My Event Ratings

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

In short: My washing machine will never be the same again!
In full: I had entered this last year but was unable to take part due to injury. Was determined to be there this time despite being relatively unfit.
The first part of the course was much hillier than I expected, the bogs were fun and the 'Hills of Hell' were nothing like as bad as I feared.
I paid for my lack of fitness though, struggled to finish and finally came in 4th from last.
No problem with contents of goody bag but would have liked water at the finish - and a T shirt that fits (had to make do with what was left)! Showers were filthy by the time we got there but no problem getting out of the carpark - we were almost the last to go.
I would do this again but not until/unless I have regained fitness.
Date of review: November 5, 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: loved the bogs(muddy bits) and communal showers
Date of review: November 12, 2006

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

In short: Stunning scenery makes this one special.
In full: This was a fast race and somewhat lonely at the back. However, this was more than made up for by the support and encouragement of the marshalls and sweeper.
The sunny weather emphasised the beauty of the surroundings, probably the most scenic race I have done.
A nice memento for all finishers, the shoe bag will be much more useful than yet another t shirt!

Date of review: October 15, 2006

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

In short: a well organised run through great scenery
In full: Good parking, lots of loos and clean showering facilities. Plentiful water and sponge stations which were welcome given the heat, as were the locals with hoses and jelly babies. There were a few hills but nothing too challenging and the scenery more than made up for them.
Many thanks to the marshals who did a sterling job.
The only draw back was the stretch of road that we had to share with two-way traffic. I was forced to walk here because there was very little room at the side of the road.
The hog roast at the end was a nice touch, pity I didn't feel able to take advantage of it.
Date of review: September 18, 2006

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

In short: local 10k with PB potential if it's not too hot
In full: The 2pm start is very trying when the weather is hot, I would welcome a move to an earlier start. However, it was nice to see extra water on offer on the course, and plenty available at the end.
This is a popular event the the course can get congested in places but the flat terraine still gives the potential for a good time.
Marshals always friendly and helpful despite standing around in the baking heat for several hours.
Date of review: June 12, 2006

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

In short: A well marshalled event
In full: Organisers couldn't be held responsible for the grey, windy weather which made the run along the prom, in particular, hard and boring. Medal and T shirt to finishers. Nothing exciting but will do again as it is a local event.
Date of review: April 2, 2006

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

In short: a well organised run through urban Eastleigh
In full: This race was well organised and marshalled. Strong police presence and road closures made it safe and no need to keep looking over your shoulder for traffic. Most of the people I spoke to seemed to be well outside their PB, not sure if that was down to the course or the windy conditions.
Date of review: March 19, 2006

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

In short: A challenging course through lovely scenery
In full: Well marshalled with lots of water stations. Lots of hills, but the views from the top made it worthwhile.
Date of review: February 5, 2006

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

In short: A scenic challenge for the New Year
In full: Foul weather, but the organisers can't be blamed for that! Challenging hill early on, made up for by the lovely scenery at the top. Free hot drinks, Mars bar, soup and hot dog at the finish make this very good value.
Date of review: January 8, 2006

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

In short: Fun and well organised
In full: A great race and very well organised. The 2.00 start means that one race seems to take over the whole day however, and has the potential for being very hot.
Date of review: June 7, 2005

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