My Event Ratings

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

In short: Better than last year, a good PB race, but ...
In full: Got a PB by 2 minutes, managed a sprint finish as felt ok after - woohoo!

You can't take it away from these guys, they do put on a good race. Organisation was better this year than last, the fun run starting at the back! Water bottles were good - just enough with little waste. Goody bag was excellent, scoffed the lot!

The shuttle bus from car park-B was a joke though - instead of taking the most direct route, we ended up going aarroouunndd - could have walked quicker.

I still can't work out why oh why they don't put some toilets closer to the start - people just end up peeing in the hedge.

The mile markers were out from 4 miles onwards - I clocked 4.2.

I did say that I wouldn't run after last year, but I'm glad I did, thoroughly enjoyed it.
Date of review: September 13, 2009

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

In short: Good race - very hot
In full: A good race in a nice town.

Half marathons are my favourite distance, but I went off far too fast on a scorching hot day, my personal worst HM time for a year.

Congestion at the start was to be expected, but thinned out after a mile - how many wasp's were there at the start?

Good quality t-shirt, one which I'd actually wear.

Date of review: August 10, 2009

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

In short: Another excellent race by Long Eaton
In full: and the best goody bag I've had so far - chocs & sweeties - hhhmmmmmm :-)
Date of review: June 14, 2009

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		100%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		20%
Value		40%
Beginner-friendliness		100%

In short: Good race, nice PB course but poor enroute organisation.
In full: First the good things - I got a pb by 20 minutes, result. The start was well organised, the baggage drop was well organised, there were plenty of toilets close to the start, the funelling at then end was ok and the baggage collection went smooth.

Bad things
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Mile markers were not obvious enough.
Water station markers were too far out.
No markers actually at water stations.
Not enough tables/preperation at drinks stations.
Drinks stations were spaced out the further on the course, when more drinks would have been needed.
No showers en-route - the likes of London do, even on cloudy days!
Very congested for 1st half.
Poor signage for actually exiting the finishing area.
Bus transport organisation exceptionally poor. A number of us were directed to and fro between 2 stops 5 times until we were told just to queue here - at a red stop, when we had a green ticket. NOBODY had a clue what was going on!

Would I run this again, yes probably. As a run, it's a great course, Yes you go passed a few dodgy areas, but so what, the majority of the route was very nice indeed.

BUT - Edinburgh needs to get its act together - there is ZERO excuse to run out of water, especially on a day like that! The organisers should be ashamed!

Date of review: June 1, 2009

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

In short: Another good half at Sheffield, always a great Stadium finish.
In full: No complaints from me. 2nd time I'v ran Sheffield and will be back next year. I missed the water station at 7 miles - too much congestion but got a pb, so really pleased.

Great t-shirt and medal. Would still prefer drinks in small bottles as drinking from cups slows you down.
Date of review: April 27, 2009

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

In short: Another great race from Belvoir - and a great momento too!
Date of review: April 13, 2009

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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: A no pressure run - but WINDY
In full: A great race, glad to be part of something that's so worthwhile.
Organisation was great, nothing to complain about - apart from some miserable OAP ramblers. Hundreds of people running and they were the only ones who refused to move to the side at let us pass.
Date of review: March 9, 2009

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

In short: A challenging course, but worth the trip every year.
In full: The last time I ran Clowne was in 2005, it was well organised then and it's as well organised today.

The hills are spread out, but its a challenging course - at least the weather cleared up. Mile markers were perfectly placed, matching with my Garmin.

It's not a spectator course, although those that braved the cold, certainly gave you an uplift.

The momento was great, a laser etched glass block - and the cookie biscuit went down a treat. Shame the bacon sandwiches had all gone by the end - I was gagging for one of those :-)

No complaints, will be back next year - Thanks CRRC :-)
Date of review: November 23, 2008

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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: Fantastic run - mildly undluating, but definate PB territory.
In full: I entered Kenilworth in run up to a marathon, so was aiming for a nice steady 9m/m pacing. Despite the rain (of which there was lots!), I soon got into my stride and everything felt good. Ended up knocking 8 mins of my PB to come in at 1:49 - totally delighted :-)

Organisation, directions, course, baggage etc etc I thought was better than some larger races. The mile markers were perfectly placed - my Garmin registered exactly mile for mile.

I'd say that this is my favourite half marathon to date, and the PB put the icing on the cake. Oh, and the chocolate cake was great also - hmmm.

Thanks Kenilworth for a superb day, no complaints at all - see you next year!
Date of review: October 5, 2008

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

In short: 4th time's a charm - pb achieved.
In full: Like always, the atmosphere and organisation of the run itself was great.

CarPark B is a long way to walk, especially at the end of a long run. CarPark A is always a nightmare. An event of this size which has been running for so many years should get this sorted by now.

Still can't understand why they dont put the majority of the toilets at the start, instead of 200 yards away.

Mile marks upto 5 miles were off - mile 4 was at 4.25 miles according to my Garmin?!?!

I echo other sentiments about slower runners starting too far forward - congestion up to around 5 miles. I'm not the worlds fastest runner but was frustrated by slower runners in front, blocking the way. The Relay Race should start at the back and people who stop to walk should move to the side.
Date of review: September 14, 2008

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