NJT Supplies Ltd Liversedge Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (232 votes). | 1 to 10 of 28 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
| The big picture 2010 (28 votes) | | Overall score | | 86% | | How many would do it again? | | 95% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 69% | | PB potential | | 50% | | Atmosphere | | 72% | | Organisation | | 90% | | Value | | 87% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 66% |
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2010 race reviewed by: C.Hurley
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough course but well worth doing
In full: When I was milling around the start line and heard the public announcer welcoming someone or other who'd done something like a zillion half marathons and had returned to this one as he thought it was the hardest in the universe, my heart did sink a little! But it wasn't AS tough as I'd then imagined, although the steep descent for the first mile and a bit did mean there was a lot of height to regain, and then lose, and then gain, and lose again, and then gain... Good fun though, and a nice atmosphere to boot. The organisers and marshalls were all very friendly. I don't tend to do many races twice, preferring to try new ones instead, but I would recommend this as a toughie. Only downside of the actual route is there's probably no stretch longer than 0.75miles of 'flat', so getting into a pace and sticking with it is impossible, and that big long (steep) drag up on the main road past the golf course is a little soul destroying!
Date of review: March 2, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Karen T
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Once again a great race by Roberttown Roiad Runners
In full: Very well organised, great marshalls, plenty of water (choice of cups or bottle) brilliant finish line commentary and just a few hills!! Been a bit under the weather this week so missed out on a course best by 1 min. Only gripe would be the late start time, an hour earlier would be better
Date of review: February 21, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: emar
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well orgarnised and very friendly
Date of review: February 17, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Helly Hansen Man
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely little race
In full: Only one grumble - where was the "Chariots of Fire" music at the start this year?
Date of review: February 16, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: david bastow
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Thanks RRR another great race broke my course pb for the third time on the trot.
Date of review: February 15, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Catherine Gray 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very friendly, lovely helpful marshals and organisers.
Date of review: February 15, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Harriet Eisner
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% |
In short: Well organised and friendly, too much downhill, cream scone at finish made it worthwhile
Date of review: February 15, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Donnasib
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised, challenging and enjoyable HM
In full: It's 2 years since I last ran this race and my memory of it was undulating rather than hilly! I take that back, it is hilly, but not so difficult as to put off beginners and the encouragement from the marshalls is top notch.
The atmosphere is great at the start/finish too.
If only it could be an hour or so earlier so as not to take up as much of the day.
Date of review: February 15, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Steve Dawson 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Having done all my running in Cambridgeshire, the hills were a great change. An excellant race and well worth doing again. Well done roberttown runners. see you in 2011
Date of review: February 15, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: NotReallyARunner
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Top notch organisation
In full: Many thanks to the organisers; I can't really think of any improvements they could make. My first Liversedge HM and though it's a challenging course, it's quite enjoyable. There's a long gradual straight uphill between miles 8 and 10 on quite a busy road that seems to go on forever, but otherwise the course is varied enough to keep you interested. There are occasional stunning views, but bits of housing estate and industry as well. No rain, snow or wind so good conditions, and though I didn't get a PB, I got a good time for the terrain. I'll probably be back next year.
Date of review: February 14, 2010
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