Halstead & Essex MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (470 votes). | 1 to 10 of 90 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| The big picture 2009 (90 votes) | | Overall score | | 93% | | How many would do it again? | | 94% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 92% | | PB potential | | 58% | | Atmosphere | | 85% | | Organisation | | 92% | | Value | | 86% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 76% |
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2009 race reviewed by: Stephen Richardson
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent race with great supporters
In full: Had a great time this year, made special by the supporters along the route.
I would recommend the organisers consider giving water bottles as even with the stations there are times when you would like to take water between stations. I would happily pay a premium in future races for this.
The hills are a constant challenge and shouldn't be underestimated. I disrespected them and they bit me back..
Date of review: June 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Graham Kempster
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent even for my first marathon, plenty of water stations along the way as well as support and oranges.
Date of review: June 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: CanaryYellow
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Highly recommended marathon for experienced or new marathoners
In full: Second time for me and quicker by over an hour. So many lovely touches to this race:
Your name on your running number
Personal drinks where you want them
Locals who are proud of their race (some offer food, some leave hoses on to douse runners)
Enthusiastic support around the course which twists, turns, rises and dips enough to hold your interest.
Great lump of a medal, t-shirt and a goodybag, outstanding value - where were for goodness shakes this year though :(
Nice to be presented my medal by the mayor
Looking forward to seeing what new additions Halstead RR come up with for 2010, i will be there for sure.
Date of review: May 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Controversial
| | 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: Support was great!!
Date of review: May 20, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by:
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: A mental and phsi=cal challenge for the average club runner But well marshalled and a great day out.
Date of review: May 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: g100
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: 1st time for me, hope to be back
In full: Would reccomend this race to anyone wish I had done it before.
Date of review: May 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: ALASDAIR CAMPBELL
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: May 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jon Jones 7
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Excellent, well-organised, scenic, friendly race. Will do it again.
Date of review: May 13, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Arthur brooks
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Not nearly enough toilets at the start.Everything else was great.
Date of review: May 13, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Thera
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic race, organisation and scenery
In full: The race was very well organised around the beautiful countryside near Halstead. It was hard work in places with the many small hills but made for a great challenge and an interesting run. There were many supporters along the route with the additional jelly babies! This was my first marathon, and it made me feel right at home...I will be back!!
Date of review: May 13, 2009
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