My Event Ratings

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

In short: Cramped at the start,but it spread out quickly and went well.
In full: I was a little overwhelmed by the sardine-tin conditions on the start line (I don't like crowds), but once I got running it was fun. Unlike others I actually did get a new PB by over five minutes, but that was probably because the only other 10k I've done was "The Run 11" where it was 29 degrees. I actually did also stop for a moment at the water station, because it was my kids handing out the water. They also had a great race experience, and you'll probably see them again next year.
Date of review: September 12, 2012

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

In short: My first race and I loved it! I couldn't have hoped for a better introduction to event running.
In full: I was very nervous about my first ever running event, but the parking was good, the facilities fine, the weather turned a blinder, and it all went smoothly. Well run bag storage, and I loved the fact there was a 400m track to warm up on with no restrictions (and so did the kids who had a great time beating Daddy on a racetrack).
I was slightly confused at the start, but I think that was my inexperience rather than organisation problems. It all seemed obvious in retrospect. I just mingled in at the back and found myself trapped with the really slow runners to start. Even that had it's bright side: there's nothing better for newbie nerves than flying past everyone with ease. I felt like a real runner.
I have to say I loved the weather, but maybe a little cooler next time would help with progress. A lot of people were suffering, and going slowly in front of me.
My only gripe is with the kid's races. My ten year old son did the 2k, and he really wanted to know his time and his position, but they didn't use chip timing. I had to work it out from the times of the photos I'd taken. Is this something to do with not encouraging competition between children? If so, it's a really misplaced concern at an event all about racing!
Overall, I loved the whole day and I can only hope that my next event goes anywhere near this well. It's going to have a special place in my memory, and my son is already showing off his medal at school.
Date of review: October 3, 2011

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