Blackmore Vale Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (277 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: Orlando Taylor
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Undulating is an understatment
Date of review: February 8, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: barry shea
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Not much on the flat
In full: I set off for a P.B which I achieved but it was a slog. The marshalls were excellent, plenty of watering stations. I am more a medal man but the t shirt was nice. Would race again without doubt. The roads are nice and quiet so you can relax and enjoy the surroundings. Well done to the Lions.
Date of review: February 8, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Shiggy Magnet
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough going but a good run
In full: Overall a good challenging route and well organised. The 11 mile marker at mile 12 was a bit cruel :) Thank god for garmins!
Date of review: February 8, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Mike Terry
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: Always enjoy this event, so relaxing through some lovely scenery and undulating but not excessive,excellent conditions this year and efficient organisation.
Date of review: February 8, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: roger price 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: well organised challenging half
In full: Organised roadside parking, fast check in and just enough loos. Clear starting instructions but a constriction after 100yards made starting at the front important. Quite country lanes, very few cars, with undulations and two significant hills. Enjoyed the race it was quite competitive which pushed the pace. Lots of water points and marshals. T-shirt but no medal at finish. Well worth the trip, well done Lions.
Date of review: February 8, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: old4speed
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough race but great fun
In full: Patchy training over the last 6 weeks made this feel harder than it should have. The hills weren't as bad as I had expected from the comments on the RW site, but there were certainly a lot of them. I didn't see either the 11 or 12 mile markers, so was delighted to get to the bottom of the final hill and discover I was nearly there.
Date of review: February 8, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: brimps
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great race-certainly back next year
Date of review: February 7, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Amanda Burley
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: challenging but friendly
In full: This was my first time here and yes very hilly but had that in mind after reading last years reviews so worked on that abit and was really pleased with my time.
Date of review: February 7, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Stuart Mitchell 7
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great weather this year and thank you for proper mile markers!
Date of review: February 7, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Debbie Dowsett
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Lovely race but you need to keep something back for the climb at the end
Date of review: February 7, 2010
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