Asics Watford Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (878 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: Stephen Matthews 3
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Steep climbs and plunges are a special test, includes a mix of town, country lanes and trails and still I got a PB!
Date of review: February 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Hazel Clark
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A toughy but a goody.
In full: I loved the new start area, haven't done it for a few years and it was great to have everything in one place. A really good atmosphere at this race, I really enjoy it.
Date of review: February 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: stanmorek
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: The course is challenging if you don't like hills but nicely scenic and largely traffic free. The first half is a series of sharp up hills followed by 5 miles of fairly fast down hills. Popular with club runners too. Great organisation and good support at the finish from the crowd. Would recommend next year's race.
Date of review: February 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Mike Girling
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: February 10, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Old No7
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging course, very well organised
In full: Good course heading out of watford and into the countryside. Some tough hills but nothing really nasty. Cannot fault the organisation & supportive marshalls
Date of review: February 10, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: charles Ledsam
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent, well organised, 3 water stations good
Date of review: February 9, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Martin Roach
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: February 9, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: NaomiP
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Recommended
In full: Please will you disqualify runners who flout the rules and insist on stuffing their ears with earphones. It's dangerous on open roads, you cut up other runners, can't hear marshals and miss out on race atmosphere. If you don't like the rules, don't blinkin' enter the race!
That aside, this was as impeccably organised as ever by the Harriers. More than enough water stations (2 is plenty for a half), loads of marshals, mile markers bang on, the marquee handled very well and a challenging route with some decent scenery. A little congestion over the finish line but that's easily smoothed out. There are a few hills, including the last shallow grind up to the park, but the downs more than compensate.
Date of review: February 9, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Jamie Marlow
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Would do again
Date of review: February 8, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Joe Forrester 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: This was my first half marathon and i enjoyed it immensely. The pace makers were very useful and encouraging. There was a big crowd, great scenery and a lively atmosphere.
Date of review: February 8, 2011
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