Virgin London MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1962 votes). 2005 race reviewed by: Loofa
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, but the crowds make it difficult to run to your potential
Date of review: April 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Straycelt
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: 10th and was thinking last, but route change made it easier and somehow more interesting
In full: Having run through months of cold, damp and wet the hot weather was welcome at the start but cursed by the end. This was, as usual, an outstanding day, which will live in memory for years to come. No PB this year, but hey, can't have everything
Date of review: April 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: humphreythecamel.org
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: loved every minute, support was super, great banter amongst the athletes...had a duel with a Rhino
In full: Humphrey the Camel had a great race on Sunday and managed to complete the 26 mile course in 4 hours 37 minutes (a personal best). He had a grin on his face throughout the event despite a few groans from his two humps between 18 and 24 miles. The crowd spurred him on and he managed to shift into full Camel sprint mode (ears flapping) once he hit the Embankment with two miles to go. He almost had to hurdle the advertising boards down the home straight (like the Grand National)...
Date of review: April 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Jaggyman
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great day with wonderful weather thrown in
In full: It still annoys me that people come to a complete standstill after picking up their water.They always seem to stop in front of me.So sad to see that poor person getting CPR at about 10 miles.Already looking forward to doing another one-bring it on.
Date of review: April 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: The Dark Knight
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The Best
Date of review: April 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: dizzy blonde
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Everything I expected and more!
Date of review: April 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: holly-go-lightly
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: What an amazing experience! Words cannot describe...
Date of review: April 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: John Hardcastle
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: It sets the standard for marathons
In full: Despite avery disappointing time this year - you just can't knock the run - from application process through to finish line and beyond - Just absolutely outstanding and if anyone ever does just one marathon - just do London... Th crowds and the support this year was phenomenal - from mile 1 thorugh to the last 200 yards... Absolutely incredible and the organisation is absolutely BANG ON!
Date of review: April 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Fletch25
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great suport, lots of noise, crowded
Date of review: April 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: howard Taylor
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Awesome, unforgettable, especially Tower Bridge.
In full: Reading the other comments is bringing a lump to my throat. It's not a race for most of us, more like a carnival. My first marathon, looking for another in June to improve the PB!
Date of review: April 20, 2005
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