My Event Ratings

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

In short: Great scenic countryside race, recommended!
In full: Great race this was on perhaps warmest evening of the year so far. Loads of marshals, some good local support. Hill in the last mile was hard going but other than that it seemed on the easier side of undulating! Would definately do this again. Only downsides were difficulty parking before the race, and some car dodging throughout the race. Oh, and not sure about the yellow plastic memento, is it a coaster? Oh well, still a great race.
Date of review: July 7, 2007

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

In short: Excellent race...
In full: Well done to the organisers, this was excellent.
The course was great this year, only minor changes needed for next year(memorial park!). I really hope number of entries is restricted for the future - it's an excellent race because the size of it is just about right.
Date of review: October 24, 2006

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

In short: Nice, harmless local 10k
In full: Good, quick 3 lap course with a real mix of abilities. Agree with disappointment of lack of free results service but understand it's predominately a charity event rather than an out and out race.
Harmless enough, friendly, there are far worse ways to spend a Sunday morning. I'd recommend it for locals.
Date of review: May 2, 2006

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

In short: Great work Reading!
In full: This was as slick as races get, well done to the organisers
Date of review: April 12, 2006

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

In short: My 2nd time on this, tough first half, excellent organisation and good local support.
In full: Reliable start to every year. Not too 'clubby' and a commentator who'd done their research - he even made reference to runners' previous times - brilliant touch, well done!
Date of review: January 22, 2006

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

In short: A brilliant race considering it was its debut, hard work but rewarding
In full: Well done to the organisers, very slick! This was a great event and well worth entering. There was a great atmosphere at the start area and on much of the route. The inclines were tough going. Regular water stations, sporadic mile markers, nice goody bag and medal. Would definately run this if they do it next year. Shame I got a PW!
Date of review: September 25, 2005

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

In short: Excellent, tough race. Competitive yet friendly
In full: Ran this for the last 2 years and will definately be back. A real challenge and highly recommended
Date of review: June 14, 2005

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

In short: Nice 8 miler, and run for a good local cause.
In full: Great little race this one. Only drawback was that 50-60 entrants spread over 8 miles made for a lonley run.
Getting attacked by a swan was a 1st for me! I'd do this again if I'm available next year
Date of review: June 14, 2005

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

In short: Terrible start, waiting in that cold was awful, legs felt stiff with cold. I arrived at the train station at 8.15am and had to wait until 9 for the bus. No wonder there was a delay!
In full: Apart from that, it was a great. Mile markers spot on, support was good. Advanced warning of drinks stations, 2 tough climbs but quick apart from that. Stadium finish was brilliant.
Date of review: March 7, 2005

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

In short: Good course. 1 tough climb but mostly quick. Small field ranging from 1hr 10 min speedsters to jog/walkers.
Date of review: March 2, 2005

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