My Event Ratings

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

In short: Second time of running for me - just gets better
In full: Enjoyed it more this second time round - it was nice knowing what was coming. Special mention to the "marshal of the year" on mile seven, and the two purple pom-pommed cheerleaders towards the end. You were great.
Date of review: March 22, 2011

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

In short: Brings fun back into running
In full: Excellent new race - great views, excellent marshalls, and plentiful water and wine stops. Not sure if it was deliberate, but liked the way the wine being sampled seemed to link into the part of the run - Flint Valley for the lowlands, and Juniper Hill at the top. The dried bananas, apricots, yoghurt raisins and digestive biscuits at mile 8 were a great thought - maybe have those at some of the other drinks stations next year? With the jelly babies and power gels, no need to run carrying anything. I've been converted to dried bananas as a mid-race snack for the future.

Well done, and looking forward to next year.
Date of review: September 13, 2010

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

In short: Smalll is beautiful - great event
In full: Great not to be fighting huge crowds of other runners en route. And the drums start, end and on the way were great - really motivating, with superb marshalls. At the end, just a minute's walk from the end to collect the bags from the baggage drop, and then onto the barbecue for a quick snack and refuel. Definitely one to add to next year's calendar.
Date of review: March 21, 2010

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

In short: Definitely one for next year's diary
In full: Good organisation, great views on the way round, challenging ups, but the downs more than compensated. Couldn't believe previous year's comments about PBs on the way up - but hey, managed one myself. Amply rewarded by tea and a good slab of cake. Well done organisers and cake makers.
Date of review: November 8, 2009

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

In short: Excellent way to spent a sunny Sunday morning
In full: One of those races that leaves you keeps you smiling for the next few days.
Date of review: April 22, 2009

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PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		100%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Great start to the year
In full: So much work must have gone into making this such an excellent race - from the arrows painted on the ground, through the fun signs and finishing up with such great goodies - not least the cheese and pickle sandwiches. The cameraderie amongst the runners was amazing - definitely helped on those steps! Thanks to everyone - organisers, marshalls, runners, supporters and bemused dog walkers for making it so great.
Date of review: January 2, 2009

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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: Really enjoyable - excellent organisation, helped by perfect running weather.
In full: My two abiding memories from this will be:
1) going over Kingston Bridge and down the tow path, hearing the pounding of many runners feet in time, and being part of that, and
2) my leg cramping about ten yards from the end, and earlier finishers shouting at me to hop and keep going - many thanks!
It was great to feel part of the much larger running community.
Date of review: October 13, 2008

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

In short: Really good event
In full: Nice course - riverside half definitely a plus, and I thought it was nice to watch the chaps doing the regatta on the way. Learned the hard way to keep my mouth shut alongside a riverside under trees to keep flies out. Sorry to the person behind me!
Date of review: July 20, 2008

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

In short: Well organised, good atmosphere - but the wind!!!
In full: Good venue, especially for parking and loos, plenty of water stations, good organisation, friendly marshalls. But why is it that the wind never seemed to be behind me???
Date of review: June 22, 2008

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

In short: Great event, great friendly marshalling - and great weather!
In full: Basics were great - used Chessington World of Adventures car park, so parking no problem - plus good supply of loos. All the people in yellow jackets were extremely encouraging and cheerful - shame I don't live near enough, as otherwise I felt encouraged to join the club. The weather obviously helped, but all in all, an excellent way to spend a Sunday morning. Definitely one to do again next year.

BTW - my second 10k - encouraged me to try more.
Date of review: February 10, 2008

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