GDF Suez Leeds Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (411 votes). | 61 to 70 of 74 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
2006 race reviewed by: DALEY HEBBERD
 | | 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: Fantastic turnout and excellent organisation. A testament to the people of leeds for great numbers, braving the elements and the harsh inclines at miles 4 & 6. Superbly marshalled and well worth the training!
Date of review: May 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Genkyboy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent organisation, friendly event.
In full: Everything was really well organised - the baggage check-in, the start, the frequent water stations, the marshalling. It made me proud to be a Leeds resident (and a Leeds City Council employee.)
Date of review: May 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: bouncing ian
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A race of 2 halves, uphill on the way out , and downhill on the way home
In full: This had regular drinking stations, most providing water and glucose sports drinks. Although there are tough uphill stretches from 3-4 and 5-6 miles, these didn't seem too bad as I was fresh, and the glucose drinks gave me the energy to gallop home knocking over 3 mins 30" (over 4%) off my PB. I'll definitely be back next year.
It was also useful that sub 1hr 25 competitors had a special way in to the front of the pack at the start, without having to push through the field.
They could have done with more toilets at the start, I had to pop to the city train station as I was not sure I would make it in time due to the large queue.
Date of review: May 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Jonathan Dunn
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A Very good and well organised race let down only by the state of some of the pavements
Date of review: May 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Mr Happy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic fun - This will be in the dairy for next year
In full: I just wish I'd done more hills in training. The paths were a little narrow in places which made it a lot of effort to overtake people but I suppose it depends where you are in the pack. Next year I will just have to mek sure I am nearer the front.
I regret that I didn't bump into any other forumites for a pint on O'Neills afterwards. Maybe next year?
Date of review: May 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Hopping Harry
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Really enjoyed my second time, new PB but really disappointed not to break 2 hours, I'll be back next year fitter & faster. Just looking to see what I can make next, looks like Humber Half due to work commitments, see you there.
Date of review: May 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Jez Ward
| | 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: Field seems to get bigger every year and the organisation gets better. Nice one Leeds!
Date of review: May 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Ali H
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: excellent organisation, lots of water, sponges were great, vaseline good too. loads of marshalls and bag collection very efficient
Date of review: May 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: wizzwazz1
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: well organized
Date of review: May 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Phil Leeds
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised again this year, great support all the way round. A bit hairy down Kirkstall Road on occasions when cars trying to turn into your path would be my only slight complaint.
Date of review: May 7, 2006
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