My Event Ratings

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

In short: Great, scenic course with a nasty long hill!
In full: Traffic into Henley does get busy so get there early. Parking no problem and not that far from start. First few miles I found congested. Route is fairly flat except between around 7.5 and 9miles. Hill starts off ok but then gets very steep. I managed to jog it all but was tough. Nice downhill section after the hill. Could be a good pb course if you do some hill training. I saw the marshalls stop runners so cars good pass just before the hill. That's annoying. Found the finish chaotic. Overall, a good race but I do feel improvements could be made with the organisation and perhaps closing the roads to traffic.
Date of review: October 11, 2010

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

In short: Tough hill at start!
In full: I did this last year too but the hill seemed steeper this year! Tires your legs but is a great run along scenic routes. Good atmosphere. Lots of parking. £1 for charity is nothing to moan about! Got free cake and good fun for the family.
Date of review: October 6, 2010

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

In short: Great organisation and value. Challenging route.
In full: Great half marathon. Hill at the start makes it such an achievement to finish as it really tires your legs early on. Not a PB course. Will defintely be back and what great goodies for a £10 entry fee. Well done Wycombe! You showed others how to do it!
Date of review: July 21, 2010

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

In short: Very well organised fast race
In full: Plenty of toilets, parking is no problem, friendly atmosphere and nice warm clubhouse to get changed. Was surprised how fast the pace was as I prefer long distance but as someone else said, it's really good to run with a faster group and I managed to knock off 3.5mins of last year's time! This is in my yearly race calender. Well done Ealing.
Date of review: December 7, 2009

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

In short: Tough but I loved it!
In full: Well done Marlow Striders! Really impressed with the organisation. I knew this would be tough but nothing prepared me for that hill at around mile 8. It seemed to go on forever and when you think no more hills, there's another killer at around 11 miles. The last mile is superb. The rain, wind, puddles didn't spoil the race at all. The marshalls were amazing. Every single one was cheering although there was one at around mile 5 - he shouted 'all downhill from here!" Yeah right!. This is a must for everyone and I got a PB! My legs ache today though. Brilliant.
Date of review: November 2, 2009

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

In short: Great, well organised race. Flat and fast.
In full: Very well marshalled and friendly atmosphere. Lots of club runners which intimidated me at first as I'm a slow runner but they were all very friendly and applauded late finishers. Will definately be back next year to see if I can finish not so far at the back! Well done Fiona and her team.
Date of review: December 8, 2008

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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		80%

In short: Great, well organised run. Flat route and fast.
In full: I never been to Kingston before but knew the race was in High St somewhere so I got dropped off outside Bentalls by 7am. I was looking for signs about the race but there was nothing. I got very nervous but luckily bumped into a friendly marshall who showed me the way. Make sure you know where you're going! Once I got there, it all went smoothly. I didn't have to queue for toilet (helps to get there early though), it started on time, marshalls were very encouraging, they controlled the traffic at major road junctions, good water stations with water and lucozade. I liked the mug and goodies at the end. Very well organised. Only thing was no enthusiasm from passer-bys and would prefer if traffic was closed off. Running through Bushey Park was lovely though. I will be back in April and attempt 16miles....
Date of review: October 13, 2008

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