My Event Ratings

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

In short: Very scenic run on the outskirts of Salisbury
In full: I did this race last year and there seemed fewer runners this year. The race has excellent parking opposite the start and apart from one hill is a very scenic run through the villages round Salisbury. The marshals were very supportive though the water stations weren't always on the natural running line. As a slow runner I did notice that by about mile 8 there were very few other runners to be seen. (I know, I need to get faster...)
Date of review: October 11, 2011

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		No
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		40%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		40%

In short: scenic country park run,
In full: Nice run, recommended by a friend. Very pleasant surroundings. I arrived early and though the entry form said that car parking was included no-one seemed to know which car park and I could see no signs to designated car park so rather than risk a ticket I paid again.
The map of the park that came with my number was so blurred as to be unreadable.
The start was slightly chaotic as it was not clear where the start was.
Being overtaken by other runners on the second lap was dispiriting.
I think the towels ran out as I wasn't offered one.
The marshalls were all very encouraging and good natured though some had us running on the left of the paths, others on the right.
The information sheet said that Ipods would be banned but I saw many runners still using them quite openly, not sure why the inconsistency.
Nice day out, but won't do it again.
Date of review: May 16, 2010

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

In short: Chaotic start but pleasant run once going
In full: Any race in February is going to be at the mercy of rain or worse, but as a first timer and new runner I was a bit lost. The baggage drop was chaotic and in the end descended into a free for all. I got to the back of the field where I belonged for the start and found myself with the dog walkers and pram pushers, hence the 6+ minutes to find the start line. The marshalls on the route were fantastic in their support and many thanks are due to them. The end of the race was a bit chaotic as well - people were running after me to swipe my bib number. I was disappointed not to get any sort of goody bag - having eventually got my kit back and showered the tea stand was packing up. It was a long walk back to the town centre car parks to get some fluids.
I did get a PB - but I am a slow "runner"
I checked my time on the Monday and again later in the week - my Bib time was now 7 seconds longer when I checked the second time for some reason.
As a newcomer to running I will probably do it again, but come more prepared next time.
Date of review: March 3, 2010

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

In short: First race
In full: This was may first ever race that was not in the "Great Run" league size wise, and now I know what to expect in terms of hills I shall look froward to doing it next year. Who knows I may even do others.
Date of review: June 9, 2008

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