Events

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

In short: Shocking weather at the start but a friendly race
In full: I git stiffed with an empty goody bag but other wise a great race, well marshalled. See you next year
Date of review: December 10, 2008

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

In short: Really enjoyed it - despite the appalling weather at start
In full: Nice to start and finish in a stadium. Good finishing goody bag, with worthwhile contents. Living locally hadn't realised there were quite so many inclines in this area, especially at half way. Friendly atmosphere at start and finish. Even the weather improved as the race went on, and as a result I had far too many layers on. Marshalls were excellent, very encouraging.
Thanks
Date of review: December 5, 2008

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

In short: Quick-paced and well-organised
In full: Plenty of local and regional club runners in evidence, but friendly enough to have a go if you're a beginner. Gently undulating except one long hill approx 4k into the race; well organised, friendly, definately worth a go
Date of review: December 1, 2008

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

In short: Very Enjoyable race
In full: Thank you to Carley the sweeper for keeping me company the whole way round. Many thanks also to all the friendly marshalls.
Date of review: November 25, 2008

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

In short: A PB and a head cold
In full: A really enjoyable race - not even the rain and resultant head cold today - could dampen my enthusiasm. 15 mins before I was close to pulling out and then when I arrived at the stadium and saw how much effort had gone into the day - coupled with the number of very supportive marshalls - it would have been criminal not to have been there. Rain came down just as I reached the top of the hill so it was not as bad as it could have been. I am not affiliated to a club but found the number of club members very motivational - followed a guy from Wimborne AC most of the way so thank him for the PB. Finally loved the stadium finish and the goody bag - for once with things that you can use straight away - it was a real bonus. Will definitely try to make it next year.
Date of review: November 24, 2008

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

In short: Well done again
In full: Second time of doing this event and even the rain managed to relent (well for the main part!)Fantastic sports bag (with goodies included) for all finishers amazing value for money. A real good course for beginners even including a 'testing' incline at half way. The barriers are I agree a bit of a pain but how on earth would you get over 400 runners across a dual carriageway!! Glad the course held up after the rain the previous night. A bit of a laugh a the starting line but no-one seemed to mind. Thank you marshalls for braving the elements. Great event again bournemouth joggers
Date of review: November 23, 2008

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

In short: Scenic, mildly challenging, friendly, well organised and marshalled
In full: I thoroughly enjoyed this event - okay probably not so much the up-hill climb at
queens park!. But despite the weather at the start and the twisty barriers i still managed a pb.
The mixed terrain really makes it interesting and mildly challenging. The marshal's did a terrific job
(especially encouraging the runner's) and the crowd-support in the stadium near the
finish were great - very uplifting.
Date of review: November 23, 2008

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Overall score		40%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		40%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		100%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		20%

In short: Tough beginner race!
In full: Tough hill at halfway point; some annoying barriers by subway when passing under busy road (done twice as on return); some muddy, grassy bits which really needed trail shoes; not very scenic route as very residential. I also found that part of the actual running on the road tough to 'overtake' as it was very much single runner traffic. Wouldn't recommend as a first time or beginner race. Positives are: well marshaled, well organised, friendly and somewhere to grab a coffee before and after.
Date of review: November 23, 2008

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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		80%

In short: I run this race because it is mixed terrain and constantly changing. I don't mind the barriers at the underpass or the muddy grassy bits or even the hill up Queen's Park West Drive!
Date of review: November 23, 2008

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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		80%

In short: Great first race with super Marshalls,
In full: Enjoyable stadium start and finish and canter through golf course. Very friendly and well organised.
Date of review: November 23, 2008

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