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2012 Edinburgh Marathon
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Not the Edinburgh Marathon
In full: All went well, despite the heat.
Agree it's a tour of east Lothian and a bit like calling the old Polytechnic marathon, the London Marathon. The aim of the organisers should be to get it to go through central Edinburgh, then out into the suburbs and return. Not that I'm interested in cheering crowds, but it might help the race profile, but maybe not the speed of the course. You will know when the race has made it as spectators won't be allowed near the start line - not that it was a problem
Else, water, baggage, transport, toilets all OK.
Date of review: May 28, 2012
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2011 BNY Mellon Brentwood 10K (inc Essex 10K Championships)
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic race
In full: A break in the weather made for a wonderful run. Races don't come any better than this - well apart from the pot holed run in, but don't let that put you off for next year.
Date of review: July 17, 2011
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2011 British 10K; Run for Seafarers UK
| | Overall score | | 20% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 20% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Only non-runners would take part in this.
In full: At least it's an accurate 10k, but that's about it. OK for fat people, people who haven't trained,joggers with headphones and walkers (25,000). Spend your money on something good instead.I got a freebie in case you're wondering.
Date of review: July 10, 2011
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2007 Guardian Copped Hall 5
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A tough challenge
In full: Excellent, multi-terrain event - mud, grass, pebbles, trail, puddles and plenty of hills. Made a change from the road.
Date of review: September 30, 2007
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2007 White Peak Marathon and Half Marathon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Superb run. A hidden classic of the racing calendar.
In full: Nothing to be scared of. Downhills are welcome at the end of the race and the gentle climb for the first few miles is hardly noticeable. FA cup final and beer tent at finish - great.
Date of review: June 12, 2007
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2006 Dagenham 88 Runners 5
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Run through Hainault Forest
In full: Well organised, local club feel race. How races should be.
Date of review: September 6, 2006
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2006 High Ongar 10K
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Almost traffic free, lovely run
In full: Could do with sharpening up their marshalling and finish funnel, but otherwise a splendid run organised by very nice people. Nice to see Roonie O'Sullivan taking part (sub-40 I think)
Date of review: July 2, 2006
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2006 Isle of Wight Marathon and Half
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough course - lots of ups, but few downs.
In full: A lot of traffic. A tough course, but well organised
Date of review: May 25, 2006
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2006 Brentwood a Becket Rotary Club Half-Marathon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Has got better over the years
In full: This race should be considered for the Essex Champs half marathon as a change from Roding Valley.
Date of review: March 14, 2006
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2005 Billericay Striders 10K
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Almost perfect
In full: Shame that the limit was reached well before the race, but 50+ or so didn't turn up.
Date of review: November 8, 2005
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