Abingdon MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (556 votes). | The big picture 2008 (91 votes) | | Overall score | | 91% | | How many would do it again? | | 93% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 68% | | PB potential | | 87% | | Atmosphere | | 81% | | Organisation | | 86% | | Value | | 78% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 77% |
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2008 race reviewed by: Baggieboy
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyed it would do it again
In full: Organisation was great and plenty of help if you were in trouble on race day.
Date of review: October 24, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: Dave Hurst
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent Autumn Marathon
In full: Apart from the fact I tried a new training tactic which didn't work, resulting in a PW (personal worst), this was an excellent day out. I really enjoyed the experience, great stadium start and finish (tell you what, that nice soft track is a treat after 26 road/pavement miles) and plenty of spectators on the course, given that it is a relatively small marathon. The Fetch Everyone people were inspiring (can I say that on RW?). I would do this one again, despite the pavement sections. My training error was to do most of my long runs from home which is very very hilly. The billiard tsable flat course at Abingdon left me wishing for a hill at 20 miles to get some other muscles going! My fault entirely, just thought I'd mention it. Nice job, Abingdon, see you next year.....
Date of review: December 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: David Williamson 5
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Superb flat course through lovely villages with great organisation
Date of review: December 1, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: mr f
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Faultless, no wonder its such a favourite
Date of review: November 25, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Dull Napoleon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Just glad to see it back
Date of review: November 3, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: flanker
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great race, well organised and a fast course to boot. Do it!
Date of review: October 28, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Sarah Riley
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Fast, very clubby, but welcoming. NO LOOS on the course! V good changing facilities, but tea & coffee up steps at the end - you're joking!!
Date of review: October 28, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Baron Von Sharon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: flat and fast
In full: Not a big fan of the repetitive looping course. That said, an enjoyable day that was well organised and well marshaled.
Date of review: October 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Runamok
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Virginity broken on a great course
In full: My first marathon made special by a well run and executed race. Facilitities were very good and starting and finishing on the running track was really uplifting, especially with the spectators cheering you on. Marshalling was good, although some of them came across as a little miserable. The course itself was perfect for the beginner, nice and flat and little traffic, and ideal for PB chasers - my time sub 3h10m, well chuffed.
Date of review: October 25, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Simon Lunn 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great PB race for me!
Date of review: October 24, 2008
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