Asics Fleet Pre-London Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (598 votes). 2006 race reviewed by: Andy Catchpole
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race as a pre-cursor to London. Does exactly what it says on the tin!
In full: Great race before london and in my opinion heaps better than running round Silverstone or similar track circuit. The course is interesting in that it starts in the middle of a housing estate goes through the town and then heads for the country side before ending in the local park. The marshalling was excellent. For people unfimilar with Fleet some sign posts at the various car parks would have helped to indicate where the start was or a more detailed map in the pre-race instructions.
Date of review: March 19, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Sequin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Really enjoyed it. Thanks to all involved. Big PB ,so I am happy!
Date of review: March 19, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Charleswurth
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Not as big as some of the others but just as well organised; the warmup woman was a great touch!
Date of review: March 19, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Joanna Dickens
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A great day in the sunshine excellent organisation
In full: This was only my second half marathon and I thought it was great, really friendly and I beat my PB by 5mins. Thanks to all the marshalls and water station guys the water was much needed on such a sunny day. Was thrilled to get a medal at the end too. Fab well recomended.
Date of review: March 19, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Artie
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: As usual a well organized and slick event.
In full: This race is a fixture in my racing schedule. Good for the quicker runners and an ideal build up race for first time marathoners. Well organized and marshalled. Probably reaching its numbers limit. I know it's nothing to do with the race organizers but it was a shame the toilets in the car park were locked this year.
Date of review: March 19, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Team Hurtmore
| | 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: Congrats to the team - an excellent HM
In full: Very well organised, ideal pre-London HM. Varied course with long section in attractive countryside. Friendly marshalls and a lot of fun. A big thanks to all the organisers and volunteers especially the really cheerful girls and bous maning the later water stations - they must have got soaked!
Date of review: March 19, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Bidgi
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised great fairl flat course
In full: Just back home as traffic horrendous but still buzzing from the race! Really enjoyed it despite needing an annoying toilet stop which meant I was about 4 minutes slower than hoped but 3 seconds faster than last half marathon so at least that was good! Excellent organisation for race and lots of friendly smiley and clapping marshalls and spectators. Fairly flat with nice hills (if that is not an oxymoron) and good friendly atmosphere amongst racers. I aligned myself to girl running for Rupert Runners and we did most of the race together pacing each other which really helped and gave me someone to aim for when I came back from toilet break!
Date of review: March 19, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Simon New 11
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent course, well organised and marshalled.
Date of review: March 19, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: mark Arkwell
| | 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: Well organised event, scenic and flat(ish) course and friendly atmosphere. RECOMMENDED.
Date of review: March 19, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: Robert Lawrence
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice fast race
Date of review: March 9, 2006
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