My Event Ratings

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Would you do it again?		Yes
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PB potential		100%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		100%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		100%

In short: Well organised, great people, 105 water stops family at every lap and I needed a crane to pick up the goody bag it was that big
In full: Sandbach striders have a logo that says they are no ordinary running club, boy are they right. This race was something else , only fools would do this, so a good job we are running fools. The surface is quite soft and spongy so great for running long distances. The support at this event from the mc and the crowd was something else, especially the two ladies that walked to the other side of the track to shout up. Watching people finish and overtake you is well bizarre.... Would I do it again? Probably not but not because its a bad race, it's just a tough race... But if you want a flat marathon that's as tough as a hilly one get your entry in. I promise you this will sell out and sell out quickly
Date of review: November 4, 2012

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

In short: Superbly organised, great friendly race at a fantastic price.
In full: great race this one. I belong to another local club and have to say that this was well worth turning out for and Im pleased many in our club thought so too. The race mixes cross country ability with a bit of road running, some trail running and style hopping. The race was pretty damm muddy but hey ho, that's what its all about. The marshalls were really supporting with a good shout whenever you see one. Some chose to run in costumes and would I of known I would of added to that as it gave it a good feel. Well done SCH, great race at great value, £1 a mile? cant run a car for that these days
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Date of review: October 28, 2012

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

In short: great fun race- well organised as per normal -hilly in places but not too challenging
In full: great event this one -well worth the money and really friendly - great Marshals and in wonderful cheshire- thank you Congleton Harriers
Date of review: October 7, 2012

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

In short: Tough run but great organisation fantastic scenery and amazing group of runners
Date of review: September 16, 2012

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

In short: Hard as nails for a road runner but great race.
In full: Really enjoyed this race. Tough cookie though, but as said great area to run in, really loved it even though it was so tough. Great Value race a massive thank you to all who made it possible, but could you turn down the heat next year I was sweating.
Date of review: August 19, 2012

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		60%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Hard as nails, full on head wind, water crossing, phew ,tough tough tough
In full: If you want a challenge then this is it. I reckon this was harder than a marathon. Mainly due to the head wind, boy it was windy, then rain that stung you as you ran, then, river crossings that literally just sapped the last bit of energy out of you.

A unique experience that I would probably not do again. As close to a desert race as many of us will do.

Im a 1-50 HM runner and this took me 2-21

Only real critism is that there was a lack of toilet facilities a the start, meaning I abandoned that hope and set off. Of course, there are no hedges to jump behind here neither.
Date of review: August 14, 2012

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Scenery		80%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		100%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		100%

In short: Superb organisation, superb support and great route.
In full: Can not say anything else really. Superb in every way accept my disapointing time. Very challenging last mile for sure to burst your lungs
Date of review: May 14, 2012

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Scenery		100%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		100%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Not Spoilt by the most horrendous weather conditions immaginable
In full: Cold, Wet, very wet, windy you name it weather wise it had it.
But
Couldn't take away from the brilliant organisation and friendly event. Dancing marshalls and cars playing rocky music just keep you going.
Great event if not a tough event, anyone even considering doing a Marathon should fit this race in to their schedule.
Date of review: May 2, 2012

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

In short: Nice Course, it's run like clockwork, and great scouse wit experienced when running
In full: Really enjoyed my second race. I know many will moan about the crowded start but its being rectified for next year and it's chip timing anyway so does it matter unless your elite? Organisers work really hard to get this event on and should get praise for doing so. A little on the expensive side but still just about worth it. Well done guys and see you next year.
Date of review: March 22, 2012

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

In short: A great course with enthusiastic Spectators, well organised
In full: A strange course this one, its city based with a few villages to run too before you run back to the city. Also you get to take in two countries. Brilliantly organised with great PB potential for the more focused club runner but still enough fun to be had for the runner like myself that went from a target of 4-30 to "please god let me finish" This was my first marathon and all I can say is that I am so so so glad I chose Chester. Well done to all the organisers, it went like clockwork from the start to the end.
Date of review: October 10, 2011

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