Mablethorpe MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (87 votes). | 31 to 40 of 61 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
2011 race reviewed by: Craig Johnstone
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Flat as a pancake, well organised.
Date of review: October 3, 2011
|
|
2011 race reviewed by: RicC
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Flat course with PB potential
In full: Some great elements to this race, with very supportive and friendly marshals, good, if at time sparse, local support, loads of water stations and a superb atmosphere at the start/finish. Only negatives were the weather (no-one would expect such heat in October and the race organisers can't control it!) and at tines there was a bit of congestion with cars on the course. Definitely worth doing though.
Date of review: October 3, 2011
|
2011 race reviewed by: Elaine Gristwood 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Excellent for a first timer like me
Date of review: October 3, 2011
|
2011 race reviewed by: JOHN CARNEGIE
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Really enjoyed the race, support was fantasic, I especially liked the run along the sea front near the end. Role on next year!
Date of review: October 3, 2011
|
2011 race reviewed by: Gunner Satan
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant race - unexpected freak October heat yet organisers had done as much as possible
Date of review: October 3, 2011
|
2011 race reviewed by: William Ward 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Definitely a PB course in the right weather.
Date of review: October 3, 2011
|
2011 race reviewed by: grumpycow
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent organisation and brilliant marshalls made the day! Will be back next time..
In full: This had the potential to be a nightmare first full marathon for me due to the unseasonal heat but the organisers had thought this whole thing out and provided extra water all the way round, the marshalls were brilliant, and the support from residents/holdaymakers really made the day.
No problems finding the venue, we arrived a bit late to park at the school but hubby was able to move the car once the runners had all set off.
I personally had a very positive experience and am hoping for a cooler day next year so I can slice at leat 30 minutes off my time!
Date of review: October 3, 2011
|
2011 race reviewed by: M1nty
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Easiest course you'll come across to chase a PB, marvellouse support from marshalls, locals and seasiders.
In full: What a fabulous race. There were loads of marshalls out all over the course, and what struck me was that every single one of them ventured words of encouragement to me as I went past, right to the end. It really does make a difference. The locals and daytrippers were also really supportive, despite my increasingly neanderthal replies as the race reached melting point.
Was extremely grateful for the copious amounts of bottled water, as I've ran a few marathons where you're handed just half a plastic cup of water every 3 miles, which just isn't enough for me - I must have downed around five litres yesterday all in all.
This course is made for PB running. However, with any marathon you have to earn a fast time and my legs just wouldn't respond after the 20 mile mark. I'd like to blame it on the scorching conditions but that wouldn't be fair - my tailing off was due to insufficient training fair and square.
Oh - and not to forget the guy with the mike at the finish line who made us all feel very special as we crossed the line, however bedraggled. If Carlsberg made PA announcers...
Congratulations and thanks to all the organisers and helpers. We will be back next year a bit fitter and stronger hopefully.
Date of review: October 3, 2011
|
2011 race reviewed by: the blackout
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good PB potential just let down on a very hot day by 3 water points. A lot of people looked very dehydrated!
Date of review: October 3, 2011
|
2011 race reviewed by: Dipper
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Absolutely top notch race, can't find a fault with it.
Date of review: October 3, 2011
|
| |
denotes Subscriber-only content | 
