Hastings Lions Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (739 votes). | 1 to 10 of 35 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 |
| The big picture 2012 (35 votes) | | Overall score | | 96% | | How many would do it again? | | 97% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 76% | | PB potential | | 55% | | Atmosphere | | 93% | | Organisation | | 87% | | Value | | 86% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 74% |
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2012 race reviewed by: Slowly, Steadily
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Worth turning up for every year!
In full: The best half I've done so far! Amazing crowd who give support, oranges and jelly babies all the way round. Loved every minute and smashed my PB!
Date of review: April 13, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Philip Fisher 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: April 13, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Long Bones
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A must do race
In full: My second go at this course. Yes, it's challenging but somehow I managed to gain a PB here despite the sudden blast of warm weather and tacking that hill that seemed endless. The atmosphere and support is incredible. It's very well organised and supported. Nice to speak to the some of the numerous people who had come across the channel to take part. Fortunately I'm fairly local to the race, but I too would be prepared to travel a good distance for this one.
Date of review: April 11, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: The Ref
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: It never gets any easier but the organisation remains superb
Date of review: April 7, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Adam Jordan
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The course is different to last year, adding extra hills rather than the nice run round the fishing huts was not the greatest idea by the race organisers. Bring back the old course for 2013! Great medal though
Date of review: April 2, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Gilbert Webster 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellant hard race but great pre marathon
In full: Well managed it was like clock work, the weather was hot for the runners, but recovered on the beach with some lunch made a change
Date of review: March 28, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Crocodile
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The 12th Man!
In full: The residents/supporters were absolutely magnificent - I am so grateful to them for being there and making a noise and supporting, they really spurred me on.
The race is tough though, really tough!
Date of review: March 28, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Only One speed Jennie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: 1st half marathon
In full: This was my first half unfortunately run with an ankle injury. But who cares I was slow ,in pain towards the end ,but this race made me remember why I enjoy running. Forget the PB, the atmosphere was phenomal , the supporters were brilliant and I met so many nice people running on the way. Sometimes it's nice to be at the back and actually enjoy the race (. It was tough though!!!)
Date of review: March 27, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Vic Waite
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Definitely back next year!
In full: This was my second half marathon and my first at Hastings... and it was at the Hastings that I caught the running bug well and truly! What a fantastic day out from start to finish and I would highly recommend it to everyone. In fact, it's worth taking up running just to be part of it. Thank you to the organisers, residents, supporters and all the other runners for making it such a special day.
Date of review: March 27, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Joel epstein 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: First time for me
In full: Loved the course. uphill for the first half then bomb it to the finish. A great atmosphere and good to start/finish on the sea-front. Look forward to next year.
Date of review: March 27, 2012
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