My Event Ratings

Overall score		40%
Would you do it again?		No
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		40%
Value		40%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Poorly organised.
In full: Difficult to get information prior to race from website or organisers and 'flaws' on the day itself spoiled the day for the three of us taking part. The map provided in the pack-up indicated just one car park that was a 20 minute walk from the start although there were 2 others much closer. The information pack indicated there would be lockers (at a charge of £3) although there were no facilities there at all. Being told by the 'Organiser' that the lady who was supposed to sort the lockers had been off sick for the previous month added insult to injury. Having to leave our gear in a plastic bag under a table was not reassuring. On the plus side a good warm-up was provided by 'Military Fitness' and the flat scenic course did provide a PB. Nevertheless we will not partake in this event again and do not recommend it.
Date of review: February 13, 2011

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

In short: Good course (got a PB!) but dreadful organisation spoiled the day
In full: Chaos at baggage point in City Hall got things off to a bad start. The route was good, drinks stations no problem and the local support excellent. However, where were the distance markers? I only saw 12 & 13! Post race organisation was absolutely abysmal and queuing for almost an hour with thousands of others to squeeze out of the Castle grounds was unacceptable. The problems at the Millenium Stadium pale to insignificance. A formal apology from the organisers would definately be appropriate.
Date of review: October 15, 2007

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

In short: The rain was cool!
In full: The race itself was ace but the traffic congestion was a real problem. More bananas and less apples next time!
Date of review: September 24, 2007

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

In short: Like running through a Gren cartoon!
In full: This was a real rollercoaster run with loads of tough hills. The locals were absolutely brill but no chance of 10k PBs on this one!
Date of review: January 14, 2007

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

In short: Very scenic, dead flat and really fast. Lovely sunny day but a biting wind from England!
Date of review: January 30, 2006

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		80%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Didn't know sand dunes could be vertical!
In full: Would definately have benefitted from km markers on the course and maybe water half way round. However the marshalls were really, really good. They cheered and encouraged all the way through which was a great help.
Date of review: December 20, 2005

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

In short: The hill was a killer but the gluh-wein was brill!
Date of review: December 7, 2005

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

In short: A fabulous all round day & got a PB. Traffic congestion, changing/shower facilities bit iffy, but didn't spoil it. Well done to the 'hose-pipe-bloke' around 7km!
Date of review: September 26, 2005

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

In short: Less Civic buildings and more water stations!
In full: Changing rooms locked & couldn't contact race organisers on number provided. Great weather and atmosphere but 3 laps of the Civic Buildings was not good. The leg through Bute Park was great as was the finish. Only one water station out on the course was not enough on a hot day. Shirt was a bit naff & the keyring was embarrassing!
Date of review: September 5, 2005

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