My Event Ratings

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

In short: If your goal is to have a go on closed London streets for a big field event than this is your race. If however, your anything close to a serious runner it will frustrate you.
In full: The appeal of running London was the motivation despite the cost. The scenery was as expected and a great day out if your primary interest was to tour London and get a medal. For the serious runners (myself included) the faults were obvious. The start was a shambles without zones. Even arriving early I was relegated to a long delay in starting. Once out, the walkers and sloggers who ventured out in waves blocking the route made curb hopping and dodging necessary. Unless within sprint of the start a PB isn't likely. The bag claim area was hardly secure and race bags were going to anybody for the asking. Cleared the finish area while some starters were still getting going.
Date of review: November 11, 2009

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