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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		80%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In full: Loved the race & thanks to organisers and marshalls for such a seamless event. Hills were nothing like as bad as I'd anticipated, and as someone shouted to me at halfway, the second half was kinder and quicker than the first. Final hill was tough but didn't last too long (thankfully). The race is great value and Thoroughly enjoyable. Hope to be back next year.
Date of review: February 4, 2012

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		60%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: solid race good field well marshalled - hard to find fault with.
Date of review: February 3, 2012

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		60%
Value		40%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Great no-frills event - getting a tad pricey for what it offers
In full: I like the challenging route offered. Wouldn't necessarily make the effort unless its a Grand prix event as it was this year. Took the train this year - no parking hassles! Hall was busy but it was freezing out, so what can you do.
Medal was a bit rubbish - preferred the mug in 2011. Wouldnt say value for money.
Date of review: February 2, 2012

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		40%
Value		40%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Nice course could be better organised
In full: 2nd year I have run it, just as enjoyable as the 1st. Organisation in the hall not great but they did their best, which is all you can ask from volunteers. Probably not helped that it was so cold outside, so everyone waited inside. Parking not ideal but if you arrive 30 mins before the start, you are asking for trouble.
Date of review: February 2, 2012

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		60%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Listen to the marshalls!
In full: Had a good run, water stations well spaced - and you know were they are on each lap.

Joining Instructions could have been clearer: about the "no need" to sign in - and the fact that bands would be handed out on route - a change to last year.

Complaint to other runners:
Despite the clear instructions of marshalls and race ref - I still had please running 4 a-breast - and at least one muppet thought the "no peeing in the locals garden" rule didn't apply to him.

Finish was better placed compared to last year - goody bag was a little bare compared to last year too.
Date of review: February 2, 2012

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		100%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		100%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Defo becoming my favourite race - even got a 4 min pb too
Date of review: February 2, 2012

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		60%
Value		40%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Beautiful scenery with a few challenging hills
Date of review: February 2, 2012

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		100%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Hills, mud, hills, fog, did I mention the hills? But the T-shirt made it all worthwhile
In full: Living locally, I had a fair idea of how tough this course was going to be. And yes, as expected, the hills were killers especially that last one. Beautiful course, just a shame the fog meant we couldn't appreciate the views from the tops of the hills.

Must say a huge thank you to the marshals. As one of the slower racers, they had already been stood outside for a long time in freezing conditions. However they universally smiling, chatty and encouraging. Thank you.

Great t-shirt at the end - I've worn it with great pride, as its the race t-shirt I think I've worked hardest for.

Thanks Chippenham Harriers!
Date of review: February 2, 2012

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		40%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		60%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Good fast traffic free course
In full: The course should be a fast one, but I like another reviewer ran according to my Garmin aiming for a sub 42. I ran very evenly and passed 10K on the GPS in 41:50 only to find there was another 200m to run! I'm surprised the Garmin was as far out (6.33 mls) but the big problem was really the lack of mile/km markers on the course.

Apart from that, the event was well organised and apart from the camber when overtaking the absence of twists and turns on the course was very welcome. It's definitely an event I would do again but I won't trust the Garmin next time.
Date of review: February 2, 2012

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		40%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Fabulous Race
In full: This is a great race. It's a brilliant 10 mile course which encompasses everything, roads, off road, trails, hills, fields, etc. It is a very challenging 10 miles and with some steep inclines and some narrow and slippery paths in some places. My only real criticism is that the results are incorrect. The timings may have been right but they have got the categories seriously mixed up. At the 10k event they also managed to "lose" the timings. So although the actual run good the admin was poor. Hopefully this will only improve in time though.

Date of review: February 1, 2012

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		100%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: A Great Race to kick the New Year off with!
In full: Pat and her team have got this race nailed to a 'T'. The last time I ran it was back in 2009 and since then the field has grown to an impressive 400 plus competitors. The race route is along quiet lanes with some up and downs, especially the last 2 miles being challenging. Chip timing along with a nice memento and goody bag (crisps drink, Mars Bar and fruit, made the race that bit extra special. I will be back.....
Date of review: February 1, 2012

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		60%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: An off-roader's paradise - with killer hills and thick muddy paths to navigate!
In full: A really low key event but one worth entering. A very local feel, most of the runners were affiliated to local clubs - however this race had various abilities, so didn't feel elitist in any way. Good organisation, plenty of marshalls, decent facilities, and a tough hilly course! Great to run through a river towards the end, and that final hill......an experience to say the least! Good effort to all involved.
Date of review: February 1, 2012

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		100%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Great local race, would recommend it.
Date of review: February 1, 2012

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		100%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: A scenic and well organised cross country race.
In full: Very well organised with friendly marshalls and a good start/finish hub. Great to be handed a technical tshirt at the end...can never have enough quality tshirts! See you next year Epsom Oddballs!
Date of review: February 1, 2012

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		100%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: lovely well organised low key event
In full: A good old fashioned friendly low key event. Cheerfully marshalled and no problem finding the way. Nice back to basics goody bag with chocolate and crisps etc to finish. Perfect- the way a race should be.
Date of review: February 1, 2012

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		100%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		80%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Well run, friendly race. Flat PB potential.
In full: Really enjoyed this. I thought the organisation was great and marshalls helpful. Big thanks to Lakeland Hospice who returned my bag that I left in the baggage van, this was very kind of you.

Laps are super flat and great if looking for a fast course.

This is a great value race, I booked up online prior to the race and paid £10. Brilliant value.


Date of review: February 1, 2012

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		80%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Really enjoyed it - nice and friendly.
Date of review: January 31, 2012

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		40%
Value		40%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Parking Parking Parking! but a nice enough run to get out those January cobwebs.
In full: First time I've done this race - Luckily someone told me to go early because the parking was always a nightmare. They were not wrong. Think I got the last space and there were hundreds of cars behind! short queue for number and chip no probs, was crowded and not enough portaloos - but isn't the portaloo problem everywhere?

Nice route including a couple of nice but challenging hills to wake you up. Nice down hill sprint to the finish.

Have to say I agree with other runners I thought I'd finished and pulled up but there was still 50 yards to go! The finish wasnt obvious. I was relatively fast (PB :)) but I didnt see any water at the finish luckily I took my own.

Chip times when straight onto the website quickest results Ive seen!

Not the best but not bad.
Date of review: January 31, 2012

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		60%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Great race, beautiful run
In full: Fantastic race. Really enjoyed. the Devon v cornwall makes it very distinct and makes you feel like your time really counts. Some really tough hills and the finish is just cruel, but it adds to the race. My only complaint is that very little information is supplied by the organisers prior to the race as where to park and exactly where the start is (the start and registration moved from the 10k location).

Will do it again if I can get down here.
Date of review: January 31, 2012

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		60%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Flat, good race. Definite PB potential
Date of review: January 31, 2012

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