BUPA Great North RunHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1517 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: Stewart 1
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Third time around - best time yet, although I don't know how because those slight inclines are a killer around 9, 10 and 11 miles.
Date of review: October 2, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Pookaimp
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Happy,happy,joy,joy...........
In full: and an oh so fab time.Did some nifty weaving and took quite a bit off my time from last year.Love the crowds/supporters/atmosphere...back next year,you bet ya sweet bippy I am.
Date of review: October 2, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Kat70
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent day, best event I have taken part in so far....!!!
In full: First time I have done this and enjoyed it from start to finish..FANTASTIC EVENT...:o)
Date of review: October 2, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Phil Davies 19
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: I loved almost every minute of it (except the huge incline!)
Date of review: October 2, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Emmakj
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A fantastic first half marathon experience. The crowd were amazing. Looking forward to next year.
Date of review: October 2, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Ollie Warner
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great day!
In full: My first race and will not be the last!
On Monday morning I joined this site and will be racing again soon. Great to get back into running after stop from school. Football fighting against uni, beer and travelling was not a fair fight!
my only frustration, similar to others, was the walkers from the start. i was honest and was put in the back block. i did an ok time of 1hr 55min...but would have been better if i wasnt running around people
anyway, great day, kind of day that makes me proud to be british!
ollie
Date of review: October 2, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Alexis Corrick
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Absolutely Fabulous!
In full: What an amazing day - this was my first GNR and probably not my last - i was worried about the hills - but after had done 3 the others seemed to disappear! Definitely need to put in some training - lots of people walking as soon as they crossed the start line! Perhaps a runners start and a walkers start would be better for next year! Apart from that - great experience - i wish i could have bottled how great i felt at the end!
Date of review: October 2, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: stewilko
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic atmosphere, the crowd and scenes at the end were superb
Date of review: October 2, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Gemma Findlay
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: fantastic first timer half marathon
In full: brilliant atmosphere, great route, glad i got round it in a good time
Date of review: October 2, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Clare Hooper 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fabulous!
In full: This was my first GNR, and I loved every minute of it!
The organisation was absolutely spot on, and the people along the way cheering us on were so supportive.
The weather was hot so all the water and lucozade stations were very welcome. As we were dressed as fairies, we attracted lots of "Howay Fairies!" shouts and this really spurred me on.
My friend found the amount of people walking/running slowly quite frustrating, and I have to agree that people should give an honest estimate of what time they will do. We had decided to do a slow pace and enjoy the day, and so came in at 2.16. I just wish others would do that.
However that is my only criticism.
The memory of running over the Tyne bridge with the Red Arrows swooping overhead will stay with me always.
Bring on the next one!
Date of review: October 2, 2007
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