Southend Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (404 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: jogslowly
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: enjoyable
In full: Really enjoyed the race, marshalls and crowd very supportive. Not sure of time yet but I think I may have a PB.
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Striker JC
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nice fairly flat course, lots of water stations, good atmosphere. No goody bag but nice medal. Would make a good first half marathon.
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: RR54
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very good race
In full: Well organised, good value, and great P.B. potential.
There were lots of volunteers who made this event run smoothly.
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Rob Saunders 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fast feel, great water/spong tables all over. Great race!
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: runjennirun
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good all-rounder
In full: Very lucky with the weather, as a half in mid-June could have been scorching. Yet light rain and a light breeze along the sea-front made it perfect running conditions.
No hills (unless you count a slight incline around mile 11), so your legs do feel the constant pounding with no break from the flat. However it does mean you can get round pretty quick.
It is a two lap race - if you don't like doing loops/laps then don't do this race. The loop is good way to test your pace and try and do a negative split(!). Great also if your running with people you know as at each turn you always see someone coming back (in front) or from behind. Great for morale.
Fantastic marshalls - smiley despite getting wet
Great water stations and sponge stations. Thanks to all the volunteers on these.
Shame that there was no 'free' t-shirt, but appreciate it's all for charity. Also a shame there was no choc/fruit bar to finish. After 13.1 miles even a banana would have been welcome.
Can't fault it though - it's easy to travel to with the train station opposite the start, traffic free route and a good friendly atmosphere.
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: winkle
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A straight road out, same one back and the whole thing again was just a little too boring for me - sorry.
In full: I imagine that the decent club runner would find the straight, flat road excellent incentive to achieve a PB. However, as an average club runner, I would have liked a little more to look at. No fault of the organisers though. It is what it is, but I won't be doing it again.
Also, whilst the car park marshalling was great for incoming cars, trying to leave the event was an absolute nightmare; it took me 35 minutes to get to tarmac.
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: Judy Grocott
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely coastal route with great support ideal PB
In full: Great support all the way along the course from marshals, water stations and the general public. Temperature better this year
Date of review: July 8, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: naominf
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great PB route with lovely stewards, a cheering crowd and nice view of the sea
Date of review: July 4, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Celt6776
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good race - long delay though
In full: Pros;
-Nice views along see front
-Good turnout and encouragement from the locals
-Very good marshalling
-Sponges, nice
Downside;
-Approx 25 min delay waiting at start, not good
-Laps very repetitive
-Water in plastic cups, went everywhere but my mouth
Date of review: June 26, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Chris Holding 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A good atmosphere maybe a bit repetative
In full: A really good atmophere, supporters lining most the route. Really well organised. The only bad point i would say is going up and down the seafront four times can be a bit soul destroying.
Date of review: June 15, 2010
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