Bedford Harriers Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (624 votes). | 1 to 10 of 54 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
| The big picture 2004 (54 votes) | | Overall score | | 81% | | How many would do it again? | | 88% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 71% | | PB potential | | 62% | | Atmosphere | | 70% | | Organisation | | 76% | | Value | | 76% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 69% |
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2004 race reviewed by: ross heriot
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: First half marathon for me in a long time. Went out too fast and regretted it at 12.5 miles.
Date of review: June 22, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: Powwow
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good half-marathon
In full: Pretty chilly day. Good water stops, well-marked cause. A little bit hilly but good atmosphere.
Date of review: June 16, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: Twisted
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I dont recommend anyone does a half marathon after 3 days of partying!!, having said that it is a great race and courseand PB potential
Date of review: December 20, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Heathward
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent all round
In full: A good mix of runners and a balanced, undulating course which is almost entirely rural together with top quality marshalling and full of pb potential make this a must do, particularly at the end of the 'season'. My one contentious point was with the carparking facilities: i appreciate the difficulty from the organizers point of view but laying bloody great metal manhole covers over the ground like seesaws to dent your undercarriage cannot be a well reasoned idea.
Date of review: December 17, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Blue Knees
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good race, good course, good time, naff t-shirt.
In full: Well organised in terms of Marshalls etc.and overall an enjoyable event. Although I got there early, i was a bit concerned about how long it would take to get out of the car park - especially as i had to get to the Arsenal game !! At the end i made a quick dash to the car and got out with no real problems, although i am sure some later runners had some horror stories to tell.
Date of review: December 16, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Paul Carroll 6
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: good fun but hard work
Date of review: December 16, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Dread Velcro
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: an enjoyable run, well marshalled and supported
In full: Race organisation fine except for mix up at the start. I arrived early and left as soon as I had collected my bag and had no problems with the car park.
Date of review: December 16, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: jo k
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: this was my first half marathon and managed it in 1hr 44mins. very enjoyable course. will be doing it next year.
Date of review: December 16, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Tara.
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A hard race with a couple of killer hills made all worthwhile by the wonderful marshals and volunteers along the way!
Date of review: December 16, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Bazza B
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: A few incidents spoilt this otherwise good run.
In full: The start was announced to be delayed for 10mins but upon returning from the loo 7 mins later I found it had already started. Also as a slow runner, they had nearly run out of water at the third water station - I was offered a quarter of a cup!
At the finish there was no clear indication of where to go after the finishing line and I nearly missed out on my T-Shirt (which was disappointingly the only memento).
Beginners beware!
Date of review: December 14, 2004
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