My Event Ratings

Overall score		40%
Would you do it again?		No
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		100%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		20%
Value		40%
Beginner-friendliness		100%

In short: Bag/car park failure ruined the day
In full: The race itself was good. The course was relatively flat and the weather was perfect for running. What totally ruined the experience was the traffic and the baggage fiasco. Despite getting to Oxford early I had to abandon my car at Sainsbury's which was 2-3 miles from the start line because there appeared to be no preparation for the volume of traffic heading to the race. What was (much) worse however, was the debacle at the end when it took well over an hour to collect my bag. Hundreds of us stood in the cold waiting for our belongings because the baggage storage system seemed to be organised by Frank Spencer. I've been to much larger events than this and there has been no problem getting bags so I can't understand why it was so difficult for the organisers of this race.
Date of review: November 18, 2012

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

In short: My favourite ever half.
In full: This was my 12th different half and my favourite so far. The countryside was beautiful, it was well marshalled and the challenge was enough to make you hurt without being unbearable. I by no means got my quickest time but I've never felt more satisfied crossing the finishing line. Proper Saturday morning workout!
Date of review: November 18, 2012

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