My Event Ratings

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

In short: Great race, as always. Please make chips easier next year.
In full: Done this now for 3 consecutive years and it was very good again. Helped by nice weather. My only comment would be to change the chips; they were very fiddly. Otherwise, good stuff.
Date of review: November 17, 2008

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

In short: There was generally excellent organisation despite previous reviewer's commentss
In full: I agree with previous reviewer's comments re sea front. However, that said we got tremendous support from the people there. The lack of seafront mileage markers aside this event was organised excellently - smooth start, very friendly marshalls and drinks stations about every 2 - 3 miles for marathon runners, which was needed in the warmth today. Was it me or did this affect others' times? The route was flat but a little monotone. Overall well done - I can see this festival of running increasing in popularity, especially if it avoids clashing with the Robin Hood equivalent.
Date of review: September 14, 2008

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

In short: I don't think Great Run have got this one quite right yet
In full: Good atmosphere. Not an inspiring route and no, I'm not a United fan! Would have preferred a level finish. Waves not arranged effectively. There were a lot of slower runners in the orange wave, which was frustrating for quicker racers. I preferred last year's route.
Date of review: September 7, 2008

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

In short: Very tough after overnight rain. Well worth a go, though.
In full: Very efficient - thanks to Belper Rugby and its marshalls. It would be good if a 5th water station could be added, after the one at 22km. Jellies and fudge made nice touches at the stations. Nice to have a beer on the rugby club decking when finished. This race is well worth doing but, be warned, it is tough. The overnight rain made some stretches stickier than they might otherwise have been.
Date of review: August 17, 2008

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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: Good race, good friendly atmosphere. Must sort out toilet facilities
In full: Fairly average in terms of toughness. Three modest hills are not bad but make it not generally a pb course. Mostly scenic. A good event to do at this time of year. If better toilet facilities could be sorted I would highly recommend this race.
Date of review: November 25, 2006

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

In short: Good scenery. Well marshalled. Recommended
In full: Overall an enjoyable event. First 7k are uphill but fairly gradual - nothing to match 'Spire 10' hills! Most of the race is through open countryside. Good atmosphere and well organised. I will come back.
Date of review: September 10, 2006

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

In short: DON'T MAKE THIS YOUR FIRST 10 MILER. IT'S TOUGH!
In full: Did this for the second time today (last time was 2 years ago) and forgot how tough the first 5 miles are. The first two miles are steadily uphill, but do not prepare you for the 2-3 mile section, which is like running up Win Hill (the locals will know this). Miles 5-9 are recovery time, but if you've left little for the finish the last mile is also a struggle. Notwithstanding this, it's a well organised race, has fine scenery and an atmosphere to match. Worth doing - but not as a first 10 miler!!
Date of review: September 3, 2006

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

In short: Very good overall. Superb organisation. Good atmosphere. Opportunity for PB.
In full: This is a very good race, with superb organisation. It's a town race so scenery is not pleasant, but it's motivating passing runners coming back from the turnaround point. It is definitely PB potential. One plea though. My wife paid £15 to enter and could only have a medium shirt. Please get small shirts for women, particularly when they are asked for this amount.
Date of review: February 6, 2006

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