Great North West Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (398 votes). | 1 to 10 of 84 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| The big picture 2007 (84 votes) | | Overall score | | 75% | | How many would do it again? | | 90% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 64% | | PB potential | | 84% | | Atmosphere | | 63% | | Organisation | | 72% | | Value | | 71% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 74% |
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2007 race reviewed by: compo 1
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: GREAT NORTH WEST HALF
In full: VERY GOOD RACE AS ALWAYS AT BLACKPOOL BEAT MY 2006 TIME GOOD TO HAVE RUNNERS WORLD PACING THERE LOVE THE FAST START THAT GOT ME GOING DOING IT AGAIN IN 2 DAYS AND TRY AND BEAT MY TIME FROM 2007
Date of review: February 22, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Heather Wright 2
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tedious course. It felt endless even though I did a similar time to my last half. Water in cups urgh
Date of review: March 27, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: bikerbabe
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first half marathon and a very enjoyable one at that!
Date of review: March 9, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Motty
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Enjoyable Enough Half Marathon
Date of review: March 6, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Burkey 17
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Only my 2nd Half Marathon, but well worth the trip. Good race if you are preparing for theFlm, as I am. A wide range of different age groups/standards. Very welcoming and not intimidating as some smaller races can be for runners just starting off.
In full: Wide starting area, which made it a very comfortable start and passage throughout tthe race. Plenty of room to pass, and a very trelaxing. A two lap course-however was enjoyable, and did not get bored. Organisation was excellent, innformative, and the race went off on time!unlike some races I have been involved in. The entrance fee (£16). Although to some it might of been steep, it was well worth the admission as it was going to the Rosemere appeal. Other race directors shoud take note!An enjoyable experience/day. Well done to Ron and all his team.My first race in BlackpooL,and one to enter in future diaries.
Date of review: March 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Leo H
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: First haf marathon - very enjoyable
In full: Good run - nice course but dififcult to frink out of plastic cups. Licky with weather - wind not as bad as expected looking at previous years comments. Will definitely do it again
Date of review: March 2, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Noize Merchant
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: 3rd year in a row now, cant see me not wanting to run this every feb!! every time ive run it ive set a new pb also, so you could say its my favourite run!!
Date of review: March 2, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Haworth Hobbler
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: ok day
In full: where were the jelly babies and choc? more water please. Course flat as a pancake,prefer the fells to concrete, the surface is hard on the legs.One loop would be much better. Thanks for the race.
Date of review: March 1, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Thomas Giles
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very flat route which is technically 'off-road' but is not closed to the public. Rather monotonous beach scenery - which you see twice.
In full: The route is out and back along coastal promenade which, considering the size of the field, is quite narrow in places leading to congestion on the first lap. You also have to contend with walkers and cyclists along the route. Water was available as advertised in plastic cups and signage along the route was good. If you're looking for a flat race to get a PB you will probably be thwarted by the congestion, unless you're at the front. Otherwise a good training run amongst pleasant company in fresh sea air.
Date of review: March 1, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Old Man of Howwood
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good little season starter and for checking how things are going on the build up to bigger things.
In full: First race of the new year and slap bang in the middle of the 16 week marathon schedule: MADRID, not London but same day. A race is always good the check how things are going. Near a PB but was expecting slightly better however it took about 10-15 mins to clear the start and work through slower runners who had clogged the first ranks of bodies at the start line. Still, enjoyable, and always plenty of folks around to help push on.
Date of review: March 1, 2007
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