GDF Suez Leeds Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (411 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Liam McGee
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Cheryl Edwards
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very well organised, good support.
In full: Good atmosphere, very well organised from start to finish. Plenty of water stations, sponges etc. Good support and the volunteers did an excellent job.
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: GTC
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Perfect weather and slight improved course
In full: More space on the raod this year reallyhelped and plenty of water stations. All in all a good half marathon.
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: andy from embsay
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised, good support, quite a tough course
In full: My 3rd or 4th Leeds Half, and my main criticism in the past has been addressed - the start. Pens for sub-75, 85 and 95 mean that a reasonably swift getaway is achievable. Lots of water stations, sponges (brilliant!) and a course that's fair although challenging. Make it to 7 miles within sight of your target and as long as you can hold it together along Kirkstall Rd you'll get there, as there's a few "easy" fast miles to be had.
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Richard Bunker
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised race, with a great atmosphere .
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Warren Moores
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyable Run
In full: The Leeds Half Marathon lived up to my expectations. Today's weather gave great conditions for running a half marathon. The organisation was great, god atmosphere and plenty of drink stops.
Thanks to the lady who gave me an orange slice, I reckon that cut a few seconds of my time
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Anouska Moynagh
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Amy Douglas 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race for achieving a PB, good for local runner and great suuport by the residents of Leeds. Highly recommended
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: hamster483
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: superbly well organised. Especially the loos at the start- for once the laddies line move faster than the gents. Bliss!
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: rachael gregory
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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