My Event Ratings

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

In short: Good if you want a persoanl best, I suppose
In full: Got lost on last part of journey in, but bags of parking in field. Was a bit disappointed at the end as no hot drinks or food/cakes, which bearing in mind the organisers were in a hall, was a lost opportunity for them & a reminder to me next time to bring a flask & leave my money at home! Only couple of water stations.
The route is completely flat for the first 5 miles & goes round fields, but then fortunately back into civilisation & then a few undulations and through the town for a while, before back out into the countryside. A bit of local support & hopefully that will build up in future years.
By the way, what's the point of banning ipods if you then let runners wear them? Male runner in red vest & jacket said a few choice words at the start line as a marshall said they are not allowed & then ran with his!
Hope to be back next year now I know where the place is.
Date of review: October 24, 2010

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

In short: enjoyable first half marathon
In full: Atmosphere was great most of the route, with fantastic support from locals, especially at halfway point with an almost carnival atmosphere. All marshalls and their little helpers out on route were superb. Shame about rookie police officers making complete hash of traffic control for parking at the arena.
Date of review: April 27, 2009

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