Events

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

In short: Great race GREAT marshalling travelled 180 miles to do it and would do it again.
Date of review: April 15, 2006

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Overall score		40%
Would you do it again?		No
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		20%
Value		20%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Great course let down by poor organisation.
In full: This is the second time I have done this race and they really need to improve the water stations [lots of cups but no water].The water station at 8 miles has to to be one of, if not the worst I have come accross in over 20 years of competitive running.It is also the first time I have finished a race and there has been no water at the end. Orange lucozade is no replacement and just makes some runners feel bad. I won't say much about the "lucky bag" medal which has found its way into the dustbin, though the sweets were nice for the journey home. It is a shame that such a race has fallen well below the standard one would normaly expect.
Date of review: March 27, 2006

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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: Pleasant enough
Date of review: March 24, 2006

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

In short: Beautiful race, well organised, great freebies!
In full: This is not a fast course on narrow trails with lots of ups and a few downs in the first nine miles, followed by a great coast into the finish for the remaining four. However, if you're looking for a friendly training race in a beautiful setting that's very well organised (although an earlier water stop would be good). This one is hard to beat. Also this year the freebies were great - energy drinks and enough haribo starmix to last the journey home!
Date of review: March 23, 2006

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

In short: great scenery, great route - a 'must do'
In full: relly enjoyed this: the hills were not as bad as feared, the scenery was fantastic, no cars, and chip timing. Only slight gripe is the placement of the first water station - at the bottom of the steepest bit of the course. Not really wehre you want to break rhythm. Maybe an extra one would have helped too.

One of the best halves anywhere. Already pencilled in for next year.
Date of review: March 22, 2006

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

In short: Excellent test; a privilege to run in such beautiful surroundings
In full: One moan - water station on mile 4. You really don't want to be gulping water before a nasty slope!
The local support was brilliant. I train on the course and never get bored of running around it; purely on location. Well done everybody concerned.
Date of review: March 21, 2006

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		No
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		40%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Uphill lasts for 9 miles, there's a thought...
In full: With the poor organisation surrounding the water stations, it really left me on a downer. The scenery was beautiful and the welcome was friendly, if only they could have made more effort in informing all about the distance of the water stations. I am a seasoned runner who also takes all the responsibility for not carrying any water. I would suggest there are better races to start for beginners.
Date of review: March 21, 2006

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

In short: Very good event
In full: A big mix of runners seemed to be in this race. The organisation/marshalling was very good and there was some nice support. It was great to be off roads for a change and running through the forest. There were 2 or 3 short and sharp climbs between 4 and 9 miles but the last 4 were largely downhill. Nice straight down to the finish as well. The medal slightly disappointng but cold lucozade drink and sweets were very good. Would do again if possible.
Date of review: March 21, 2006

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

In short: Lovely race, very well organised for a small event
In full: I really enjoyed this half-marathon, mainly because the course is wonderful. Also, for a small race the organisation was great - chip timing, clear instructions and goodies at the end!
Date of review: March 21, 2006

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

In short: Excellent First Half marathon, lovely route!... poorly signed car parking/HQ
Date of review: March 20, 2006

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