My Event Ratings

Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		80%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Ideal training run in non-ideal conditions
In full: Didn't mind the torrential rain so much, but could have done without the quagmire that was the canal "path" which was very draining on the legs (and that was just the first 3m!). Tea and cakes at end excellent though, well marshalled and would be very scenic in better conditions
Date of review: February 28, 2010

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		80%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		40%

In short: Ideal marathon training
In full: Third time I've done this, is almost now compulsory as part of training for a spring marathon. Last 5K seemed to hurt more than in the past and you need to keep something back for it. As already mentioned 11k marker was way off (sabotage, as clearly marked on road?)
Date of review: February 27, 2010

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

In short: More scenic than you might think
In full: A well organised and friendly half with a couple of nasty hills but not as tough as the profile suggests. Always good to see Mick 'n Phil.
Date of review: February 27, 2010

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

In short: Improved course and great organisation
In full: Much improved course and some challenging hills in second and ninth miles. Lovely day, perhaps a little hotter than ideal but there was plenty of shade to be had for a significant portion of the course for those that wanted to seek it out.

Organisation was very good but I have to say at £22 you want to expect that and how much was that for a T-shirt?!?

Too many runners ignored the pace groupings at the start - there were some very slow runners at the front which posed some challenges in the first couple of miles. However, hill in the park soon sorted that out.

All in all though a very accessible and well organised race and I'll no doubt be back for a fourth time.
Date of review: September 10, 2006

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

In short: Fantastic experience once again
In full: I didn't think that crowds could beat last year, but given the damp conditions it seemed that they did. Blue start seemed to flow much quicker this year with introduction of pens. Was there more loos as well this year? Even though this is my third finish, improving each time to a sub 4hr time, the last six miles don't get any easier. Absolutely wonderful day.
Date of review: May 7, 2006

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		80%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		20%

In short: Scenic undulating course ideal as FLM prep
In full: Ran last year in dull conditions; much nicer today but wind was a killer in places. Marshalls were particularly impressive at a busy junction in Oakley village
Date of review: April 2, 2006

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		80%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Superb pre-FLM training run
In full: Good atmosphere and surprisingly scenic as well. Even congestion was ideal prep for FLM. If I was nit-pitpicking I would say that run along canal wasn't as enjoyable as you might think and one more water station would have been nice. However, free tea and cakes, organisation and a really good small club feel made this incredible value.
Date of review: March 27, 2006

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

In short: Good big race prep for FLM
In full: Third PB in three attempts, so fast course makes it worth turning up for that alone. Sure its not the most interesting of courses, but its off road, the organisation is faultless and its got championchip and timing every mile.
Date of review: March 27, 2006

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

In short: Squeeze a last one in before Christmas
In full: Well organised race with a good atmosphere
Date of review: February 12, 2006

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

In short: Surprisingly scenic
In full: Advertised as hilly, but posted an unexpected PB, so perhaps it wasn't that bad. Great facilities at the start, if you can live without showers.
Date of review: February 12, 2006

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