My Event Ratings

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

In short: enjoy the views, because the hills are waiting !!
In full: 2nd time here, and I seem to bring sunshine !
the delay and then non-delayed start time
was a new experience for me, what was that
all about ?
the route has some views to die for and some
hills that could break you spirit.
seriously, the last few miles are very hard
and slightly hazardous in places.
was pleased to finish and would not hesitate
to recommend this race-not the greatest
crowd support in terms of numbers but the
locals are very friendly and encouraging.
the stew was a great idea to refuel the
runners and showers on site which is great.
not the best medal in the world and I
would have preferred a t-shirt like last
year to the shopping bag but overall for
the entry fee very good indeed.
massive thanks to everyone involved.
see you next year, god willing.

Date of review: September 22, 2009

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

In short: sorry but the bad points outnumbered the good.
In full: PLEASE take the following as constructive
criticisms;
firstly to get to the first drinks stop to
be told sorry we have no cups is poor,
bordering on unforgivable. we passed the ten
mile marker and had one cup which was less
than half full-and it was a very hot day.
the route was fairly well marshalled but
was light on further drinks stops.
to the finish then and I was disappointed
to receive the same medal as those who did
the 10k the day before !! some may say this
is sad, it may well be but its the truth.
then I went to get my t-shirt and asked for
a medium to be told we are trying to keep
them for the ladies. as a result I had an
extra large which will be given away since
I am 5 foot 6 and around 10 1/2 stone.
after a shower I then found out there
was no water left for the marathon runners.
may I suggest you put a bottle in the goody
bag to stop people taking more than one each.
very sorry but travelled up and stopped in
hotel etc and the cost involved etc and I got
home feeling rather let down.
if this event continues simple improvements
need to be made otherwise I wont return.


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		60%
Organisation		80%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: changes were for the better
In full: firstly, the debacle of last years start has
now been rectified and also a medal that says
marathon and not event are welcome changes,
clearly the committee listened so well done.
the following constructive points for this
year would be that there was great difficulty
in spotting all the mile markers so pacing
was very difficult-this needs improvement.
my running colleague ran with a blind runner
and finished in under 5 hours but all the
goody bags had gone which is not good, they
paid their money so were entitled to a goody
bag. finally, the marshalls were very good
and supportive but there were none present
at around 14 miles when having to cross the
road with traffic coming both ways.
this was potentially very dangerous.
to close, the race has improved from recent
years and the chip timing was great.
come on wolvo lets do even better next year,
but thanks to everyone who helped.
good work, a good day out at my local
marathon.
UP THE WOLVES !!
Date of review: September 7, 2009

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

In short: where are the goody bags mate ?
In full: a lovely scenic run and very well organised
by super friendly marshalls which was great.
however, particularly on such a hot day
handing out half full small cups at the water
stations could have better.
also, as one lad asked me at the end where
are the goody bags mate-answer you dont get
anything.
a bottle of water/pop and a chocolate bar
is not too much to ask is it when you need
to refuel ?
Date of review: August 24, 2009

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

In short: another great event in the isle of man
In full: once again a pleasure to visit the island
and complete the isle of man marathon.
excellent organisation from the moment the
laid on coaches take you to ramsey to the
time you get back to douglas.
super facilities at the start/finish and a
buffet from heaven to replenish all the
runners. third time here and will be back
for sure, cant speak highly enough of the
evevt and would recommend it to anyone.
hope the event continues to grow because
it really deserves to. well done everyone
involved, good work.
Date of review: August 11, 2009

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

In short: thanks to everyone involved, cracking day.
In full: live locally and this race is great.
did it last year and roped a few running
friends together and we all enjoyed it.
the bag transfer is good and a nice warm
shower so close to the finish line was
great. we took up the 2 for 1 offers in
the pitcher & piano (would have been rude
not too) and had a great day out.
thanks very much to all involved, deffo
be back next year especially now the
medal and goody bag have improved.
the system giving your finish time was a
nice touch, good work.
happy, happy days.
Date of review: July 5, 2009

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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: great weekend away
In full: travelled down from the midlands for the
weekend so with petrol and two nights
digs etc a bit costly but well worth it.
marshalls galore and also plenty water
all the way round, sponges would have been
appreciated to be honest. the medal was nice
and the t-shirt top drawer, excellent.
have done over 100 marathons/half marathons
and this ranks well in the top.
great race, see you again next year.
Date of review: June 22, 2009

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

In short: a day to remember, but for the wrong reasons.
In full: this was my 50th marathon and my 5th
edinburgh marathon.
having seen how the route has changed so
much and how the number of entrants has
increased it appears to me the race has
not improved by this. to run out of water
is extremely poor and also dangerous in
such conditions, and again as in 2008
getting from the finish line through the
crowds and back to the city via the buses
really is very difficult.
the route might be fast for the vast minority
of elite runners but is this really the
major factor for the masses, probably not.
if the race continues to finish so far out
the city I think my days visiting edinburgh
are over which saddens me really.
improvements/changes needed with immediate
effect and if necessary limit the number of
entrants because clearly the organisers
cannot cope. not good.
Date of review: June 2, 2009

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

In short: nightmare at the end !!!
In full: the route was tougher than I expected and was
not as flat as I thought it would be.
the drinks stations were well stocked and
marshalls/volunteers were very supportive.
the latter stages of the race were rather
busier with traffic coming too close for
my liking at times. also, not keen on having
to run round dismounted cyclists pushing
their bikes up the hills when I am feeling
tired and exhausted.
sadly, will remember this day for the chaos
in leaving the venue. It took us over ninety
minutes to exit the field and this was an
awful and frustrating experience. Also, to
run out of medals is not good at all.
To close, massive respect and congratulations
to the 10 in 10 runners. Truly awesome
achievement, I take my hat off to you all.
Date of review: May 18, 2009

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

In short: tough day at the office !!
In full: the organisation from the start , during and at the finish was extremely good and smooth.
it is as mentioned a hilly course in places and thankfully it did cloud over otherwise
it would have been too hot.
personally, I found the course very repetitive and not as scenic as others describe it. the plastic cups were not ideal,
I would prefer bottles on such a warm day.
have done quite a few marathons now and
I would not rate this in my top 5.
congratulations and thanks to ALL the volunteers and marshalls, job well done.

Date of review: May 11, 2009

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