Marlow Half Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (427 votes). | 1 to 10 of 31 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 |
| The big picture 2005 (31 votes) | | Overall score | | 88% | | How many would do it again? | | 95% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 83% | | PB potential | | 39% | | Atmosphere | | 76% | | Organisation | | 82% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 65% |
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2005 race reviewed by: _Kieren
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: The best marshalls & support I've ever had at a race!
In full: I ran this for the first time in 2005 & was prewarned that it always rained. It did rain constantly - I got soaked but didn't care. I overslept & missed the start but there were still Marshalls out clapping me on. Supporters were excellent too braving the harsh condidtion & cheering everyone on. Steep hill at about mile 8 but you can make up lots of time on the downhills. Marlow is my favourite race
Date of review: April 14, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: Heathward
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Harsh, wet, strewn with manure. Great fun
In full: Lets make no bones about it; this is a hard race and probably sorts out the men from the boys. I ran a crushing 1:45 here and a 1:37 at Bedford a few weeks later. Rain lashed, poor goody bag, but a real sense of accomplishment. A genuine challenge.
Date of review: December 15, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Bob Prothero
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent event as usual - but sort out the rain!
Date of review: November 15, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Anthony Marlow
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Steep hills & copious amounts of rain, mud & horse manure make for interesting running
In full: Foul weather, brutal but interesting course. Will return next year
Date of review: November 11, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: brian rulten
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: a very challenging event with very friendly and helpful marshalls
Date of review: November 11, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: roadybar
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great scenery, brilliant atmosphere and organisation, marshals were wonderful - but felt a bit cheated with the goodie bag! Need more than a tiny apple and notebook to win my heart. Loved it though!
Date of review: November 9, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Lee Glanville
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough weather on a tough course. Great!
Date of review: November 9, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Long Distance Duckling
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: This was my second running of this race, and I really enjoyed it, despite the rain, managing to somehow get a pb!! Very well organised and marshals did a great job in horrible weather! Will be back again next year!
Date of review: November 9, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Stevie-boy
| | 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: A challenging run through beautiful countryside, impeccably marshalled
Date of review: November 9, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Richard Bristow
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very hilly, but great challange
In full: This is the first time i am doing this distance in preparation for my 1st marathon. A very enjoyable race and provided great motivation for the marathon
Date of review: November 8, 2005
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