Stroud Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (28 votes). | 1 to 10 of 18 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2011 (18 votes) | | Overall score | | 86% | | How many would do it again? | | 89% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 67% | | PB potential | | 74% | | Atmosphere | | 79% | | Organisation | | 90% | | Value | | 81% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 82% |
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2011 race reviewed by: Richard N
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Still one of the best halfs. Couldn't fault anything except my performance!
Date of review: November 2, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Katie Pinnington
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Boring course, but fantastic organsiation.
In full: I was told that this was a PB couse so was surprised to find so many hills, albeit small ones! The stretch of route round the business park was very depressing... Can't fault the organisation, marshalls and support though.
Date of review: October 30, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: LetMeOutThere
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good event, solid all round with great organisation and marshalling
In full: I've run this one several times now along with many others and it's just the close proximity of the traffic in parts that prevents this from scoring much higher. The Stonehouse to Standish loop is the highlight and there were again excellent marshalls and organisation. Much improved Tee this year too and a happy atmosphere from all I could see. I'll be back again.
Date of review: October 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Fart in Daps
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Well organised,no frills!
In full: Not a run if you like your scenery but a good allround race. I can understand how this is a PB course but the wind in the second half took the edge off a bit.
Thanks to all the marshalls, friendly and helpful and the local support was great. Ta
Date of review: October 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Lemmy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent Race, got a PB
In full: A nice, quick, busy race, couldn't believe how packed it was, very busy up to the business park (9miles), then spread out from there. Ticks all the boxes, excellent atmosphere and friendly people on the course and spectating and nice t-shirt & medal. Thanks Stroud.
Date of review: October 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: badger123
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: October 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Perry Cummins
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Friendly race well organised
In full: Busy race fantastic support on the way round plenty of good marshalling
That hill at the end was a bit tough but got just under 2 hours a PB so am very happy
Date of review: October 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: ratboy 6
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised race with PB potential
In full: Love this race always seems to have some of my best halfs in straoud. The organisation is superb for a club organised race, a few larger city runs could take notes from stroud. Yeah the scenery isnt always the best but the support along the course and the friendly feeling during the race makes up for that. Marshalls ae excellent.
The wind this year was a bit of a killer coming back in to the finish but that just makes things more interesting. Im happy as I have got this years PB. Deffo a fast course, the wind on your back for the firs half helped with this mind. Overall a good very good event and one to recommend
Date of review: October 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: John Edmund Cooper
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Varied scenery and well-supported
In full: My fourth time running this well-organised race; just the right size to be both a spectacle and a friendly local event. Not a beautiful course and hemmed in by traffic at several points.Hard work against the headwind this year.
Date of review: October 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Gertrud Porter
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent organisation
In full: I thought the route was a little dull. Considerining the beautiful countryside it is a bit sad that the run didn't go through some of that. The orgasation was fantastic and the marshals and spectators great. I don't think it qualifies as a flat course, undulating would be a more appropriate description. Pitty about the strong win, but I managed to find big men to run behind using them as wind breakers
Date of review: October 23, 2011
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