My Event Ratings

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

In short: Challenging conditions on an already tough course. Rain,snow,mud and hills with rivers running down them. Lovely!
Date of review: November 10, 2012

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

In short: Poorly signed mile markers. No exciting music, cheering stations etc Sparse spectatoring. Rather boring really!
Date of review: October 1, 2012

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

In short: With better organisation this could be a fantastic event
In full: This was my first Cardiff, having done some of the more local halfs, Bristol, Bath etc. and although I enjoyed the race it didn't match up to the others on this occasion.
Some of the scenery was quite spectacular but the dual carriageway sections were rather boring. I kept up my spirits by trying to spot people I knew coming the other way.
I found most of the facilities adequate, but was it me, or were the mile markers a little anonymous. How about some marshalls at each one reminding runners and urging them on?
One thing that really needs improving is the start by segregating runners and the public after a certain point- too congested! Also, why not have open points where you can join the pen at your appropriate point? Most runners had to clamber over the barrier.Smaller drinks bottles with sports caps? Most runners around me took one quick swig and threw the rest away-what a waste!
Last section on narrow tarmac pathway was frustrating as slowing runners blocked the way.
Otherwise an enjoyable event!!!


Date of review: October 17, 2011

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

In short: Cold driving rain didn't show it at it's best, but great atmosphere and very well organised.
Date of review: November 22, 2010

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