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Marlborough Downs Challenge by brillig
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent, well organised event and good introduction to Ultra Running
In full: My fourth turn out for this excellent and well organised event. While the 2 miles through the bluebell woods were easier this year, (no mud!), the 7 miles along the Wansdyke were into the teeth of a strong south westerly. Not sure which I prefer! Many thanks to all the cheery marshals, especially those at checkpoints 6 and 8 where it was exposed, windy and raining when I plodded through.... much appreciated guys. Oh - and so nice to have piping hot showers at the end! Usually when I finish the water is stone cold.
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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Cheshire Oaks Chester Half Marathon - Race Full by Johanne Street
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great atmosphere and support - if you've never run a half do this one next year !
In full: Fantastic organisation - couldn't fault it. Brilliant support, particularly at the end, along the killer hill - thanks guys !!
I'll be back next year for sure.
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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Cheshire Oaks Chester Half Marathon - Race Full by mgedwards
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great half marathon
In full: The Chester Half, was my first half and I can't wait to do it again next year, the climb towards the end was very tough, though most of the route, maybe too after 12 miles, though the rest of the route felt flat.
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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Esher Church School 10 KM by Mark Coxhead 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Well organised as usual, but with the odd glitch
In full: A week after the event I was looking for the results for the race which don’t seem to have appeared on the ECS web-site when I came across these observations below. It was a very warm day and I was gasping for water at the end, and therefore did not take any notice of my finish time.
I think, as others have commented , the race was generally well-organised. The route in the woods was varied terrain, but extremely well marshalled, with water at 2km and 8km. But on the down-side the pre-race instructions were inaudible. A cheap hand-held megaphone is something like £70, and so if you can’t afford one, use a football whistle or let off a couple of fireworks to alert the runners to the starter’s instructions. However more fundamentally having no water at the finish is an absolute travesty. I have seen what happens to people with even mild dehydration and it is not a pleasant experience.
As someone else has already mentioned I too know how difficult it is to organise a race, and I assume both these points were a simple oversight. Being organised by a PTA means that the committee is composed of a rolling membership, which can obviously lead to a lack of continuity.
I see that last year I suggested the race could be improved by starting and finishing on the green with extra distance added in the woods to compensate for the half-mile along Milbourne Lane. Does any one else agree please?
Anyway I will be looking forward to running the event in 2014
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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Cheshire Oaks Chester Half Marathon - Race Full by DJ 56
| | 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: Well Organised, good t shirt medal and goody bag, great atmosphere,one to do again
In full: near to home and one of the best half marathons
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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Halstead & Essex Marathon by ian brazier
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: 4th time I've run this and it gets better and better! Not flat by any means but finally managed to beat a 4 year PB! Brilliant organisation with touches you'd expect if you were a VIP! Great value and a must do race....
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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Sutton Runners 10K by Nick Plant
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Multi-loop fun in the May sun
In full: A two and a half loop (!) race, with supberb marshals that were always full of encouragement. Some of the turns on the course are a bit tight, and there are a couple of choke points, but if you run this race for fun rather than a PB, then you will really enjoy it
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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Sheffield Half-Marathon by Vinny Lowdon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: First time running Sheffield loved it :)
In full: Loved this race good PB potential if you get off to a good start the crowds were the best I've seen defo doing this again next year
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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Market Drayton Carnival 10k by 2good2hurry
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: My first 10k. Amazing race and incredible atmosphere. Can't stop smiling!
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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Woodley 10K by NICHOLAS Flower
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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Market Drayton Carnival 10k by deborah scotcher
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, good atmosphere, excellent goody bag and value for money
In full: great well organised race with a good family atmosphere. Lots to do for spectators at the start and finish. Spectators all around the course. Excellent PB material.
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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Marlborough Downs Challenge by Barry Eames
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A real challenge for a first ultra
In full: Overall a very well organised challenge, excellent course with fantastic scenery and plenty of variety of terrain.
Well placed checkpoints with friendly supportive marshals, i would have quite liked some bananas rather than biscuits and jelly babies at the checkpoints though. but that is my only gripe.
A great momento for finishing.
An excellent event and great value, i'll definitley be back.
Well done Marlbough Running Club..
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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Market Drayton Carnival 10k by adrian cockayne
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Cracking race
In full: Great goodie bag. Very good value and superbly organised
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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Cheshire Oaks Chester Half Marathon - Race Full by Mary Freer 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great organisation, lovely support, brill T-Shirt.
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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Cheshire Oaks Chester Half Marathon - Race Full by Terri Graham
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, well organised and friendly feel. Very quiet route though with very little support or entertainment. Maybe some bands along the way next year?!
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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The Black Death Run by runnersbeen
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough Race, but great
In full: This is probably the toughest 10 miler I have done. A cross between Drogo and Dalwood (for those of you that have done those races.
Organisation was excellent, scenery beautiful but the hills were killers. The first few miles were the worse, then it was undulating (very undulating)
Great atmosphere and lovely momento. Wont forget it in a hurry
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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Capital Runners Richmond Park 10K by Alastair Howe
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great fun, challenging in places, great location, well organised
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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Cheshire Oaks Chester Half Marathon - Race Full by leza walker 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic organisation from entry to arrival to racing to completion. BRILLIANT
In full: A great race which is well organised, Well done to Andy Chris and team. Its well supported and the local supprt is great, even the jellybabies!! Results are super quick and tracking is excellent. Thoroughly enjoyable race with good goody bag, medal and tshirt. Ive already signed up for next year :)
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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Cheshire Oaks Chester Half Marathon - Race Full by Chris Wilks
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A rreat half-marathon!
In full: A great half with fantastic support over most of the course.
Starting at the racecorse and finishing in the city center.
Its a race to love and i'll be doing it for a third time in 2014
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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