Events

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

In short: Sleepy sleaford's awake
Date of review: January 14, 2009

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

In short: enjoyed it tremendously & ran a p.b
Date of review: February 23, 2008

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

In short: Worse half marathon I have run
In full: To say it is organised by a running club is suprising as runner's needs are not catered for, lack of toilet facilities near the start line is not good, why not use portakabins like Stafford and the nearby Mablethorpe (superbly organised) half marathon. The sports bag was insulting and did not reward all the hard training that the runners had done in preparation for the race. I would not run this again.
Date of review: September 20, 2007

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

In short: was a very good race, didn't look forward to the off road part, a very well organised race.
In full: I would like to say a special thank you to Norman Harding who helped me complete the race. He was a star and thank you again. I really enjoyed the half marathon, it was a special race for me, I would recommend it to anyone, not sure for beginners, the atmosphere was brill. The only downside was the finish, the sign was not clear enough and the road leading up to it should have been blocked off to prevent people from getting into your running path as some didn't have the respect of moving for you. Otherwise a very good event.
Date of review: March 11, 2007

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

In short: challenging course with some good scenery
In full: good test for those running a spring marathon. may not make your target 1/2 time due to course but good stamina test. you will know you've been tested.
Date of review: March 1, 2007

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

In short: This was my first half marathon which I really enjoyed - well marshalled and lovely cuppa at the end. Does anyone know how the little lad is who collapsed with only about 1.5miles to go? Would do this again - well done Sleaford.
Date of review: February 28, 2007

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

In short: Good race - got a PB!
In full: Firt time I've ran this and really enjoyed it. I wasn't looking forward to the viking way but it wasn't half as bad as I thought it would be, infact I quite enjoyed the change from road running! As most people have commented the start could be better organised luckily I asked as I noticed everyone heading else where. I personally liked the cotton drawstring back and goodies at the end. It was nice to have my name read as I crossed the finish line too! Would be good to have more support for general runners as it tended to be for clubs, although the lady with the stereo and loud motivating voice was great! Thank you so much to the lady who ran with me from about 6 miles on and off - you kept me going!
Date of review: February 28, 2007

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

In short: Enjoyed my first half marathon. I thought the Marshalls were really enthusiastic and overall a well organised race. The only points I would make is, the start was quite a long walk and there were alot of people in the way at the finish.
Date of review: February 27, 2007

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

In short: A decent scenic course with the only real challenge the muddy section. Signage to the start could have been better but the follow everyone else rule always tends to be sufficient. The amount of pedestrians blocking the finish was a pain
Date of review: February 27, 2007

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

In short: Great race, Flat, bad start
In full: As everyone has stated the Start was too far away from the toilets and everyone ended up using the Copse, the offroad was awkward - saw 2 people fall over however generally the atmosphere was good, the hills - there werent any and i liked the drawstring bag.
Date of review: February 26, 2007

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