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2010 The London Ultra 50K
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Really great course - all within a stone's throw from central London
In full: Really good course, lots of countryside/park land to see and also got to run alongside the Thames and the Grand Union Canal. At 40 quid it's not cheap but for a day's entertainment worth the money. Organised by runners for runners - including some of us at the back end of the field.
Date of review: February 13, 2010
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2009 Petts Wood 10K
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very well organised by a friendly group of people. Course is tough though !
In full: Better than average 10k, taking in some scenic offroad sections. Really nice one for the novice, new to racing.
Date of review: October 14, 2009
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2009 Kent Coastal Marathon
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Hilly first half, second half into very strong head wind. Perfect !!
Date of review: September 6, 2009
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2009 Thanet 20
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly course - good pre-London tester.
In full: Very well organised with loads of marshalls making sure that no-one got lost/everyone got round safely. Organisers very friendly. Shame same couldn't be said about course !! Lots of ups & downs (and ups again).
My wife (who is doing a marathon for first time also ran it) - longest run thus far..she enjoyed it. Although a 'backpacker' she got a great reception at finish and feels a lot more confident about doing 26.2 !! Well done Thanet RR
Date of review: March 2, 2009
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2008 Beachy Head Marathon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Weather was kind and race very well organised. A pleasure to run.
In full: This is a tough course, of that there is no doubt. But the scenery makes it all worthwhile so would recommend it to any one. If you find the going a bit hard, relax and walk. Honestly it wont hurt !
Date of review: October 26, 2008
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2008 Abingdon Marathon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fast course and well managed event.
In full: Course changed this year...but don't worry it is still pretty flat and offers up good PB potential. Extremely well marshalled and organisers made us feel welcome.
Date of review: October 19, 2008
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2008 Seaford Marathon
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Testing course but gives good views of the South Downs
In full: Course may have been a bit short ? Good views of the South Downs but perhaps could have taken in more of Seaford Head - would have given an element of uniqueness amongst other runs that cross the Downs. Course nicely marked out - had expected to find my own way round using route description which had been provided beforehand.
Date of review: September 1, 2008
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2008 Salisbury Trail 5-4-3-2-1 Marathon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A fair bit of road for an off road race!
In full: Haven't done this since 2006 and course seems to have changed a bit. Meant that quite a bit of it was run on road/pavement _ I don't mind as I do better on those surfaces (knocked 43 mins off my PB for thos course !) , but one or two niggly comments overheard.
Nonetheless, as mentioned it suited me and I'll be back for more next year. Well organised race and friendly atmosphere - well done all.
Date of review: August 10, 2008
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2008 Halstead & Essex Marathon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A nice little tester - made even more so by the unbelievably hot weather !
Date of review: May 11, 2008
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2008 Les Witton Memorial Dartford 10
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Testing 10 miler - quick in parts and PB potential.
In full: Well organised race and good value for money. Marshalls/Officials all very friendly and encouraging. My wife ran also (her fisrt ever race) and was encouraged all the way to a sub 2 hour time. She was very happy !
Date of review: January 20, 2008
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