Swindon Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (40 votes). | 1 to 10 of 17 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2011 (17 votes) | | Overall score | | 91% | | How many would do it again? | | 94% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 85% | | PB potential | | 49% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 92% | | Value | | 84% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 78% |
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2011 race reviewed by: Simon boast
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellently organised again
In full: Swindon is not only famous for the magic roundabout but one of the best half marathons around
Date of review: October 20, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: michael pritchard
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: my first time at swindon and Ill be back next year.everything went like clockwork.A medium sized event which is sometimes best.Not the easiest course but not too troubling well done swindon
Date of review: October 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: James Packer
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Save enough energy for the hill at 11 mile!
Date of review: October 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Wakey31
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic organisation, a challenging course and great atmosphere
Date of review: October 10, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Alun Garland
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: very well organised and well supported half marathon
In full: really impressed with everything, from toilets, showers, baggage area close to finish. excellent organisation, marshalling and drinks stations, fruit and chocs at finish, nice medal and t shirt. well done, really impressed with this race
Date of review: October 10, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Kateskate
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging especially with the winds but lovely scenery to distract
In full: Definately a challenge, especially with the wind. After finishing i thought "never again" although having woken up the next day i think "maybe" if i want a challenge but not for a pb. My main complaint is that they were giving out kitkats at the end however as i got there the box was empty and a marshall wouldnt let me wait while the cadets opened the next box. I was really looking forward to that kitkat after battling the winds for the last 3 miles. On the plus side, well organised, easy to park, seemed to be enough toilets, baggage storage well organised. Maybe more signs from j16 to car park.
Date of review: October 10, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Stephen Savory
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Done it before and I'll do it again
Date of review: October 10, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: CHRIS Wilson 27
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Another excellent event - this year the organisers managed to add strong winds to the challengee
Date of review: October 10, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: shaun carpenter
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: an excellent race a bit hilly lots of toilets nice medal and a banana see you next year
Date of review: October 9, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Martin B77
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic scenery over looking Swindon...You have to run up some very long hills to se it tho!
In full: Fantasic but challenging half. Well organised, plenty of toilets, parking etc. Lots of spectators at the start/finish, but also loads out in the rural towns. Can get a tad windy high up on the "mountains"
Date of review: October 9, 2011
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