My Event Ratings

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: Well organised despite the monsoon!
In full: This was my second 'herring' and the second time I've nearly drowned doing it! The rain and wind were truely depressing, I got soaked through just sprinting 10yards from car to changing rooms. However, the organisation was excellent, much better than the last time I did this one. The team giving out numbers were really cheery and helpful. Spectators along the way were sparse, but all the marshalls cheered and clapped loudly for everyone, despite being wetter than anyone. The sea cadets at the finish line did their job of giving out goody bags (excellent content) and medals with no hitches and were also very cheery. The course itself is a good mix of shallow hills, tarmac and offroad, and with favorable weather could be quite a quick course.
Date of review: June 23, 2008

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

In short: Well organised, but becoming victim of its own success?!
In full: I have run this a few times now in its various guises and as before enjoyed the day and the race. However, as it gets ever more popular, I am getting a few more niggles. The police organisation of getting cars into the car park left me bemused. Many people took no notice of the anticipated time starting positions meaning I got cought up behind several hundred folk who were clearly in the wrong place, then slowed everyone down. And finally, the people who walk up 'the hill' three abreast, not allowing any consideration for those of us who want to run up it was very annoying and probably added 2 minutues on to my time! But despite all this it is still a challenging 10k and I will no doubt run it next year - starting at the front!
Date of review: April 27, 2008

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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		60%

In short: Enjoyable race with excellent goody bag!
Date of review: April 15, 2008

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