My Event Ratings

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

In short: A good, well run local event
In full: Impressed with the organisation, the number & quality of marshals, and to get chip timing, medal, snack, lead vehicle for a very reasonable price was impressive.

Decent start location with indoor waiting, hot drinks, bacon butties and decent loos.

First lap through the high street with supporters was good, and a welcome boost on the second lap, but it's still a town centre run along roads and it is undulating.
Even so, lovely local running club that deserves a thumbs up for the day

Date of review: October 29, 2012

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

In short: Really friendly, well organised, well attended race. What more could you want!
In full: Despite the route featuring in a national paper 3 days earlier because of flooding . . despite the Environment Agency flood warning only 2 days earlier . .the race was able to ahead with a modified course thanks to some late nights and early start by Purple Patch.

Lovely route around one of the local country parks with a finish just along from the local fete. Good facilities at the start courtesy of Charvil Pavilion, so proper changing rooms, plenty of toilets and secure baggage.

As usual with Purple Patch, great organisation, great marshals (particularly at the water tables), and good to have medals handed out by one of the locals.

Price may appear a bit high compared to Park Run but you get fantastic organisation, a fab route, water en-route and at the end, medals, medical support, physio on-site and some of the best toilet facilities of any race!

One to watch for next year
Date of review: June 17, 2012

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

In short: Mixed - Excellent organisation and marshals, but a high number of injuries ??
In full: The good bits : Organisation was great, marshals were supportive, the t-shirt and medal were good, the number of loos was about right, the medical support was good and the chaps on the course in the early hours setting up were absolute stars!!

The less good bit: (as above i.e. power station, loops) Out of the 4 runners I was with, 4 were doing well at the half way and all 4 got injured (1 pulled out). I've heard they are not the only ones so I hope this is anecdotal rather than a reflection on the event. I would say the camber on the road between 10 and 12 miles may well have been a contributing factor, and if the race line could be more on the brow of the road it may help.

Big thanks to the people of Brighton for being so supportive, offering sweets, oranges during the run and their best wishes throughout the weekend.
Date of review: April 16, 2012

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

In short: Perfect Purple Patch
In full: so I'd agree it's not PB potential as it does undulate, however last year and this I smashed my PB on it. Must be a combination of the venue, the scenery, the fantastic marshals and the lack of pressure to to fantastic organisation.
1 possible improvement for next year would be to move the porta-loos back to their original position . . ..

well done Purple Patch. You deserver the awards you have received for this race.
Date of review: March 25, 2012

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

In short: First time at a Reading Road Runners event and will be back for more
In full: Loads of really positive parts to this race, in particular the marshals around the course. Numbers more than expected, very supportive and willing to give up their Sunday to stand out in the cold. Big cheers to them all!

The only suggestions for next year would be to increase the loos for the blokes, and be aware that for some runners it will be the furthest they have ever run. I can run <1 hour for a 10k, so my aim on 20 miles was < 3hr 30 mins. This put me just inside the time for when the school closed (after getting goody bag and collecting my clothing bag).

In conclusion though, a good positive experience and I hope to be back again next year.
Date of review: February 13, 2012

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

In short: Another fabulous river side race by Purple Patch
In full: Marshals as always with Purple Patch are fantastic. The route follows along the Thames from South Bucks to Berkshire and finishes a stones throw from Eton college. Fantastic support around the whole course, with key stages (like road crossings) well handled by the PP team.
Course has a few pinch points early on, but a flat route on firm ground means a PB is possible.
Heat was a problem this year (24 degrees) so the extra water station(s) were most welcome!

Can't wait for next year
Date of review: July 24, 2011

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

In short: Another fantasic Purple Patch run in aid of a great charity
In full: Great organisation, good supporters and excellent marshals both at the stalls and on the course.
Fantastic support from the staff of the Stadium and a great family event. Added bonus was Andy from Blue Peter taking time out to chat to the kids (and parents!)
Date of review: March 21, 2011

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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		100%

In short: Spooktastic!
In full: Just what is needed with the nights drawing in, a fun, friendly, well organised jaunt through the woods down by the river. Very well organised, with some nice touches such as drummers in spooky outfits, glow sticks, ghosts in the trees and hot drinks at the end.
Date of review: November 1, 2010

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

In short: Well marked route, well marshalled, well hilly!
In full: Yep, PB if you are a mountain goat, but the scenery was fabulous, and as a trail run it was varied with shade for most of the route. Usual Purple Patch smooth organisation that really sets the standard for others.
Really good that the run started at 9:30 to avoid the heat later in the day. Obviously planned by people who know about running.
Date of review: July 12, 2010

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

In short: Superb organisation for a 1st time event that puts others to shame
In full: Hottest day of the year, and a challenging hill, so the organisers putting on extra water stations was much appreciated.
This was the 1st time the event had been organised and it was very impressive. Just the right amount of goodies for the price, great location for getting into the country side, and a fabulous day out due to the school fete at the venue. Really made it a very social run that I hope to repeat next year.
Well done chaps

Date of review: June 27, 2010

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