Larking Gowen City of Norwich Half Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (267 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: che canary
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Had a great day.
Date of review: December 2, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Martin Newstead
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: 1st race had fun good time.
Date of review: December 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jason Clark 10
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Overall a well worth half marathon
In full: Everything seemed okay, but it didn't really have an uplifting atmosphere. I preferred Ipswich and the best atmosphere I have experienced locally is the Woodbridge 10k. Crowds packed along the course!
Date of review: December 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: cupcaketot
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Course better, gods on our side the rain stopped and the race started on time for a changed!
In full: Much better organisation this year. No waiting in the rain and cold while those who leave it to the last minute to attend the race make us organised ones wait - so first class on that one. Well done for stopping the rain. I don't mind the rain when running at home but race days especially this Norwich one tends to tarnish the event - plus cars are then good at getting stuck in the mud! The removal of the infamous hill x2. Well the lovely steady incline over 2 miles plus is not that much of a delight but an improvement. Marshalls excellant as were eventguard and the bonus of no traffic.
Date of review: December 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Chris Perkins
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent for a newbie
In full: My first half marathon was made that bit more memorable by some great organisation, marshalling, a lovely day and a nice goody bag at the end.
Date of review: December 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Right Back
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Good fun,well organised, fantastic course
Date of review: December 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: eddie greenland
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great race
In full: very enjoyable much improved course without that hill so makes for a quick half marathon 1hr 27 for me was my 2nd fastest ever so well pleased
even the weather was on our side this year
well done conac for a great day
Date of review: December 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Stephen Kenworthy 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent very friendly and very well organised
In full: 2nd time at this event improved time by 22 minutes. Support on course was excellent especially at the end. Nice medal and goody bag - can't wait for next year.
Date of review: December 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Magalie Gratien
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent for 1st half-marathon
In full: It was my first race and half-marathon and I really enjoyed. I surprised myself with my time and I thought the atmosphere was very friendly. The course was good sometimes with hills but nothing crazy just wast you expect. all the marshalls were very supportive and made my race much more enjoyable. The goodie bag was fantastic, facilities were acceptable. My only tiny niggle will be that the car park is a bit far and after running 13.1 miles you don't want to walk one more mile to get to the car especially if it is raining, but maybe that's me just being lazy!
Date of review: December 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Catherine Brooks 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice and flat, good underfoot, friendly and welcoming but with a big event feel.
Date of review: December 1, 2009
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