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

In short: A great flat half course, ideal for first timers or PB
In full: My first half and really enjoyed it.

I liked the free choice of starting group based on your expected finish time. I'd previously done a few organised events where once signed up you were stuck in the group for that start time. Great if you're a regular runner but if new to running and training going well you'll end up stuck in a group far slower than your actual pace.

Well organised, good medal, decent post race snacks/drinks.
Date of review: November 8, 2011

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

In short: my first half and would recommend to anyone!! really enjoyable :)
Date of review: September 23, 2011

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

In short: All those little hills get easier the second time you do it
In full: A pretty good race, nice flat course with only the small lumps around the canal and roundabouts.

organisation is very good as well. Very good for anyone doing their first half.
Date of review: August 14, 2011

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

In short: Great race, slick organisation, definitely worth a return visit, again....
Date of review: July 21, 2011

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

In short: Great organisation and fairly flat course ideal for beginners or a PB.
Date of review: July 19, 2011

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

In short: Who knew Milton Keynes was so Scenic
In full: It would appear that once you get out of the car and take a walk (or run) around Milton Keynes it can actually be quite scenic. We navigated around lakes, parkland woods and canal paths. Not many city based races can boast that.

Gripes, I seemed to hit the first 3 miles too fast because once 1500 people funnelled onto the first red way route there was no room to manoeuvre as you are all squished within the 2 or three metre wide jam packed path. I'd also consider reversing the route, the only really hilly parts of the course seem to be in the final 4 miles, which might be a bit challenging to new runners and charity folk. But on the other hand, we all like a challenge don't we???


Date of review: July 18, 2011

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

In short: Second year running this race, another PB.
In full: Love this race, it has a great atmosphere, is scenic and is well marshalled. Nice cool day too so didn't overheat.
Gripe time - I know some people register and don't turn up but when over 500 of the 1800 entrants have been given as "Not Yet Started" or a "Started and Running" one has to question the 'new' chip timing system. Time for me to get my own stopwatch maybe??
However, it wont spoil my memory of this race and, in the words of Arnie, "I'll be back".
Date of review: July 18, 2011

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

In short: my first half. good organisation with a scenic (for milton keynes) route.
Date of review: July 18, 2011

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

In short: PB potential.
In full: Flat with just up and down the underpasses and canal bridges. Weather was kind enough - cloudy & drizzle towards the ends, as it chucked it down later. I PB'ed, suspect many others did too. The course is fairly dull in many areas, but in the second half, quite a few spectators cheer you on.

I only rate it special cos I got such a good time. Well organised, but super expensive, charity or no.

Date of review: July 17, 2011

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

In short: Where did that rain come from?
In full: 5th time doing this. Not the easiest, mainly thanks to lots of twists and turns and short but sharp hills. It's a nice course though, well organised with a great finish and nice medal.
Well done MK!
Date of review: July 17, 2011

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