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2012 Liverpool Marathon
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: the drums, the drums, the drums, oh and a brilliant race!
In full: My local marathon and what an amazing race. For me it was perfect, I wouldn't change a thing. Big thanks to the organisers, the volunteers, the supporters and all the runners who combined to make this a truly memorable day. A must-do marathon. Oh, and the Batala drum band were inspirational!
Date of review: October 16, 2012
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2009 Puma HellRunner 11
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Glorious mud and steep hills!
In full: 3rd time and the toughest yet. great route through Delamere. Loved it, can't wait for next year. Minor gripes - could do with showers/changing area, and ran out of small t-shirts.
Date of review: November 1, 2009
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2009 Vision Express Stafford 20
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: good training run.
In full: Had no problems finding the venue. well done to all the marshals and volunteers in the torrential downpour. Could have done with a hot drink at the end, likewise for friends who came with me. Good value nevertheless.
Date of review: March 9, 2009
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2009 Great North West Half-Marathon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: flat course. good day out
In full: Got a PB so well pleased. Good organisation and atmosphere. Great goody bag, as well as sports drink and sandwiches - well done to the organisers. As ever a big thank you to all the volunteers.
Date of review: February 22, 2009
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2008 Hanley Building Society Potters Arf Marathon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Some tough hills, but great race
In full: Hot and hilly. Liked the idea of different medals. Be back next year for the Gold. Missed out this year by less than a minute, but did stop for an ambulance! Fab crowd support, good organisation.
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2007 Blackpool Fylde Coast Marathon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Hot and tough - but it is a marathon after all!
In full: Managed not to hit the wall his year. Carried my own water and gels which were a bonus. Good support at various points along the course. Big thank you to all the volunteers and marshals. Nice medal and tee-shirt. Had a great day out.
Date of review: June 3, 2007
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2007 Shakespeare Marathon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fab course, great scenery, excellent organisation.
In full: A big thank you to all the marshalls and volunteers, you did an excellent job. Loved the route. The support of the locals was fantastic. Had a fabulous race with my running partner, Jane. I'll definitely be back.
A lovely course winding through countryside and chocolate-box villages. I like the greenway - 6 species of warbler, corn bunting and my first swifts of the year - and its as flat as a pancake. Overall it was a fantastic day.
Date of review: April 30, 2007
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2006 2009 PUMA HellRunner: Hell Down South
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: running has never been so much fun
In full: A fabulous blend of mud and hills. Not a run for PB's but one to do with friends and just enjoy the challenge. Don't think I ever want to run on tarmac or pavements again.
Date of review: October 30, 2006
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