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

In short: What a difference from last year!
In full: Last year was a good enough first effort. Few probs with delayed starts, boring course etc. Coventry have obviously listened to the feedback and have turned this into one of the best events I have run in a long time. Much better course with parkland scenery for much of the way, well signed including warnings at sharp bends, well placed drinks stops and very good support. 9 seconds slower than last year due to recent injury affecting recent training but that didn't take enything away from what was an awesome event. Excellent job Coventry. I'll be back next year.
Date of review: October 23, 2006

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

In short: Much better route than last year!
In full: Course: Varied route made it quite interesting & the hills were challenging. I just wonder if it could be managed with a little less zig zagging near the end?

Good: pre-race info pack, t-shirt that fits!, friendly marshalls on course, facilities at start/finish, crowds at start/finish, high-vis mile markers

Improved: start arrangements, impact of local road closures
Date of review: October 23, 2006

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

In short: Once again a really well organised race + i got a PB!
In full: A much better course this year, enjoyed the off road parts through parks etc. makes a change from running all the race on roads. The cheerleaders at mile 8 ish where really good to see i think more races should have them a definate boost. Did not expect there to be the inclines that there where, slightly challanging but fun. Will be back next year to do it all again

Date of review: October 23, 2006

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

In short: Top banana (in the goody bag)
In full: Excellent race with a much better course than last year. The support was good throughout most of the route and I got a PB which helped. see you all next year (if my legs recover).
Date of review: October 23, 2006

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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: A realy nice race
In full: What a fantastic race,would go on to say the best half mara i have run this year,will be back next year.
Date of review: October 23, 2006

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

In short: I didnt think this was going to be hilly...?
In full: How wrong was I!!
Good race though but the most uninspiring course, are there any nice parts to Coventry? We didnt see them yesterday. Bit down about it all as it was my worst time for a half. But the positives: Very well organised, support was great all the way round, a big thank you to the lady who was giving out mars bars with 3ish miles to go (they'll be wrappers blowing down that road for weeks to come!) I think all races should have cheerleaders.
Think Ill be back next year to do a better time,
Nice medal for my medal pot : )

Date of review: October 23, 2006

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

In short: Much better route than 2005. Well organised, right sized field, see everybody next year!
Date of review: October 23, 2006

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

In short: Felt like they'd been doing it for years - not bad for only the 2nd time.
In full: Very nice atmosphere at the start. The wheelchair racers were in for a shock - the road surfaces were terrible. I doubt if they finished (and if they did, they deserve a week off). Course was very varied, with quite a few inclines (you can't call them hills). Support from the locals was impressive - if slightly bemused, "You're all mad," being a typical comment. I particularly liked the cheerleaders at the University of Warwick. Woo woo! Turning onto the Kenilworth road and seeing the runners stretched out for a mile or so in a dead straight line was a great moment. I also greatly enjoyed the loops at the end - gives you a chance to see who you are running against! The finish was very nicely organised and there was a good crowd to cheer you home. Thank goodness we missed the rain! Well done to the organisers - the race is a credit to the often-maligned city of Coventry. I hope to be back again next year.
Date of review: October 23, 2006

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

In short: Very varied scenery, challenging hills and good support
In full: Th chip collection wasn't great but everything else was pretty smooth with excellent marshalls and volunteers. Ran through parks, on tracks, suburban roads, schools and the ring road. Goody Bag and Shiny blanket at the end.
Date of review: October 23, 2006

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

In short: good support and a varied course, some hills that make you work a little. Medal, t-shirt and goody bag :-)
Date of review: October 23, 2006

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