Pharmalink Maidenhead Half Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (115 votes). | 1 to 10 of 60 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
| The big picture 2011 (60 votes) | | Overall score | | 77% | | How many would do it again? | | 93% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 75% | | PB potential | | 85% | | Atmosphere | | 71% | | Organisation | | 59% | | Value | | 67% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 79% |
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2011 race reviewed by: Johnas
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Lots of potential
In full: Inaugural Maidenhead HM has lots of promise if issues at the start can be ironed out. Course is realtively flat but there is some rough off road and steps (!) which stops me grading it as top marks on PB potential. Good marshalls and logistics of road closures well handled. Disappointing 'goody bag' as there wasn't one - just a medal and a banana at end. Sure this will improve with time
Date of review: September 19, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: ChrisD(duffers)
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: My home town first half, who wopuld not do it, sort the loop out at the start though, good to see my family, but a bit chaotic with the tail runners still starting.. Got my best time this century though,need a better training time, one long run a week until 6 weeks before was not enough to maintain a fast pace. look forward to next years race.
Date of review: September 14, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: DYU
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nice flat route with plenty of support, PB potential
In full: This is a nice flat course with plenty of local support. Parking was perfect with 2 free car park really close to start and finish line. The loop at the start was okay as you get to see supporters or family again. Just extend the loop next year and it will be fine.
I managed a PB and the heavy rain made me go slower as trainers were drenched but was happy with the rain as it cooled me down.
The medal was nice but maybe a goody bag with do it for everyone.
Baggage was chaos even though I didnt use it as I could see the queue when I went.
I would definately recommened this race. And unless there is another race somewhere else I prefer to do. I will go back and do this again. I hope I can bid on a number next year as i missed the deadline this year.
Date of review: September 9, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: happy.ness
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I loved this event, the support through the downpour was amazing.
In full: I didn't experience any of the problems I've read about. The Start loop was great as I got to see my husband again!
I was also very happy to knock a wacking 19mins of my personal best.
There is no way I'll be missing this event next year.
Date of review: September 8, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: LauraBell217
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Fast, flat with beautiful scenery - I'll be back!
In full: This was my second ever half marathon and with my first being Silverstone, this one came with the added bonus of fab scenery! It was a joy to run with loads of space and excellent support. Loving the fact that I get to keep my number year after year!
Excellent marshalling, excellent support form the locals despite the driving rain and very good race village. Some people complained about the loos, baggae drops and start loop but we didnt experience any problem at all with any of it, the only issue we had was getting out of the multistory car park at the end which isnt the organisers fault - oh and the terrential rain! Again, not their fault but if they could have a word with the weather gods next year that'd be fab!
Excellent medal too!
Date of review: September 8, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: RRR_Caz
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyed the event
In full: Thought for a first time event it went well. Sure organisers have learned and it will be even better next year!
Date of review: September 8, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: David Frew 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The rubbish loop at the start aside this is an enjoyable and nicely varied run
Date of review: September 8, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: PieOPah
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: For a first time race it was very enjoyable. Looking forward to running it again next year.
Date of review: September 8, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: PQGraca
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic Half-Marathon
In full: I might be biased as this is my town's new half-marathon. This first edition went really well. The only issue was the start and doing a lap that brought the runners back through the starting line when the slowest runners hadn't crossed it yet.
The course is flat and fast and definitely PB potential in sight.
The touch of being able to bid for the number and keeping it was great and something I can see getting copied elsewhere.
I will be back next year to get a new PB :)
Date of review: September 8, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Tricky M
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fast course with lots of potential ...
In full: Great event on fast course. Definitely one for a pb with the right amount of training. Will be back next year with a proper training plan to make that happen !
It's been said before - only niggles are the baggage trucks (who thought those vans were big enough for 1000 bags?), the number of loos and the loop at the start.
However, for the first year a great race and a great autumn HM target race!
Date of review: September 8, 2011
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