My Event Ratings

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

In short: great half marathon
In full: what a fantastic half marathon. Good course and great crowd support.I loved the medal, has a nice weight to it! I would make the same comments as others - I thought the water stations were a bit erratically located, website results are a nightmare to use (last years result page was easier) Thought the baggage storage was great, apart from being told to move on as soon as I had my bag. It was really good to do a 'big' race close to home and I hope it continues , with a few tweaks it will be a fantastic event... but loose the woman with microphane at the beginning
Date of review: October 15, 2009

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

In short: Interesting race - with room for improvement
In full: Considering it was only the second time it has been staged and it has grown hugely in a year it was OK. I am sure the organisers will take the comments to heart and improve on next year. Very few marshals but they were all lovely and helpful, including the tramp(?) at the first bridge! Finish was very badly signed I only realised it was the finish when I saw my son on the towpath cheering me on. Head wind was a problem as was the demolition site but the organisers cannot solve that. I am sure this race will get better for next year.
Date of review: July 5, 2008

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

In short: great run
In full: my second year running this race so maybe I spotted things this time which I missed last year because of all the mud. Scenery was fanatstic and so was the weather. I only saw one mile marker, (at 4 miles) some places needed marshals and some had too many. No water station half way round even though over 6 miles. I organise a 10k race so I know what is involved and appreciate the problem you can have getting marshals, especially on cold days - so a big thanks to those who did marshal and thanks for the encouragement
Date of review: February 18, 2008

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

In short: Not a good as I had been led to believe
In full: This was only my second half marathon but I have taken part in enough races at other distances to be able to compare. The course was OK and the marshalls and water stations were greatbut the organisation and start and finish was lamentable. No bag store and not enough loos. It took for ever to get out of the car park. No goody bag, which I understand was because I came in after 2 hour - I still paid the same fee as the quicker runners and presumably you knew how many wre entering. The Medal doubled up for both races so I could have run the 5 mile and got the same medal AND a goody bag. Really not sure about doingthis next year even thohg it is local race. I expected more from the organisers.
Date of review: May 14, 2007

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

In short: only seven types of mud?!!
In full: Great race, lots of challenges, great supporters especially at the top of Parbold Hill. Oh and it was muddy and slutchy.
Date of review: February 17, 2007

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

In short: Mud. water, hills, steps, great fun
In full: I really enjoyed it last year when it was cold and frosty but this year was even better with the mud,I even remembered to smile for the cameras at the water! I persauded my sister to do it who hates cross-country, she much prefers road races, and she loved it! It is nice mix of challenges and such a great atmosphere. Love it!! Cannot wait for next year.
Date of review: November 22, 2006

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

In short: Deserves it reputation
Date of review: May 11, 2006

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

In short: good start to Easter - feel less guilty about the chocolate
In full: Very fast race, because of the club runners and the flatness of the course. As a non-club runner, and not that fast, found it cahllenging but good fun. Godd prize at the end for the last two years
Date of review: April 14, 2006

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

In short: nice distance off road
Date of review: February 6, 2006

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

In short: Very challenging to me, a recreational runner, but such great atmosphere, best race I have ever done for fun , worst for times!
Date of review: November 21, 2005

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