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2007 Wycombe Half Marathon
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: well organised, very friendly, but hill plus summer heat = no chance of a pb
In full: Any reason why the top 10 men get prizes but only the top 5 women. Doesn't seem fair to me.
Date of review: July 15, 2007
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2007 Wargrave 10K
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised and friendly, but one of those races that seems to have more uphill than down. A real challenge in the heat.
Date of review: June 11, 2007
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2007 Wells Fun Run
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great fun. Very friendly, inclusive, and some lovely scenery. Steep hill balanced out by lots of downhill.
Date of review: May 29, 2007
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2006 Perivale 5
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: pleasant race, scenic and friendly. Pity about the bullying official at the finish line
In full: I did this race with my mum, who was racing for the first time at the age of 62 and was very nervous. It's a pretty fast course, well marshalled and with a mix of very fast runners and beginners. What spoiled it for us was the bulling attitude of one of the finish line officials. After having finished, I took off my number and ran back to find my mum. I was then berated for running through the finish line a second time. I now realise that this wasn't appropriate, but I simply didn't know that at the time. The level of aggression displayed by the official was completely unnecessary. Not a good impression to give someone taking their first steps in the running world.
Date of review: December 10, 2006
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2006 Edinburgh Marathon
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: hills + heat = tough going, but wonderful support from crowd and runners alike
In full: It seems I wasn't along in having signed up to Edinburgh post-London in a bid to improve my time. In the end, the weather put paid to that. Just to finish was a real achievement. Those last 3 miles, uphill all the way, with the midday sun on your back were some of the most difficult I have ever run. The race was generally well organised with lots of water, though faulty mile markers really threw out my pacing. Wonderful crowds, and great cameraderie at the finish.
Date of review: June 12, 2006
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2006 South Cheshire 20 (formerly Pre-Potts 20)
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: well organised, very friendly, and a tough but scenic course
Date of review: May 21, 2006
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2006 Roding Valley Half Marathon
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: despite the added length, I found this a friendly and enjoyable race
In full: didn't look at my watch after 7 miles, but nevertheless was surprised to reach the finish in a slower time than I'd anticipated. The mystery was soon solved though, as the organisers owned up to an unintentional added extra 0.7 mile. Which means I probably did a pb, which is why I'm not too upset. I found this a really friendly race, with lots of support from marshals and other runners.
Date of review: February 26, 2006
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2006 Sidcup 10
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Not the most exciting race, but great marshals and good facilities with definite pb potential
Date of review: February 13, 2006
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2005 Edinburgh Marathon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: challenging - especially the uphill in the last 2 miles, but great scenery and very friendly
In full: compared to London (my 1st) this was a great chance to stretch your legs and run at your own pace. The uphill in the last 2 miles wasn't appreciated, and spectator support around the course was patchy, but v friendly, organisers. More loos most definitely required!!!!
Date of review: June 13, 2005
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