The Heartbreak HalfHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (47 votes). | 1 to 10 of 13 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2009 (13 votes) | | Overall score | | 83% | | How many would do it again? | | 88% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 89% | | PB potential | | 42% | | Atmosphere | | 66% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 68% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 51% |
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2009 race reviewed by: jacksharky
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Hills,Hills,Hills!!!!!
In full: Exhusting!!So pleased I finished.Might do it again.I can manage any hill you put infront of me now!
Date of review: February 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: paul sidaway
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Overpriced - momento only fit for bin!
Date of review: February 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Auntie C
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough course. Well organised & friendly.
In full: Others have said it all. Very clear race brief. Excellent facilities. A good mix of participants & beginners would be welcomed, though they'd need to be prepared for hills!
Date of review: January 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Steve Goodwin
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great marathon training
Date of review: January 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Phil Whitaker
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Harder than what it says on the tin but well worth it when you complete the course!
In full: Thankfully the rain stopped just before the race started, which was nice. The course was 14.3miles which meant a push at the end (this was only my second half-marathon!) but because it was off-road I found it much easier on my feet and ankles as had problems with all the road running on my last one. Extremely well marshalled and the girl on the cattle grid near the start particularly friendly - thanks Gills! Would definitely go to this race again, super friendly organisers and hot showers at the end, soup and bread in a lush setting, what else do you need from a race??!!
Date of review: January 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mr Guy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough but fun
In full: Tough hilly off road race, great fun and well organised. The Marshals were friendly and encouraging and the facilities at the end were great. Some sort of memento at the end would have been nice but regardless of this I would highly recommend this race.
Date of review: January 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Paul Bettinson 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough in places, lovely scenery & very well marshalled. Very welcome soup at the finish"
Date of review: January 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Majors
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Stunning route
In full: An excellent off road race. Glorious route & well organised. No chip timing as advertised but not a major issue. Pre race brief very clear & consise advising of extra length & no mile markers. Could have done with a better goody bag/momento but post race facilities excellent with use of the changing rooms & pool (Appreciate the pool may not have been to all peoples tastes) First time for me on this one but looks like the previous events negative comments were acted upon. Hope to be back again
Date of review: January 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: j-lard
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly and more than a half! Well-organised and friendly.
In full: Overall a well-organised race, no problems on the course, plenty of water stations and signposting. Quite hilly, and it was about 14.3 miles rather than 13.1. Wasn't too worried about no chip timing as it didn't really need it. Nice to have hot soup afterwards.
Date of review: January 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Sebby
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging race with great scenery & organisation
In full: No chip timing (which had been advertised). Overall great race, very friendly - both competitors & marshalls. Quite a hilly course - hills seemed worse on the way back! Not too much mud & luckily the rain stopped! No mile markers but good directions markers. Garmin measured course as 14.3 miles.
Date of review: January 26, 2009
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