Coastal Half-Marathon, Portsmouth  Here's how RW members rated this race (182 votes). 2012 race reviewed by: darwindc
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A very nice race
In full: I can't believe the comments about the terrain. This is clearly advertised as mixed, and come on guys the shingle bit is only about 500m tops. Anyone who's done a bit of trail will find this a piece of cake.
The scenery is good, varied and interesting. Organisation is top notch. Medal could be better, but hey knocking 5 mins off my PB made up for that.
Date of review: February 13, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: John B
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Freindly and well organised.
In full: Some reviews seem to be for Decembers Full marathon not the February Coastal Half.
This is a well organised and friendly event. The terrain is not too challenging, although some runners did seem concerned about the beach section. Changing facilities are good and the soup at the end was welcome.
Date of review: February 13, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: RunningBeeAar
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Flat, interesting, friendly
In full: My first half marathon and right on my doorstep. I enjoyed it and didn't have any problems with finding my way on the course. Did appreciate the big bowls of jelly beans at the water stations - they helped me finish!
Date of review: February 13, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Dean Brooks
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A bit repetitive at times, but overall a nice run.
In full: A nice run with good scenery. Unlike some others on this site, I had no problem finding the right route, and it was my first time running this route. The only negative point is you will run certain stretches of road twice which can be a bit bland but when you've got the sea to your right/left you can't really complain too much.
Date of review: February 13, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Denny!
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 20% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: very little support and very few marshals
In full: I was looking forward to this one as I like Portsmouth and was settled knowing it would be a flat run - the terrain though - ouch - running across slushy shingle and rocks was not pleasant and my joints are shouting at me now. A few of the marshals were very encouraging and smiled and cheered - the rest were clearly not happy to be there, but then it was cold. It's a shame as on so many previous events the marshals have given me that lift to push a bit harder. Tough terrain but pleasant scenery.
Date of review: February 13, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Ang B
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent race - lovely scenery - have already entered for 2013!
In full: Lovely race - got a pb despite falling over on the gravel path at mile 5! thank you to the 2 ladies who helped me back up again. perfect weather for the seafront - cold but not windy/rainy like it normally is! will definitely be back next year.
Date of review: February 13, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: jacqueline evans
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: lovely scenery. finsh line could be better, hard to spot as cornerturned.
In full: scenic route. some tricky unmarshalled parts near the thatchd house pub, need to kno w th route well . second time of doing this and the weather chilly but bright. marshaling not too good thisyear. no jelly babies anywhere.lol
Date of review: February 12, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Gary Broughton
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: fast and very scenic
In full: A great route and very well organised. When they say "multi-terrain", they mean it! Would definitely consider running this race again
Date of review: February 12, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Shona Lavey 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Lovely small and friendly race, very flat but with varied terrain
Date of review: February 12, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: emma mcclave
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: very flat, very quick (very cold)
Date of review: February 12, 2012
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