Halstead & Essex MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (470 votes). | 1 to 10 of 72 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
| The big picture 2008 (72 votes) | | Overall score | | 94% | | How many would do it again? | | 92% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 92% | | PB potential | | 62% | | Atmosphere | | 86% | | Organisation | | 93% | | Value | | 90% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 79% |
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2008 race reviewed by: Mark Bolton 4
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A ggod course but relentlessly undulating and very short of shade on thr hottest day of the year!
In full: This is a good challenge for a proper workout. No massive hills but plenty of energy-sapping inclines. Unfortunately I wasn't too well near the end but attention from marshalls when I threw up was excellent and spurred me on to finish. One criticism, though: it's great for small clubs to run events like this, but however small the club, the marathon is still a big physical challenge and serving water at (literally)tea / coffee temperature all the way round is a big health risk. I know no one can predict the weather but if you want to think big, (e.g. marathon), big contingency plans are needed too. At the end, there was little repite as we were presented with a sweet, (warm) mily drink from the sponsors, completely inappropriate for the conditions. No other drinks were available anywhere, for love nor money!
Date of review: June 21, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Ted Dwyer
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hot but Rewarding
In full: My first marathon and found the conditions very hot but really enjoyed the entire experience. Great camarederie, very well organised, great group of runners and glorious course.
Date of review: June 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: number42
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Beautiful route, marvellous marshalls, friendly atmosphere.
Date of review: June 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: BEXLEYRUNNER
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Hard Hot and Challenging and a very good test
In full: Wow a lovely hilly challenging race potentially fast , or it would have been but for the heat , which turned it into a well supported well organised get me to the finish line run , be back next year though .
Date of review: May 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Gavin Harpur
| | 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: Great scenery, well organised, fairly challenging
Date of review: May 25, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Blueski35
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great fun, great atmosphere, brutal conditions!
Date of review: May 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Marathon Junkie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great runners course, well deserves its 'top 10' ranking, would gladly fly back from Australia to do this race again
In full: A very course for runners of all abilities, pb potential definitely,superbly organised, good to have you own drinks put out on the course, this was my 5th Marathon in 28 days and enjoyed every metre of it, love to come back again .. and again
Date of review: May 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: wild@heart
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: If you only ever run one marathon - run this one!
In full: Exceptionally friendly and particularly well organised - congratulations HRR. Plenty of water and support from everyone on what was an extremely hot day - a scorcher! Has to be one of my favourite races :)
Date of review: May 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: chris seymour 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: fanatastic event well organised my first marathon inforgetable
Date of review: May 17, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Spartan Gerry
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: My hottest marathon ever!
In full: My PB course from last year, but this year was a scorcher! It was obvious that the organisers had listened to the weather forecast, because there seemed to be extra drinking water and sponges compared to what they had advertised. The spectators made the day for me - as the temperature soared, out came the garden hoses, sprinklers and water-pistols for anyone who wanted a quick shower. A well organised and well marshalled event well worth considering. I definitely recommend it.
Date of review: May 16, 2008
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