My Event Ratings

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

In short: Highly enjoyable mid-week run
In full: Entered this event with the intention of using it as a good hard training run, which I did.

Very scenic, undulating course. The downhills compensate for the uphill stretches so some PB potential there, but unfortunately my downhill running needs some work so couldn't manage a PB. But quite pleased with my time all things considered.

Well marshalled course apart from the last little bit through the car park (as mentioned by Liz Gard). That needs to be improved so runners can put on a sprint at the end.

Liked the choice of memento, bottle of beer, shot glass or bum bag. I went for the beer - and very tasty it was too.

Will definitely do this one again - same as the other PVRC races I have done.
Date of review: August 2, 2007

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

In short: Wonderful run through the aboretum, but spoilt by one or two things
In full: This is a wonderful run through the Westonbirt aboretum and a lovely way to spend a Monday evening.

The course has a few minor undulations but nothing too challenging so definite PB potential. Unfortunately there were far too many entrants (I believe there were 535 finishers so I imagine they allowed 550-600 entrants) for a relatively small event.

I was also disappointed at the rather aggressive marshall who was shouting at and even manhandling people (so I heard) at the end to stay in position. I know it is his job to keep people moving but there are ways and means. To be shouted at when you have just finished a race is not acceptable.

Liked the memento, a nice sapling and a pretty wooden coaster - nice reminder of a very pleasant evening.

Shame the next run at Westonbirt is the day before the Bristol half marathon, so not an option for me.
Date of review: July 2, 2007

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

In short: Fantastic event, well done to all concerned
In full: Can't praise this event too highly. Yes it is hilly, but the worst is over in the first mile, and the scenery more than compensates for the challenges.

Well supported and very well marshalled, many thanks to all those who spurred us on in the rain! Plentiful water and sponge stations were a great precaution against warmer weather.

I complained last year about only receiving a mug, but this year the memento was the best I've ever had, a lovely paperweight in a nice presentation box. It will take pride of place on my desk!

Well done Bourton roadrunners, see you next year.
Date of review: July 2, 2007

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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: Highly enjoyable mid-week run
In full: As I have stated previously, I use this route as a training run, so a bit "same old, same old" for me. Hence I don't find the scenery that inspiring.

That notwithstanding, really enjoy this friendly event. Not really a PB course because of the congestion at the start and the long gradual climb in the fifth mile. Pleased that I managed to knock a couple of minutes off my time from last year.

Like getting a t-shirt at the end, design was the same as last year but a much better colour (white stains too easily!)

Thanks to all the marshalls and supporters. As long as I live in this area I'll be back every year.
Date of review: June 14, 2007

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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: Not an easy course but well worth turning up for
In full: Quite a tough course but was using the event more as a training run so not too unhappy about that.

Very friendly event, great atmosphere as it was part of the fete, and nice to see such a large mix of runners.

The medal was also one of the prettiest I have seen, so may well be back again next year.
Date of review: June 12, 2007

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

In short: Very enjoyable run, not PB territory
In full: Greatly enjoyed the run, still quite sore from running the Keevil 10k the previous day so a PB was never on the cards!

Not a PB course anyway as there are a few sharp hills. The glorious scenery more than compensates for this however.

Pretty well organised, nice that it is part of the festival. My only cavil is that the only water station is a bit late at 6k.

Nice medal, "goodie bag" a bit disappointing - last year there was a sports drink and a cereal bar and I was hoping for similar this year, instead I only got a pen!

A rub-down (free, but donations to the festival are encouraged) was most welcome after the event.

Hope to be back next year.
Date of review: June 4, 2007

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

In short: Nice day out with PB potential
In full: Very disappointed to get a worse time than last year - whether that is due to recent illness or general lack of hard training since London, I don't know.

Definite PB potential but the lack of interesting scenery makes the event tough psychologically.

That downside notwithstanding, a great day out for the family - was personally thrilled that my father came to watch me race for the first time today!

Organisation generally very good, more water stations this year and friendly supporters, nice to get a medal this time as well!
Date of review: June 2, 2007

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

In short: Enjoyable event, but needs more marshalling
In full: Entered this race for fun as I thought it would be similar to the cross-country routes I did at school.
Very enjoyable event and a nice run, not a course to get a PB on due to the terrain but no major hills.
Needs more marshalling as a large section of the runners (myself included) got slightly lost about halfway (when we had to crawl under a gate we knew we were in trouble!!) but I accept marshalls may be hard to find.
Well worth turning up for and hope to do it again next year.
Date of review: May 23, 2007

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

In short: Lovely run with definite PB potential
In full: I stupidly ran this despite suffering a heavy cold. On a better day I believe I could have got a PB on this course, which had some minor undulations but nothing too ghastly.

Lovely countryside, really enjoyed the event which was well attended with friendly marshalls and supporters. Would have been nice to receive some kind of memento but I applaud Pewsey Vale Running Club's decision to donate all proceeds to charity.

Oh and the cakes were great as well!
Date of review: May 21, 2007

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

In short: Definite PB course
In full: Definitely a PB course as very flat, however the scenery was uninspiring - two laps of the airfield. Also, disappointed not to get any kind of memento - a medal or t-shirt would have been nice.

However, plan to run it again this year as it was a good day out - having the kids' races made it a family event.
Date of review: May 9, 2007

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