GDF Suez Leeds Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (411 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Vincent KIng
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very well run (pardon the pun)
In full: This was my second HM after running at Wilmslow earlier this year. Driving into Leeds at that time on Sunday morning is a breeze and it is easy to park. The start is well organised with good facilities. I agree that the course is a bit dull, particularly the ring road. The hills are quite long but not too steep. Plenty of drinks and also first aid stations. Got round in 1:42 - will aim for sub 1:40 next year. I would recommend this race.
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Karl73
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyable race for my first time, atmosphere and organisation were good.
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: JKG
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nice atmosphere, helped by perfect weather
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Superquick
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Mildly challenging but very interesting. Kep
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: RichSpooner
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised, plenty of atmosphere - recommended!
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Chromey
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not a great race, but great organisation.
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: immy1962
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Megs Mum
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% |
In short: Had a great day - good support and hills very do-able
In full: This was only my second 1/2 marathon and I was very nervous of the reported hills. In fact they were more like long drags and I managed up them well. I have been practising running down hill and this was a real help - actually overtook some people!There was good support all the way round and I did exactly the same time as the Great North Run 2008.
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Richard Burtle
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Long hill, miles 2 to 4, seemed harder: I'm a year older
In full: As before, great atmosphere and excellent organisation. Thanks to all the marshals, drinks station people, and first aiders.
(Why do groups of three or four insist on running in line abreast just slightly slower than everyone else?)
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Amanda Dewhurst 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised but hilly race
In full: The Hills are hard, tough for a beginner. Water stations brilliant and well manned. Support from the public very good and spur you on. Easy parking, great organisation, superb treatment for the runners. big screen at the end to watch the other runners. Aching legs today but worth it.
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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