Hastings Lions Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (739 votes). | The big picture 2007 (122 votes) | | Overall score | | 88% | | How many would do it again? | | 89% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 75% | | PB potential | | 53% | | Atmosphere | | 89% | | Organisation | | 77% | | Value | | 77% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 68% |
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2007 race reviewed by: S T one
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: This year is #13 and can`t wait ! Hard but grand , just grand :-)))))))
Date of review: February 26, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Mal De-Morgan
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Hard for beginners, but a little training and its a brilliant race!!
Date of review: September 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Runaholic
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent training race for London Marathon
In full: This was my first Hastings half marathon! It was a little daunting at first at entering this race because of the hills but had so many postive responses from other runners who had run it in previous years that I simply couldn't resist entering! I did really enjoy this challenging but very rewarding race and was excellent training for the marathon! :)
Date of review: May 18, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Wes Wisham
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Best Atmosphere & Support on any 1/2 Marathon Yet!
In full: If you want a taste of what the London Marathon has in store from an atmosphere and crowd support then this is one you should use as a prep for the Marathon! The course is challenging enough with the hills but the fans and atmosphere will overshadow any pain. The marathon will seem easier in many ways having done the Hastings Half!
Date of review: April 10, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Jops
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Dreading the hills but they were manageable and I broke the 2 hour barrier and my PB!
Date of review: March 27, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Simon Neale
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised race with great crowd support
Date of review: March 21, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Benyo
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A top race and a definite for my diary next year!!
In full: Superb day out to the sea side! The atmosphere and wonderful crowd support is going to bring the best out of anyone! If you have family its well worth brining them down and making a day of it as I did and there is loads for kids to do whilst I was running and then long into the afternoon! The weather this year helped of course!! Very many thanks to the race organisers and marshalls - tremendous job!
Date of review: March 20, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Wacky Racer
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A rather large bump!
In full: Up for ages and then dooooowwwwnnnn. But the hardest bit I found was the long stretch along the seafront to the finish which seemed to last for ever! Still a brilliant race though, scenic & very well supported. An unusual horse brass medal at the finish too for all those mutleys out there! ;o)
Date of review: March 18, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Matthew Knott 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: great atmosphere but a tough course
Date of review: March 17, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Essex Kev
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging course, excellent crowd support!
In full: This was my first half marathon and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The course was challenging but the crowd support along the way was excellent and a real help. Scouts did a great job on the drink stations and at the finish. It was excellent that all the roads were closed for the duration. Liked the people outside the old folks home bashing their saucepans and bin lids. Great race - see ya next year.
Date of review: March 17, 2007
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