First Active Great Yarmouth East Coast Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (62 votes). | 1 to 10 of 62 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
| The big picture (62 votes) | | Overall score | | 82% | | How many would do it again? | | 90% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 73% | | PB potential | | 76% | | Atmosphere | | 71% | | Organisation | | 76% | | Value | | 77% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 77% |
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2010 race reviewed by: Little Red Runner
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great Beer!
In full: Lovely local race, well organised and very friendly. Enjoyed the bottle of Adnams beer from the goody bag and got probably the best race photo I have ever had. It was very windy, especially going up the hills but I still managed a new PB so the course can't be too hard.
Date of review: August 19, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Big Ange
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A great race organised superbly by the GYRR. Nice scenic route (I'm slow; I notice the details!) I even enjoyed the cold showers at the end!
Date of review: August 17, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Ben Swift
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised, small event through attractive countryside.
In full: As a first half-marathon race, this was a good one to start with; friendly, well organised (both pre-race and during) and "enjoyable".
The only downside was the absence of a medal as proof of having achieved my first 13.1mile race.
Nevertheless, highly recommended and only slightly undulating, so no excuses for not achieving a good personal time.
Date of review: August 16, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Stephen Panting
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent race, well organised and I enjoyed the stadium finish.
In full: I really enjoy this course,as it weaves its way through Norfolks country lanes its not as flat as you'd expect but very scenic.The wind blew quite hard in our faces for the last 3 miles home which made the finish tough. For completing a half marathon I think a medal is more appropriate than a t-shirt but I do think GYRR organised everything very well!!
Date of review: August 15, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Spoons.
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice, small half marathon through country lanes. Doesn't go into Great Yarmouth at all!
Date of review: August 15, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Jon Wiles
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A lovely race with good scenery pity there was no medal though
In full: A really great race with great friendly people with a nice course just a real shame there was no medal, got a tshirt but would rather have had a medal, a real shame for there 20th anniversary too!
Date of review: August 15, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: nettybunny
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: fantastic atmosphere good for all abilities
In full: well organised and friendly - warm day but windy along seafront. only problem was people along sea front being ignorant of runners and getting in the way. new PB by 2 mins.music playing at start and finish making it an excellent atmosphere - welcoming for experienced runners and beginners alike. thankyou GYRR (my club)
Date of review: November 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Peter Roach 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: New route with last part by beach is an improvement
In full: Signing could be improved - how to find the car parking (free?)and sports centre, and clearer kilometer signing.
Date of review: October 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jen the teacher
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Super easy, super speedy and great atmospere!
Date of review: October 29, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Ellen Cottom
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great atmosphere, good road markings, flat course, very well organised!
Date of review: October 27, 2009
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