My Event Ratings

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

In short: Resistance training!
In full: I really enjoyed this as I wasn't using it as a serious race, so we set out with the intention of doing a respectable time without totally overheating in our Santa suits.
The atmosphere was great because of the suits and lots of people were taking photo's and kids along the route clearly loved the idea. Lots of fun, very happy to get a medal too, and great weather which made it extra special.
Date of review: December 11, 2006

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

In short: A great race every time!
In full: I love this race. It is not only my local, but also really well organised with a nice route and you get a great race souvenir!
The weather was lovely again this year, a bit windy heading up towards Richmond, but not too unpleasant. I managed a respectable time considering my hangover and really enjoyed myself. The Marshalls are all very friendly as well, and in the last 3 years I have never had anything apart from a good race!
Date of review: April 10, 2006

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

In short: Busy race - not particularly exciting
In full: Havn't read many of the other reviews but I didn't particularly enjoy this race. The first part along the river is pleasant but after that it's just pavement pounding. I went round with a friend who hadn't trained so we were at the back of the pack and had to put up with the elite runners doing the 16m pounding past us - some were a bit pushy, and I thought that they must have a fairly horrible race trying to get past all the 8 milers. The elite runners also ended up running on the road a lot which probably isn't that safe as there was a fair amount of traffic.
The organisation at the end was fairly poor, and the 'goody' bag was just ads and the mug isn't particularly exciting. Wouldn't do this again unless I really needed to do a 16m training run.
Date of review: April 3, 2006

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

In short: Its called GRIM for a reason!
In full: Cross country on dirt/mud tracks, plenty of water (freezing cold) to negotiate and one camo net. Very hard work, but a laugh!
Date of review: December 6, 2005

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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		80%

In short: Really enjoyed this race again this year despite my lack of training!
Date of review: April 5, 2005

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

In short: Great race - very enjoyable 10 miler!
Date of review: October 18, 2004

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