Burnham Beeches Half Marathon Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (366 votes). | 1 to 10 of 25 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
| The big picture 2011 (25 votes) | | Overall score | | 72% | | How many would do it again? | | 82% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 79% | | PB potential | | 58% | | Atmosphere | | 65% | | Organisation | | 58% | | Value | | 74% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 66% |
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2011 race reviewed by: pib
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Superb run
In full: I especially want to thank the marshalls and the medical staff who helped me when I had to drop out after 3 miles with a sore knee. I was very well looked after.
Date of review: September 9, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: RRR_Caz
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A very nice run plenty of shade if sun was to come out !!!!
Date of review: September 8, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Johanna Ryan
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: hilly and pretty; favourite of club-runners, so very quick field
In full: No portaloos on the day, which is criminal. The organisers blamed the suppliers, but only water stations are more important than loos, so they should have had 100% certainty of them being there. Water stations could have been more frequent especially given the warm weather. Course officials were all really friendly. Totally rural, so no crowds. But roads opened after 2 hours -- this is a quick run because of all the club runners.
Date of review: September 7, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Mr. K.
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very nearly spot on & still very good.
In full: Nearly up to it`s old standard - but handled well I think (Loud speaker could of been louder), apart from that it`s a fine event. Course is excellent, parking is good (the walk eases off the legs), the use of the pool is just great. Well done.
Date of review: August 31, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Jwheezy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A tough but worthwhile half
In full: Harder going then I expected and the 2 laps really push you, but at least you know what to expect, actually enjoy the finish, nice finally being able to see the finish, well organised and thank you to the marshalls for being out there on a miserable morning. Well done BJ.
Date of review: August 29, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Ay up me duck
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race but organisation needs improving.
In full: Having travelled the 90 miles to do this race it was dissapointing to have a delay at the start. I was like a coiled spring ready to go at 10am. It was a good five minutes after this that we heard that the start was delayed. Maybe the fact that numbers and chips had to be collected on the day contributed to the delay ??
Apart from that a cracking course with a few challenging hills. Well marshalled. I do wish that the course could be modified to take out the sharp climb at the beginning and descent at the end. Its congested at the beginning and having had some rain on it this time it was harzardous getting down... not easy to stay on your feet. Having said all that I'd probably do it again !!
Date of review: August 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Tracy Fox 4
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: As someone new to running I found it really challenging
In full: The scenery was amazing, the marshalls were kind and supportive. The loos and shower facilities were poor although I appreciate we could have used the swimming pool. I thought the drop into the actual finish reminded me of the Great Cheese Run - am surprised there weren't injuries there especially with tired legs. Also the trek round the pitch at the end I found hard. As a positive I think it is one of the hardest things I have ever done and I am so happy I finished it.
Date of review: August 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Vicki Tidd
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Scenic route with some tough hills... not the one for a pb but a good day out
Date of review: August 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Martin Streeter 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Apart from delay to start I thought this was a very good event
In full: Special mention to slick late entry desk and baggage team, very good. I had to ask for directions to entries so perhaps better signs, but then again I only had to ask! Marshalls on the road were nice and great job collecting our cups. Pub was good on way back to car, sorry weakness came over me. I enjoyed this race and a brisk walk from good parking did me good. Thanks team.
Date of review: August 22, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: 10kPlodder
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Enjoyable course - some organisational issues !
In full: Undulating but not too scary course - very scenic traffic free course. Start/Finish ares good ...but certainly some organisational issues that need firmer control - 'non arrival?" of portaloos delayed start by 15mins with communication to waiting/anxious runners poor; bad signage around school of registration/baggage areas; water stops a bit muddled at times; long walk from car park; basic medal/water ..been getting used to goodie bags elsewhere lately !; course may not of needed too many marshals but sadly only about 1 in 5 of them seemed cheerful/attentive/supportive - had expected more of BJ's ! Am sure they can sort these niggles for next time ...
Date of review: August 22, 2011
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