Water of Life Half-Marathon *FULL*Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (180 votes). | The big picture (180 votes) | | Overall score | | 94% | | How many would do it again? | | 99% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 93% | | PB potential | | 66% | | Atmosphere | | 85% | | Organisation | | 88% | | Value | | 84% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 81% |
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2013 race reviewed by: Elli-phant
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A slick race to run and slick organisation
In full: Really enjoyed the route, scenic, flat and great PB possibilities. The Marshalls were the stars of the day, they were at every junction to guide you and had a smile and cheery encouragement for all. Good water stops with sensible cups (not wasteful expensive bottles, and there were bins-we don't like to litter!) The parking and start finish area were just as well planned and this made the whole experience a really positive one. Thumbs up Purple Patch I'll look out for your other events. Bigger companies could learn a lot from you guys on how to host a race. Thank you, I'll be back!
Date of review: May 10, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: chris hall 45
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Purple Patch rules!!
In full: Gentle course with a couple of small rises,great for a 67 year old guy and seemed like a PB possibility for the younger folks who can really run. The river up there near Marlow is delightful. The marshalls are cheery and energetic. Only catch was the photos were not up to much,but who wants to see me anyway,except me.
The general standard of runners was pretty good,check the winning times and the times of the slower runners,all quite respectable.
Date of review: May 10, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Mike Shepherd
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An excellent race in the countryside. This is the third time that I have done it and it is a regular in my race calander now.
Date of review: May 10, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Carlos Camacho
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Really great race.
Date of review: May 10, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Roo76
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Very enjoyable, scenic run
In full: Fantastic race. Lovely setting for start and finish plus a stunning, (mainly) off-road route which was much faster than I'd anticipated. I'll definitely be back.
Date of review: May 6, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: andrew heley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Simply stunning setting for a half marathon, much faster than expected also as depite running on towpaths was firm under foot and pretty flat throughout. Well organised, will be doing this again next year for sure
Date of review: May 5, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Muttley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Another great day out
In full: Cannot fault this event. Lovely start and finish venue, nice and mostly flat mostly off-road course, great marshals (hi Alice!), plenty of water stops, supporters can watch from the pub part-way round, excellent baggage stow (important for non-motorists), distinctive medal. Rescheduled twice this year because of the weather. Others might have cancelled and said "sorry no refunds". Like all Purple Patch events, this one's to do every year - when do I sign up for 2014?
Date of review: May 5, 2013
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2012 race reviewed by: Anders Mac
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Another superb event from Purple Patch
In full: What's not to like? Brilliant venue, lovely route along the Thames, glorious weather and fantastic organisation. It's easy to see why this is one of the top rated races in the country.
Date of review: April 4, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Steve Humphreys
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great charity. course beautiful, pb potential for less experienced 1/2M runner. good spot for supporters at half way. all this with nrby Marlow for recovery lunch
Date of review: April 4, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: raymond yau
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic scenery, well organised and would definitely return
Date of review: April 1, 2012
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