My Event Ratings

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

In short: First time for me - Superb!
In full: The setting and terrain make it seem like the best bits of 4 different routes all together!!! Well organised and friendly, and a run that is both enjoyable and challenging. Was relieved to find a friendly following wind on the beach too - wonder if I'd be writing the same thing if it was the opposite direction.....? :-)
Date of review: November 18, 2009

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

In short: Best route by far, well organised, nicely supported
In full: Have run this 5 times, and this was the best route (apart from the 'round the cone' near the finish on North Rd). Heard about the wait for baggage at the end, sorry to hear that - I was lucky as I used the car and carried my key. Being great weather helped, but thanks to the supporters for turning out in their hundreds!
It's only my opinion - but the bottlenecks really aren't helped by runners using headphones - to me, it's like driving using a mobile, and a little ignorant to the crowds cheering you on....Overall, really enjoyed the run - will be back again.
PS. I think the 4-mile marker was really late, causing an unnecessary speed-up for the next mile.
Date of review: October 19, 2009

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

In short: Once again - a fantastic race
In full: Have run this twice, 2008's weather couldn't have been more different, and both occaisions were a pleasure - helping to prove what a special event it is!
I ran with a muscle strain, not something I normally do- but didn't want to miss this!!!
Date of review: March 16, 2009

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		80%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Loved it - a totally unique run!!!
In full: It's got the great quality of being quite tough, but also really welcoming for a first-timer.
Date of review: December 15, 2008

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		40%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Tough, but amazing at the same time
In full: A fantastic route - helped by the weather! I'm usually too focused on my own pain to notice the surroundings, but they were stunning! A little too 'over-organisied', eg telling us all to carry a mobile phone, while neglecting to tell us the half marathon route was different from the one on the website - how many 'half' runners thought we were on the 'full' route after Worm's Head? All in all a great run tho', will never forget it, and will be back for more :-)
Date of review: December 15, 2008

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

In short: Good race, but please ban headphones!!
In full: Route was OK for a last-minute re-adjust!
But really narrow, especially as more and more are using headphones - please ban them before someone gets barged into the Taff!
Anyone know how much time I should add on for cutting the corner in Blackweir? Could have done with a marshall or 2 there...
Date of review: October 23, 2008

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		40%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		40%

In short: Cracking route, but please, a bit more pre-race info?
In full: An incredible route, and a special 'thank you' to the marshals who braved the difficult conditions. However, we could do with some more pre-race info, especially for a first-timer like me. ie. a map of the route, an indication of mileage, etc.
Date of review: September 8, 2008

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

In short: Superbly organised, full of character!!
In full: Slow up, fast down. May invest in some trail shoes next year. I was like 'bambi on ice' coming down in the wet. The ascent is an awesome challenge but the race length is ideal. I would have driven a lot more than the 45 mins it took me to do a run like this.
Date of review: August 26, 2008

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		100%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		80%
Value		40%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Expensive, but just about worth it
In full: Good route, apart from a couple of sharp "turn around the traffic cone" late on.
Being hot made it tough, but brought out loads of supporters which helped me forget the heat!! (the atmosphere at the finish was superb).
The delayed start couldn't be helped, but please let us know before we've all lined up to go.
Date of review: July 28, 2008

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

In short: A little gem!!!
In full: More of a race than a fun-run, so was a bit intimidated at the start-line, but there was no need to be! Atmosphere was friendly, and there were plenty of fun-runners like me! A 5k is too quick to take in the amazing beauty of this route - pity, but nice and flat, excellent for a good PB attempt!
Date of review: May 30, 2008

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