Leek Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (110 votes). 2006 race reviewed by: walker smith
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% |
In short: fantastic scenery,great t-shirt,great showers, 10out of 10 to staffs moorland
Date of review: August 28, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Nearly50
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% |
In short: This just might be the event to get me back racing
In full: Having not run all week, and needing to get out Sunday…thought late Saturday evening running along with a few 100 others would be more enjoyable than running alone, especially when I saw on the day registration was available at a reasonable price with T shirt thrown in too…but as I drove over Buxton Road and noticed marshals putting signs out near Roaches, thought maybe this wasn’t such a good idea. Having not done a road race of any description for over 3 years or the mileage to race successfully over 13.1 miles…I knew it was going to hurt. Pleased to get back in under the 1 hour 30 mins Defiantly want to do this race again and knock a few minutes off….this event as certainly had a positive effect….as I search out my next race…thanks to Staff Moorlands for a smashing little event
Date of review: August 28, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Trixabelle
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: ouch!
In full: Yes the hills were a killer and the down hills were as bad as the climbs but it was definitely worth it, great changing facilities, no toilet queues, a fab T shirt and enough pain the next day to really feel like you've worked hard! Will definitely be back next year.
Date of review: August 28, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Nick C
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Yet again a well organised race and the weather was on our side this year
In full: Not a lot to add, this one should be in everyones calender at least once.
Date of review: August 28, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: keith skelton
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: tough on the joints but great warm up for boozy bike tour.beef.
In full: have only done one previous half in the last 20 years(stafford) but would recommend this event to everyone.never going to be the fastest race but really enjoyable.good t shirt and great changing facilities c u in 2007
Date of review: August 28, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: chucklebunny
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: fantastic best half in the country
In full: done this befor and im sure the scenary gets better each time its also very well suported for such a rural race,i even managed to take 10 minets off my usual time for this one,possably due to the perfect weather conditions.i think every body needs to try this one at some point and you too will probably get hooked on the wonderfulness of it
Date of review: August 28, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Toro
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Even with warning I forgot my T-Shirt!
In full: I thought parking would be better. I know the area but couldn't park until 15 mins to go!. Very enjoyable. Friendly. Not run for ages (months) and still kept it steady and go 1.43, happy!
Date of review: August 27, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: heidi winn
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Friendly atmosphere @ hills - Great training for my Marathon on Oct!
Date of review: August 27, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Christopher Day
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great race. Wonderful views from the tops. Hard work on the hills. Superb well designed T Shirt
Date of review: August 27, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: snap
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I certainly know I've been in a race after today but what a cracking course
In full: Ideal weather, and the tough undulating course was well worth the effort for the Magnificent views over the staffs moorlands.
In short, a lovely race.
Date of review: August 27, 2006
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