Hogweed Hilly HalfHere's how RW members rated this race (220 votes). | 1 to 10 of 40 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 |
| The big picture 2007 (40 votes) | | Overall score | | 96% | | How many would do it again? | | 98% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 96% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 92% | | Organisation | | 96% | | Value | | 91% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 65% |
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2007 race reviewed by: TheRunningLinguist
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: If only they were all like this...
Date of review: September 19, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Steve Cayzer
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Still the best, most friendly half marathon I know. Recommended if you don't mind hills.
In full: Not one for PBs. Very hilly! It's on road the whole way, but good scenery. And a really fantastic atmosphere, friendly club (Hogweeds) massages pre and post race. Highly recommended.
Small too - 300 maximum. It'll likely sell out in advance for 2008 - be warned.
Date of review: April 20, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Pixie DC
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Hard but fun
Date of review: March 23, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Alice Ridout
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Tough hills in a great landscape with super support
In full: First time I've ever run round a race with someone -- my sister and I did it together. Great fun to race in company. Wonderful organization and super support and marshalls round the course. It's my sister's local half marathon so we'll be back to break the 2 hour barrier next year -- our 2 hours and 1 minutes was harsh!!
Date of review: March 19, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: RUTH STEWART 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Surely this must be the hardest half marathon in England.
In full: Will definitley be back next year. Nice marshalls and great support on the way round. Massage at the beginning and at the end of the race was very good. Followed by lovely tea and cakes.
Date of review: March 18, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Barnacle Bill
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Is this the toughest road 1/2 in the country?
In full: Back next year to acheive a course PB. Races don't get any better than this.
Date of review: March 18, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: joss-p
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: my favourite half marathon!
In full: Fantastic race -
Lovely scenery.
Nice pre & post race massage (no queues).
Well organised with nice marshalls. Lovely tea and buns at the end.
No queues for the ladies! :-)
Date of review: March 17, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Pat Curtis
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: well organised, scenic country roads, great food and free massage afterwards
Date of review: March 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Doncon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The best half marathon around - bar none!
In full: Challenging course, the friendliest most welcoming people you will find, glorious scenery, wonderful home made food, encouraging marshalls at every stage of the way and a lovely downhill finish! Downside - you'll have to wait a whole yea for the next one!!
Date of review: March 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Ali Runner
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: If you pick one half marathon to run in March - make it this one!
In full: Well done Hogweeds, a great race, in great scenery with great organisation! Ok, it may be hilly, but the encouragement of the marshalls, the atmosphere and the sense of achievement at the end make it well worth the effort!
Date of review: March 14, 2007
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