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

In short: a bit tough but great on a nice day
In full: i took 11 mins off my pb to finish in 3.22 and it was well worth going to. but i dont think this is a race that you would like to do in bad weather as it was a nice day which helped no end . ill be back for more though lol
Date of review: November 24, 2006

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

In short: A Fantastic race, but hard!
In full: I choose this as first marathon as it is organised by my club. Although it is was very hard, i made it in the end. Many thanks to all my friends on the course for the support..! As the other reviews have said excellently organised, I felt very proud to be apart of ECR. I look forward to next year's run..!
Date of review: November 24, 2006

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

In short: The Hills! The Hills!
In full: Ofcourse I'm biased as this is my local race but it is in a league of it's own. Simular to Snowdonia, more hills just not so big and with a testing "Wall" or two in the last stages. Once again lucky with the weather. Getting very popular. Roll on 2007.
Date of review: November 24, 2006

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

In short: Simply put; the best race on the calendar - of any distance:)
In full: Organisation was flawless, marshals never got bored and were on the ball every time. Drink / food stations were well stocked with a choice of water, juice and jellybabies. Support even on the exposed moor was fantastic.

If you are up to 26.2 miles with hills, there is no reason why you wouldn't want to do this run.

Fantastic, I'll be back again for sure:)))
Date of review: November 23, 2006

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

In short: Lovely Race
In full: Stunning scenery, brilliant marshalling (especially the kid with the Jaffa Cakes - genius!), lots of Cornish hospitality and of course the pasties... It's hilly enough to keep it interesting with most of the tough climbs in the 1st half and plenty to take your mind off the pain!
Date of review: November 21, 2006

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

In short: Very tough, but good atmosphere and friendly marshalls
Date of review: November 20, 2006

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

In short: Fantastic views, friendly marshals, excellent organisation.
In full: It's a tough course but the marshals were so friendly and encouraging that they kept me going. The views are stunning: the route passes through lanes, wooded valleys, moorland, villages and goes up and down virtually all the way (well, that's what it felt like anyway). Water stations every three miles, with runners' own drinks if provided, staffed by cheerful Guides. Medal placed round my neck by very small child. Banana, pasty and cup of tea. About as good as it gets.
Date of review: November 20, 2006

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

In short: Bit more than undualting, spectacular scenery, worth the trip.
In full: A very different marathon. Not one for a PB unless you are a fellrunner. Well organised, with excellent marshalls. Will certainly be back next year, especially if the wether is as good as it was this time so you can admire the views.
Date of review: November 20, 2006

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

In short: Hill after hill but the scenery was glorious. Worth the 560 miles round trip.
In full: First visit to Cornwall - I knew the county had the odd hill, but it seemed that they were all crammed into this course! However, this event is very special, the barren beauty of Bodmin Moor, the expert organisation, the enthusiasm of the marshalls and the yelling out of my club name made me feel welcomed and helped to push me to greater efforts, despite the remote location there was good support around the route by the locals, the pastie and hot drink at the end brought me back to life at the end and a medal too make this a generous and good valued event.

I was say that this race is on par with Snowdonia Marathon in terms of difficulty although the weather was perfect for runners today.

Thanks to all involved and I'll be back in 2007.
Date of review: November 19, 2006

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