Marlow Half Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (427 votes). | 51 to 60 of 67 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
2009 race reviewed by: The Bus
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Tough, but a great, well organised race
In full: Course PB today despite the wind, so pretty pleased. A kayak would have been useful in places, but par for the course for this one for some reason! Very good organisation and top marks to the marshalls for their perseverance and good humour.
After 7 times now I don't think the hill to Rotten Row has got any easier mind!
Only negative is that I thought it a bit pricey at £18 for a local race (even if it is for charity) - nearly put me off, and likewise for the tea and cakes compared to most races - £2 is a lot for a post race bun!
Date of review: November 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Paul Mullally
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: A tough course on a tough day (hideous weather, heavy rain, strong gusty winds)
Date of review: November 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Sue Torrance
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Absolutely Brilliant! :-)
In full: Fantastic challenging course. The weather was awful, the roads were flooded, but I enjoyed every minute of it. The Marshall's were fantastic and every single one offered words of encouragement. I will definitely be back next year!
Date of review: November 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Stevie-boy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Brilliant half marathon! - If you're tough enough!
In full: I absolutely love this race. If you don't like killer hills, driving rain and howling winds then stay at home. However if you like a real challenge and fancy running one of the top half marathons in the UK - this is for you. Superbly organised and marshalled, thanks very much to all at the Marlow Striders for putting on another great race.
Best race T-Shirt ever!
Date of review: November 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: LucyG
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great run despite the weather
In full: Organisation and commitment from helpers was extraordinary. It was very windy and rained hard all morning but the Marlow Striders did not appear to notice!
Date of review: November 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: ChrisD(duffers)
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: The weather was against the runners, heavy rain, and windy, but mild for this time of year so tea-shirts, no need for anything else even with the wind and rain. Hilly and tough !
Date of review: November 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jim B
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Many thanks to the organisers and marshalls.
In full: Another well-organised day. I felt sorry for the volunteers standing in the rain for three hours, although it didn't stop them shouting encouragement. Running into the wind along the valley bottom at halfway was a nightmare.
Date of review: November 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mighty_Mike1984
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In full: I came 21st but this was the hardest race i have ever done! rain,wind and those damm hills but i cant wait to do it next year.
Date of review: November 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: brian_666
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Ache in places I've never ached, tough
In full: Wind and rain set the theme for this race, a big Thank You to all those Marshall's for standing in it for so long and yet still remained cheerful. This race was well organised and despite the P.O. Strike, made sure it went ahead as planned. The toughest Half I've ever done but would do again, Thank You Marlow Striders
Date of review: November 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: ingy 1962
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very satisfying race, great marshalls, pity no medal in recognition of toughness
In full: This is a really enjoyable race whilst being tough to say the least. The organisational side of things was excellent and the marshalls very encouraging in the pouring rain. A medal to remember those hills would have been good
Date of review: November 1, 2009
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