My Event Ratings

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

In full: A cool and sunnt morning in RTW, set for a great race. Fab organisation and marshalling, thank you very much.

Wonderful conditions and I was keeping up 7'30" pace for the first 6 miles. Sadly I never bettered 8'30" after the two lovely big hills between 6 and 8 miles.

Great work by Dame Kelly Holmes waiting to help give out medals at the end, a very nice touch. For me it's just great to be back having suffered with an achilles problem and not raced at all since August last year. In all the circumstances very happy with 1'47".

Well done everybody in RTW.
Date of review: February 27, 2011

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

In short: 2 laps with plenty of hills, but what goes up must come down.
In full: This was my second time for this race, the last being three years ago.

The scenery was just as good and the organisation was fine.

Very efficient bag drop, good marshalling and adequate water stops. Sponges would have been very welcome - it did get a bit warm out there from time to time!

The medal and mars bar combo was fine. I have plenty of plastic bags an flyers at home!

The race seemed to lack a bit of atmosphere this year, perhaps competing with the Olympics, the start of the football seasoon and the school holidays might account for that. Still thank you to all the marshalls and volunteers for another very enjoyable race.

I will be back.
Date of review: August 17, 2008

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

In short: Well organised and friendly
In full: Another hot and, surprisingly, humid day. It actually felt quite chilly in the wind waiting for the start, but I quickly warmed up after a 9.5 minute first mile up the hill.

I felt as though I was making good progress in the middle section, but the last 4 - 5 miles felt like hard work. All in all I was reasonably happy with my time of 1'47", although I was hoping for sub 1'45" today.

Thank you to Handy Cross and to all the marshalls and volunteers for the excellent arrangements. The goody bag was very impressive, as was the organisation at the start and finish area.

I'm sure that I will be back and will hope for a better return once I am back to full fitness and have put some extra mileage on my legs!


Date of review: July 20, 2008

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		40%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		40%

In short: Does what it says on the tin - 10k up Gibbet Hill.
In full: First time for me at this race. I will be back next year now I know how far ir is up the hill!

Also my first 10k mid-week, changing down from half marathon to improve speed. Clearly, not the best race for speed work though!

The weather was very wet and it is a pity that the directions and marshalling were below par at some key places, but some allowance could be made for the weather.

Sub 50 mins next year for me, would have done it this tear in better conditions, too wet and slippy on the way down.




Date of review: July 12, 2008

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

In short: Excellent management and marshalling - well done and thanks to all the marshalls and volunteers
In full: I will be back!

Not the greatest scenery, but better than Reading [if you ignore the stadium]!

Excellent organaisation and marshalling and theh availability of water and sponges was fantastic. Other race organisers please take note!

The denizens of Bracknell deserve a pat on the back for their enthusiastic support, even through the thunderstorm.

Thank you all.

I had an OK race - 1'47". A bit disappointed with the time but the hill from 7 - 9 miles and all the ups and downs make this race feel longer than it is [if that is not too stupid?].

Back on the road after an 18 month lay off and looking to get back to the glory days of sub 1'40". Amsterdam Marathon in October and Ranelagh Half Marathon in Richmond next up. Realistically looking to beat 1'45" at Richmond.

Wel done everybody today.

Cheers

Rob


Date of review: April 27, 2008

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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		80%

In short: A hot and hilly 10k in glorious woodland scenery. Excellent organisation by Farnham Runners
Date of review: September 11, 2007

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

In short: Good early season run in perfect weather
In full: A pretty good course and some lovely scenery when you got into the countryside. Blessed with a bright, cool day - almost perfect conditions really.

A couple of amusing hills - I lost some speed at 8 miles and could have managed without the incline at 12 miles.

The stewarding, bag drops and water stations were fine. Thanks very much to all the volunteers. More sponges would have been perfect - but maybe that's a bit picky.

The goody bag was a little thin, but at least the bag will be useful!

Overall, a good start to the season. Thanks to all involved.
Date of review: February 5, 2007

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

In short: Rain, wind, hail & storms - bring it on! What a race! What a day! Fab!
In full: Just had a great time. The organisation and marshalling were fabulous. Special thanks to the starter [for taking my kit back to the school when I arrived with bag 2 mins before the start]; the two ladies on one water station for their enthusiasm [already mentioned in dispatches]; and the ladies serving tea and buns. I would also thank all at the school and leisure centre, and the few brave residents of Downton who came out to cheer us on. What a lovely village - such a welcome change from Central London.

Yes, it was wet (I thought I was going to drown at one stage, I was breathing so much rain)but it wasn't too hot or too cold and I managed a really satisfactory time [1'42"].

The scenery was lovely, particularly the lovely hills and streams and rivers!

Organisers, you did a wonderful job - thank you. I can't wait to come back for another go next year. One of the highlights of my running year in 2005. What a way to get over the rubbish served up at Twickenham yesterday. Worth every minute of the 4 hour round trip.

Well done everbody.
Date of review: November 26, 2006

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

In short: Lovely village, and scenery. Challenging enough course. Made me proud to be English.
Date of review: October 29, 2006

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