My Event Ratings

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Would you do it again?		Yes
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PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		100%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		100%

In short: Fabulous
In full: I've marshalled this run for the past couple of years, ran it this year, and its just the best organised, friendliest run you'll ever do!!

Date of review: May 13, 2013

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Would you do it again?		Yes
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PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		80%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: "We're not in Essex any more, Toto"
In full: As a first timer, and an essex runner, was somewhat of a shock to my system - We don't have hills like these round where I live!

But, having said that, its our loss, what a great run, fantastic scenery when I could lift my head to look around, and great camaraderie on the course.

Speaking of which, my condolences to the girl who thought she'd broken her ankle, hope it was nothing quite so serious, and she got back safely.

So, all in all, a great run, and, for me, a very welcome change from that overcrowded trafficjam they call the London Marathon.


Date of review: April 22, 2013

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In short: you thought last years run was hard???????
In full: I think that was the hardest 15 I've ever done, and for an essex boy made runs like the Benfleet 15 seem like an easy trot!

The mud!!!! the hills, the mud!!!! and all thru the most beautiful snow covered Epping Forest I've ever seen.

If you don't love this race here's no hope for any of us - Thank-you Orion Harriers, just brilliant!!
Date of review: March 23, 2013

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		No
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Scenery		60%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		40%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		100%

In short: typical charity run half - good for 1st timers
In full: Nice enough run once I'd got parked, get a feeling some people may have been panicking to get to the start, but as it was chip-to-chip I was quite happy to start at the back.

I'm not sure if running thru Colchester High St is really a good idea, viz a vis traffic, as I saw some idiot drivers on the run, but support was good.

So... hope they raised lots of money, and as it sold out, will continue to do so, just probably not with me running it again.
Date of review: March 17, 2013

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Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		80%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Nice run - Very flat
In full: 1st time at Lydd, was as advertised, very flat, great for running but a bit dull scenery. Wind somewhat of a problem, but didn't expect anything else.

Only niggle was venue, bit cramped but hey - is a small town, But....... Changing rooms, some of us like a shower afterwards, especially if we're cold and wet, and at Lydd, in mens changing room anyway, there were 2 showers, neither of which worked - no water at all. I presume the organisers pay hire charge for use of the facilities - so clean, clutter-free changing rooms, with showers that work, please.
Date of review: March 10, 2013

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Would you do it again?		No
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Atmosphere		40%
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Value		20%
Beginner-friendliness		100%

In short: Grim? mildy unpleasant might be more accurate!
In full: Only did this to support a charity, was a boring trail run with puddles, full of non-runners, (walking up the 1st hill! Come on)

So where was the grim bit? At least Turbo X and Hell runner have real obstacles, and can't even begin to compare with Tough Guy or Grizzly.

On the other hand lots of screams and shrieks every time a puddle came up so someone was having fun, ahhh, so sweet!


Date of review: December 2, 2012

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

In short: nice run through pleasant countryside, well organised.
In full: just too echo previous reviewers this is a nice, well-organised 10miler with little or no traffic, in fact can't remember a single car!

But, just in case anyones think of doing this as a first time race, remember, no showers or changing facilities, so if it had been like Billericay the week before where we got drenched! it may not be quite so much fun.

Other than that, all good, nice medal to get slung in the bag with all the others, pity I didn't read the small print and bring an extra t shirt, but thats my own fault - some runners prefer medals, me, I'd like a new pair of socks as a memento, but don't suppose I'm in a majority there!
Date of review: November 13, 2012

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
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Scenery		100%
PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		80%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: nice, well organised trail run
In full: really enjoyable trail run over 13.1? miles of lovely Herts countryside.
1st few miles a bit uppish and some long drags, but extremely well sign-posted, didn't need my instructions once, and very well marshalled - a credit to the organisers!
I think(hope) the course was a bit long, as it seemed to take me longer than normal for a half, but could just be me!

But overall, an excellent run.
Date of review: September 23, 2012

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
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Scenery		100%
PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		100%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Beautiful, Brilliant, but brutal
In full: Do this race every year when I can, so thought I knew what to expect - but this year! So muddy, was wearing my trail shoes so no slipping/sliding and I love the downhills, but by 10 my legs had just gone. That thick mud just drains me, but all that means was I could really appreciate the glorious views as an excuse to slow down.
As regards the value and facilities - Oscar should try the Hellrunner or Turbofilth, which cost more, give you less and leave you to change in a carpark afterwards!
So well done Liss Runners, just the best race ever.
Date of review: August 6, 2012

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

In short: so-so swim, nice bike, good run, not sure if fast guys would appreciate transitions in the park.
In full: As a backmarker, yes, last green hat out of the water, I enjoyed the rest of the Tri, didn't really like the muddy estuary, but cycle and run were good.

As I was'nt that fussed over times (you can't be with my swimming) crowded park and crossovers of bikes/runners, cars and pedestrians did'nt bother me, but I did wonder what the fast guys made of it all. Not sure if I'd have liked to run the park 4 times, twice was enough - the novelty had worn off by 2nd lap!

Overall a good Tri, and for myself as a runner who does the occasional tri, was fine.
Date of review: July 16, 2012

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