My Event Ratings

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

In short: Good race despite the wind; but pedestrian access issue
In full: I enjoyed my run despite the gusty wind. It was at least dry! I was disappointed that 2 gates onto the Showground that I tried were closed to pedestrian access, one opposite the Premier Inn (unlike in March 2011). This was not great just ahead of the race. The map for entrants shows lots of gates and those closed should be marked.
Date of review: November 29, 2011

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

In short: Race OK; Cause Very Worthwhile
In full: To be honest, it wasn't my favourite run, taking the hill 3 times, but there was a warm Irish welcome and the Emer Casey Foundation deserves continuing support. I hope I'll make it again next year.
Date of review: November 1, 2011

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

In short: Very challenging; organisation good - couple of improvements possible
In full: I found this a tough run. I ran throughout the London Marathon but had to walk a few times here (although I had trained less). I am an old charity runner so I'm not going to do great times but I was 15 minutes slower than both Brighton and Norwich Half Marathons. As mentioned, the starting pens need to be larger with access other than from the rear. I had no problem with water stations but I was aware that one station was running out of water for the backmarkers - that mustn't happen. Next year? Just a 'maybe' but mainly because I'm getting too old for long hills.
Date of review: September 25, 2011

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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		60%

In short: Good run, even for charity super vet; bit uphill at 5km - 8km but all downhill thereafter
Date of review: April 20, 2010

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