My Event Ratings

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

In short: Overton 5
In full: This course is deceptive.
The ascents and descents are quite steep but are short so, although it seems tough to handle, you can run a PB in this race - just keep the faith and it works out. The 4th mile is very slow but the 5th mile is very quick.
Date of review: September 1, 2007

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

In short: D-Day 10k
In full: They say it's a fast course but really it's not.
Date of review: June 8, 2007

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

In short: Totton 10k
In full: The water station at 6k was too late in the heat ( and I'm a sub 40 runner so I don't know what it was like for those who had to go longer in the heat ). Most people suffered significantly so it's a shame there wasn't a re-think on the day and another station put at 3k for the unusual conditions.
Also, having the station at exactly 6k meant I couldn't get my split time.
Otherwise, the organisation was excellent, as I expected, and the momento is beautiful.
Date of review: April 15, 2007

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

In short: Chichester 10k
In full: Well chosen route and location. Very convenient and easy course for speed.
Published times could have been more accurate though.
Date of review: February 9, 2007

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

In short: Stubbington 10k
In full: Only a genius at pedantry could find fault with this race.
If you've trained hard for a 10k, this race will reward you for your efforts. It's a course for people who want to run a "time" and feel unharrassed throughout.
Date of review: January 14, 2007

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

In short: Hayling 10 - flat but can be windy
In full: Main criticism was it was tedious queueing for drink after the race. It should have been faster because many will have significant dehydration, especially the slower runners out for longer. If you decide you need more then you have to queue all over again.
Date of review: November 26, 2006

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

In short: Gosport Half
In full: The only thing to worry about is the weather. It's on the coast. Perfect this year though.
Date of review: November 23, 2006

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

In short: Denmead 10k
In full: Lack of distance markers ( again ) made life very difficult for those with any sort of target.
The undulating course could be confusing for those trying to optimise their pace. Sometimes it's hard to tell what gradient you're on because of the continuous subtle variations.
Date of review: October 15, 2006

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

In short: Arundel Castle 10k 2006
In full: Starts on tarmac with a short steep hill soon converting to a gradual slope up to about 4.5k. Then rutted grass track including a short, very steep descent progressing to level. Then about 7.5k a steep uphill which needs to be allowed for in the earlier pacing. Last 1k or so level and very steep downhill tarmac finishing straight ( you might find it hard to stop ). You need to know all the gradients to get this one right so I hope I've helped with this.
Date of review: August 27, 2006

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