Southend Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (393 votes). | 1 to 10 of 28 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
| The big picture 2010 (28 votes) | | Overall score | | 75% | | How many would do it again? | | 88% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 69% | | PB potential | | 88% | | Atmosphere | | 69% | | Organisation | | 62% | | Value | | 71% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 81% |
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2010 race reviewed by: Judy Grocott
 | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely coastal route with great support ideal PB
In full: Great support all the way along the course from marshals, water stations and the general public. Temperature better this year
Date of review: July 8, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: naominf
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great PB route with lovely stewards, a cheering crowd and nice view of the sea
Date of review: July 4, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Celt6776
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good race - long delay though
In full: Pros;
-Nice views along see front
-Good turnout and encouragement from the locals
-Very good marshalling
-Sponges, nice
Downside;
-Approx 25 min delay waiting at start, not good
-Laps very repetitive
-Water in plastic cups, went everywhere but my mouth
Date of review: June 26, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Chris Holding 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A good atmosphere maybe a bit repetative
In full: A really good atmophere, supporters lining most the route. Really well organised. The only bad point i would say is going up and down the seafront four times can be a bit soul destroying.
Date of review: June 15, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: michael fribbins
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: second race took 4 minutes off last time had a good placing for my age category 60 plus well pleased,the race was better 2nd time round well marshalled plenty of water stations enjoyed the day thank you for every one for organising of this great run
Date of review: June 15, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Terence Spooner
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: A very good race slightly tarnished by restricted access to Shoebury East Beach (Blackgate Road is never going to handle that amount of traffic, poor organisation at the start (it always helps if you test your klaxon/starters pistol) and a non existent PA system (although it was amusing to watch a man shouting to make himself heard over 1500 people).
Despite these minor glitches the support, marshalling and frequency of water stations around the course were fantastic. The course whilst a bit repetitive was much better than the last time I ran it as there was no confusion over which side of the road we were supposed to be on. I also achieved a PB so this made the race all the more worthwile. All in all a good day out and I look forward to going through all the same next year.
Date of review: June 15, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Pete Alltimes
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% |
In short: flat, well orgainsed sea front event
In full: Some people mentioned parking issues, I got there 3/4hr before race start with no problems at all. The race was delayed around 20mins due (I think) to the parking saga, which was not ideal.
This was my first 1/2 marathon and I really enjoyed the route and location with frequent water points.
I will definitely be running this again.
Date of review: June 15, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Ray Harris 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: My first half marathon, it was very well organised, and i got loads of support, would definitely do it again
Date of review: June 14, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Mark Bonham-Carter
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: I agree with previous reports. It was a total nightmare getting into the East Beach at Southend, the parking organisation just wasn't good. (I was one of those people having jump out of the car and run a half mile to make the start.) Having said that, once we were off and running the course is really flat and fast with nice friendly support. I could have easily run faster had it not been copious amount of beers consumed watching England vs. USA the night before..! Not the best preparation. All in all, I would do it again and just hope the organisers can sort out the car parking for next year.
Date of review: June 14, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Blistering Barnacles
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fast course by the seaside
In full: Very flat - took 9 mins off my PB (only my second ever half). Frequent water stations very welcome. Great encouragement at the end. Sunburned without realising it. No T-shirt but a decent medal. Back home in time for the football. Would def do this again - not least for the PB potential.
Date of review: June 14, 2010
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