Frinton & Walton Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (7 votes). | 1 to 7 of 7 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture (7 votes) | | Overall score | | 66% | | How many would do it again? | | 64% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 66% | | PB potential | | 69% | | Atmosphere | | 54% | | Organisation | | 57% | | Value | | 69% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 71% |
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2010 race reviewed by: The Foon
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Pace yourself and there is a PB available, just don't get carried away along the sea front
In full: This review os for the 2011 race.
It was a lovely, warm day by the seaside; a lot of twists and turns, needing a lot of mmarshall support. Plenty of these and water stations too.
The 3 miles on the prom, by the beach were lovely, but the last 2 miles on a gradual incline hurt, thus depriving many of a PB. A local event for local people, with a 2-mile fun run and 5-mile challenge too. But hot, damn hot!
Date of review: May 9, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: Ian Chappell 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Marshalling issues again
In full: At a few of the junctions it seemed that marshalls were not sure of the route and was confusing in many parts and clear direction was not given.
Date of review: May 11, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Muppley
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A fairly hard one for a 1st timer but what half marathon isnt!!!
Date of review: May 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Roxy Runner
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: My first ever run, didn't know what to expect but found it well organised and friendly. The marshalling problem was obviously sorted by the time I got there as I managed to stay on course. A big thank you to the organisers, marshalls and the police.
Date of review: May 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Daniel Pearce
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Poor marshalling two years in a row
In full: To hear the number of people who were misdirected because of poor marshalling is unforgiveable really. Surely someone needs to own the organisation and confirm that there are marshalls where needed. The same thing happened in 2009 but no lessons seem to have been learned.
Date of review: May 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: maxine rodwell
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: wet and windy start,but the race was friendly and well organised,will do this one again.
Date of review: May 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Mark 10
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good small local race. Shame about the weather.
In full: Good small local race. Seafront running on a windy and rainy day not that positive today so thanks to local marshalls and police for their support in the rain.
I am sure the race would be better attended so it is a shame this race clashes on the same date as Halstead, Colchester Charity and Colchester Guantlet.
Date of review: May 9, 2010
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