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Virgin London Marathon by Andy W
 | | Overall score | | 20% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Perhaps everyone should do it once, but I've done it now and never again.
In full: Fine for beginners, fun-runners, charity money-raisers, etc.
But too slow, too crowded, too loud, depressing dull course (three or four highlights in 26.2M).
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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Birmingham Flora Light Challenge for Women 5K by Sue Williams 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: never ran before but will definately do it again, a wonderful beginning to running
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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Experian Robin Hood Marathon by Basking Shark
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An excellent run (half marathon)
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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Friends 10K by ID1
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good first time event
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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Experian Robin Hood Marathon by Sherbert
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Wothwhile, interesting course
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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The Great Gorilla Run by amazing
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: errific atmosphere.
In full: Lovely occasion with the Japanese tourists clicking their camera shutters in disbelief as 600+ gorillas ran past them. The run over Tower bridge was great. Definitely do it again next year with a little more imagination with the gorilla suit customizing.
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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The Great Gorilla Run by gallaghp
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: It's no wonder gorillas don't run anywhere. Those suits are killers!
In full: Despite the obvious problems you would expect when running in a suit, the atmosphere was excellent!
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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Stansted Slog Trail Half Marathon by Tefal Elvis
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A good test of your endurance. Hard on the ups and the downs.
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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Experian Robin Hood Marathon by Richard Wellburn 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Have been a regular for a long time - great challenging course - but seemed to have less crowd buzz this year and Lace panel down on quality previous years. The traffic a nightmare as usual. I am glad Sweatshop keep this going as its a key UK race.
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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New Forest Half Marathon by BennyBoy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Always a classic, with some hill work thrown in!
In full: I enjoyed it, but had some concern around some of the mile markers being out as I ran consistently, but found that I was varying on time. But organised well, plenty of water and sponge stops, and a nice run through the New Forest.... see you next year
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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Umbrella's 5 K Fun Run by Fatkat
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Had two kids entered in the 1 mile fun run, aged 5 and 6. Route a little too hilly for their age, but well marshalled and they loved the medal at the end.
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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Carver Wolverhampton City Marathon by Harvey Scriven
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great fun, good if you want to put in a good time, not so many runners that you can't move
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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Trafford 10K by Andy W
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Good fast 10K, pretty flat, largely rural course.
In full: Ensure you know where the finish is though - it's not the same place as the start.
Some bloke tried to outsprint me to the finish, only to find he had another 1/4mile still to go !
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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Stansted Slog Trail Half Marathon by BK
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well marshalled and friendly.
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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Dumfries Half Marathon by clairevmc
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very scenic if quite uphill race - will definitely do it again
In full: The route had quite a few uphill sections which I found hard going, especially in the strong wind but this was compensated for by the glorious scenery. However, I felt the race was well organised and there was a lot of support along the route from the locals (given the rurality of the race, this was a welcome surprise). I haven't run one of these smaller races before and I was really pleased with it and will be signing up for next year. Incidentally, I set a PB. Thanks to all involved!
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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Buckie 10K by Jason Wilson
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nice run - not as flat as advertised
In full: A good well organised run through the streets and environs of Buckie. Although advertised as flat there are hilly sections to get you from the start down to the shore and back into the town. Plenty of local support in the town, including a pipe band. Traffic was not a problem. A potential PB course - as long as you save something for the climb back into town. Oh - and it was windy!
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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Meerbrook 15K by mill the hill
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: No flat bits
In full: The hills are very steep but looking forward to the race next year.
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon by Val Suley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent, very enjoyable
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon by Andy W
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent race. In middle-of-nowhere Mid-Wales, but roads are good if a bit slow. Great scenery, pretty quick.
In full: New start & finish lines compared to last year, and not a successful move.
Start was chaotic, with too many slow beginners mixed-up near the front, then finish was very narrow & congested - difficult and dangerous for sprint finish.
But this is feedback for the organisers - overall it's an excellent race.
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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