My Event Ratings

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

In short: Superb organisation, wonderful marshals, I'll be back next year!
In full: The one thing that struck me from entering this race to the finish line, was the care and consideration of the runner. From the Facebook messages, to the e-mails, to all the marshals on the course(who incidentally were fabulous) a well executed race but next time could you iron out that incline at the end!!
Date of review: April 28, 2013

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Overall score		40%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		20%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: terrible organisation!!!
In full: I don't like to slate races but I was pretty appalled with some of the things that happened with this race. Firstly what was the point in sending numbers out in the post when you still had to queue to get a race chip?!(the fact that nobody knew which queue they were supposed to go in). Secondly, there was no directions to the school, so we ended up going round in circles. At the 10.5 mile point, the housing estate that I ran through was extremely hot and I felt really dehydrated to the point of feeling sick, I saw a marshal and asked 'where the water was?' to be told 'it was on the sea front and it wasn't far'(at the time he was also attending another runner that looked to me to be also dehydrated), there was also several people in front of me asking for water as well. Well 'not far' was another mile nearly!!! (thank you to my club mate that saw I was in destress and went and got a bottle of water and dished it out to both myself and the other runners that were behind me,she was a life saver!).On the seafront I voiced my concern to two other marshals, who basically ignored me, if it wasn't for a lives responder listening and taking action(I found out after finishing that water and medical help was sent up to the estate)who knows what would have happened. Final critism, On trying to leave the event, I was told that I had to wait. I explained to the marshal that my husband had to get to Louth for another race, he strugged his shoulders and walked off. I went to the front of the car queue and spoke to a marshal that was more understanding and finally we got away. This problem wouldn't have happened with the cars not getting away from the venue if more care had been taken in the planning of the finish area. Why have runners crossing the only road exit to the school, surely somebody should have highlighted this safety issue right from the start. Race organiser if you think I am being harsh, them I have no problems in coming forward to speak to you about them(please feel free in contacting me through RW. This is an event that was really good but, is now frault with some very serious safety issues.
Date of review: October 2, 2011

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

In short: mud,rain,hills what more could a girl ask for!!! ; )
In full: this was the first time both my other half and I have done this race, we had a great weekend, my son really enjoyed the train ride, the course was great, the scenery spectacular, the marshals brilliant and the runners very friendly. Keep up the good work, we will see you next year!
Date of review: August 17, 2008

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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		40%

In short: great course, great weather and great organisers
In full: It's the first time i have done this race, someone was having a laugh when they put those two hills in! I had a good race, and a good day, the pint after was also good!
Date of review: March 9, 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		60%

In short: good warm up for a spring marathon
In full: Fab organisation, great marshals, course was great, the hot showers was a god send, i'll be back next year!!
Date of review: February 11, 2008

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

In short: well worth the trip out and how did you find thoughs hills?
In full: very friendly marshals, not a gimmicky race. A true perspective of road racing. Enjoyed the course especially the off road bit. Will be back next year.Well done to Sleaford striders
Date of review: November 24, 2007

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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		60%

In short: tough but worth it
In full: Fantastic scenery, great course,killer hills, well worth it. Would definately do it again, maybe even a annual outing, only two downers,
1.not enough toilets
2.Miserable g*t on the bridge that had a go at me for walking,you know who you are!
Date of review: June 25, 2007

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

In short: hot and conjested
In full: This is my local race, and every year it gets bigger. This year I found it really congested, mybe a change in route again would solve this problem, how about going right out of Jubilee park and up the broadway on to Horncastle road and left into Sandy lane(I know this would cause roads to be closed but an extra pound on the entry fee should cushion the blow. Champion chip would also encourage a lot more entrants. I do like attending this race but would be put of in the future if it was on this same route for health and safety reasons.
Date of review: June 5, 2007

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Overall score		40%
Would you do it again?		No
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		20%
Value		20%
Beginner-friendliness		100%

In short: route better than last year but finish come on you can do better than that!
In full: I did this race last year and enjoyed it, the only thing that let it down last year was the finish area, so why oh why had the bottle neck not been solved? I found it potentially dangerous.
Again the medal was great but no goody bag this year? to be honest I know you can't please everyone but rather than space blankets how about a cuppa?
Date of review: March 25, 2007

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

In short: a great route
In full: what a great off road/muddy couple of miles, great incentive to pick up the pace up!. Bottled water would be good next year though.
well done Sleaford Striders.
Date of review: February 26, 2007

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