Hastings Lions Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (739 votes). | The big picture 2008 (92 votes) | | Overall score | | 86% | | How many would do it again? | | 94% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 68% | | PB potential | | 50% | | Atmosphere | | 88% | | Organisation | | 68% | | Value | | 69% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 71% |
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2008 race reviewed by: Laura Morrow
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Really enjoyable race. My favourite this year :o)
In full: A few tough hills thrown in for good measure throughout the course but overall a nicely challenging race. Organisation and support was 1st class! Really pleased I could be part of it.
Date of review: December 15, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: SilkTork
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Even with the rain a great atmosphere
In full: I struggled this year with the rain. Everything was a little grey, damp and miserable - but the crowds still turned out to cheer. Bless them!
Date of review: August 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Sunjay Bhogal
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Best half - Marathon I ever done, atmosphere was excellent which I am looking forward to return to Hasting later this year for my first ever FULL Marathon event.
Date of review: March 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: david Rogers 7
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: goood mix of hills &up &down and a nice flat finish
Date of review: March 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Martin Cunningham
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Essential pre-London half but needs some updating
In full: this is the second time I have run this and the organisation is mixed ... the good: car parking and shuttle service, the bad: marquee for changing and bag storage a nightmare entrance and exit, the ugly: the start area mixed with non-runners and absence of any marshalling. So to the organisers you have a fantastic event but there are somethings you need to look at and improve for next year
Date of review: March 25, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: John Batchelor 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: tough 1st few miles and the last couple of miles seem to take forever. good test!
Date of review: March 23, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: technohippy
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Most challenging race I've ever done but enjoyable - although over priced!
In full: I didn't find this a good value for money race at £19 with nothing after except a medal - no t-shirt or other goodies. I'd rather pay less and get nothing! The start was very cluttered and it was difficult to get to the starting line up from the grassy area. The residents/supporters were amazing - out all morning in the rain! Thank you to all of you for cheering us on. The hills were harder than I imagined but I did manage to run them all which I was proud of. The 3k long one was a killer and it was a shame about the weather as I'm sure the climb would have been worth it for the view but viability was too poor. I would def do it again though for the challenge.
Date of review: March 23, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: David Home 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Initially a challenge for my first ever race but the encouragement from the locals made the hills easier, the pain less and the end of race cup of tea fantastic! e
Date of review: March 21, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: bintmcskint
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Challenging, hilly but great fun with fantastic support
In full: Crummy weather didn't stop the great local support and enthusiastic marshalls.
Really enjoyed the run even with 9 miles of hills.
Date of review: March 21, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Amanda Dahl
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Enjoyable course -- tough hill at the start -- hard to find the water at the finish.
Date of review: March 20, 2008
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