My Event Ratings

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

In short: Great atmosphere, not the mental trial I'd feared, very well organised.
In full: Mention a track marathon and the immediate thought is 105 laps of stunning boredom....well think again. Great support, fluids and fuel on hand every 400m, a perfectly flat resilient track, music, cheering, dancing it had it all. But most importantly you get to share the experience with the whole field and even see the winner finish. If you start counting them there's as many if not more positives than negatives. Well done all who organised, supported and took part.
Date of review: November 6, 2011

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

In short: Different, very different and definitely a special experience.
In full: I don't know of any other races like this, great fun just because it's so different. Overall well organised by happy helpful vounteers, may need to get a little better with signage and race information around the start and finish areas if it grows into something bigger. The terrain and scenery is unique but dosn't vary much for the 13 miles! I'd guess the bay guides probably have as many words for sand as the eskimos do for snow, the feel under foot frequently changing.
Date of review: June 8, 2010

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

In short: Challenging but the scenery helps as does the fantastic marshalls
In full: Brilliant organisation and support from the marshalls. Small field may put off first timers at this distance (no where to hide) but don't let it everyone's very friendly. Very pleasant route with some lovely buildings, villages and views. The hill after the mile 9 marker came as a bit of a shock but at least I stopped thinking about distance for a while. Nice T shirt, one you'll want to wear not just clean the car with it. Many thanks to the organisers.
Date of review: April 25, 2010

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

In short: Well organised, steady inclines in places but nothing too hilly, good bacon butties and beer!
Date of review: January 17, 2010

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

In short: It was hell!
In full: I like hell!
Date of review: November 3, 2008

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

In short: well organised, great scenery, hilly but nothing too steep
Date of review: September 28, 2008

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

In short: Good organisation and atmosphere, slightly hilly course
In full: Excellent organisation, good atmosphere, plenty of helpful and encouraging marshalls. The turns and ups and downs keep the route interesting without being over challenging.
Date of review: June 23, 2008

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

In short: Great place to run
In full: Great scenery, a few ups and downs and vary trail quality to add to the fun, well organised and friendly atmosphere, small but growing turnout (2nd of 4 in series)
Date of review: June 12, 2008

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

In short: It hurts but not for long.
Date of review: April 24, 2008

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

In short: well organised, quite roads, much better than staying in to watch the tellyy
In full: One small gripe and I noticed a similar comment in 2006 - the marshalls as you entered the sports ground at the end didn't indicate the way and this is about the only place it isn't obvious.
Date of review: April 3, 2008

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