Events

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

In short: Tough, but worth the effort
In full: I used this race as hill training in my marathon schedule and I don't know if I'd want to out and out race this one without an oxygen tank half way up each hill! The weather could've been better but that was out of anyone's control and there were plenty of black bin liners being handed out to anyone who needed them at the start.

The organisers did a great job and the marshals were all very supportive and happy, despite having to stand in the rain for 2 to 3 hours.

The only small gripe I've got is that I was handed a goody bag and told it contained a small t shirt, when in fact it contained a large one...oh well, I've got another night shirt.
Date of review: November 8, 2004

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

In short: A challenging start - straight up the first of four hills, in spitting rain. Another one at mile three, and a real cracker at mile 8, only to be finished by one last summit at mile 10. All downhill to the finish. Loved every minute.
Date of review: November 8, 2004

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

In short: Very Hilly
Date of review: November 8, 2004

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

In short: Great scenery, fantastic organisation, hills slightly steep. And long.
Date of review: November 8, 2004

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

In short: Well organised and enjoyable event.
In full: Hills were challenging but in only my second half marathon I didn't find them insurmountable. Found the encouragement from the marshalls a real help.
Date of review: November 8, 2004

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

In short: Well organised and scenic. What more can you ask for
In full: The hills are hard but half the achievment of doing this race is to say you didn't walk up them. A good race
Date of review: November 8, 2004

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

In short: Challenging hills and weather conditions were smoothed by consistently cheerful marshalls . . thoroughly enjoyed this one . . or maybe it's just the last couple of miles I can remember?
Date of review: November 7, 2004

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

In short: Challenging run, the last 2 miles very fast.
Date of review: November 7, 2004

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		80%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		20%

In short: Tough and Challenging race with Really steep hills in all the worst places! Worth doing as a personal challenge but not a personal best!!
Date of review: November 7, 2004

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

In short: more hills than expected - glad I train on the North Downs!
Date of review: November 7, 2004

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