New Forest Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (390 votes). | 1 to 10 of 73 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
| The big picture 2008 (73 votes) | | Overall score | | 83% | | How many would do it again? | | 83% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 90% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 72% | | Organisation | | 69% | | Value | | 65% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 69% |
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2008 race reviewed by: Catherine Roxburgh 2
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic race !
Date of review: November 13, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Steven Vye
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great course, moderately challenging hills, well organised and friendly
Date of review: November 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Ceri Ruzzi
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Loved the course. weather and village supporters.
Date of review: October 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Frank Doherty
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Helped me raise a lot of money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust
In full: The sun shone constantly so I felt a bit warm, but it brought out the spectators!
The course has been redesigned to avoid traffic, so it was a pity that the narrow lanes were congested with even a camper van at about 11 miles. It was impossible to run fast at that point, and had I been one of the elites I would have been annoyed!
However, all in all it was well organised and enjoyable. It helped me raise £1161 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Date of review: September 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Catherine Pletts
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: beautiful place to run, a bit pricey for what you got at the end.
In full: all in all it was a great event with smashing scenery and a good atmosphere. Thanks to the lady who missed her drink and encouraged me in the final miles.Some of the water stations struggled to keep up with the demand which was a shame and the entry fee was on the high side considering you had to buy your t-shirt seperately. I'd probably do it again though.
Date of review: September 28, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: lorna cressey
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good course, scenery keeps you distracted from hills
In full: This was my first half, having done the Great South Run last year. Having read the reviews I was worried about the hills, and driving round the course beforehand didn't help! I encorporated some hills into my training but glad to say on the day didn't even really notice them, just concentrated on the scenery!
Compared to the Great South Run, there was much less support round the course (which is understandable) so not so good if you're struggling.
It wasn't clear to me where the finish line was as the course bent off the road and into the school at the last minute so I didn't sprint as much as I could've done for fear of going too soon.
Water stations were a bit haphazard but didn't slow me down at all.
There is limited oportunity for spectators to see you(unlike the great south where my fiancee saw me 3 times)and no entertainment for them whilst waiting.
Overall I enjoyed myself more than I thought I would and would consider it again next year
Date of review: September 28, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: murph4891
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Lovely setting. Nice friendly race.
Date of review: September 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: GUNIT
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A run around my back yard
In full: First time I have done the NF half, and I really enjoyed it. Nice friendly support along the route, what better way to spend a Sunday morning... apart for going out on the pony drift ;-)
Date of review: September 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Mugsy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: An attractive and fairly challenging first half marathon
In full: I really enjoyed this race. It was a stunning day, local, friendly and unpretentious. There were just enough hills to make it challenging and lots of support en route. It was hot, hot, hot though and I don't really think there was enough water - I massively dehydrated at mile 10 and the last 3 miles were a struggle. However, happy with the result and happy with the overall atmosphere. Pretty sure I will do it again!
Date of review: September 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Robotrobyn
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Okay, but nothing special.
In full: Having been told all about the beautiful scenery, I was slightly disappointed that it was all a bit bland - best bit was the pony and foal that ran across the road! I think this might have been a race where the faster middle-of-the-packers had an advantage, I had no problems with the water stations (although the marshal at 9 miles who said there were no more water stations after that should have known better, I nearly cried at that point!) and there was still lots of water at the finish. The water station at the finish could have been a bit closer to the line, or at least signposted - I was very dehydrated by that point and in no state to go searching for water! The medal was one of the nicest I've ever had, but for the cost of entry, the lack of goody bag was disappointing. Overall, an okay race but not one I'd be actively looking to enter next year.
Date of review: September 24, 2008
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