Cardiff Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1108 votes). | 1 to 10 of 74 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
| The big picture 2005 (74 votes) | | Overall score | | 81% | | How many would do it again? | | 92% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 78% | | PB potential | | 84% | | Atmosphere | | 73% | | Organisation | | 51% | | Value | | 65% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
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2005 race reviewed by: gary sayers
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: could be improved a lot.
In full: good idea finishing in stadium,rest of the run uninspiring!seemed to lack atmosphere.some very poor water stops and marshalling.
Date of review: November 11, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: Nigel Bentley
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic memories of a great race
In full: What other half marathon race goes through a castle and finishes in a superb stadium. Great support from the taffs!(the crowd and the marshalls).On the downside,medal collection was awful and access to stadium viewing could be improved.However,it a fairly new race so it will probably get better and better.
Date of review: January 22, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: FionaMargret
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great tour of the city - varied scenery, no hills, and a great finish in the MillenniumStadium!
Date of review: December 2, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: AS
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent course through the city
In full: Good atmosphere and support from crowds. Enjoyed the variation of the parks, city and Bay. Didn't enjoy queuing for a goody bag.
Date of review: November 14, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Heloise
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 20% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: dire organisation, i qued for almost an hour of a crappy medal and a wagonwheel!!
Date of review: November 14, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Eddy Merckx's Twin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Super course, stunning finish, classic in the making when they sort out the post-finish details
Date of review: November 2, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: AdrianLeigh
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Awesome -early start for cooloer weather was master stroke
In full: Fantastic flat course, Ran 1 hr 33 - clear 6 mins off PB. Will build 2006 running timetable around it. Understand peoples feelings about medals but was in Euphoria at end. Great to run into stadium along tunnels. Thanks Cardiff !!
Date of review: October 22, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Blobsie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent event - nice varied route
In full: BUT a) what's this about a goody bag???
No problem with the medal - but depends how soon you arrived I guess!
b) 8:15 start is too early
c) why restrict access so drastically to the stadium?
d)publication of results nice and prompt
Date of review: October 22, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: ian haines
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: the race starts to early in the morning, the half marathon should have any 9.30 am start. starting at 8.15 am is ridiculous unless you live in cardiff.
Date of review: October 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Paul Evans 8
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent flat and fast course covering the landmarks of Cardiff however spoilt by carnage at end waiting for medals
Date of review: October 20, 2005
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