Bedford Harriers Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (624 votes). | The big picture 2007 (100 votes) | | Overall score | | 79% | | How many would do it again? | | 92% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 72% | | PB potential | | 66% | | Atmosphere | | 70% | | Organisation | | 79% | | Value | | 70% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 68% |
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2007 race reviewed by: Danny Norman
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Not Bad(ford) by Halfs
In full: Lovely winding route, challenging and tarmac all the way for speedy foot purchase.
Fab marshalling, well organised, clear mile markers, can see why people have this as a staple part of their race diary.
Nice calendar too that I am now using at work.
Date of review: January 3, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Emma Waterfall
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: More undulating up than undulating down
Date of review: December 17, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Paul Andrews
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great event brilliantly organised . Calendars superb.
Date of review: December 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Fossie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: great marshalls
Date of review: December 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Kirsty B
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent organisation and interesting course
In full: Huge credit to the marshalls, whenever I started to think how cold and wet I was, I reminded myself the marshalls were far worse off - and yet they were all smiling, cheerful and encouraging. Water station people excellent too. A lovely course with just enough hills to provide some variety without being too challenging. Good facilities at the school - short toilet queues and very efficient baggage people.
Can't believe there was no disaster on the M1 this year!
Date of review: December 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Martin Grimsdale 3
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: parking a problem otherwise very good race hq
In full: The parking was a good trek with the obvious disadvantage of a field in the prevailing weather. Showers for that size race was a definite plus. Marshalling very good, HQ well organised with plenty of loos.
Date of review: December 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Brendan Cradden
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: a cold raw windy day as forecast suprised at the large turnout.
Date of review: December 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Stuart Tea
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wind, rain, hills and don't forget the excellent bacon and sausage buns at the end.
In full: 4th time I've run this event and I'm sure the weather is getting worse each year. Very much a case of grit your teeth and get on with it. Which I did and achieved a course PB this year in spite of the horrendous weather conditions. Was very glad of that cup of tea at the end and bacon buttie and very tasty hotdog. Will be back next year for the food (might skip the hills)!
Date of review: December 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: pete 21
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wind, rain, hills. Excellent marshalls.
In full: A great course and marshalls by the harriers.
Weather was very bad - wind, rain + hail!!
Date of review: December 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Captain Snax
| | 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 bit cold and blustery but well worth it.
Date of review: December 12, 2007
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