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2011 Grand Union Canal Half Marathon
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Must be good - it was my 4th year!
In full: This is a great race that I look forward to each year. Usual gripe about the toilets - please can we have a few more!! Was quick this year due to fab conditions. Well organised - thanks!
Date of review: November 17, 2011
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2010 Grand Union Canal Half Marathon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A beautiful and relaxing riverside run
In full: This is one of my favorite races. 3rd year in - I definately prefer the Uxbridge - Watford route - get the worst of the mud out of the way early! Great organisation (could do with a few more toilets....)and a really friendly crowd. Being able to buy a hot chocolate at the end really helped :-) I'll be back (baby permitting)!!
Date of review: November 18, 2010
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2010 Bedford Harriers Oakley 12 & 20
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: There were more hills than I remember - undulating is an understatement!
In full: I found it quite hard work - there are a lot of hills and for the regular 20 miler this would be a tough one. As it was only my second I managed a PB! The organisation was excellent and everyone was very friendly - including the other runners. Only complaint.. the usual - more toilets please!!
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 adidas Silverstone Half-Marathon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Slightly more undulating then you expect!
In full: The wind and the hills made this a tough year but I still managed a PB! Don't let the fact it is a motor circuit lull you into thinking it is flat - there are several hills to tackle!
Date of review: March 14, 2010
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2010 Love Run 10K
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Flat, fast and friendly course
In full: The organisation was fantastic - started right on time and there were lots of marshals (and water stations for those who needed them). You felt part of a great cause. A good run for beginners and PB hunters alike!
Date of review: February 13, 2010
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2009 Grand Union Canal Half Marathon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A good flattish course with good Marshall's and a nice atmosphere
In full: PB's would be very possible if you were near the front and there hadn't been rain for a while! A bit slippy in places this year.
There needs to be more toilets at the start -about twice as many. Several of us nearly missed the start!
The Uxbridge to Watford route is a better way round in my view-despite the walk from the station at the start.
Generally a good race with good Marshall's and a good atmosphere. I'll be back. (Shame about the baggage bus nut that wasn't the race organisers fault)!
Date of review: November 8, 2009
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2009 Experian Robin Hood Marathon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The half would be great for beginners - even with the hills - the marathon a little less so!
In full: I really enjoyed the day - although the 13 mile point when we lost 11, 000 runners and most of the crowd was tough! However those who made it out to cheer the full marathon runners on did a great job - the marshals and water stations were fantastic and I managed to knock 9 mins of my PB with an injury so it can't be all bad :-) The free physio at the end was great!
I would certainly recommend the half for any beginner - and even with the hills it would be pretty quick. The full is good for those who want a solid crowd free, super well organised run!
Date of review: September 14, 2009
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2009 Burnham Beeches Half Marathon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Slightly hot and hilly but worth travelling to
In full: I thought the course was lovely and the organisation superb - started bang on 10am and no scrambling for a spot near the front for faster runners. The hills were hard work - particularly 2nd time round.
Only points I would make were bottles of water are much easier to drink than cups- and were needed in that heat! Better signs from the car park to the start would be helpful (we missed the turning and had to walk back)!
However - I would do it again!
Date of review: August 24, 2009
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2009 Zoo Stampede (Whipsnade Zoo 10K)
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A good fun race with a few inclines - and a great view.
In full: First time I have been watched by a Cheetah on a race. It was a lot of fun and there was a great atmosphere despite the rain at the start. Not too much support around the back but the marshals were enthusiastic. Only one minor complaint - us non-Dunstable runners would have liked some cheering and position updates from the marshals as well! I helps if you feel their routing for everyone (and only slightly and understandably biased to-wards their own)! I would definitely do this again.
Date of review: June 7, 2009
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2008 Grand Union Canal Half Marathon
| | 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: A good run along the river
In full: Would have a great PB potential if the path was dry. Would definitely do it again - excellent organisation.
Date of review: November 9, 2008
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