My Event Ratings

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

In short: It may well be classed as the most difficult in Europe, however it must at the same time be the most enjoyable.
In full: As I set a PB, 8 mins faster than London in April, I really enjoyed the day despite the uphills, downhills, mud, rain and wind, even before I worked out how well my pace was going. When I saw everyone else walking up the path out of Waunfawr, I made a point of running, which to some would have looked more like a shuffle!
I would certainly do it again and recommend it to others without hesitation.
Date of review: October 31, 2009

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

In short: Better for the club runner after a PB challenge.
In full: I went to this event for 3 reasons, to help out with Mick and Phil, challenge my PB and to consolidate my training for London next month.

I achieved all 3, and a PB despite the horrible wind and showers on the far side was a good bonus, so am very pleased.

3 of us from work were there, around the same age and build with individual training schedules as we live so far apart, and we all finished within 2 minutes of each, other which was pretty amazing.

My only real disappointment was no medal or memento at the finish, which for the individual runner I think means a lot. I understand the aim of the event was to raise cash for Mick and Phil and this would have decreased the money raised, but couldn't someone have sponsored a medal/certificate? A printer in Stratford for example for 350 certificates? (just a thought for next time) There were prizes for the winners, who probably have loads anyway tucked away in drawers, it's us little fries that sometimes might appreciate it more! (Just a tad disappointing at the end)

The marsalls were great, helpful, encouraging, and cheery despite the weather and a credit to the organisation of the event. Shame no one pointed out the way to the cake at the end ;-)


Thanks and well done to all, see you next time and for those going to London in April, good luck and see you soon :-)


Date of review: March 10, 2009

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