Coastal Half-Marathon, PortsmouthHere's how RW members rated this race (182 votes). 2012 race reviewed by: The Dashing Blade
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: challenging race
In full: Great event, against the odds, i actually got a pb with 3-57-48 . Very friendly atmosphere, and support along the way, in all, a great day!
Date of review: December 24, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Richard Lewis 28
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good fum in muddy conditions
In full: My first Marathon so was not sure what to expect.
Nice route made interesting with all of the mud and shingle beaches.
Glad I asked around at the start and ran in hybrid shoes.
Atmosphere at drinks stations was much appreciated.
Thanks to all involved in organising
Date of review: December 24, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Gilly1709
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Flat, but don't let that fool you.
In full: Other than the last 2 miles along the seafront I thoroughly enjoyed it. Much of the race is in paths which is interesting in itself but after a week of rain was a complete mud bath. Marshals and organisers were great. Not sure about the moans on water stations, they were well stocked with water, gels, jelly babies and the odd Xmas tipple! If fast road marathons and Pb's are your thing then this isn't for you, if you like a tough, fun challenge setting you up for Xmas then this is perfect!
Date of review: December 24, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: DiscoStu
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: First ever race with rum at the feeding stations!
Date of review: December 24, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: david goodwin 3
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: thank God it stayed dry !
In full: A decent event which was well organised but
the bag drop was not great, it should have
been marshalled I think. My bag was dirty/muddy
when I collected it-caused by other runners
I presume who had not removed their muddy boots.
Never had rum or brandy before during a race so
that was different. I thought the first drinks
stop was too far from the start/finish area
and was poorly organised on the outward loop.
Personally, I thought the field was too big for
the nature of the route but there you go.
The conditions were terrible underfoot and was
sorry to see several runners go over-not nice.
To me, this race served a purpose but I much
prefer road marathons and how people say this
is a PB course I just dont get.
Well done to all involved, and hopefully a
nice sum was raised for a worthy cause.
PS the hot shower was brilliant !!
Date of review: December 24, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Stutter and Stumble
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Bit wet underfoot
In full: 2nd year running this one, less windy than last year (and warmer too). Muddy in places and slippery underfoot - saw a few people go flying - definitely a race for shoes with plenty of grip.
Always impressive seeing the lead runners on the way back when you are still miles from the turnaround. Respect to the Gingerbread man too - bet that was tough going when the the wind got up.
Aid stations well placed and well stocked, enjoyed the mulled wine - I am blaming that for slowing down so much on the return leg.
Clif bar and socks were a nice find in the goody back - thanks to marshals and organisers.
Date of review: December 24, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Hillsaremyfriends!
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Flat, fast, fun and floods (well muddy puddles!)
In full: Thank you marshalls! Great race. Weather was kind apart from head wind in the last 2 miles . I could not get water at the first water station as the had seemed to run out of cups - organisation issue; but that was the only hic up. Friendly marshalls and fellow runners. Great fun!
Date of review: December 24, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: total_virus87
| | 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: Amazing, despite conditions!
In full: Course was really tough this year as it was a mud bath (which I slipped in at 17mi and grazed my knee), but luckily the rain stayed away for the duration of the race! Lost my water bottle at 13mi so had to rely on the water stations which were fantastic!
Managed to run the whole way which is a first, although think this is more to do with my fitness improving than the course! Would definitely do this again.
Lovely to have a local race that you can train on the course.
Date of review: December 24, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Quickdraw
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great friendly race, pity weather made course so muddy in 2012
In full: Great race; friendly runners, well organised, brilliant water stations. Very muddy and windy in 2012; had been perfect in 2011. Always next year!
Date of review: December 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: chris poynter
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Mud Glorious Mud
In full: Well organised, good facilities and support. Was very muddy. Not surprising with the amount of rain we've had recently! Quite a lot of narrow paths where you can't pass. Better goody bag at Luton, similar entry fee.
Date of review: December 23, 2012
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