Nike Milton Keynes Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (558 votes). 2005 race reviewed by: Nyall Farrell
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very well organised, friendly atmosphere, spectator friendly
Date of review: March 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Lieutenant Lucerne
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised, fast course with just a few undulations
In full: The race was well organised, it was easy to park (close to the start/finish) and very easy to get out at the end (compared for example with the Woburn 10K). A fairly flat course, which helped me get a PB.
One minor criticism is that the drinks bootles were a bit large and not the easiest to use, but this really is a minor point.
I will definitely run this race again.
Finally thanks to the race marshalls for their hard work and support.
Date of review: March 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Marc Fairclough
| | 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: Very impressive in all areas - well done organisers!
In full: I've smashed my PB, and gone sub-90 minutes for the first time, so I'm obviously delighted... and I've got to sing the praises of this race in all areas. Fantastic organisation, plenty of supportive marshals, accurate mile markers... Can't find any faults, and would recommend this race to everyone.
Date of review: March 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Charles Howard
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Accurate mile markers, fast course with a few humpback bridges, lots of good marshalling, and plenty of refreshments!
Date of review: March 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Runner Martin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised event
In full: Good event well organised started on time mile markers in place and seemed in the right place, some support around the course.
Date of review: March 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Colette Cooper
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great for getting a PB
Date of review: March 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Mike Sas
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An OK race. They only had sports drinks at the 'water' stations - slightly annoying, not really necessary for distance. Also it didn't look as if there would be enough for all the runners. Flat but constant small undulations threw me.
Date of review: March 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: No.8 ™
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised, good marshalling, friendly and flat ...... until those short, sharp, unexpected, humpback bridges, that burst your lungs and shred your calves!!
In full: Excellent race would do it again, minor niggle that all drinks stations were sports drinks - no water. Came home like a boiled sweet, sticky and sickly sweet.
Date of review: March 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: KJH
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well run race over a flat course
In full: Excellent PB potential. Good organisation and marshalling. I will be back next year
Date of review: March 20, 2005
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2003 race reviewed by: Diane Catmull
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: very good for first race made to feel very welcome by other runners.
Date of review: September 15, 2004
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