Stafford Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (248 votes). | 1 to 10 of 52 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
| The big picture 2007 (52 votes) | | Overall score | | 80% | | How many would do it again? | | 94% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 67% | | PB potential | | 70% | | Atmosphere | | 72% | | Organisation | | 74% | | Value | | 76% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 74% |
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2007 race reviewed by: Nigel Angus
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: This was a well organised and marshalled event.
Date of review: May 17, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Roderic Hutchinson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: One of the best half marathons.
In full: Got to do this 'cos it's my "home" race. Getting older and slower though so no PB. Despite the local bias, a superbly organised and supported event. Oversubscribed for first time in its history so no registrations on the day. Interesting and pretty course for first 10 miles. The later section on former railway line is visually uninspiring just when fatigue is setting in and inspiration is desperately needed! Great atmosphere in town centre finish. Definitely a date for the 2008 calender.
Date of review: May 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Penny W
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Definitely worth running!
In full: My second time at this event & a PB. A really good race with good organisation.
Date of review: April 30, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: dave cook 7
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: well organised, good crowd support at start/finish
Date of review: April 6, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: rumbletum
| | 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: Very enjoyable, will be back next year
Date of review: April 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Natasha Atkinson 3
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Good atmosphere but water stations not frequent enough.
In full: It was a bit hard to wait until 5 mile marker before there were any water stations - as a new runner with little experience I used pervious race as a marker and the water provision there was more frequent.
Date of review: March 30, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Michelle Prosser 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Those hills seems bigger this year
In full: My only grip...was the women handing out t-shirts....SMILE...or try running 13.1...people tend to be excited after finishing and its not nice to be greeted with a grunt and carry on drinking coffee...sorry.
Date of review: March 29, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Rob lloyd 3
| | 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: What more can you ask from a Half Marathon?
In full: 2nd time I have done this race, felt dreadful, over trained and still enjoyed it, we all complain, but the lap around the town centre at the start, but it is magnificent anticipation for the long hike out to Baswich, couple of hills which were definitely mountains last year and then a long chuck into town - for 12 quid - what can you say, lots of water bananas and a great atmosphere.
Date of review: March 28, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: MadameO
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race and free banana!
In full: I ran a personal worst as I've been distinctly off-form lately, but this os usually the kind of race I thrive on. A couple of difficult hills but these were balanced out by smooth downhill sections. Excellent marshalling and great spectator support - one to do next year for sure.
Date of review: March 28, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Jenni-far-far
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A very enjoyable 1st half mara!
In full: The race was very well organised. Mile markers were clear, drinks stations excellent - even toilets en-route.
Thanks to the organisers and helpers.
Date of review: March 28, 2007
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