GDF Suez Leeds Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (411 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Gene Genie
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: May 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Joe cavanagh
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Very hilly for first 6 miles!
In full: The first half of this race was tough, very tough. One particular hill after about 4 miles was ridiculous really, especially if you're new to half marathons. It could well put you off. Crowds were good, goody bag naff but t-shirt was one of the best.
Date of review: May 16, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Peter Wordsworth
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: not the prettiest but popular and well organised with agood atmospher
Date of review: May 16, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Battlstarsbw9
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: This is one of the year's half marathons to do - excellent
Date of review: May 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Nancy Doleman
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Improvement on last year!
In full: The extra space on the ring road at 6 miles was appreciated, plus the drink stations had not run out past 7 miles, whether this is due to better organisation or cooler weather than last year I'm not sure.... but please don't give Gatorade in cups! It means you have to stop to drink it or get really sticky...the sponges can counter this though! In agreement with other comments, we have some great parks and landmarks in Leeds, if the council could give the LHM a bit more support to allow altering the course I'm sure it would attract more runners and supporters.
Date of review: May 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Markzombie
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A race of 2 halves - grim for different reasons.
In full: A good race that I enjoyed as my third HM beating my PB by 7 minutes.
First 6 miles quite tough - some long uphill drags - not really steep but long.
Also last 3 miles a real drag along Kirkstall - a long straight road.
Plentiful drink stations with very welcome wet sponges.
Great support at the final stages.
One I'll be doing again for sure.
Date of review: May 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: mazda
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: generally very good race
In full: Hillier than I expected. The organisation was very good, and would have been excellent had they not run out of medium T shirts at the end ( a small point I know, but people should remember what they put on their entry forms & take the relevant one!)
Great support for the final mile.
Date of review: May 13, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Wad
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Another Superb race in Leeds City Centre
In full: Well executed and better space this year around the busy road section. Plenty of drinks available. Will do it again next year. Excellent support from the people of Leeds. Many thanks
Date of review: May 13, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Katster
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Dull with lots of traffic
In full: Not nice to run so far with traffic right next to you.
Date of review: May 13, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Y Lee Coyote
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: May 12, 2009
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