My Event Ratings

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: Flat and Fast and well organised
In full: This race is well described by people before me. There was no brass band this time but the Km markers were on poles stuck into the ground this time. Its a well organised fast course with a good mix of runners.
Date of review: April 4, 2010

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

In short: Fastest half marathon course I've been on!
In full: This course has definite PB potential. It was very well organised with complete road closures. I stood in the right place for my time at the start and did not really get held up. Which is surprising with how crowded it was in places. At the end I received a sports drink, technical t shirt (nice to get one that I'm going to use) and a paperweight memento, all of which I'm happy with.
Date of review: March 31, 2010

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

In short: God marathon preparation
In full: This is a very good marathon preparation race. It is the longest race I've done and I was wondering what it would be like to race so long. Its given me more confidence to run faster when I tackle my marathon later this year. The hill at the start of all the 3 laps was gradual compared to what I'm used to. pleased that I've done it. It felt quite exposed in the wind in the quiet lanes. Felt safe in the traffic. The only problem was the drinks at the finish point. There was not a lot of water left it those tanks.
Date of review: March 15, 2010

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

In short: Flat and Fast
In full: Just turned up and raced this one. Went really well. I got a PB and my fastest WAVA score. So I really enjoyed it. The only thing I would point out is that it is quite congested. I was being held up slightly throughout the race but maybe I should have started higher up the field.
Date of review: February 7, 2010

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

In short: Seems even more popular than last year
In full: This race went well for me. The crowd support was excellent as you go round three times. Seems more popular than last year. Saving the xmas pud till xmas day!
Date of review: November 28, 2009

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

In short: Up the hill and fast down
In full: I really enjoyed this race. The hill that seemed to get steeper and steeper. A glorious view. Then went as fast as I could downhill to the finish past a reservoir. All on country lanes.
Date of review: November 7, 2009

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

In short: Fastest course I'm been on!
In full: The flattest course I've been on! The hill at the start wasn't a problem. Then winding country roads through lovely scenic countryside, mostly flat. The sting did get me but I managed it. I got a PB! Organised very well, thanks.
Date of review: October 11, 2009

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

In short: A respectable race
In full: Thanks for the support of the many spectators. Very well organised with plenty of marshals. It was a struggle to go up the 2 mile long steady hill at 10 but I got a PB so cannot complain. I look forward to beating my time next year.
Date of review: September 27, 2009

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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: Couple of tough hills
In full: No problems with the start this year and all the marshals did a very good job. Plenty of water stops. The scenery was gorgeous. Got to Blore just after the big hill and then ran as fast as I could and got a PB. A very good race.
Date of review: September 13, 2009

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

In short: Very hilly!!
In full: My first time on this race and found it a very good race and great views. Took the first hill (Gun) carefully and that paid off for the rest of the race. Sprinted the last mile downhill. Thanks for all the support. Bit of a long walk to the starting point.
Date of review: August 9, 2009

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