My Event Ratings

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

In short: Wild, wet, windy, muddy, but fun (in a mad sort of way)
In full: I have never run in such atrocious weather but despite this still enjoyed the event! The organisation was not to be faulted. Support around the course was very good. Much hillier than expected. Course info states 1 hill but I counted 3 and that's not including the fair few uphill inclines during the course. It will take the village green a long time to recover from yesterday as it was truned into a sea of mud.
Date of review: November 2, 2009

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

In short: seafront hike
In full: This was my fist ever 1/2 marathon and I really enjoyed it, even though my time was a bit slower than expected.

I was a bit disappointed to get to the end to find I had to make do with a LARGE tent-size t-shirt. I would much rather have received a medal to remind me of the race. I really liked the fabric goody bag though...

Some of the people watching did not quite know what to make of the event and seemed to be there due to being in the right place at the right time.

The seafront is a regular training spot for me so I found that part seemed to last forever. I quite like the hill from the pier up to Dukes Mound (mad I know!) but struggled with the hill up the cycle path to the cliff above the Marina.

No doubt I will sign up next year as it's very convenient for me. Plus there's a good pub to go for Sunday lunch not too far from the finish!
Date of review: February 22, 2009

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

In short: My first ever race - enjoyed it and great weather
In full: A flat course along the seafront on a gorgeously sunny morning. There was a drink station just over half way. The locals/tourists on the sea front seemed a bit bemused by it all! Myself and a friend enjoyed it enough to want to find another run (maybe upto 10km next time!)
Date of review: October 15, 2007

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