Leek Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (110 votes). 2006 race reviewed by: gavin mccoll
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Pleasant atmosphere tough run
Date of review: August 27, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: XB
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great views from the heights and a good quality t-shirt
In full: The uphills were tough, the undulations were teasing but I found the downhills to be the worst. The one after the long undulating section below The Roaches scuppered me. I'm right chuffed with my t-shirt:-)))
Date of review: August 27, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: LassfromLancs
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Scenery is stunning !
In full: Great scenery, cruel to describe this race as 'undulating'. Great weather conditions, good cameraderie between runners. Alas no PB for me but will aim to do again next year now I know the course.
Date of review: August 27, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Duane Daugherty 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A challlenging course, beautiful scenery, well organised. I'll be back next year
Date of review: August 27, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Neil Looker
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A very well organised race with ample parking , changing and tiolets at the leisure centre close to the start . The race was hilly for the first eight miles but it was a gradual climb with a great view at the top .
Date of review: August 27, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Muddy Bird
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great first half-marathon!!!
In full: Really enjoyed myself. Hills not as bad as I thought (used to off-road and fell running) but enjoyable enough to be challenging. Fantastic scenery and very well organised.
Date of review: August 27, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Chris Hebbes
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough hills and climbs through the scenary of the Roaches make this a tough, but picturesque run
In full: Did this earlier on today, and its been a long time since I've done a proper measured competitive run of this distance. The course was challenging, with a considerable overall climb. However, the views over the roaches are great and there was a good atmosphere amongst the runners.
There was some support from crowds around the track, although I've seen bigger crowds.
Possibly not a good beginners race, because its HARD. Lots of climbing and endurance throughout. Having said that, I managed a PB and enjoyed the race.
Definitely be back next year. Worth it for the views alone.
Date of review: August 27, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: $eamu$
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hovis Ad Revisited
In full: This is definitely not for beginners like me unless you have a predisposition for pain.
Date of review: August 27, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: RICHARD HEY 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Tiring, but well organised
In full: Very good idea giving out t-shirt at the start, as it avoids runners having to stand in a long queue after completion. Which is a big benefit as its important for runners to avoid lactic acid creation by keep moving after finishing, not standing still queuing for t-shirts etc with lactic acid forming in the muscles, which was a real problem at Stoke this year.
However, hard race, really goosed at the end.
Date of review: August 27, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Michael Hall
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Scenery fantastic, hills challenging (particularly the downhill sections). Great race.
In full: Second time I have run this race. The 3 year gap had dulled my memory of the hills. To be honest I found the steep downhill sections from 7 miles onwards took far more out of my legs than the uphills. Not a brilliant time but really enjoyed the race. Will definitely come back again.
Date of review: August 27, 2006
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