Water of Life Half-Marathon *FULL*Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (180 votes). | 1 to 10 of 62 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
| The big picture 2010 (62 votes) | | Overall score | | 93% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 92% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 85% | | Organisation | | 88% | | Value | | 83% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 75% |
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2010 race reviewed by: James Crampton
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Charming, family atmosphere, and v scenic.
Date of review: January 24, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: Adewale Kadiri
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Beautiful riverside race, brilliant marshalls and lovely weather - enough said!
In full: Did this race for the first time last week. I must admit, it was my second choice as the race I wanted to do filled up earlier than expected, but I'm glad I did this. It's a relatively small race with only around 600 entries but the course on the banks of the Thames in Buckinghamshire is to die for. Added to that were the most enthusiastic marshalls ever, and a real family feel to it. Plus it's for a good cause - helping to provide clean drinking water for deprived communities in Africa - hence the excellent African drummers - a very pleasant departure from the usual banal dance music. Because of the grassy course and all the kissing gates I had thought it had little PB potential but was pleasantly surprised - although I was helped by a mad dash at the end. Brilliant and well organised race which I hope to be able to do again.
Date of review: May 14, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: ian wynnes
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great to be away from traffic and Reading half marathon crowds - this jog along the R Thames was very pleasant. Def if you like off road. Marshalls were very good.
Date of review: April 9, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Mudflap
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great weather, great scenery, and very special marshals, everyones a winner
In full: only one gripe getting in and out of car park glad we were not in a hurry
Date of review: March 27, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: David Ford 9
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Delightful riverside run - only the kissing gates and half-way hill hold you back.
Date of review: March 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Paul Hand
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good organisation, excellent weather, great marshalls, fantastic views, need I say more.
In full: This was the second time I have run this and can say it is one of the best Half Marathons I have run in many years and will run it again in 2011.I have recommended it to all my friends. The band were very good helping to keep everyone motivated, but the marshalls were just great, chearing us along the route and all with a big smile on their faces. Well done Purple Patch for organising such a great event.
Date of review: March 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Jane Mason 6
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: well organised,stress free parking and great bongo drums for entertainment!
Date of review: March 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Derek Benton 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Could not have been a better day, weather wise. The course is relatively flat and mixed terrain and the organisaton superb, unlike my training programme.
Date of review: March 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Still sprinting
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent course with the friendliest marshalls ever! Organisers right to recommend trail shoes but I managed fine with racers. Had it been heavy rain then definitely off road required.
In full: Really enjoyed the race. Agree with all the comments previously,superb course, not p.b, if you ran a p.b you are newish to running or your training is going really well and a flat road course will bring your time from Sunday down by another 3 mins. So do a road race for a time, but make time for races like this. We were lucky with the weather, facilities are superb here, although as with all races a few more loos would always be welcome. The guy and girls from Reading Uni (Tv) who did the massages were excellent, my legs barely know I ran a half!
Lastly as most have said, the marshalls were fantastic. I'd say the best I've known in 25 yrs of racing. So smiley and enthusiastic, even to the guys near the front. I guess many marshalls think if you are quite quick and near the front looking serious you don't need some help? Wrong! These guys were great. Hope to be back next year.
Date of review: March 23, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: ian clark 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Absolutely superb - every single marshall offering support - Thank you
Date of review: March 23, 2010
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