Halstead & Essex MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (470 votes). | 1 to 10 of 33 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 |
| The big picture 2005 (33 votes) | | Overall score | | 92% | | How many would do it again? | | 92% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 89% | | PB potential | | 56% | | Atmosphere | | 81% | | Organisation | | 87% | | Value | | 85% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 72% |
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2005 race reviewed by: Philip Benfield
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Recommend to anybody that likes a challenge
Date of review: April 18, 2007
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2005 race reviewed by: Steven Gillard
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A lovely day just a shame that i could not produce the run that i had hoped for, prehaps next year third time lucky!
Date of review: July 15, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: vince dawson
| | 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: Spot on !!
In full: A challenging course, but glorious Essex countryside and loads of shady roads. Had an excellent time and achieved a P.B.
It was slicker than a big city marathon.
Date of review: June 24, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: MetroGnome
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Oh . . . but for the blister . . . I could have got sub 3:30 . . . next time eh!
In full: This was an interesting route, which included a second loop of much of the first 15 miles. A few sharp hills to test your mettle! I got a hot spot, which became a very nasty right forefoot blister by ten miles. I taped it up and went on to complete - which was a challenge. I would like to come back next year.
Date of review: June 8, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Ronnie Wibbley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Simply a great day
In full: Four weeks after London, this was quite a contrast - 250-odd runners instead of 35,000, glorious countryside instead of Docklands - and all the better for it. Very friendly throughout, well-organised and a few "undulations" to make you feel you've earned your medal! I'll be back for more next year.
Date of review: June 8, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: TriesHard
| | 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: Just a great day all round, friendly supportive marshals and great supporters
Date of review: May 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: BOB THE FIRE
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: lovely scenery,very well marshalled.the goodies bag was great to see,shame they were left in the sun as my chocolate was melted but i still devoured it.a must for next year
Date of review: May 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: RichK . . . . www.theracephotographer.com
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Very well-organised and well-staged event. Friendly and encouraging marshalls all round the course. Hardly any traffic to worry about. Plenty of drink stations. Lots of friendly Forum faces, before, during and after the event. Thank you Halstead AC
Date of review: May 18, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Munro
| | 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: Cosy, welcoming, relaxed
Date of review: May 17, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Nick P
| | 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: An excellent alternative to the FLM
In full: This was my first visit to Essex and well worth the trip. The organisation and marshalling was excellent and friendly and although sparse, the spectators were equally enthusiastic. I also needed the services of St. John's Ambulance volunteers after I crossed the finish line, and really appreciated the effort that they put in when assisting at these sort of events.
Date of review: May 17, 2005
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