Torbay Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (150 votes). | 1 to 10 of 27 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
| The big picture 2007 (27 votes) | | Overall score | | 78% | | How many would do it again? | | 90% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 79% | | PB potential | | 64% | | Atmosphere | | 73% | | Organisation | | 83% | | Value | | 75% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 74% |
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2007 race reviewed by: Jonathan Wilkinson 4
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Race by the pretty Torbay sea- Highly Recommended
In full: Note, I did this race in 2008, but the website won't let me give a review for any later than 2007! I got a PB so there is PB potential in this one, undulating between Paignton and Torquay, but an excellent race, very highly recommended. Enter early- it fills up fast (and I can see why!)
Date of review: July 18, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: compo 1
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: TORBAY HALF 2007
In full: DID THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME LAST YEAR AS I COME FROM THE NORTH WEST AND WHAT A LOVELY AREA TO RUN IN THE COURSE WAS FAST EVEN IF IT WAS 2 LAPS THE SUPPORT FROM THE CROWDS GREAT PAINTON SEA FRONT POSTCARD VIEWS WILL BE BACK IN JUNE
Date of review: April 18, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: James Johnson 6
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A good race if it's your first.
In full: Liked the music at Corbyn Head. Gave me the motivation I needed for the hills
Date of review: April 18, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Pi Mark
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Enjoyed the race, although I expected it to be warmer!!
Date of review: July 1, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Jenno T
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great marshals and support in spite of the rain
Date of review: July 1, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: wayne ashcroft
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Pretty Average!
In full: Too far to go for me, if local I would do it again, very fast course.
Date of review: June 29, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: slowly mowley
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: a great friendly race and slow at the back perfect for me!
In full: Lovely friendly race with a quality tshirt and medal. Liked the fact it was 2 laps so it was helpful to know how to pace yourself. Loads of loos on route and a free banana at the end! Marshalls were supportive shame they couldnt stay on 30 minutes more! Water stops were ok
Date of review: June 27, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Dave Morris
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A good course pitty about the weather but the organisers cannot be blamed for that as everything else was spot on. A goog challenging course through senic surroundings.
In full: The start was well marshalled and all anouncements could be heard.The course was tough but fair. The rain was bad for the spectators but a relief for the runners. The final hill really takes it out of you but for all of this it is a excellent event and the goody bag which contains a T Shirt and a first claas medal makes it worth returning for. See you all again next year. I will have to practice drinking from plastic cups while on the move!
Date of review: June 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Greenicing
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well orgnanised undulating half marathon
In full: I prefered the rain to the heat of last year -I also found the course a bit easier second time around know I know all about the hills.
The scenery is excellent and as is the support/marshalling/drinks stations. One thing - I wasn't sure if the finish was under the blue arch or the black wires a bit further on - probably just me though.
Another good poitn is that you could actually hear the starter and his instructions, a rarity in races. First rate medal too.
Date of review: June 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: trystan king
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: fantastic, my first race and I'm hooked. very well organised especially as first time for the organisers ( carswell brothers)
Date of review: June 26, 2007
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