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2012 Village Bakery Half-Marathon
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: PB Again!
In full: I mainly do fell races, so I had no trouble finding the place, navigating round the course (maps provided for both) and any water-stops at all are LUXURY!
Also, I've done quite a few Halfs around the North-West and I don't know of any flatter.
I got a PB, and I haven't even trained properly for the last 3 months!
LOVE THIS RACE!
Date of review: February 20, 2012
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2011 Sandbach 10K
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Hidden Gem
In full: Not widely advertised, but due to 200 limit on entries they don't bother cos it always fills up on local knowledge/word of mouth.
couple of kms off-road, but not too rough/hilly, rest on fairly flat country lanes, so PB quite possible (indeed I got one!)
well organised off the cricket club and nice friendly relaxed atmosphere
deffo do this again :o)
Date of review: October 22, 2011
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2011 Saab Salomon Rivington Trail Half-Marathon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: What's Not To Like?
In full: Good Points: Everything.
Bad Points: None Whatsoever.
Date of review: October 4, 2011
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2011 Wilmslow Half Marathon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Text Book Half Marathon
In full: Lined up near my predicted time at start, and got away fine;
I've never had a problem drinking out of plastic cups;
lovely mostly flat course, with a few minor undulations to keep it interesting;
superb organisation in all respects;
great medal and technical tee;
loved it!
Date of review: March 28, 2011
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2010 Alderley Edge 5
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Perfectly Formed
In full: Lovely countryside around Alderley Edge;
I ran just outside my 5M PB pace for the 5.25M of the race, with the minor undulations providing the sort of added interest I enjoy;
Great time had by all!
Date of review: July 9, 2010
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2010 Round the Resers 5
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Dam Good!
In full: Text-book mid-week race:
glorious scenery of the Longdendale valley;
undulating multi-terrain route (tarmac of various grades, plus paths of various rockiness);
two laps of Valehouse reser made for excellent spectating - my family stood on the bottom dam and watched the whole race unfold!
accurately measured 5 Miles with mile-markers - although splits would be uneven due to variations in hilliness;
lovely memento mug designed by the children of Tintwistle!
only problem is, the race looked so good that Lady Slugge immediately bagsied it for next year!
Date of review: June 24, 2010
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2010 Nike Sale 5
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nail-On PB Course
In full: Flat as a pancake, it's PB-tastic mate!
Pretty scenic mini-laps/double-backs within Wythenshawe Park, with 700m track to start + 500m to finish.
Very good for spectators, with people whizzing by in all directions! Great children's playground plus other park attractions.
Easy parking, easy registration, fast production of results (inc. putting online).
Only v.minor quibble would be that I'd've preferred cheaper entry and no free T-shirt.
Overall Highly Recommended! :o)
Date of review: June 1, 2010
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2009 Preston 10
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Solid PB-able Race
In full: Some minor inclines, but still very PB-able course;
Good value for money, especially with nice navy blue mug!
Would do again if I wanted another crack at my 10M PB
Date of review: November 16, 2009
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2009 Langley 7
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A Fell Runner's Road Race!
In full: Atmosphere very similar to fell races (relaxed, welcoming);
Start could've done without the bus turning(!) and few stray cars blocking the way;
Uphill not as bad as I was expecting, managed to run all the way!;
Glorious views of Shutlingsloe, Macc Forest, Tegg's Nose, reservoirs etc;
Bottle of beer at finish was a nice touch;
Will deffo do this again :y:
Date of review: November 10, 2009
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2009 Gawsworth 10K
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Text-Book Rural Multi-Terrain 10k!
In full: Lovely setting with start/finish near Gawsworth Hall; country lanes with v.little traffic, canal towpath, a footbridge to go up/over/down, woodland paths (few tree-roots), more tarmac, and finishing with field-edge run-in
Clockwork organisation, only v.small prob was the queue for the loos.
Now I have a "course PB" I will come back in future years to improve it!
Date of review: September 14, 2009
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