My Event Ratings

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

In short: An excellent race - very well organised. Organisers had clearly made an effort. Very friendly. Nice route and light hearted attitude rather than the normal intensity - just what you need after Christmas. Enjoyable throughout.
Date of review: December 26, 2008

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

In short: Not a great visual course and 3 laps is always mentallt tough but you don't enter marathons unless you like a challenge and this gets you on several fronts - including weather which seems to be an annual factor
In full: Marshalls and police were fantastic - one was clearly bored and doing mud sliding! All vrey encouraging especially the lady by the woody bit trying to convince us it was sunny and nice. This is undulating but no tough hills and well watered so a good 1st marathon for those who are unsure about their distance capability - it really is easier in the cold than the hot weather - I set a personal best yesterday. A definite favourite for being what a marathon should be TOUGH - physically and mentally - if you want an easy one go to Stratford.
Date of review: December 3, 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		80%

In short: VERY NICE RUN. NICE & FAST NO SERIOUS HILLS. VERY GOOD ORGANISATION. LOTS OF WELL MANNED WATER STATIONS. SURPRISINGLY WELL SUPPORTED. IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT DOING A FIRST MARATHON NEXT YEAR THIS IS A GOOD PLACE TO START.
Date of review: May 3, 2007

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