Yorkshire Wolds Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (69 votes). | 1 to 10 of 11 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2005 (11 votes) | | Overall score | | 85% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 87% | | PB potential | | 44% | | Atmosphere | | 78% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 75% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 47% |
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2005 race reviewed by: Dado
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: hard,hot and hilly, great downhill finish into showground,great sense of achievement
Date of review: September 27, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Fozzy62
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: I agree with most previous comments.
In full: A superb hilly race which will test those like me who have mostly ran flat!To my suprise i got into a stride and only stopped once on the last hill at 11 miles!
The downhill finish is superb and i can`t say that i noticed the "middle aged" commentator!
The show is also something for non runners to enjoy although this could all have been different if it had rained...
Will try and do this again next year,well done to the organisers -- they put bigger races to shame!
Date of review: September 7, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: iggy white 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: great course bloody hard ,good workout
Date of review: July 28, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: HOWARD CROSS
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: brilliant race, a very chalenging course, as a pocklington runner though it is just another day at the office, but always very special tobe part of
Date of review: July 27, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Debra Howell
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Hilly and challenging but with good scenery, organisation and a lovely mug to finish.
In full: This was a great race which I really enjoyed. It was hilly and challenging, but also had some great downhill sections. The organisation was good and the people friendly. I really liked the mug and my whole family enjoyed the show. All in all it was a great day out.
Date of review: July 26, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Lee G
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice scenery once you were on your way up the first hill, well marshalled, great fun throwing yourself down the trail, and a nice mug to remember it by. Warn anyone coming to watch about the £5 entry fee though - Mrs G wasn't too happy about that!
Date of review: July 26, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Rob Deakin
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: **Flat course, Very well marshalled, Mile markers missing, Glastonbury-esque toilet scenarios, Dodgy commentator, Good fun**
In full: +++POSITIVES+++ Well marshalled, plenty of water, flat course (managed a PB), obligatory 'amusing' middle-aged commentator
---NEGATIVES--- Mile markers missing (2 + 3 missing, 1 in wrong place), not enough bogs (please get some more), obligatory 'amusing' middle-aged commentator
It also rained, perhaps in response to another gag about someone not wearing their race number. Overall recommended.
Date of review: July 25, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: jacqueline redmayne
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent
In full: A little hilly but worth the scenery.Fantastic through the forest and fields.Nice twist!!!
Thank you to the children at the water station for the sponges!!!well organised
Date of review: July 25, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: mgbosslady
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: When you thought it wouldn't go any further uphill it did! but there were some downhill bits
Date of review: July 24, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: ES
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: One of the tougher halfs, but at least not boringly flat
In full: Even though the hills were tough, especially the one between 11 & 12 miles, there was something about this race which makes you say, I would probably do this again. Water stations plentiful, and all had sponges as well. Overall a very good event in a very nice setting, with a nice show and a few beers to finish off. Also makes a change having a Saturday race.
Date of review: July 24, 2005
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