Bedford Harriers Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (624 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: raoul
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised. Good facilities. Lovelly marshals. Challenging course.
In full: Really fantastic Marshals. Well organised. Only a short queue for the loos. Challenging course but a cracking December race. Highly recommended. The storm jacket momento is a really nice touch too.
Date of review: December 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Phil Atkins 5
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent Race
In full: I arrived at 0840 and didn't have to queue for anything other than the toilet which was no more than a few minutes. Got my jacket, timing chip and baggage sorted with no delay. Straight into a hot shower after the race, no problems.
Didn't use the buses this year but they seemed to be running perfectly as well.
As usual, I can't fault the organisation of Bedford Harriers and they are a rival club!
Keep it up guys!
Date of review: December 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: MickeyDee
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: First time here and really enjoyed the course. I'm not an experienced runner but didn't find it too tough. Well organised and marshalled - there were queues for chips pre-race, but they moved quickly and not much of a hardship.
Date of review: December 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Andrea Green 5
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: December 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Wabbity
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Organisation and Marshalls tiptop!
In full: Nothing to fault apart from the inclines, wind and cold but that's out of the control of the organisers.
Thought the marshalls were brilliant. Thank you.
Date of review: December 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: jim scott 7
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A cracker.
In full: Challenging course. Well organised. Excellant marshalls. Bacon roll,tea and cake afterwards. This is why we run.
Date of review: December 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Alex Palmer 5
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: December 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Philip Jackson 4
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent organisation and marshalling.
In full: I used to think Bedfordshire was flat. Not any more. Hills were quite tough and the wind was strong on exposed parts of the course. I'm glad I've done it but I probably won't be back.
Date of review: December 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: samantha wilson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fab race, very organised, friendly marshalls, enjoyable route with a few challenges.
Date of review: December 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: old canary
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Organisers tried hard but venue too small causing stress before start
In full: Queues for everything pre race and despite arriving in, I thought, good time I felt panic for the hour before the race as I could not see me being ready. Somehow it worked but I did not have time for any sort of warm up. Course is a bit tough. Draws you into a fast start, hilly in the middle then gentle at the end. Huge queues for a cup of tea
Date of review: December 11, 2011
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