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2011 Rutland Water Marathon
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% |
In short: A great race but very expensive.
In full: This was my 2nd Marathon and my most enjoyable. The course is very scenic but tough in parts. I totally underestimated the peninsular section. You turn onto the peninsular at 6m and leave it at about 19 so it's a big chunk and thats where the bulk of the hills are. This race is not fast and I was 10mins beyond my target a foot injury didn't help with that though!
As for the £35 entry fee. Well I'm not sure where that went. The t-shirt is ok but cotton and the medal is a generic fat feet medal that only says Rutland Water on the ribbon. For that reason £35 is well to steep.
Would I do it again? Yes if the cost came down.
Date of review: November 6, 2011
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2011 Woodys Toonie Trot 10K
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A very good local race.
In full: My second time at this event. I enjoyed it more this year than last. The course slightly changed from last year and for the better.
I was concerned about how the course was going to hold up with all the rain weve had. The course however was totally fine.
I was really happy with my Tooine Express wallet. Next time i'm in a bar chatting up a lady i'll just flash the wallet and she'll be mine. Ha ha.
Thanks for a great race. See you next year.
Date of review: July 20, 2011
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2011 Summer Solstice 10k (Race now full)
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: The best way to spend a Friday Night
In full: A great first run of the Summer Solstace 10k. I'm not normally a 10k runner but i enjoyed this one. I loved the course. Some nice inclines(not hills) worked all the muscles in your legs. With only 150 in the race it got quite lonely out there on mile 4 and 5 so i'd love to see a slightly bigger field next year(maybe 250). I'm looking forward to next year already.
Date of review: June 18, 2011
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2011 Woodhall Spa 10K
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A nice flat 10K
In full: I'm not really a 10K runner but I enjoyed this one.A nice flat course perfect for a p.b. I had no problem entering on the day. It was a bit chaotic a the end though. Would of liked a Techinical t-shirt for the money. Also had the usual glory hunters at the start stood in the wrong place holding everyone else up. I'll be back again next year.
Date of review: June 5, 2011
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2011 Ropsley 10k Fun Run & 2mile Dash
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A great mid-week race.
In full: A great event with a nice challenging course. The hills were regular but none too daunting. I'll be back next year.
Date of review: June 1, 2011
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2011 Notts 10
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A great place for an event.
In full: A great place for an event. Very flat course. Great value. For £10(on the day affiliated) I came home with a T-shrit, a mug and was lucky enough to get an on the spot prize(a running vest worth £25). All hopes of a super fast time were spoiled on the day by the very strong wind.
Great for spectators too. My heavily pregnant wife came to support me and was able to sit upstairs in the cafe with views of the course.
I'll be back next year.
Date of review: May 22, 2011
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2011 The Sleaford 1/2M
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Could be a superfast 1/2 if not for the muddy section.
In full: I was a great race. The muddy section was the only downfall. 10m marker was well off as well according to my Garmin. I was very happy with the course 9-13miles though. Slight downhill. Got to strech the legs out.
A great race and a regular in my calender.
Thanks Sleaford Striders.
Date of review: February 20, 2011
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2011 Stamford St Valentines 30K
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: This is a must for anyone training for a marathon
In full: This is a well established event and thats clear to see. The organisation was flawless. Marshalls were brilliant. Atmosphere fantastic. Course challenging but great. The hills were not as bad as everyone made out. It was my first time and i'd love to do it again next year.
My only fault was the slight delay at the start. Made my watch go into power save mode. I hadn't realised for 2k.
Brilliant race though and the 18.6miles has set my training for the Brighton Marathon up nicely.
Thank you Stamford Striders.
Date of review: February 13, 2011
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2010 Woodys Toonie Trot 10K
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% |
In short: A fun event in every way.
In full: A very good mid week event. After running countless Half Marathons and a Marathon this was my first ever 10k race. Trail running isn't for me but this race was good fun and i will definatly do it again. The course wasn't fast but it was fun. I could of got a bit rough if it had rained though.
Hopefully this race will be on next year as well.
Date of review: July 22, 2010
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2010 Edinburgh Marathon
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 20% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Something needs to change.
In full: The shuttle buses were a disaster. It took me over 3hours to get back to the city centre on the hottest bus in the world. I was sat next to a GREEK guy who was complaining about the heat. There wasn't enough sign posts at the finish telling you where baggage wagons or shuttle buses were.
The race itself was fine although the heat totally spoiled it. I realised at 15 miles that my target time wasn't going to happen. I would of prefered to start out in Musselburgh and finish in the city.
On the plus the people in the local towns were very supportive. I was clapping them at one stage.
I think date of the marathon should be changed. Either brought forward a couple of weeks or moved to September so you can get some hot weather training done.
I wont be in a rush to do the Edinburgh Marathon again.
Date of review: May 24, 2010
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