My Event Ratings

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

In short: Nice route, organization keeps getting better, well marshalled, thank you.
In full: The 9:30 start is good for a race that might get hot later (it did), the car parking is subsidised now, loads of drink stations - mostly cups but bottles at 3 and 14 miles. I like the greenway! Pretty route, friendly support. I'll be back, again. How about another bottle or two and some gels next year?
Date of review: May 8, 2011

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

In short: Still excellent
In full: Excellent race - well organized and lots of nice touches (bottled water, energy gels etc). I'll be back - thanks.
Date of review: March 13, 2011

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

In short: Much improved race
In full: Full marathon course is much nicer than 2 years ago; it gives a better impression of the city and includes decent countryside. Sally Army band was excellent. Friendly marshalls. And a PB!

If they wanted constructive criticism I wish for one or two stations to have bottles, and different medals for half and full.

I'll be back. Thanks to all involved.
Date of review: October 13, 2009

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

In short: You'd have to be really grumpy not to enjoy this one.
In full: Always friendly. Always a slightly ludicrous start - just go with it. Well organized, good drink stops w/ gels etc. Recommended (again).
Date of review: March 24, 2009

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

In short: Good stewards, but one or two things could be improved.
In full: Stewards were great - thanks.
Intended constructively: I found it hard to take on enough water - 1 or 2 more stops with bottles at a couple would be better. Generous with gels / High 5 though.
Couldn't hear the PA at the start. Not enough toilets at the start. Medal doesn't say what it is for, which is a shame. They must have irritated *lots* of motorists with all those road closures. I preferred the old course to be honest.
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		60%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: The Flat One!!!
In full: This is the flattest marathon course you could ever hope for. Pretty route with some lovely running roads, excellent support. Recommended to anyone. (And to think some people choose to run around a city instead.)
My first time here and it is my new favorite. Bit windy today though.
Date of review: September 16, 2007

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

In short: Improved Organization, loads of water stations, friendly marshalls.
In full: Hard to fault for effort: full marks for number of drinks stations (and in bottles!) + isotonic drink station. Supportive locals and considerate drivers. Marshalls were great - thanks. And I LIKE the greenway. A good marathon for anyone to run.
Date of review: April 29, 2007

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

In short: Thanks, Marshalls; I am sure the wind and hail were worse for you.
In full: Same course, but it felt flatter today. Recommended to anyone planning a spring marathon. It'll be fantastic when all the new trees along the route have grown up a bit too.
Date of review: March 18, 2007

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

In short: Nice race, improved by morning start. Now; any chance of energy drinks next year?
In full: Morning start is a big improvement. Some people grumble about the Greenway but I like it. And dont listen to the compaints about hills; there are only 2 little ones. My second PB on this course.

Agree some of the marshals were a bit austere, but it makes you appreciate them more at races where they are more supportive, doesn't it? And hats off to anyone who gives up their time to do it.

My only remaining grumble is still no energy drinks - maybe a couple of stations on the second lap could offer them next year?
Date of review: May 9, 2006

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

In short: They treat you really well at Ashby
In full: Easy parking; good marshalling; water + sponges + High5 on course; goodie bag has just what you want after a tough run; sweatshirt a bonus. I'll definitely be back.
Date of review: March 19, 2006

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