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

In short: great 5k run as usual
In full: this time last year this was my first 5k, and i was delighted to run this race again this year. the monsoon we had during the day ensured that the mud trails added an extra dimension to this xc route. great organisation with a some great views that were ample reward for some tough little hills. cant wait till next year
Date of review: July 1, 2012

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

In short: Fantastic race, great scenery....but tough
In full: Two friends and I had signed up under no illusions that this was going to be a toughie as the park is quite hilly!!! We had some flash flooding and torrential rain in the morning so we knew the course was going to be muddy, and muddy it was!!! This was my second 5k race (had completed the Gavin Tipper 5k a few weeks earlier) and it was challenging but still managed to get a decent enough time (for me anyway!!) great organisation, friendly marshalls and a lovely finish where everyone claps you through.....and all for a great cause! Onwards now with my training for the Stourbridge Stumble (10k)
Date of review: June 29, 2012

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

In short: Great atmostphere and support, but course tough for a beginner!
In full: I am a beginner runner - in my 40th year, and at least 4st over-weight, so am not starting from a position of strength here!!

We know Baggeridge Park well, so I had no illusions that the course would be easy. However there is a BIG climb (up to the Toposcope, if you know the park) after about 500m. This was my first 5k - and it's fair to say my training was not the best - but this is not the easiest start for the first run!

However the whole feeling of the event was great. The marshalling was excellent, and very encouraging to those of us at the back of the field. And, as the park is a regular for runners, I have to thank the gentleman who, I don't think was part of the organization, but clearly new the run was taking place, and interrupted his own run 3 times to encourage me up the final 3 climbs - it really helped!

Overall a very enjoyable evening - would not recommend to other first time 5k'ers, unless you are supremely confident, but very welcoming and will certainly he hoping to significantly better my course record of 48.06 next year.

Date of review: June 29, 2012

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

In short: Great second 5k run for me (within a week).. loved it
Date of review: June 27, 2011

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

In short: Tough hills, nice setting and well organised for a good cause
In full: Despite doing a lot of my training over Baggeridge I still found this race tougher than expected. My thighs are still aching! Well worth doing this one for the atmosphere and scenery just don't expect a PB!
Date of review: June 27, 2011

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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: First 5k for me, and felt i had to work for it
In full: This was my first 5k, and having read reports from previous years i did think at one stage maybe this wasnt the ideal first race for me, however having walked the track a couple of weeks before, the build up weeks warming up etc meant that crossing the finish line was well worth the effort. I would maybe look to do a road run as my next race, however this was a wholly enjoyable race and really made me put the effort in
Date of review: June 27, 2011

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

In short: Very hilly in parts, challenging run
Date of review: June 25, 2011

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

In short: Challenging!
In full: Having read reviews of this race, I didn't know what I had let myself in for. They talked about the hills and the "no flat bits for recovery".

However, having run this event - it was not as bad as I had feared. There were some big hills and quite a lot of people walked the really steep ones, but genuinely, it was really enjoyable.

Very well organised, well marshalled and clearly directed with an interesting course. The scenery was fantastic and I really enjoyed it.

I hope to be back again next year!


Date of review: June 24, 2011

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		80%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: my toughest 5k
In full: Toughest 5 K I have done I will definitely do this again. Organisation superb A lot of excellent club runners but a very friendly and welcoming race.
Date of review: July 10, 2009

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

In short: tough hilly course -no flat what so ever
Date of review: July 9, 2009

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