My Event Ratings

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

In short: My trainers will never be white again! Fantastically mud-packed!
In full: I loved this race. Despite my woe at the 6.45am start to get there, this race made my New Year's Eve.

The organisation was fantastic, the organisers were really friendly and the young helpers made me feel like I'd won Olympic gold when I crossed the finish line.

I felt a bit of a mug in my normal trainers, especially when running - or trying to stay upright - through the patches of clay and mud. I think trail shoes are a must-buy for next time - and a clean pair of shoes in the car for the drive home!

This was one of the most enjoyably challenging races I have done, maybe because at times it was like running through quicksand. This one will be on my calendar every year.
Date of review: January 5, 2012

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

In short: An unusual addition to any race calendar
In full: Really enjoyed this race, especially the jaunt through Imber and the view across the Plain. The lack of female toilets and subsequent queue situation meant I missed the start of the race, but it didn't cause any major issues. This was a small, peaceful run and the perfect antidote to Christmas overload. Looking forward to Plain Crazy 2012.
Date of review: December 30, 2011

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

In short: Great course and encouraging marshals
In full: The weather perked up enough to make this lovely race even better yesterday. The course wasv fast and the marshals enthusiastic and encouraging - which made up for the lack of spectators on this blustery day. I thought £16 was pretty steep for those signing up on race-day but despite the advertised price of £12 for affiliated runners, when I got to the runners world check-out I was charged £14. Lovely medal, a very well organised race and plenty of seasoned runners who were very free with advice for an obvious novice. Loved it.
Date of review: November 28, 2011

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

In short: Whatever the weather, a great event to be part of. Roll on 2012!
Date of review: November 1, 2011

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

In short: Didn't think I could love this race anymore but turns out I can.
Date of review: July 10, 2011

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

In short: Great mix of ups and downs on the course - very well marshalled - beautiful day
In full: A very well organised run with a great mix of club runners and beginners (like me).
Because of the baking heat I would have liked an extra drinks stand say, around 7-8k but on a normal mild April day I'm sure the one at the 5k point would be more than enough.
The marshals were great encouragement and it was nice to pull up the venue to see a proper racing hub. Loved it!
Date of review: April 25, 2010

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

In short: Lovely day. Lovely scenery. Lovely.
In full: A challenging 5k but good fun. Marshals were very friendly. I heard quite a few complaints about the quality of the goody bags which were mosy stuffed with paper and it seemed that a few people were disappointed by the lack of medal for all but the 2k fun runners.
My only gripe was that I thought it a little deflating (pardon the soon-to-become- apparent pun) that organisers were bringing down the finishing line/arch before some of the 10 mile runners had finished. I wouldn't have been very enthused if I was nearing the end of a challenging race to find the finish line gone.
Date of review: April 13, 2010

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

In full: Beautiful day for it.
Felt cheated when I got to the 5km point to find a hill laying in wait - had been assured on entering that the course was flat.
Very good run though, tougher than others I have done but definitely still beginner-friendly.
Date of review: March 29, 2010

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

In short: Good for a first timer like me but distance markers seemed a little out
Date of review: March 20, 2010

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