New Balance English Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (45 votes). | 1 to 10 of 45 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 |
| The big picture (45 votes) | | Overall score | | 80% | | How many would do it again? | | 90% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 69% | | PB potential | | 72% | | Atmosphere | | 71% | | Organisation | | 70% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 73% |
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2010 race reviewed by: Paul Storah
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great race, great weather
In full: Really enjoyed this race in my home town, in bad weather conditions everyone was great from the organisers to the spectators. Goody bag didn't really reflect the entry fee but a nice medal anyway. thanks
Date of review: November 9, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: ste hughes
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lower the price its far too expensive
Date of review: October 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Mr 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very Pricey for a half marathn
In full: Nice flat race - although I didnt expect it to be quite as rural as it turned out. Parts of the course were also narrow paths which wa frustrating if you got stuck behind a slower runner.
Weather on the day was very wet and cold which probably hasnt given me the best impression of the event.
Date of review: October 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Trish Bryan
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great race despite terrible weather!
Date of review: October 19, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Mr Paul 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good event despite the rain
Date of review: October 16, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Up the Boro
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very very wet yet very very good race.
In full: Despite the rain (which nearly made me turn around and go home - but glad I didn't) this was an excellent race. Despite the first half being up hill and the rain, I still managed my target of sub 2-hrs,on what turned out to be a very enjoyable course, even with the final hill up to the bridge at about mile 11. Support was good despite the weather and the route was traffic free which is always a bonus! Goody bag OK, nice T-shirt and even nicer mars bar.
Date of review: October 13, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: robert blease
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: this was by far the best race i have done in the last year well done to all
In full: this was a great day for me rain our not,the staff was first class,picking up my number and chip no problem,l hope to run this race every year from now on. l have become a gold member,loved the race loved the place just brill
Date of review: October 6, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: slowerthanilook
| | 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: Nice route. Well organised. Made harder, but more fun, by filthy weather.
Date of review: October 6, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Phillip Stringer
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: The Mars Bar was Excellent!
In full: Despite the worst of conditions ever experienced on a run this was a really good event. The organisers are trying hard, were friendly supportive etc and can't be blamed for the conditions. A great t-shirt and medal again and the Mars Bar at the end was a real treat! Could be a long term regular on this one!
Date of review: October 5, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Herb71
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wet Wet Wet
In full: This was my first half marathon for 7 years, during which time I have got very fat. Back on the road to fitness now and I was very pleased with 2.11 (I don't like thinking about what I used to be capable of). Happy to get round and run all the way.
I thought it was a nice route. Regular waterstops that seemed to be well organised. I loved the single track stuff through the parks. Took me back to my cross country days.
The rain did not bother me, but I did feel a bit guilty about leaving the family to sit for 2 hours in the car.
Thanks to the organisers, marshals and spectators, it must have been horrible in that weather and your support was much appreciated.
Date of review: October 5, 2010
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