Royal Parks Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1 vote). | 1 to 1 of 1 rating | Page: 1 |
| The big picture (1 vote) | | Overall score | | 100% | | How many would do it again? | | 50% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
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2012 race reviewed by: Anne Solley (Clumsy)
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Check out the 'sights' as you run!
In full: This is a really well organised race which takes runners past some of the really famous London landmarks. The first 4 miles are mostly slightly downhill which makes it hard not to go too fast (I was guilty of this!)
Once you get back to Hyde Park there's still quite a lot of the race to run and there are lots of places where you see people running, either ahead or behind you. This meant I had no idea of the direction I was running in for a lot of the time. It also makes you realise how HUGE Hyde Park is.
I really enjoyed it despite the last 4 miles feeling really tough due to going too fast at the start. I managed to take 55 seconds off my PB!
I might do it again but it depends on if I decide getting up at 5.15am in order to catch a suitable train is just too early.
Date of review: October 7, 2012
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