Nike Milton Keynes Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (558 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Lynn Allen
 | | 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: Great race with a P.B.
In full: Great race, good weather (although a little windy). The course was wide and therefore no overtaking problems for the faster runners. A good number of water stations, one with a sports drink on offer. Only problem with this is the wasteage. Excellent parking. Overall a very well organised race and will definitely be back next year!
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Lizzy Hones
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Haven't done it for two years and course is more challenging.
In full: Marshalls worked really hard to support runners and deal with aggressive motorists. Plenty of water and good signing. Lots of crowd support and lovely weather.
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: NICK BRADY
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good race with PB potential. The start was a mess though!!!!
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Inkypaws
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Wasn't bad - but it certainly wasn't flat this year.
In full: Not done it in previous years, but from the description of 'flat' I paced myself for a flat run. What a mistake. Was still pleased with my 1.56 finish - but boy was that undulating and tough. Thanks to the sweet guy at the end who helped me through my hopeless 'sprint' finish.
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Brendan Cradden
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: no boring long straights short ups and downs round the lake nice
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Daniel Gallagher
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: my first ever half marathon, loved it!
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Alison Glass-Parker 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Glorious day made the event memorable. Thank you to all the marshalls they were brilliant.
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Runner Martin
| | 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: Good race well organised
In full: 5th time on this event and enjoyed the course today
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Michelle Dodds
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fabulous organisation. Drinks stations were fantastic. Marshalls were lovely and very encouraging. Will definitely be making the trip to Milton Keynes for this one next year.
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: hillwalker
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Pretty good, nothing special
In full: Race pretty well organised. As there are loads of twists and turns the race required a huge number of marshalls and in the main there were enough. There was one un-marsahlled road crossing at around 10 miles(ish) however that was blind for the runners. Race pretty quick although there are several mild climbs. No goody bag, just a medal and thats literally it, although the price of entry at £14 is not as bad as some events. Liked the 5km splits with the championchip timing.
Overall found the race ok, nothing special - this is not so much anything to do with the organisers. Just loads of tarmac paths twisting around with not a great deal of scenery. As long as you are ok with this then the race is pretty inoffensive.
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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