My Event Ratings

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

In short: One tough 10k!
In full: Would have loved to have done this oe in the summer months, the recent downpours mate the course extremely boggy in most places & the ground was saturated all over! Not a race for runners wanting a PB - but the race itself was great, a really tough challenge but lovely countryside, excellent marshalls & a really good atmosphere. Trainers in the wash as I speak - puddles in places were literally ankle deep, which added to the fun. Great sense of acheivement crossing the line!
Date of review: December 6, 2009

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

In short: Reminds you why you run
In full: Excellent race, all of the marshalls & spectators cheered you around the 3 laps which seemed to go very quickly, making a great atmosphere. Course has a great hill & a tough incline thrown in to make you earn that Xmas pud! Really enjoyed it - be back next year! Well done to all involved!
Date of review: November 29, 2009

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

In short: Good course, tough windy weather
In full: 1st time coming up from Stoke on Trent for this one, good but challenging course & a tough one to obtain a PB in. Would have been a great day but for the wind which was a shocker esecially as the inclines hit you with the wind full in your face!
Good support from locals & marshalls bit subdued at finish line though.
Would definately do it again!
Date of review: October 25, 2009

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

In short: More difficult that you may think!
In full: Started off too quickly, paid for it big time at 11 miles but still got a PB of 1:43 so can't moan too much. Water stations couldn't get the water out quick enough so missed out at the 6 mile mark when I needed some fluids & in general there wasn't a great deal off support from marshalls all the way around the course - the general public who came to watch were great though. I am definately doing this one again & will be better off for the experience this year!
Date of review: October 11, 2009

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

In short: Tough hills but good a good challenge & great scenery!
In full: Not knowing what to expect was part of the fun of the race. Great run along really quiet roads with some very tough hills. Thanks to the marshalls who were excellent & really supportive all of the way around (good support can really make a race & push you on) & to the volunteers at the water stations. Nice touch with the water bottle to accompany the medal at the end too! Well done to all involved, looking forward to next year!
Date of review: September 20, 2009

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