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2012 The Steyning Stinger Marathon
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A lovely, muddy, challenging race. Very well organised with great marshalls
In full: Where to start?
Yes it was horrible weather; wet and windy which meant we were stomping through thick wet mud for a lot of the course. But this added to the fun; it was great to splash through the muddy puddles. If parts of the run weren't in a cloud, the views would have been spectacular.
The organisers and marshalls deserve a special mention. I really liked being about to start whenever you want and the hot drink and breakfast afterwards were very welcome. The marshalls were great, really encouraging and they all seemed happy to be standing out in wind and rain whilst a load of loons went by.
Date of review: March 5, 2012
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2011 Mull of Kintyre Half-Marathon
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nice Race
In full: Well organised on the day, a bit slow getting the results correct and published. Scenery nice enough but not stunning (but I am spoilt living close to the South Downs). Very encouraging local support and nice touches at the end - food and hot drinks.
Date of review: June 27, 2011
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2011 North Downs Run 30K
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant. Lovely scenery and wonderful marshals
In full: A really lovely race.
Yes, the hills are tough but the scenery and views are definitely worth it.
For me it's the organisation and marshals that really make this a top-notch event. The marshals are so friendly and encouraging. The course is very well marked; where else do they spray paint the tree roots and other hazards? Plenty of well stocked drinks stations and a great mix of beginners and speedy types.
Do it.
Date of review: June 20, 2011
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2011 Brighton Half Marathon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Speedy course if the wind stays away
In full: Much better course than previous years, definite PB potential if there's no wind and this year there wasn't.
The organisation was much improved on last year's chaos and it was a good idea to have the baggage so far from the finish.
The starting pen times seemed a little random, there's a big difference between 1:25 and 1:40. Having said that, people seemed to largely ignore them which could be a problem if you're going for a specific time and line up in the correct place when everyone around you hasn't.
A lot of people running with MP3 players which is annoying and dangerous. Seems to be happening more and more at bigger races
Date of review: February 21, 2011
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2010 Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Well organised scenic race but big and too MP3 players
In full: As others have said this is an expensive race but it's understandable given such a big field and the fact it's central London. I didn't experience any of the congestion others have mentioned and thought the course was well marshalled. Lots of water and freebies to be had.
If you like big races then this is definitely one of the better ones.
I got there about 45 minutes before the start and only had to queue for a couple of minutes for the loo and not at all to drop my bag - inevitably the later you are the more queues there will be.
It was enjoyable to run through central London, past some of the sights and through the parks.
Definitely a PB race - almost pancake flat.
The only thing that will make me think about entering it again is the number of people running with MP3 players. There is really no place for them in races, they are dangerous and unsociable.
Date of review: October 11, 2010
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2010 Surrey Badger Half-Marathon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Scenic, friendly race with a few hills and great organisation
Date of review: September 5, 2010
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2010 Jack and Jill 5 Mile Challenge
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Vomit inducing hills but strangely enjoyable
Date of review: July 26, 2010
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2010 Bewl 15
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely race with superb organisation
In full: This is a lovely, friendly race around Bewl Water. The first 9-10 relatively easy but the last 5 are a bit more playful, nothing too horrendous but some ups and downs and uneven terrain to sap what's left of your energy at the end. Lots of water and energy drinks on the course plus sponges and a hose shower. A good value goody bag and free home made cakes adds to the experience.
Date of review: July 4, 2010
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2010 Bluebell Trail 10K
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A lovely low key race in beautiful surrounds
Date of review: April 25, 2010
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2010 The Brighton Marathon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great race. Lovely course and amazing support from spectators
In full: I think it's all been said before.
The delay at the start was unfortunate but once we got started the race was great.
Lots of water stations, especially in the second half when you really want them. Good to have bottles rather than cups.
As I live in Brighton and do a lot of my runs along the route I was worried I would find it boring but I really enjoyed it and particularly liked the return from Ovingdean when all you could see, in every direction, was runners.
The wall at mile 20 made me laugh (not sure I'd have found it funny if I'd been really suffering!). The DJ at the power station gave me a well needed boost.
I agree that the crowds weren't giving the runners much space along the prom in the last couple of miles but this is a minor gripe.
I didn't mind the walk at the end to reclaim my bag and meet my family. After the cock up at the Brighton half this year where people were queuing to get over the finish line I would gladly walk an extra couple of hundred metres to avoid that.
A big thumbs up all round.
Date of review: April 20, 2010
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