My Event Ratings

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

In short: Cheesy PB'sy
In full: Great cheese again, looking forward to it on the Christmas day menu! As said before very slippery in places but still got a PB that made up for last weeks poor show in the Preston 10. Schedule starts for FLM today so hope to be back next year in good shape for another PB. Thanks to all the excellent marshalls, it was cold enough running, wouldn't have wanted to be standing around too long in those conditions. Thanks!
Date of review: December 11, 2008

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

In short: Flat ,fast , friendly,fab,
In full: Left watch at home (by mistake!), started off too slowly then caught a group running at my pace but overdid it & suffered the last 2 miles. One of the worst races I've done, personally, but a great atmosphere with a friendly bunch of northerners!. The course is flat with PB potential, I missed out on mine by 9 seconds. Will be back at Guys 10 in three weeks with my watch on, PB watch out!
Date of review: November 17, 2008

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

In short: Flat course through woodland & countryside.
In full: Blackpudlians are getting fitter. Beat my time from last year but was further down the results list. Great course & organisation, nice tee & friendly atmosphere.
Date of review: October 27, 2008

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

In short: Suprt quick.
In full: Well organised event, despite the confusion at the start. Really fast course especially in perfect running conditions. Didn't get the great views over the lakeland summits, but a PB made up for that. Cheers to Ron & the team.
Date of review: October 13, 2008

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

In short: Great event, pity it may be the last.
In full: Perfect weather, well marshalled (no messing about here!). Organisation went out of the window with a first come, first served operation, however this worked magnificently, I found myself struggling to keep up with 2 "slower" lady swimmers. The chip timing was a bit fraught, a freind lost hers in the pool, but overall seemed to have worked well, might be commenting too soon as the results are not published till tomorrow! A very enjoyable event that will be sadly missed if the closure of the St Annes pool goes ahead. Possibly a sea swim next year?!!
Date of review: May 19, 2008

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

In short: Hot!
In full: Great race, superb atmosphere all the way, more noise than Bloomfield road at the end!! Plenty of drink stations & an orange & banana pit stop. I've been doing this one since 2001 & I think this year has been the best so far. Also got a PB.
Date of review: May 11, 2008

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

In short: 2007 Much better 2nd time around.
In full: Did this last year (2006)(the 1/2)) nearly put my light out! This year (2007) I've discovered fell running & what a difference.
Cruised the first big hill at Chapel Style, eased the down hill part, dug in for the ups & walked the big hill at the end, fast walking is as quick as running & keeps the energy up for the tricky bit at the top & the long, long finish straight. Smashed last years time & also an early season flat 1/2. Nearly got my 1/2 PB. Amazing.
If you are going to do this I would strongly reccommend hill running but a fell run once a week is great for the spirit & the time.
Date of review: December 11, 2007

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

In short: Great race.
In full: Perfect weather conditions, torrential rain pre race (my son got soaked on his paper round!) eased to fine drizzle. Couldn't feel my toes after water section at 7 miles. Big thanks to Jennifer & Richard who dragged me to a PB. Lancashire cheese will be on the Christmas menu.
Date of review: December 11, 2007

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

In short: Great event
In full: Hot day made this hard. Out of a brilliant year this is the one I'd like to forget. Well organised, nice tee & medal.
Date of review: October 28, 2007

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

In short: Friendly bunch of runners, well organised event.
In full: A real buzz about this run. A short enough distance to give it a go. A well organised, friendly event with a mix of quality & fun runners. A bit too much of the course follows a dual carridge way, however the remainder is flat & scenic. Will definately be back next year.
Date of review: October 28, 2007

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