Village Bakery Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (63 votes). | 1 to 10 of 12 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2008 (12 votes) | | Overall score | | 85% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 70% | | PB potential | | 87% | | Atmosphere | | 65% | | Organisation | | 78% | | Value | | 77% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 64% |
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2008 race reviewed by: Stan Peake 2
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: firendly and fast
In full: Second year I've done this and my second PB!
Weather perfect,organisation was friendly and efficient,marshalling was good(many thanks to army youngsters!)fast becoming my favourite race .. I'll be back!!!
Date of review: February 19, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Simon Eldon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great course and well done marshalls for standing around in the cold
In full: Really enjoyed this. Ideal conditions for running once you had warmed up. Nice flat course, and a big carbohydrate prize to recover with..
Date of review: February 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Groblin
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Fabulous Fun
In full: A nice flat course, great weather, only downside was the drinks stations, very little in the cup. I suppose you could put that down to naivety on my part though, as most people appeared to carry there own. It was my first half and I chose it well, the vourse was very clear and easy, the weather was spot on for the time of year and the scenery was fantastic. The passing traffic was polite and courteous too, which was nice. The bread was slightly strange to be going home with though, though it was beautiful!
Date of review: February 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Unsafe Breadbin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Flast!
In full: NO real hills anywhere to speak of.
PB course mostly along quiet country lanes in the Welsh marches with a small part in through the Wrexham industrial estate.
Well marshalled and organised with plenty of water stops. Big thanks to those hardy souls who came out to support the runners. You must've been freezing!
I'll definitely be back again.
(Flat & Fast)
Date of review: February 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Jonah Jones
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, very well organised and marshalled, really good turn out.
Date of review: February 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: DazTheSlug
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Perfect Day
In full: If you want a flat fast course for a PB, this is the one!
Mostly quiet, scenic country lanes, so catch the weather right (cool, sunny, light breeze) and this becomes THE PERFECT half-mara :o)
Easy car-parking, well marshalled, 3 water-stops (at 4, 7 & 10 miles), small number of (but encouraging) spectators, results up quickly... the list of plus-points goes on and on...
I'll definitely be back.
Date of review: February 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Gavvers
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A perfect day for running and a great, fast course. Organisation was faultless and the Bara Brith at the finish makes it all worth while :)
Date of review: February 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: RunningBob
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% |
In short: Flat, fast course. A real PB course.
In full: Well organised and in good weather difficult to imagine a faster course.
But allow time to find the place if travelling there by car for first time. Practically no signposts.
Date of review: February 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: fozzy 1
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A good race.
In full: Well done everybody, a really good race well marshalled, quite flat with nice little hill at 10.5. This race Is well worth doing I shall put It In my diary for next year.
Date of review: February 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Tim Bowker
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Flat smooth course, facilities good, water in cups hard to swallow
Date of review: February 17, 2008
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