My Event Ratings

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

In short: Where was the city and the mile markers?
In full: My 3rd marathon.
Having read all the hype on it being fastest uk route I saved myself in London pinning my hopes on a pb here.
The late start left us all open to long period of time running in the midday sun. Lack of decent or any mile markets at points made pacing difficult to those not owning a garmin/similar. Relay runners either pushing past you or stopping right in front of you was just annoying especially when the heat was taking it's toll towards the end.
No half way marker not even a balloon! Relay area had big overhead banners surely the marathoners needed the indicators of distance more!
Water plenty but too far apart at times.
Supporters were the best part of it lovely people kids fab hoses out to help were organisers failed to deliver.
Running route could have been anywhere, let's see more of the city and bring the finish back in, or as close as without having to climb stairs to cross finish line.
Finishing surface! Who's practical joke idea was that? Finish area, let's cram thousands of people through a tiny gate after running 26.2 miles then make them walk to the farthest corner before they can get their bag! Buses where were they after all the walking to get bags had to walk a further 3 miles to pay again for public bus!
Best bit was medal (hardest earnt one in my small collection) very lively and t shirt great, organisers sort out the rest keep these two bits constant and this could be a great marathon!!
Date of review: May 25, 2010

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