Eyam Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (124 votes). | 1 to 10 of 14 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2009 (14 votes) | | Overall score | | 93% | | How many would do it again? | | 96% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 39% | | Atmosphere | | 84% | | Organisation | | 97% | | Value | | 90% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 67% |
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2009 race reviewed by: JAMES PARKINSON 2
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A very hilly and challenging course
In full: 2 words of advice ....Hill train .....the hills are not small or short they are steep and go one for what seems like forever ....besides that its an excellently run race set in beautiful Derbyshire countryside. I will be back ...its not going to beat me that easy ...
Date of review: May 17, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: brer rabbit
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: FANTASTIC
In full: Tough but with those views to keep you going.No chance of a PB for me and weather a bit grim at the end, but will defo be back next year!
Date of review: June 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: chocolatelab
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great race
In full: Once again i really enjoyed this race even finishing it in the pouring rain.
Date of review: May 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mateusz
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: an exhilarating run
In full: A brilliant setting for a half-marathon. However Eyam is a small village and parking can be quite tight.
Quite a challenging event. I felt a sense of achievement on finishing this. Heavy rain up on the hills. I was like a drowned rat by the time I finished (very appropriate for Eyam).
A very steep hill at 9 miles. At that stage I found it was more efficient to walk up it than try to run. If I do this again, I'm going to put in a lot more hill work in the gym.
Date of review: May 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Stephen Symons
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Can't imagine a more beautiful race and downhills to match the uphills
In full: Was tough but the scenery made it well worth while - think bluebell filled woods and rolling green hills - so well worth taking a good look around you on route and taking your mind off aches and pains!
Date of review: May 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: i hate hills
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: i love this race
In full: i used to come on holiday just to this race, i fell in love with the area so now moved up here. this race is the 1 i look forward to all year
Date of review: May 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Griffmod
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: This is the first time I've done this one, beautiful scenary, brilliant reception, everyone so welcomeing without being overbearing. One for next year now I know what its like to run up a hill!...
Date of review: May 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: CrashTest
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Respect This Race
In full: Yes you have to Respect this race, the description of this race as being Hilly is an understatement. There are 2 monster climbs in this race, one at 1 mile and the other at 9 miles, these are nothing that you can imagine or describe until you have done this race....I thourghly enjoyed it. Fantastic organisation and encouragement by the marshals and spectators and the scenary is to die for, beautiful. But a big warning....if you dont like hills this is one race you want to avaoid. Unfortunatley I luv 'em so I'll be back next year :)
Date of review: May 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: JN
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Superb scenery and a great challenging course
In full: The organisation was faultless. Everyone was friendly, a great credit to the village of Eyam. 1st time at this event and despite the hills and getting absolutely soaked at the end, just might do it again.
Date of review: May 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Dale Phelan
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: hills hills hills hills hills hills hills hills
In full: one word.... outstanding
three words.... hard as nails
Date of review: May 17, 2009
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