Great Welsh MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (19 votes). | 1 to 10 of 19 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture (19 votes) | | Overall score | | 97% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 93% | | PB potential | | 93% | | Atmosphere | | 86% | | Organisation | | 93% | | Value | | 92% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 92% |
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2012 race reviewed by: Zaphod Beeblebrox
 | | 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: Keep up the GREAT work HBA
Date of review: June 4, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Arjay
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: One of the best
In full: This was my 49th marathon and I would definitely put this in the top 5 that I've done. Flatest course you could imagine and a very scenic off-road route. There were about 300 competitors so the last half was a bit of a personal time trial, but for someone who wants a fast time and can organise for perfect weather as we had, this is the race to do.
Date of review: April 30, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Henry VIII
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Highly recommended - will be back next year
Date of review: April 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: wigy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great course, looped for family support, and PB!
In full: Was a late entry. concerned at leaving too late, arrived 10 mins before start. Small field compared to recent Silverstone 1/2. Nice atmosphere and lovely to see family 5 times inc start and finish, my inspiration for my PB of 4:19:18 20 mins off vlm 2011 time, well chuffed. would thoroughly recommend and will hopefully be back next year if no ballot spot for vlm'13.
Date of review: April 22, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Severn
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The Great Welsh Marathon is a GREAT event
In full: The Llanelli Waterside Half Marathon now has a real contender for the best run in Wales. Well done to the organisers and thank you to the helpers.
Date of review: April 21, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Catchy Monkey
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Another well organised HBA event
In full: Nice fast course, excellent organisation and a small keen field.
Much rather share the course with dog walkers and cyclists than cars.
See you next year
Date of review: April 21, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: matrichards44
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: a PB marathon course, flat with good terrain.
In full: Good Points -
Well organised
Great Value with technical t-shirt, bag and trophy
Nice touches like the commentry which you get to hear 4 times.
Well marshalled
Smooth paths/road for the majority of the course.
Bad Points -
The time display was a bit low, it could of done with being put on a taller stand (you get how faultless this race is)
Date of review: April 19, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Cheddar
| | 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: Another great event for the aptly named GREAT Welsh Marathon
In full: Thank you HBA
Date of review: April 18, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: WestCountryLad
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great alternative to big city marathons
In full: I really enjoyed the GWM, it's not a huge race but the start/finish was well organised and easy for parking. Route was nice and scenic along the coastal path and pretty flat.
My supporters said it was the best marathon for being a spectator out of the 6 I've done.
We were lucky with the weather, I bet it's not a good place to be when a storm blows in but we had blue skies and light wind, perfect.
Thanks very much for a great race.
Date of review: April 18, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Fthesaint
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In full: Brilliant Marathon. I can't wait for next year already (:
Date of review: April 18, 2012
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