Reading Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1085 votes). | The big picture 2007 (172 votes) | | Overall score | | 82% | | How many would do it again? | | 92% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 53% | | PB potential | | 79% | | Atmosphere | | 79% | | Organisation | | 74% | | Value | | 68% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
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2007 race reviewed by: Steve Hughes 11
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race and brilliant finish
In full: One of my first half marathons and still one of my favourites. I lived in Reading at the time so the roads were all familiar. Reading isn't too exciting but the course makes the best of the town and the finish in the Madejski Stadium is spectacular. I don't understand people complaining that they were "always on a slight incline". That's physically impossible in a race which starts and finishes in the same place. Besides hills are a part of running. If you aren't pushing yourself a bit there's no point..
Date of review: November 19, 2012
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2007 race reviewed by: Triple S
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: More drink please!
In full: The course felt like I was on a shallow incline for much of the race, a few good views and excellent crowd support.
I was disappointed with the number of drinks stations, especially in the early and final miles.
I went back to meet my brother and sister in law who were taking things easy for their first half, they'd run out of energy drinks for the slower guys. Plus, there were no medals or goodies for these finishers which is disappointing for such a big race.
Date of review: March 7, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Alison Pearson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: |
In short: No medals?????
In full: Just read the other reviews, it is disgraceful that a lot of runners didn't get lucozade, a goodie bag and most importantly a prized medal. Don't get greedy Reading, you will become a victime of your own success. To the runners that didn't get their goodies, well done anyway, you are all heroes.
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Hobbo75
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic Experience
In full: horrible loop toward the end that takes you away from the finish briefly but overall a lovely race.
Date of review: February 26, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Mihali Wheeler
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: I am doing it again in 2008!
Date of review: December 30, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Mal Thornton
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Pretty good all round
Date of review: December 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: David Matty
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Disapoointed at length of motorway running but stadium finish is great
Date of review: November 9, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Sprint for the line
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great half-marathon, runs like clockwork with great finish
In full: There's something special about finishing in front of a massive crowd in a football stadium - a great race, run really well by a good team, not impressed with the little loop around greenpark at the end, but great fun.
Date of review: October 28, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: David Johnson 22
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great event for all abilities
Date of review: September 10, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: floatingvan
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic race with a variety of scenery and a fantastic finish in the stadium!! Managed a PB
Date of review: July 26, 2007
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