GDF Suez Leeds Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (411 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Jackie Ford 2
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great race, well organised and plenty of drink stations this year!
Date of review: May 10, 2009
|
|
2009 race reviewed by: Helly Hansen Man
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Big city half with superb organisation
In full: Not the pretiest or flatest half, but really slick organisation and well supported. Fast moving toilet queue, civilised start in the pens, coned-off roads kept us safe and cheery marshalls with pom-poms raised a smile, even down Kirkstall Rd (which is not cheery). Well done Leeds Council - worth saving.
Date of review: May 10, 2009
|
2009 race reviewed by: compo 1
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great race
In full: done this race since 2004 and it gets better every year course is still as tough but paced myself right can not wait till next year
Date of review: May 10, 2009
|
2009 race reviewed by: Carmen Dojahn-Wood
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: It was tough with the hills, but great achievement to finish it! The martials along the route were supportive and cheered the runners on which was really good too.
In full: Really tough with the hills! Definately harder than the GNR! Missed the music along the way but I suppose it's not really viable. Martials along the route were encouraging and supportive, cheering the runners on, which was really nice! And we beat the rain! :-)
Date of review: May 10, 2009
|
2009 race reviewed by: Katherine M
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Totally biased as I live practically on the course but fantastic challenging race.
In full: Break the course up in to thirds and the first bit is tough - a slow steady incline for the majority of the 4miles. next part is fine but still includes a hill, and the last 4 you will fly. beware the last mile though - it is tough when you have been running like crazy over the last few miles. Great support
Date of review: May 10, 2009
|
2009 race reviewed by: Paul Stephenson 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: 1st half marathon, early hills a challenge, but really enjoyed it. Well organised.
Date of review: May 10, 2009
|
2009 race reviewed by: Ian Ferris
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent organisation from start to finish
In full: Very well organised. A smooth start helped by three starting pens. Two tough climbs each lasting a mile in the first half but thereafter downhill or flat save for the last few hundred metres. Abundance of well organised feeding stations (water, gatorade, sponges). Great start/finish in the town centre. And perfect weather too!
Date of review: May 10, 2009
|
2009 race reviewed by: Charlotte Wright
| | 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: Improved on last year
In full: The wider route from about 7.5 miles was improved on last years running down the uneven footway to providing a lane in the carriageway.
Date of review: May 10, 2009
|
2009 race reviewed by: dev68
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well run half marathon
Date of review: May 10, 2009
|
2009 race reviewed by: Smiggy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Survive the first half of the race, then it's all downhill to the finish! Great organisation, support & reguar drink station. My 3rd half marathon & ran my PB!
Date of review: May 10, 2009
|
| |
denotes Subscriber-only content | 
