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Overall score		40%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		60%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		40%

In short: A missed opportunity
In full: Living in Leeds I was very excited about this race, and had a thoroughly good day. However since running other races since I look back on the Leeds HM as a missed opportunity. In my humble opinion, some key city sights are overlooked (Leeds Bridge, University/Hyde Park). I didn't enjoy the ring road, not because of the hills but the narrow paths and susequently muddy embankments. The suburban paths off the ring road as the race turns towards Kirstall just aren't suitable. The biggest negative for me though was running a tag team time trial race at the same time - resulting in corporate runners barging their way through at almost sprinting pace.
That said, Millenium Square makes a great finish, as does passing Kirstall Abbey and Sheepscar offers a wide enough start to cater for the volume of runners.
I love Leeds and we deserve a half marathon that lives up the standards of the city!
Date of review: April 1, 2009

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Overall score		40%
Would you do it again?		No
Details:
Scenery		40%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		40%
Value		40%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Boring course, lacks support , not suprised the council don't promote it! running out of water at 11 miles is a scandal, no wonder people were collapsing! I too had to pick up discarded bottles, this should not happen! sponges good.
Date of review: January 24, 2009

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		60%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Good support for this almost cancelled event.
In full: It was great to see solidarity in the local running community who had united earlier this year to protest against Leeds council's plans to cancel this event. The protest was successful but the race had to be postponed from the usual May slot to early September. As a result I think there was a better than usual turn out of runners who wanted to be seen to support the event. This is a tough city half marathon with some meaty climbs in the first half of the course and does not offer the most scenic of routes, yet it always manages to attract runners with a healthy range of abilities. The corporate relay is also a nice touch that helps promote exercise in the work place. Thank you to Leeds council for listening people's complaints, the 2009 event has been moved back to May.
Date of review: November 21, 2008

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		40%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		60%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Challenging - especially those last few miles!
Date of review: September 28, 2008

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		80%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Lack of water at stations
Date of review: September 18, 2008

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		40%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		80%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Enjoyable but atmosphere a bit flat
In full: Uphill first half, downhill second balances it out so possible PB potential which I managed. Water stations good, wet sponges a nice touch. Marshalls good but seemed flat atmosphere last half mile with not many spectators. Well organised road closures and has the potential to be a great event if people get out and support it.
Date of review: September 14, 2008

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		80%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: This race was really nice. I enjoyed running in Leeds city center.
Date of review: September 13, 2008

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		60%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: an excellent start to my half marathon running!
In full: This was my first half marathon and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was warned about the hills and the fact that I hadn't picked the easiest half to start my half marathon running, but the fact that it was challenging (is it just me or are the first 7 miles all uphill??!!!) and that I made it all the way round was even more satisfying. I now feel if I can do this one I can anyt other half marathon out there!!!
By the time I got to final couple of drinks station there was no water - this was the only down on the whole day. Will def do it again!
Date of review: September 10, 2008

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		60%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		40%

In short: A few steep hills both up and down. Parts of run on a small path,
Date of review: September 10, 2008

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		60%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Great atmosphere in parts but the drinks station was a nightmare, nearly tripped over runners and no water at the last station ,picked a bottle up off the road I was so desperate.,
Date of review: September 10, 2008

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