My Event Ratings

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

In short: Convenient alternative to the previous weekend's ladies only race
In full: Running in and around the local park, so all and sundry watching and supporting. Perhaps a bit quicker than the previous weekend's ladies only race, but that is set up for beginners. Not entirely flat, but probably as close as you'll get in Luton.
Date of review: September 29, 2008

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

In short: Undulating race taking in scenery in perfect September weather
In full: Start was a little chaotic seeing as cars were being let through until about 30 s before the start. Nice scenery once we got going, especially the blackberries. Not many supporters around the course especially considering the good weather, but some would have been involved in the fun run. Water did run out at various points. Good value. Speed generally not that fast at the front, but not that slow at the back if you see what I mean? Got a medal as the memento at the end, which I hadn't expected.
Date of review: September 29, 2008

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

In short: Perfect PB potential in good scenery
In full: Number of runners for the available space was perfect, everyone could get into their stride really quickly. Scenery good, although I was suffering too much to notice anything but the flamingoes and the noisy swans. Three lap course made pacing for a 60 minute 10 k a breeze (go past one sign every two minutes and you're there!). Definitely back next year.
Date of review: June 2, 2008

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

In short: Hilly side of undulating, but not as bad as some made out
In full: Got a PB because it was my first race, but not sure I would have if it hadn't been. I was glad my usual training routes aren't entirely flat. Shame about the bird scarers scaring the bejeezes out of some of us. Nice medal.
Date of review: April 22, 2008

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