prior to start turned out to be lovely weather, what a glorious rainbow to spur us on! Well organized with lovely, positive atmosphere. This is my third time and will def do again.
Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: paulsturbo
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In full: My first time in this race, but it won't be my last, well done City of Norwich AC on an excellent day, great organisation, lovely goodie bag, superb medal, nice course,and very friendly and helpful marshalls what more could you want, even the sun came out.
Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: G.fromthewell
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyable, well organised and friendly. Good, almost flat course.
Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Moonlight
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Outstanding. A wonderful event all-round, highly recommended!
In full: More or less everything about the event was fantastic. It was well-organised and spacious, everyone knew exactly what was going on, and the race organisers were cheery and very helpful. The start was prompt, and a great atmosphere as the sun came out right after a rainy spell. The marshals (and spectators!) were brilliant, they really helped a lot. The course itself was very nice, lots of gradual inclines but a pretty quick course nonetheless.
At the finish everything was well-run, with prize bags, medals and fruit to replenish energy all being there. With great running conditions, all of the above combined to make this runner have a fantastic experience at his first half marathon - I'd recommend this to anyone, experienced runner or otherwise!
Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Tifrum
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic Marshalls and Helpers. You're the heroes for standing our in the wet and cold,
In full: Excellent organisation, can't be faulted. Considering it was nearly December it is hardly suprpising that it there was some rain and cold temperatures, but to organise a rainbow and then some at the start was a masterstroke! Another PB for me but I think I've peaked now, I can't imagine getting any better. Once again, a huge thank you to all the helpers on the day, you did us proud.
Date of review: November 30, 2009
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