Torbay Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (150 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: mummyrunner
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Quite challenging as very undulating but nice scenery .
Date of review: June 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Sarah Martin9
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent organisation and very friendly - I'll be back!
Date of review: June 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Sharon Lanfear
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race but the finish was al little dissapointing
Date of review: June 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Gary Enticott
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good race with enough hill, yet PB material.
In full: A well organised race for the beginner through to near elite. Laps make the race a bit longer mentally, but you know whats coming the 2nd time. One hill of note, that splits the distance nicely and stops the boredom of flat.
Weather would vary the event, so is a random bag to pick from. Good atmoshere with a few bands and musical inputs from the sidelines.
Local to me, but worth a trip, think the chap from Jerusalem was a bit over keen!
My 2nd half and beat my PB by over 3 mins, so I enjoyed it!
Date of review: June 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Andy Ward 8
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great race and oragnisation was fautless! Thanks to everyone who as involved in making this such a great event.
In full: Loved this race. 4th half marathon and achieved personal best of 1hr 46mins. Great scenery, perfect conditions and organisation was 100%. Really great event and great run. Only niggle was restriction on ipods and use of headphones? Could clearly see/hear cycle marshalls so not sure why there was such a restriction on use of headphones? As I am still a novice runner, I need the tempo of music to get me through the last 4 miles or so! Will definitely be back next year.
Date of review: June 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Mattsgottheruns
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great race, well organised and well attended. 2nd lap can be a little busy with tail markers in restrictive running space. I'll do it again 4 sure.
Date of review: June 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Jonathan Wilkinson 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race and scenic conditions
In full: Really enjoyed this race, despite the heat. Very well organised.
Date of review: June 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: fenton court
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hard going in the heat, slow start, not enough distance markers.
Date of review: June 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Running Red
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: First ever race - not at all intimidating. Very well marshalled and organised. Great little medal!
Date of review: June 22, 2008
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2006 race reviewed by: Big-G
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great Half Marathon.
In full: Lovely day, well organised, great encouragement along the route...
Date of review: June 22, 2008
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