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2013 Shakespeare Marathon
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A friendly, scenic, hilly marathon with a great atmosphere
In full: I really love this marathon.
This was my ninth full marathon and second time at Stratford. It is described as 'undulating' which is euphemistic, but what doesnt kill you makes you stronger.. The support from the marshalls was second to none and the local support through the villages was really heartwarming. I'd thoroughly recommend to those thinking of giving this one a try, or stepping up from the half to full event. If I had one gripe it would be about parking costs, but I guess that is out of the remit of the marathon organisers. Well done to all those involved, long may it continue!
Date of review: April 29, 2013
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2011 Edinburgh Marathon
| | Overall score | | 20% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 20% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Shame, Shame, Shame.
In full: Not to flog a dead horse but I am embarassed to be from Edinburgh. This was my 7th marathon, and my third Edinburgh marathon. The organisation was apalling at the finish line. The lack of T shirts fraudulant after the high entry fee. I have had no response from the organisers to my email requesting a Tshirt. The organisers clearly are not marathon runners.
Date of review: May 26, 2011
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2011 Shakespeare Marathon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Beautiful tough rural marathon with wonderful atmosphere and friendly feel.
In full: I love this marathon. I have done the half twice and vowed I would return to do the full, knowing how unforgiving the "undulating" course might be. I had a blast. The organization is fine, the spectators are truly friendly and supportive and the sense of cameraderie amongst the marathoners different from other marathons I have done (this was my sixth). I'll definately do it again. Water in cups is not a problem, just one piece of advice to prospective runners. GELS. There arent any sports drinks on offer. But I took 6 gels and did fine. Well done Stratford!
Date of review: May 9, 2011
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