My Event Ratings

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

In short: Flat, but measured a little long and congestion seems to prevent PBs.
In full: Congested in places, all off the road, which is great, but 2 laps of pretty dull scenery. I measured this about 300m long, other runners felt distance was inaccurate too. Well organised though and a friendly evening. Many more signs at the entrance and surrounding roads would have helped. I lived in Portsmouth for years but got lost trying to get into the stadium through the new entrance.
Date of review: June 5, 2009

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

In short: A pancake-flat blast around Gosport. Loads of interesting stuff to look at!
In full: I loved this race. The marshalls and organisers were the friendliest I've ever experienced. Loads of smiles and encouragement. I smashed my PB by 9 mins thanks to the new course which is flat and virtually traffic free. Loads of water and kids helping out. I found Daedalus really interesting and added to my enjoyment. My only gripe was the start involves a bottleneck of a cycle path after a hundred yards or so, but it does not detract from one of my favourite ever events. Well done guys.
Date of review: November 16, 2008

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

In short: Disappointing this year after poor administration.
Date of review: October 26, 2008

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

In short: A great run along the hilly roads of the north-east Isle of Wight.
In full: This part of the Isle of Wight is particularly hilly and the race undulates from start to finish. However, the scenery is pleasant, its well marshalled and traffic this year didn't seem to be such a problem. 2 water stations and plenty of support along the way was a great help. I'll be doing this again next year but helps that the start is only 400m from my house!
Date of review: February 4, 2008

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

In short: Undulating!
In full: A course of rolling hills through country roads and villages. Really nice race, just remember to hold back a bit for Havenstreet Hill at 5 miles.
Date of review: April 16, 2006

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

In short: Flat, Fast, Well Marshalled
In full: A good race but dull scenery. Quick and well organised with a nice mento in the form of an engraved tumbler.

The course is a bit twisty and the finish was a little confusing as its not where we started but overall a really good day.
Date of review: April 2, 2006

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

In short: Flat, not much congestion, possible PB course.
In full: Cold, wet day, but good organisation and friendly field.
Date of review: January 8, 2006

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

In short: A fast and flat race through some scenic parts of Portsmouth!
In full: Nice race with lots of support. Would be nice to try and ease some of the congestion at the start though.
Date of review: December 4, 2005

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

In short: G-S-R
In full: Simply brilliant!
Date of review: October 10, 2005

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

In short: Friendly and well organised
In full: An extremely hot day meant slow times, course is by no means traffic free so watch out!
Date of review: June 25, 2005

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