Newton's Fraction Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (168 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: Glen Banks
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Tough hills, lovely course
In full: The 2 hills are killers, and I am from Yorkshire! I walked the 2nd half of the 2nd hill, hardly lost any ground, no one passed me, and I shot past a few people when I started running again at the top! I also got a PB. I expect this to be a tougher course than I get at London in a few weeks for the marathon, so a very good warm up run for that. Excellent organisation, can highly recommend!!
Date of review: March 19, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: DavidDarton
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: 2 killer hills but also long downhill stretches in lovely countryside
In full: Good facilities at the stadium where it starts and friendly very well organised race. Nice finishing on the track. Although everyone says it is tough, I got a pb last year and ran my second best time for a half marathon this year - the long down hill sweeps do compensate a little for the hills. Amusing road signs, although being told there was another horrible hill coming up made me almost want to knock the sign over! Very much worth the relatively long journey from York and will try and do it again next year.
Date of review: March 11, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Joanne Hawley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: 2 killer hills, but fabulous scenery to make up for it.
Date of review: March 11, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: 17Kat07
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hills are monsters but rest of course was great
Date of review: March 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: BexH
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Challenging but highly enjoyable! Beautiful day and well organised. One to do again - see you in 2011.
Date of review: March 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: RichardB
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great race
In full: Thanks for a great race and organizing the sunshine also. Had a great day and a PB.
Date of review: March 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Alan Godbold
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: Nice friendly run in the coutry with two big hills to test your legs which suited most of the runners I spoke too as we have all entered marathons later in the year.
Date of review: March 9, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Lorry Dodger
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Super Race!
In full: Excellent weather, excellent organisation, lots of marshalls, technical tee-shirt, and a PB again even with the two hills and sarcastic signs! Put me down for next year!
Date of review: March 9, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: brimmyy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A Slice of Heaven
In full: Friendly marshalls, excellent organisation and parking etc. Lovely course along canal and over hills. I just wish we didn't have to run past the finish on the first lap of the track at the end- but that's a minor complaint, THIS IS A BRILLIANT RACE!!
Date of review: March 8, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Addick Gal
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very friendly, supremely well organised and a great goody bag
In full: I don't remember any negative points from last year but somehow this year seemed even better, aided by great weather. I certainly got a buzz from the stadium finish but I think the hills may have been steeper this year!
Date of review: March 8, 2010
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