Bath Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1133 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: Sophie Jones 3
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Brilliant! Thsi was my first half marathon and I was terrified beforehand, but it was absolutely amazing!
Date of review: March 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Emily Reeve
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great atmosphere
In full: Pleasantly surprised by how well organised this was compared to the Bristol Half. Especially the nice big Runner's Village. Toilets are always a problem at big races so no point in complaining about the queues here.
Music from Student houses and bands and plenty of spectators all the way along the course help to keep you motivated.
The goody bags could definitely be improved and there really should be a t-shirt included for the price. But on the up-side there was stacks of free Lucozade going around and the free pace bands helped me get a PB.
Date of review: March 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: powysoldie
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first half marathon I thoroughly enjoyed it. Great race for beginners.
Date of review: March 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Michael Nutt
| | 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 short: Very well organised for such a big event - and perfect running conditions.
In full: Having heard reports of poor organisation on previous Bath HMs, I was pleasantly surprised by the smooth running of this event. Clearly the Race Director listens to what competitors say! I can think of few things that could be improved. Toilets are always an issue at events on this scale, as is the bag reclaim (perhaps bigger signage on the marquee for the differnt queues?). Seeing the winner come past on his second loop was a fantastic sight - well done Shiferaw! Pity my own performance wasn't up to it on the day - a very slow time due to cramp at 12 miles. Must train more!!
Date of review: March 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Richt
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: New pb. Nice and flat course great day out.
In full: But my niggle is the value for money (or lack of it). £25 and what do you get for it? A bar of chocolate, a carton of soup and a couple of other energy foods. The criminal thing? The fact that you have to buy the tee shirts after the race. Both the Bristol half marathon and the GSR last year where the same price to enter as Bath. Bristol and GSR offered far more for the money.
Saying that, the start for Bath was a lot better than Bristol. And I knocked 5 minutes off of my PB so not all is bad.
Date of review: March 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Graham "legs in threads"
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fourth year in a row at Bath - looking forward to making it five next year.
In full: Great race day atmosphere and very well organised.
Date of review: March 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Le_Nou
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: LLLLove it
Date of review: March 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Spike sends Love light and peace
| | 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: A grand day out Grommit!!
In full: Simply outstanding.
The problems of organisation seem to have been finally laid to rest.
The whole event from start to finish was superbly handled.
There will always be complaints, the petty and the constructive(the daftest one I heard, and it was meant, was "Youl'd think there'd be more toilet roll. Can't they get that right?"). There just ain't pleasing some folk.
My only "gripe"? That not all races are as well organised!.
See you next year!!
Date of review: March 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: husky
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: great race, not flat and fast though, a tough up hill on last mile.
Date of review: March 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Chynah
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised. Great day.
Date of review: March 26, 2007
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